what is the clip mark on some record albums and CD cases?

**discodevil** · April 22nd, 2005, 05:04 AM

Just wondering what is the clip mark on some record albums and CD cases? :evil:

**buckaroo** · April 22nd, 2005, 05:12 AM

If you're talking about the little slice which is sometimes snipped off a record cover, that indicates it's an import. Sometimes you may see a neat circular hole instead.

**Bernie** · April 22nd, 2005, 08:07 AM

In the US a record or CD with a slit, diagonal cut or hole punch in its cover usually means a "cut out" or remainder stock to be sold at reduced price. In some cases for CDs where the hole is in the middle of the UPC code it means a promo copy.

**discodevil** · April 25th, 2005, 01:05 AM

Originally Written by Bernie

In the US a record or CD with a slit, diagonal cut or hole punch in its cover usually means a "cut out" or remainder stock to be sold at reduced price. In some cases for CDs where the hole is in the middle of the UPC code it means a promo copy.

Thanks Bernie!

Do you know if this brings down the collecting value of these records?

**efunk_adelic** · April 25th, 2005, 01:26 AM

Originally Written by discodevil

Originally Written by Bernie

In the US a record or CD with a slit, diagonal cut or hole punch in its cover usually means a "cut out" or remainder stock to be sold at reduced price. In some cases for CDs where the hole is in the middle of the UPC code it means a promo copy.

Thanks Bernie!

Do you know if this brings down the collecting value of these records?

**eddie** · May 2nd, 2005, 10:18 PM

Yes, it does reduce the value of the Cd or record and that is the reason why companies do it. Companies have the attitude if we can't sell at full price, the collector is not going to get the title in mint condition for resale purposes.
After 5 or so years, many many titles get axed because they accumulate in warehouses. If a title is not selling, it becomes costly to warehouse it. Obviously, no more will be made. If there is an abundance of that title still left, the labels recall them and put them through a hole punch and then sell them to retailer in lots as schlock merchandise.
There are some good finds. I've found a rare Cheryl Lynn CD from 1987, Smokey Robinson 1979 CD, the Originals first Lp on CD. The quality is near mint except for the punch which at times can be extremely ugly if through the front cover. (Those reduce the value most.)