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.

Are old 78 records worth anything?

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.

Which Elvis vinyl records are worth money?

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

The first ever Elvis single, That's All Right was released in July 1954 and popular music was never the same again. Mint condition copies sell for thousands of dollars, but the most valuable feature a misprinted upside-side '207' on the B-side.

What 78 records are worth the most?

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.

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.

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How do I sell 78 records?

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?

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How do I sell my Elvis collection?

If you have a particularly valuable item(s) or collection (eg. original Sun singles, items of Elvis' personal clothing or other possessions, genuine Elvis autographs), using a professional auction house to sell your items is advisable.

What are the most sought after vinyl records?

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.

Can you play 78s on a normal record player?

Answer: Yes, Audio-Technica's popular AT-LP120-USB and AT-LP1240-USB turntables will allow the platter to play at the 78 RPM speed. But the correct speed is only part of the solution – a proper 78 RPM stylus should also be used when playing 78 RPM records on your turntable.

When did they stop making 78 records?

Record Companies Don't Make 78s Anymore

As the record labels recorded more popular music, vinyl records became more economical because they hold more music per side. In addition, there was a shellac shortage during World War II that sped up the end of the 78 RPM record era. The last 78 records were produced in 1959.

Does anyone buy old records?

Record/Music Stores

Record stores often have collections of used vinyl records for sale. New vinyl record lovers and long-time collectors trying to build their collection will both buy used from record stores. Expect to get paid a deep discount from what the record stores will sell your used vinyl for.

Are old 45 records worth any money?

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.

How do you tell if a vinyl record is a first pressing?

A closer look at the spine of the record sleeve will also help determine whether you have an original pressing. Original pressings usually have a four-letter and number combination like WXYZ-1234. Other records after the second or third pressing have two letters and five number combinations, such as XY-12345.

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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.

How old is my 78 record?

Often the best way to determine the age of a record is to look at the title and artist, and then research some dates. The copyright date of a song will give you a general idea, as will the birth and death dates of an artist.

Are 78 records worth anything UK?

In addition, I am particularly looking for records of British Music Hall artists on 78 rpm discs as well as on phonograph cylinders. Depending on Artist, rarity and condition, my offer will typically range between 2 and 50 pounds sterling each for early (pre 1920) music hall records.

What can you do with old vinyl records?