How Much Does It Cost to Grade a Record? AMG Pricing & Turnaround Explained
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Base grading at AMG starts at $75 for vinyl and $50 for CDs, cassettes, and 8-tracks — but the final price depends on how you want the item displayed, how fast you need it back, and whether an autograph needs authenticating.
Here's the full breakdown:
Base Grading Costs
Vinyl: starting at $75
CD: starting at $50
Cassette: starting at $50
8-Track: starting at $50
These base prices cover standard sealed or open-in-sleeve encapsulation. Two display upgrades add cost: Open Displayed, with the record half in the sleeve and half exposed, is $49; Open Displayed with the record positioned to the right of the sleeve is $89 (for cassettes or CDs, this option is an additional $29). A fully Custom Layout runs $99.
Expedited Service
Standard turnaround is roughly 4 weeks (about 30 days) from when your submission arrives at AMG's facility. Custom displays and autograph authentication is 6-8 weeks. If you need it faster, two express options are available at checkout: 7 Day Express for $250, or 48 Hour Express for $500.
Autograph Authentication
Submitting a signed item? AMG partners with JSA for autograph authentication. A JSA Letter of Authenticity (LOA) only is $35; a JSA LOA plus full autograph grading is $70. AMG also accepts existing COAs from JSA, PSA and Beckett for autographs that have already been authenticated elsewhere.
Grading vs. Archive, and Other Add-Ons
Prefer authentication and encapsulation without a numerical grade on the label? AMG's Archive service does exactly that, and runs $10 less than full grading. Keyhole mounts, for wall display, add $5 per item.
You'll also set an estimated value and an insurance amount during submission — this protects your item in transit and ensures it's covered for its full value while in AMG's hands.
Submit Your Records
Ready to see what your collection is worth in an AMG slab? Start your submission at audiomediagrading.com →