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.

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.

Where can I sell my 78 record collection?

If you want to sell it yourself and you have a lot of high-quality stuff (>$5 per record), you could post them on Facebook's 78 RPM Sell & Trade group or list on Discogs.com or even Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist.org. Sometimes even lesser-quality records can be listed.

What do I do with my old 78 records?

Which 78 records are most valuable?

Tommy Johnson's 1930 cut 'Alcohol and Jake Blues' goes for $37,100 on eBay. An original Paramount Records blues release has become the most expensive 78rpm record ever sold after a buyer forked out $37,100 in an online auction.

78 RPM Records - Selling on eBay for profit

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

Where can I sell old records online?

How much are Elvis Presley 78 records worth?

The 78 rpm record, with its tattered yellow label, was once valued at $500,000 by Record Collector magazine, but in reality sold for $240,000 dollars (£160,000) in the Graceland auction. With a 25% auction house premium of $60,000 dollars (£40,000), the total buyer price came to $300,000.

What albums are worth money?

What can you do with unwanted vinyl records?

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.

Are Bing Crosby 78 records worth anything?

In the case of a set of Crosby 78s, you've got a piece of Americana that may not have monetary value, but certainly has historical significance. It represents a slice of time critical to world history, in addition to whatever sentimental history it may hold for your family and for future generations.

Are old records worth anything?

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.

Are Victrola records worth anything?

Rock n' roll, blues, and jazz records produced from 1960 to 1970 are the most valuable. A “valuable record” can range anywhere from $500 to $3000. Anything over $3000 and we're migrating more towards the “rare” albums which are valuable because of unique characteristics (see the above section)

What is the most valuable Elvis album?

Elvis Presley – Complete Sun Records: $32,500 (£27,612)

Mint condition copies sell for thousands of dollars, but the most valuable feature a misprinted upside-side '207' on the B-side. Meanwhile, a complete set of Elvis' five Sun records 7"s are listed for as much as $32,500 (£27,612) on eBay.

What is the difference between shellac and vinyl records?

Spotting the Differences: Shellac vs Vinyl

Shellac is know to be heavier, harder, colder and more rigid. Hold it up by an edge and knock on it. It should almost resonate in a kind of a way. Generally a lot thicker than regular vinyl, but sometimes it's hard to tell.

When were 78 rpm records first made?

In the 1890's, Emile Berliner's first gramophone records came out and it spun at 78 RPM. The record material was made out of Shellac, a material that can “ping” when you hit it, causing additional noise.

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What is the rarest vinyl record?

How much do old 78 records sell for?

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.

What 45 rpm records are valuable?

How much are Beatles 45 records worth?

That record is probably worth about 2,500 dollars. On the memorabilia side, the things I treasure most are my autographs. An autograph is very personal, it wasn't manufactured, it wasn't a toy. I have an authorized, authentic set of Beatles autographs.

What age group buys vinyl?

Under 25-year-olds are the driving force behind the surge in sales for vinyl records over the past five years. Research by ICM suggests 18 to 24-year-olds are buying more vinyl records than any other age group under 50.