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eBay Required Item Specifics for Vinyl Records

For a new or revised listing in Vinyl Records (eBay category 176985), complete every field that eBay marks Required. Where eBay publishes a fixed selection set, the accepted values are listed below. Recommended specifics are not mandatory, but eBay uses applicable details for search matching and buyer filters.

Vinyl Records taxonomy snapshot

eBay category
176985
Required fields
1
Recommended fields
14
Fields with value lists
0

For Vinyl Records, collect Artist before opening the listing form. Then check recommended fields such as Material, Release Title, Genre, and Type when they apply to the item.

Required (1) — complete for a new or revised listing

  • ArtistEnter a value you can verify from the item, its packaging, photos, or a reliable catalog record. Provide the exact Artist for this Vinyl Records item when the listing form requires it.

Recommended (14) — better search visibility

Material · Release Title · Genre · Type · Record Label · Color · Record Size · Style · Format · Release Year · Record Grading · Sleeve Grading · Inlay Condition · Case Type

Source: eBay’s official US category taxonomy, retrieved 2026-06-18. Review eBay’s item-specifics guidance and the Taxonomy API method. Requirements can change, so confirm the live listing form before publishing.

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Vinyl Records item specifics FAQ

What item specifics does eBay require for Vinyl Records?

The current taxonomy snapshot marks Artist as required for Vinyl Records. A missing required field can block a new listing or revision; confirm the live form because requirements can change after this snapshot.

Does eBay publish accepted values for these fields?

Where eBay publishes usable taxonomy values, this page shows them under the required field. Closed lists use “eBay accepts only”; open lists use “accepted values include” so sellers can tell the difference.

Are recommended specifics required?

No. Recommended specifics are not mandatory, but they help eBay understand the item and can improve search matching, filters, and buyer confidence.

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