Are vinyl records from the 50s worth anything?

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.

How much are vinyl records from the 50s worth?

The pricing for records in the 50s would vary depending on the musicians or how popular the song was. Commonly, records and pieces of vinyl cost a mere $0.85 for older records and the latest releases were $1.25.

How do I know if my old vinyl records are worth anything?

What vintage vinyl records are worth money?

Is there a market for old vinyl records?

One of the best and biggest marketplaces for vinyl records is Discogs. It was founded in 2000 and has a vibrant community of vinyl records and vintage music paraphernalia lovers. To get started on Discogs, you need to create a free account and have a PayPal account.

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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.

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.

What is the value of my old 45 records?

Rock and roll and R&B 45s with picture sleeves that were pressed in the 1950's have a value of at least $10, with many being valued at more than $100. 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.

What is the rarest vinyl record?

What makes a vinyl record valuable?

Autographed Records

One factor that can influence vinyl records value is having the autograph of the artist on it. While autographed albums and single aren't particularly common (while forgeries of them are), they usually do command a premium over regular copies of the record that are not signed.

What do I do with old 78 records?

If you have old 78s you'd like to donate, the Great 78 Project will accept your old 78 records and digitize them to post online. But reading their FAQs, it does not appear they will ship those old records back to you.

What 60s records are worth money?

How much are Elvis 45 records worth?

Elvis Presley's complete Sun Records 45s could be yours for $32,500.

What are the most sought after 78 records?

What 70s records are worth money?

What can I do with vintage record albums?

Are old 33 records 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.

Are Elvis Presley 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).

Who is buying vinyl records?

LP sales are absolutely exploding, though surprising stats are now emerging on who is actually buying vinyl records. According to a new ICM poll, nearly 50% of vinyl buyers are under the age of 35. Approximately 16% of people buying vinyl records are aged 18-24 and 33% are aged 25-34.

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.

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.

Is there a market for old 78 records?

There's a thriving market for classical recordings on 78 – in fact some of the most expensive recent sales of 78s on eBay are of very early (pre-1910) classical works on obscure labels.

Does anyone buy old 78 records?

Our 78 buyer has 30 years of experience buying and selling 78s. He has purchased major 78 collections in the US and abroad, run worldwide mail order auctions and fixed price sales over this period, and will share his knowledge of the 78 market in an honest straightforward appraisal of your collection.