How Do You Know If A Album Is Valuable?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Condition – This is possibly the most important factor when it comes to determining a record’s value. Collectors are looking for

records in the best possible condition

, with little to no wear and tear. The best ones are in mint condition, no scratches and have pristine covers.

What albums are worth money?

  • Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin (1969) …
  • Miles Davis, Kind of Blue (1959) …
  • The Who, The Who Sell Out (1967) …
  • Nirvana, Bleach (1989) …
  • XTC — Science Friction (1977) …
  • David Bowie — The Prettiest Star (1973) …
  • ABBA — Hova’s Vittne (1981) …
  • The Quarrymen — That’ll Be the Day (1981)

How do I know if a record is valuable?

  • Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin (1969) …
  • Miles Davis, Kind of Blue (1959) …
  • The Who, The Who Sell Out (1967) …
  • Nirvana, Bleach (1989) …
  • XTC — Science Friction (1977) …
  • David Bowie — The Prettiest Star (1973) …
  • ABBA — Hova’s Vittne (1981) …
  • The Quarrymen — That’ll Be the Day (1981)

How much are my old albums worth?

The average eBay selling price for vinyl records is

around $15

, though vinyl record values vary significantly: from 50 cents to $50 or more. You need to do some research to determine exactly how much your vinyl records are worth.

Are any albums valuable?

Valuable LPs are

varied

and cover off a wide range of genres. In terms of how much they’re worth, some have an evergreen value, while other valuable vinyl records fluctuate in price depending on buying trends, band anniversaries and other notable events, including the death of an artist.

How do I find out how much my vinyl records are worth?

To determine the value of your record, you must first identify it. Start by

looking for a Catalog Number on your record

, which is often found on the album sleeve or pressed on the inner ring of the vinyl itself. Next, search for a barcode number.

What are the rarest vinyl records?

  • Aphex Twin’s Caustic Window Test Recording.
  • The Beatles “Till There Was You” and “Hello Little Girl”
  • Sealed Copy of The Beatles Yesterday and Today.
  • Sealed Copy of Rammellzee Vs K-Rob’s “Beat Bop”
  • Frank Wilson’s “Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)”

How do you identify vinyl records?

A

closer look at the spine of the record sleeve

What are the most valuable vinyl albums?

  • The Beatles: Yesterday & Today – $125,000. …
  • John Lennon & Yoko Ono: Double Fantasy – $150,000. …
  • The Beatles: Sgt. …
  • Elvis Presley: ‘My Happiness’ – $300,000. …
  • The Beatles: The Beatles (White Album) – $790,000. …
  • Wu-Tang Clan: Once Upon a Time in Shaolin – $2 million.

Are old vinyls worth anything?

Many have values

that exceed $100

. Some sell for $1000 or more. “Most collected artists” records have the highest values. Most “Fans” LPs made after 1970 sell for $10 or more and some made before 1970 sell for $100+.

Who will buy old albums?

  • Record/Music Stores.
  • eBay.
  • Discogs.
  • Flea Markets.
  • Used Bookstores.
  • CDandLP.com.

What to do with old records?

  1. Sell old vinyl records on eBay. …
  2. Sell records at a garage sale or flea market. …
  3. Place a classified ad in your local paper or in your local area of Craigslist. …
  4. Call your local library and see if they accept donations of vinyl records.

How much are Elvis Presley records worth?

Elvis records don’t tend to sell for much, given that most teenagers in 1950s America bought them by the bucketload. However, certain records are worth a pretty penny. Have a look out for mono copies of the King’s debut album. Copies can sell for up to $1,000.

Are 45 records collectable?

EPs were only made in the 50’s and 60’s. Rock and roll and R&B 45s with the cardboard sleeves

are worth at least $20

, with many being worth more than $200. First pressings of albums have more value than second, third, or subsequent pressings.

Are 78 records worth anything?

Tefteller said in a phone interview. He said that on average a

rare jazz 78 might sell for $1,500 to $5,000

, whereas sales for a comparable blues record would start at $5,000. … Tefteller, 50, is one of the world’s most prolific collectors of Paramount blues.

How much is the white album worth?

UPDATE: On Dec. 5, copy 0000001 of The Beatles aka The White Album sold for

$790,000

at Julien’s auction, a new world record for a vinyl record at an auction.

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