What 70s records 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 vintage vinyl records 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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How do you know if an old record is valuable?

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.
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How do I find out what my vinyl records are worth?

Perhaps you're curious about how much your vinyl collection is worth.
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Vinyl Record Price Guide
  1. Step 1: Identify the Vinyl Release. Most albums have been issued more than once, resulting in different release versions. ...
  2. Step 2: Navigate To The Discogs Release Page. ...
  3. Step 3: Find Prices In The Statistics Section.
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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.
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Best-Selling Music Artists 1969 - 2019



What are the most sought after 78 records?

Chasing The World's Rarest 78 RPM Records
  • Hear a few notable recordings from the 78 RPM era, as picked by guests Amanda Petrusich & Chris King:
  • Geeshie Wiley, "Last Kind Word Blues"
  • Willie Brown, "Future Blues"
  • Skip James, "Devil Got My Woman"
  • Blind Uncle Gaspard, "Sur Le Borde de L'eau"
  • Sylvester Weaver, "Guitar Rag"
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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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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 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 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 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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Are any vinyl records worth money?

There are many valuable vinyl records out there, including perhaps the most expensive Motown/northern soul 7 Inch ever, Do I Love You (Indeed I Do), recorded by Frank Wilson in 1965, and which sold for over £25,000/$31,000 at auction in 2009 (opens in new tab).
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Who will buy old vinyl records?

Try one or more of these venues to sell your vinyl music records for profit.
  1. Discogs. The internet has made it so much easier to reach more people with the products you are selling. ...
  2. eBay. ...
  3. Nationwide Record Stores. ...
  4. Local Record Stores. ...
  5. Sell Directly To Local Buyers. ...
  6. Your Website.
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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.
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What R&B albums are worth money?

Top 30 Most Expensive Soul Records
  • Candi Staton – Now You've Got The Upper Hand. ...
  • The Sizzling Starlistics – I Need Someone. ...
  • Johnnie Walker And Jacqueline Dee – Farewell To Welfare. ...
  • The Jokers – Soul Sound. ...
  • Little Nicky Soul – I Wanted To Tell You / You Said. ...
  • Marvin Gaye – What's Going On.
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Are old RCA Records worth anything?

As the records by the group issued by RCA sold quite well, they tend to sell for modest prices. The two albums on LSI, on the other hand, are quite rare and sell for several hundred dollars or more when they're offered for sale.
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How much are Elvis 45 records worth?

Elvis Presley's complete Sun Records 45s could be yours for $32,500.
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What 60s records are worth money?

  • The Beatles, Yesterday and Today. Value: Original cover, first issue, $20,000-$45,000.
  • The Beatles, White Album. ...
  • Bob Dylan, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. ...
  • The White Stripes, Lafayette Blues. ...
  • Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin. ...
  • Roland Kirk, Triple Threat. ...
  • David Bowie, Diamond Dogs. ...
  • The Misfits, Horror Business.
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How do I sell my old record albums?

After that, I'll go over what you need to know to get the most money for the albums.
  1. 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. ...
  2. eBay. ...
  3. Discogs. ...
  4. Flea Markets. ...
  5. Used Bookstores. ...
  6. CDandLP.com.
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What do I do with my 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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Where can I sell old 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.
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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.
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Are 78 rpm records collectable?

Like vinyl records, many 78s had white label demos/test pressings or acetates which can be very collectable.
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What to do with old records?

10 DIY Projects for Your Old Vinyl Records
  1. Wall Art: ...
  2. Dream Catcher: ...
  3. Clock: ...
  4. Frame the Album Covers: ...
  5. Make a Mirror Frame: ...
  6. Record Hat & Coat Rack: ...
  7. Record Cupcake Stand: ...
  8. Vinyl Record Bookends:
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What CDS are worth a lot of money?

Here's a closer look at the three most expensive items on the list.
  1. Coil ‎– Live Box (2003) Sold: $3,226. There's nothing quite like Coil. ...
  2. Various ‎– Woodstock: Back To The Garden: The Definitive 50th Anniversary Archive (2019) Sold: $2,892. ...
  3. Michael Jackson ‎– Smile (1998) Sold: $2,739.
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