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NEWS & GUIDES

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NEWS & GUIDES

ALLIANCE AUTHENTIC
NEWS & GUIDES

News, stories, and guides for Collectors from Alliance Authentic.

Danny Elfman Signs His First Collection for Alliance Authentic
Danny Elfman Signs His First Collection for Alliance Authentic
Danny Elfman Signs His First Collection for Alliance Authentic
Danny Elfman Signs His First Collection for Alliance Authentic
Danny Elfman Signs His First Collection for Alliance Authentic
Danny Elfman Signs His First Collection for Alliance Authentic

Collections

Danny Elfman Signs His First Collection for Alliance Authentic

Danny Elfman Signs His First Collection for Alliance Authentic

Composer legend Danny Elfman revisits some Elfman classics for the Alliance Authentic catalog.

By Jeffrey Smith

By Jeffrey Smith

5 min read

5 min read

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October listening collage featuring Elvira, Siouxsie Sioux and The Goonies.
October listening collage featuring Elvira, Siouxsie Sioux and The Goonies.
October listening collage featuring Elvira, Siouxsie Sioux and The Goonies.

Collections

Certified Strange: The October List That Goes Beyond Horror

Certified Strange: The October List That Goes Beyond Horror

Explore five records and figures that capture October’s darker side.

By Jeffrey Smith

By Jeffrey Smith

5 min read

6 min read

Charli XCX collage with Brat and Music, Fashion, Film artwork.
Charli XCX collage with Brat and Music, Fashion, Film artwork.
Charli XCX collage with Brat and Music, Fashion, Film artwork.

News

The Eras of Charli XCX: Why Every Chapter Matters

The Eras of Charli XCX: Why Every Chapter Matters

Charli XCX doesn’t repeat herself.

By Brian Tunney

By Brian Tunney

6 min read

6 min read

LATEST

Saturday Night Live characters in preserved Funko Pop packaging.
Saturday Night Live characters in preserved Funko Pop packaging.
Saturday Night Live characters in preserved Funko Pop packaging.
Saturday Night Live characters in preserved Funko Pop packaging.
Saturday Night Live characters in preserved Funko Pop packaging.

Collections

Saturday Night Live at 52: Why These Are the SNL Collectibles You've Been Waiting For

Saturday Night Live at 52: Why These Are the SNL Collectibles You've Been Waiting For

Saturday Night Live at 52: Why These Are the SNL Collectibles You've Been Waiting For

SNL has resisted merchandise for 50 years.

By Brian Tunney

By Brian Tunney

5 min read

8 min read

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire artwork featuring Darth Vader and Prince Xizor.
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire artwork featuring Darth Vader and Prince Xizor.
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire artwork featuring Darth Vader and Prince Xizor.
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire artwork featuring Darth Vader and Prince Xizor.
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire artwork featuring Darth Vader and Prince Xizor.

Collections

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire and the Score That Took a Galaxy Seriously

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire and the Score That Took a Galaxy Seriously

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire and the Score That Took a Galaxy Seriously

In 1996, Lucasfilm made a Star Wars movie without making a movie.

By Brian Tunney

By Brian Tunney

8 min read

8 min read

Collage of Coldplay album covers from Parachutes to Everyday Life.
Collage of Coldplay album covers from Parachutes to Everyday Life.
Collage of Coldplay album covers from Parachutes to Everyday Life.
Collage of Coldplay album covers from Parachutes to Everyday Life.
Collage of Coldplay album covers from Parachutes to Everyday Life.

News

Coldplay Vinyl Records at Alliance Authentic

Coldplay Vinyl Records at Alliance Authentic

Coldplay Vinyl Records at Alliance Authentic

Shop Coldplay vinyl records at Alliance Authentic, from Parachutes to Everyday Life.

By Brian Tunney

By Brian Tunney

7 min read

8 min read

Preserved Prince Purple Rain record with Grading vs. Preservation headline.
Preserved Prince Purple Rain record with Grading vs. Preservation headline.
Preserved Prince Purple Rain record with Grading vs. Preservation headline.
Preserved Prince Purple Rain record with Grading vs. Preservation headline.
Preserved Prince Purple Rain record with Grading vs. Preservation headline.

Guides

What VMG and AMG Actually Grade, and What Certified Uncirculated Does Instead

What VMG and AMG Actually Grade, and What Certified Uncirculated Does Instead

What VMG and AMG Actually Grade, and What Certified Uncirculated Does Instead

VMG and AMG grade a sealed record’s shrink wrap, not what’s inside.

By Jeffrey Smith

By Jeffrey Smith

4 min read

8 min read

Image of Ariana Grande's 'Petal' album
Image of Ariana Grande's 'Petal' album
Image of Ariana Grande's 'Petal' album
Image of Ariana Grande's 'Petal' album
Image of Ariana Grande's 'Petal' album

News

Ariana Grande's Petal: Why Alliance Authentic Preserved Just 30 Copies

Ariana Grande's Petal: Why Alliance Authentic Preserved Just 30 Copies

Ariana Grande's Petal: Why Alliance Authentic Preserved Just 30 Copies

Discover why Alliance Authentic preserved 30 numbered copies of Ariana Grande’s Petal.

By Jeffrey Smith

By Jeffrey Smith

3 min read

8 min read

Gloved hands holding a Rosalía record in an Alliance Authentic preservation case.
Gloved hands holding a Rosalía record in an Alliance Authentic preservation case.
Gloved hands holding a Rosalía record in an Alliance Authentic preservation case.
Gloved hands holding a Rosalía record in an Alliance Authentic preservation case.
Gloved hands holding a Rosalía record in an Alliance Authentic preservation case.

Guides

Vinyl Record Grading Explained: How It Works and How It Differs from Preservation

Vinyl Record Grading Explained: How It Works and How It Differs from Preservation

Vinyl Record Grading Explained: How It Works and How It Differs from Preservation

Learn how vinyl record grading assesses condition and how preservation protects a record over time.

By Brian Tunney

By Brian Tunney

8 min read

8 min read

Vinyl records stored upright in protective sleeves.
Vinyl records stored upright in protective sleeves.
Vinyl records stored upright in protective sleeves.
Vinyl records stored upright in protective sleeves.
Vinyl records stored upright in protective sleeves.

Guides

How to Store Vinyl Records Long-Term: Why Encapsulation Materials Matter

How to Store Vinyl Records Long-Term: Why Encapsulation Materials Matter

How to Store Vinyl Records Long-Term: Why Encapsulation Materials Matter

Protect your vinyl records with stable storage conditions and materials that prevent damage over time.

By Brian Tunney

By Brian Tunney

10 min read

8 min read

Kendrick Lamar good kid, m.A.A.d city record in an Alliance Authentic preservation case.
Kendrick Lamar good kid, m.A.A.d city record in an Alliance Authentic preservation case.
Kendrick Lamar good kid, m.A.A.d city record in an Alliance Authentic preservation case.
Kendrick Lamar good kid, m.A.A.d city record in an Alliance Authentic preservation case.
Kendrick Lamar good kid, m.A.A.d city record in an Alliance Authentic preservation case.

Guides

What is a Preserved Record?

What is a Preserved Record?

What is a Preserved Record?

See how Alliance Authentic protects a record’s condition and documents its origin.

By Jeffrey Smith

By Jeffrey Smith

7 min read

8 min read

A hand holds a smartphone near a display for NFC verification.
A hand holds a smartphone near a display for NFC verification.
A hand holds a smartphone near a display for NFC verification.
A hand holds a smartphone near a display for NFC verification.
A hand holds a smartphone near a display for NFC verification.

Guides

How NFC-Secured verification works

How NFC-Secured verification works

How NFC-Secured verification works

Tap an NFC chip to explore a preserved item’s identity and documented history.

By Brian Tunney

By Brian Tunney

4 min read

8 min read

Close-up of a preserved Pearl Jam Ten record and its Alliance Authentic label.
Close-up of a preserved Pearl Jam Ten record and its Alliance Authentic label.
Close-up of a preserved Pearl Jam Ten record and its Alliance Authentic label.
Close-up of a preserved Pearl Jam Ten record and its Alliance Authentic label.
Close-up of a preserved Pearl Jam Ten record and its Alliance Authentic label.

Guides

How Vinyl Preservation Works

How Vinyl Preservation Works

How Vinyl Preservation Works

Follow five steps from curation and sourcing to encapsulation and NFC verification.

By Brian Tunney

By Brian Tunney

5 min read

8 min read

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GET NEW PRESERVATIONS FIRST

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