Are albums from the 60's and 70's worth anything?

And generally speaking, rare records from the 60s and 70s (the 'golden era' of music) which only had a few hundred copies pressed are the most valuable (even if that band is largely unknown), commanding four-figure sums in some cases Moreover, singles in many cases are more valuable than both EPs and LPs.
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What 70's albums are worth money?

Our round-up of the most valuable LPs released in the 70s.
  • WHO DID IT? – The Who (Track 2856 001, 1971) ...
  • THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD – David Bowie (Mercury 6338 041, 1971) ...
  • DARK SIDE OF THE MOON – Pink Floyd (Harvest SHVL 804, 1973) ...
  • NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS – Sex Pistols (Virgin V2086, 1977)
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What old albums are worth money?

Those Were the Days: 25+ Best Vinyl Records Worth a Fortune Today
  • Elvis Presley, 'That's All Right' (1954) ...
  • The Beatles, 'Please Please Me' (1963) ...
  • 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)
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What albums from the 60s are worth money?

  • (10cc) Graham Gouldman – The Graham Gouldman Thing U.S. stereo promotional LP. ...
  • (Allman Brothers) Hour Glass – The Hour Glass sealed 1967 stereo LP. ...
  • (Beatles) Louise Harrison Caldwell – All About the Beatles sealed 1964 LP. ...
  • (ELO) Idle Race – The Birthday Party U.S. LP with Jeff Lynne.
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How do I know if my old vinyl records are worth anything?

Here are four ways to determine the value of a vinyl record or record collection:
  1. Check record prices online. Use these online resources to check vinyl records values: ...
  2. Get a record price guide. You can purchase vinyl record price guides such as the following: ...
  3. Get your records appraised. ...
  4. Ask record stores, online and off.
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What can I do with old record albums?

How to Dispose of Old Vinyl 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.
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Who will buy old albums?

After that, I'll go over what you need to know to get the most money for the albums.
  • Record/Music Stores. One of the best (and fastest) ways to sell your vinyl records is by bringing them to record or music stores near you. ...
  • eBay. ...
  • Discogs. ...
  • Flea Markets. ...
  • Used Bookstores. ...
  • CDandLP.com.
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Are any vinyl albums worth money?

Whether you agree or not, there's no denying an original pressing (with Sun catalog number "209" on the label) can be worth a bundle. Copies in good shape average around $1,000, while records in exceptionally clean condition can net up to $4,000.
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What is the rarest record album?

Rarest Vinyl Ever: A Guide To 10 Of The Most Expensive Records
  • 4: Prince: 'The Black Album' (LP, 1987) ...
  • 3: The Beatles: 'The Beatles' (2LP, 1969) ...
  • 2: Sex Pistols: God Save The Queen (7” single, 1977) ...
  • 1: The Quarrymen: That'll Be The Day/In Spite Of All The Danger (10” acetate, 1958)
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What are the top 10 most valuable albums?

The 10 Most Valuable Records of All Time
  1. Wu-Tang Clan: Once Upon a Time in Shaolin - $2 million. ...
  2. The Beatles: The Beatles (White Album) - $790,000. ...
  3. Elvis Presley: 'My Happiness' - $300,000. ...
  4. The Beatles: Sgt. ...
  5. John Lennon & Yoko Ono: Double Fantasy - $150,000. ...
  6. The Beatles: Yesterday & Today - $125,000.
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Are old Beatles 45s worth anything?

That record is probably worth about 2,500 dollars.
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What 45s are worth money?

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. They are referred to as the "originals" that were purchased when the record first hit the charts.
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How do I sell my old albums?

The Best Places To Sell Your Vinyl Records
  1. Discogs. The internet has made it so much easier to reach more people with the products you are selling. ...
  2. eBay. eBay is another popular online marketplace for selling your vinyls online. ...
  3. Nationwide Record Stores. ...
  4. Local Record Stores. ...
  5. Sell Directly To Local Buyers. ...
  6. Your Website.
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How much are old 78 records worth?

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.
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Where can I sell vinyl records online?

Best Places to Buy and Sell Vinyl Records Online
  • Discogs.
  • Amoeba Music.
  • Boomkat.
  • Vinyl Loop.
  • Ebay.
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Which vinyl records are worth the most money?

The 10 most expensive vinyl records ever sold
  • 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.
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Are old 33 albums worth anything?

If the record is in good condition (and note that some records/genres/artists are more popular, and would be worth more), it will probably be around $15-$20. Special editions, signed or rare albums will fetch higher dollar amounts, even up to several hundred dollars.
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How do you value a record collection?

Steps to Estimate Vinyl Record Values
  1. Set up a workspace, gather all records and find a bright light.
  2. Check to see the release, or version, of the record.
  3. Grade the condition of the record using the Goldmine standard.
  4. Annotate release and condition.
  5. Reference release and condition against a pricing guide.
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Do pawn shops take vinyl records?

1. Classic Vinyl Records. There's a resurgence happening across America: Vinyl is coming back! Your old vinyl record collection is more valuable than you may think, but your local pawnshop knows it.
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What do I do with old 78 records?

Donate 78s
  1. Donate 78s. We will digitize your collection and preserve the physical discs for the long term. ...
  2. Include your digitized collection. If you have already digitized 78s or related books or media, we'd like to include your work in the collection.
  3. Digitize your collection. ...
  4. Share knowledge.
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What is the rarest 45 record?

There are only two known copies of Do I Love You (Indeed I Do), a rare 45-rpm Northern soul track by Frank Wilson, one of which sold for $37,000 in 2009.
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What 45 albums are worth money?

40 vinyl records worth a fortune today
  • 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)
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How much is an original Sgt Pepper's album worth?

A signed copy of The Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band has been bought at auction in the US for $290,500 (£191,000). The selling price far exceeded the $30,000 (£19,700) originally estimated for the rare LP record.
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Are Elvis albums worth anything?

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, and a fair few feature in our ranking. Have a look out for mono copies of the King's debut album. These can sell for up to $500 (£425).
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Where can I sell my Beatles albums?

EIL.COM are the world's largest buyer of your rare and collectable vinyl records, albums, singles, CDs, CD singles and memorabilia and have been buying for 31 years!
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