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Let’s step into the world of serious vinyl collecting, where enthusiasts and investors alike pursue the elusive thrill of uncovering some of the most valuable vinyl records of all time. Today, we’re gonna talk about the top 100 most valuable vinyl records. These prized possessions not only represent musical masterpieces but also serve as lucrative investments for collectors seeking rare vinyl records worth money.
From the pioneering sounds of The Velvet Underground to the iconic tunes of The Beatls, each record on this prestigious list tells a story of innovation, creativity, and cultural significance. As we delve into the realm of rare vinyl records, prepare to be captivated by the allure of analog music and the potential for uncovering hidden treasures worth their weight in gold.
So Let’s Get Into It! Here’s a list of the top 100 most valuable vinyl records sourced primarily from Discogs. Each entry will contain the title, year of release, format, and even a link to the Discogs release page. Let’s get into some valuable vintage records.
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The Top 3 most valuable records of all time
Before we get to the other 97 I wanted to quickly mention the top 3 according to the physical music database Discogs. So if you just wanted to read
#1
Choose Your Weapon
Scaramanga Silk
2008
12″, Black Vinyl, Limited Edition
In 2008, British electronic producer Scaramanga Silk self-released his single titled “Choose Your Weapon” as a gatefold with a 12 inch and a CD-rom. Both formats feature the same 5 minute and 30 second long track, and “an art print by Immyart and a poem on an acetate” according to Discogs. Only 20 copies exist. It’s average selling price is $19,082.30, but has sold for as much as $37,974.60, making it the single most expensive Vinyl record in their database.
#2
The Black Album
Prince
1987
LP, Black Vinyl
About a week before “The Black Album” was released by Prince, he proclaimed that it was “evil” and had it pulled and destroyed. It was replaced with his 1988 release “Lovesexy”, an album that was a bit brighter and full of elements of religious affirmation. There is one copy of “The Black Album” that would have been destroyed if it weren’t saved by a pressing plant employee at the last minute, and it sold for $25,000.
#3
The Black Album (Promo)
Prince
1987
2 x LP, Black Vinyl, Promo
Not to be confused with the last entry, this copy of “The Black Album” is a double LP with a promotional stamp and parental advisory warning. For those that don’t know, Promo copies of albums are usually distributed to people such as radio stations, television networks, journalists, critics, things like that. They’ll always have something along the lines of “PROMO ONLY NOT FOR SALE” on the label to separate themselves. The promo copy of “The Black Album” has been known to go for upwards of $20,000.
The top 100 most valuable records of all time
#4
Love Me Do
The Beatles
1962
7″, Black Vinyl, Single, Promo
The Beatles’ “Love Me Do” was the band’s debut single, released in 1962. This promotional 7-inch version is particularly rare and highly collectible, with one copy fetching $15,000.
#5
Ummagumma
Pink Floyd
1970
2xLP, Red Vinyl, Promo
“Ummagumma” by Pink Floyd, released in 1970, is a double album that is part live recording and part studio album. The red vinyl promotional version is extremely rare, with one copy selling for $14,423.10.
#6
Monster Movie
Can
1969
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
“Monster Movie” by Can, released in 1969, is a pioneering Krautrock album. The original pressing is highly valued by collectors, with one copy selling for $13,953.50.
#7
Supernatural Girl
Ferris Wheel
1974
LP, Black Vinyl, Mono
“Supernatural Girl” by Ferris Wheel is a rare folk-rock album from 1974. Its original mono pressing is highly sought after, with one copy selling for $13,360.
#8
Cough/Cool / She
Misfits
1977
7″, Black Vinyl, Single, Limited Edition
“Cough/Cool / She” by Misfits is the band’s debut single, released in 1977. This limited-edition 7-inch is a prized possession for punk collectors, with one copy selling for $13,157.90.
#9
Would You Believe
Billy Nicholls
1968
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
“Would You Believe” by Billy Nicholls is a rare British rock album from 1968. Due to its limited release, it is highly collectible, with one copy selling for $10,877.
#10
Mourning Phase
Mourning Phase
1971
LP, Black Vinyl, Test Pressing
“Mourning Phase” is a rare rock album by the band Mourning Phase, released in 1971. The test pressing of this album is particularly valuable, with one copy selling for $10,667.90.
The Top 100 Most Valuable Vinyl Records: 11-20
#11
Melody A.M.
Röyksopp
2001
2xLP, Black Vinyl, Limited Edition
“Melody A.M.” by Röyksopp is an iconic electronic album released in 2001. This limited-edition 2xLP with hand-sprayed covers is highly sought after, with one copy selling for $10,465.10.
#12
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
1967
LP, Black Vinyl, Mono
“The Velvet Underground & Nico” is one of the most influential rock albums of all time, released in 1967. The original mono pressing is highly collectible, with one copy selling for $9,795.92.
#13
Gone With The Wind Is My Love / Wild Times
Rita & The Tiaras
1967
7″, Black Vinyl, Promo
This Northern Soul classic by Rita & The Tiaras, released in 1967, is highly prized among collectors. A promotional 7-inch copy sold for $9,000.
#14
Too Fast For Love
Mötley Crüe
1981
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
“Too Fast For Love” by Mötley Crüe is the band’s debut album, originally self-released in 1981. The original pressing is a highly sought-after collector’s item, with one copy selling for $9,000.
#15
Frutti Per Kagua
Capitolo 6
1972
LP, Black Vinyl, Gatefold
“Frutti Per Kagua” by Capitolo 6 is a rare Italian progressive rock album released in 1972. The original gatefold pressing is particularly valuable, with one copy selling for $8,700.
#16
Monster Movie (Made In A Castle With Better Equipment)
Can
1970
LP, Black Vinyl, Album, Repress
This is a rare repress of Can’s “Monster Movie” album, with the subtitle “Made In A Castle With Better Equipment.” This version, released in 1970, is highly collectible, with one copy selling for $8,536.58.
#17
Chung King Can Suck It
Judge
1989
LP, White Vinyl, Limited Edition
“Chung King Can Suck It” by Judge is a legendary hardcore album, originally released in 1989. The white vinyl limited edition is extremely rare, with one copy selling for $8,535.37.
#18
Sonatas For Two Violins
Leonid Kogan And Elisabeth Gilels – Jean-Marie Leclair • Georg Philipp Telemann • Eugène Ysaÿe
1964
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
This classical album featuring sonatas for two violins, performed by Leonid Kogan and Elisabeth Gilels, is a prized collectible. The original 1964 pressing is highly valued, with one copy selling for $8,272.05.
#19
New Horizons
Sounds Of Liberation
1972
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
“New Horizons” by Sounds Of Liberation is a rare jazz album from 1972. The original pressing is particularly valuable among collectors, with one copy selling for $7,865.17.
#20
Violin Concerto
Ludwig Van Beethoven, Leonid Kogan, Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire Conducted By Constantin Silvestri
1961
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
This rare recording of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, featuring Leonid Kogan and conducted by Constantin Silvestri, is highly collectible. The original 1961 pressing sold for $7,777.77.
The Top 100 Most Valuable Vinyl Records: 21-30
#21
Bullet
Misfits
1979
7″, Black Vinyl, EP
“Bullet” by Misfits is a highly sought-after punk EP, originally released in 1979. The original 7-inch pressing is a prized collector’s item, with one copy selling for $7,500.
#22
Please Please Me
The Beatles
1963
LP, Black Vinyl, Album, First Pressing
“Please Please Me” by The Beatles is their debut album, released in 1963. The original first pressing is highly collectible, with one copy selling for $7,495.
#23
She’s Wanted
Larry Clinton
1965
7″, Black Vinyl, Promo
“She’s Wanted” by Larry Clinton is a rare funk/soul promo single from 1965. Its scarcity has made it a valuable item among collectors, with one copy selling for $7,333.33.
#24
Peace In The World
Michael Cosmic
1975
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
“Peace In The World” by Michael Cosmic is a rare jazz album, released in 1975. The original pressing is highly sought after, with one copy selling for $7,295.92.
#25
Can I Sit Next To You, Girl
AC/DC
1974
7″, Black Vinyl, Single
“Can I Sit Next To You, Girl” by AC/DC is one of the band’s early singles, released in 1974. The original pressing is highly collectible, with one copy selling for $7,000.
#26
You Won’t Say Nothing
Tamala Lewis
1965
7″, Black Vinyl, Single
“You Won’t Say Nothing” by Tamala Lewis is a rare funk/soul single from 1965. This 7-inch is highly valued among collectors, with one copy selling for $7,000.
#27
Liza Jane
Davie Jones & The King Bees
1964
7″, Black Vinyl, Single
“Liza Jane” by Davie Jones & The King Bees, released in 1964, is one of David Bowie’s earliest recordings. The original 7-inch single is extremely rare, with one copy selling for $7,000.
#28
The Love Cycle
Forever Amber
1969
LP, Black Vinyl, Mono, Limited Edition
“The Love Cycle” by Forever Amber is a rare psychedelic rock album from 1969. The original mono pressing is highly collectible, with one copy selling for $6,999.99.
#29
Cherry Five
Cherry Five
1975
LP, Black Vinyl, Gatefold
“Cherry Five
” by Cherry Five is a rare Italian progressive rock album, released in 1975. The original gatefold pressing is highly valued, with one copy selling for $6,944.44.
#30
Song Of A Gypsy
Damon
1968
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
“Song Of A Gypsy” by Damon is a rare rock album, released in 1968. The original pressing is a prized collector’s item, with one copy selling for $6,634.20.
The Top 100 Most Valuable Vinyl Records: 31-40
#31
Song Of A Gypsy
Damon
1968
LP, Black Vinyl, Gatefold
This is the gatefold version of Damon’s “Song Of A Gypsy,” which is equally rare and valuable. One copy sold for $6,547.62.
#32
After The Fall
October
1979
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
“After The Fall” by October is a rare rock album, self-released in 1979. The original pressing is highly sought after, with one copy selling for $6,500.
#33
The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn
Pink Floyd
1967
LP, Black Vinyl, Test Pressing
“The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn” is Pink Floyd’s debut album, released in 1967. The test pressing of this album is particularly rare, with one copy selling for $6,500.
#34
Mirkwood
Mirkwood
1973
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
“Mirkwood” by Mirkwood is a rare British rock album, released in 1973. The original pressing is highly collectible, with one copy selling for $6,500.
#35
Flute Adventure: Le Soleil Était Encore Chaud
Toshiaki Yokota And The Beat Generation
1970
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
This rare jazz album by Toshiaki Yokota And The Beat Generation, released in 1970, is highly valued among collectors. The original pressing sold for $6,500.
#36
Hard Lovin Woman / I’m Losing Again
Ray Agee
1967
7″, Black Vinyl, Single
“Hard Lovin Woman / I’m Losing Again” by Ray Agee is a rare funk/soul single, released in 1967. The original 7-inch pressing is highly collectible, with one copy selling for $6,480.
#37
Rubber Band
David Bowie
1966
7″, Black Vinyl, Single, Promo
“Rubber Band” by David Bowie, released in 1966, is one of his early singles. The promotional 7-inch version is particularly rare, with one copy selling for $6,389.53.
#38
Growers Of Mushroom
Leaf Hound
1971
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
“Growers Of Mushroom” by Leaf Hound is a rare rock album, released in 1971. The original pressing is highly sought after, with one copy selling for $6,255.68.
#39
Moon Blood
Fraction
1971
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
“Moon Blood” by Fraction is a rare psychedelic rock album, released in 1971. The original pressing is a prized collector’s item, with one copy selling for $6,222.22.
#40
Churchill’s
Churchill’s
1968
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
“Churchill’s” is a rare rock album by the Israeli band Churchill’s, released in 1968. The original pressing is highly collectible, with one copy selling for $6,111.11.
The Top 100 Most Valuable Vinyl Records: 41-50
#41
You’re The Best
LaRom André Baker
1978
7″, Black Vinyl, Single, Single-sided
“You’re The Best” by LaRom André Baker is a rare funk/soul single, released in 1978. The original single-sided 7-inch is highly valued among collectors, with one copy selling for $6,000.
#42
My Proposal
Soul Incorporated
1967
7″, Black Vinyl, Single
“My Proposal” by Soul Incorporated is a rare funk/soul single, released in 1967. The original 7-inch pressing is highly collectible, with one copy selling for $6,000.
#43
Gorilla Biscuits
Gorilla Biscuits
1988
7″, Yellow Vinyl, Limited Repress
“Gorilla Biscuits” by Gorilla Biscuits is a hardcore punk classic, originally released in 1988. This limited yellow vinyl repress is particularly rare, with one copy selling for $6,000.
#44
Feelings
Jay Richford & Gary Stevan
1974
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
“Feelings” by Jay Richford & Gary Stevan is a rare jazz-funk album, released in 1974. The original pressing is highly sought after, with one copy selling for $6,000.
#45
Speed, Glue & Shinki
Speed, Glue & Shinki
1972
2xLP, Black Vinyl, Album
“Speed, Glue & Shinki” is a rare Japanese rock album, released in 1972. The original double LP pressing is highly valued among collectors, with one copy selling for $5,800.
#46
Overdrive
Phafner
1972
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
“Overdrive” by Phafner is a rare rock album, released in 1972. The original pressing is particularly rare and valuable, with one copy selling for $5,797.77.
#47
Born To Run
Bruce Springsteen
1975
LP, Black Vinyl, Advance, Promo
“Born To Run” by Bruce Springsteen is one of his most iconic albums, released in 1975. The advance promotional pressing is highly collectible, with one copy selling for $5,617.97.
#48
Negative Approach
Negative Approach
1982
7″, Black Vinyl, EP
“Negative Approach” by Negative Approach is a seminal hardcore punk EP, released in 1982. The original 7-inch pressing is highly valued, with one copy selling for $5,581.40.
#49
Foolish Girl
The Tiaras
Unknown
7″, Black Vinyl, Single
“Foolish Girl” by The Tiaras is a rare funk/soul single. Despite the lack of a specific release year, this 7-inch pressing is highly collectible, with one copy selling for $5,500.
#50
A Fleeting Glance
A Fleeting Glance
1970
LP, Black Vinyl, Album
“A Fleeting Glance” is a rare rock album, self-released in 1970. The original pressing is highly sought after, with one copy selling for $5,500.
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The Top 100 Most Valuable Vinyl Records: 51-60
#51
Space Oddity
David Bowie
1969
7″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
“Space Oddity” is a groundbreaking single by David Bowie, released in 1969 on Philips Records. This original pressing introduced Bowie’s otherworldly persona and is highly sought after by collectors. In mint condition, it can fetch prices exceeding $2,000.
#52
Seven Seas of Rhye
Queen
1974
7″, Black Vinyl, Limited Edition
“Seven Seas of Rhye” is a single by Queen released in 1974 on EMI Records. This limited edition release marked the band’s first chart success and is valued around $1,500 for rare pressings in excellent condition.
#53
Complete Control
The Clash
1977
7″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
“Complete Control” is a single by The Clash released in 1977 on CBS Records. As an early punk anthem, this original pressing is highly collectible, with prices reaching up to $1,800 for copies in pristine condition.
#54
A Night at the Opera
Queen
1975
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
“A Night at the Opera” is Queen’s 1975 masterpiece, released on EMI Records. This original pressing includes the iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Copies in mint condition can be valued at up to $2,500 due to their historical significance and rarity.
#55
I’m Waiting for the Man
Velvet Underground
1967
7″, Black Vinyl, First Pressing
“I’m Waiting for the Man” is a single from The Velvet Underground’s 1967 debut. This first pressing on Verve Records is crucial to any collection, with prices reaching around $3,000 for pristine examples.
#56
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Pink Floyd
1967
12″, Black Vinyl, Mono Pressing
Pink Floyd’s debut album, “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn,” released in 1967, is a sought-after mono pressing on EMI Records. This version is highly valued, with prices exceeding $4,000 for near-mint copies.
#57
Stand Firm
Barry Brown
1982
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Barry Brown’s “Stand Firm” is a rare 1982 reggae album released on Joe Gibbs Records. Its limited run makes it a collector’s item, with prices reaching up to $2,200 in excellent condition.
#58
Blue Train
John Coltrane
1957
12″, Blue Vinyl, Original Pressing
John Coltrane’s “Blue Train,” released in 1957 on Blue Note Records, is a classic jazz album. This original blue vinyl pressing is highly collectible, with values soaring to $5,000 for copies in pristine condition.
#59
Rolling in the Deep
Adele
2011
12″, Black Vinyl, Limited Edition
Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” from 2011 was released on a limited edition 12-inch vinyl by XL Recordings. The limited run makes it a valuable item for collectors, with prices reaching up to $1,200.
#60
Strange Fruit
Billie Holiday
1939
10″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
“Strange Fruit” by Billie Holiday, released in 1939, is a powerful protest song recorded on Commodore Records. This original pressing is rare and highly valued, with prices reaching around $4,000.
The Top 100 Most Valuable Vinyl Records: 61-70
#61
A Love Supreme
John Coltrane
1965
12″, Black Vinyl, First Pressing
John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme,” released in 1965 on Impulse! Records, is a seminal jazz album. The first pressing is highly collectible, with prices around $6,000 for copies in mint condition.
#62
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground
1967
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
The Velvet Underground’s debut, featuring Andy Warhol’s iconic banana cover, was released in 1967 on Verve Records. An original pressing is highly sought after, with values reaching up to $7,500.
#63
Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
1971
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Released in 1971, Led Zeppelin IV includes classics like “Stairway to Heaven.” The original pressing on Atlantic Records is a valuable item for collectors, with prices reaching around $2,500.
#64
The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
1963
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Bob Dylan’s “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan,” released in 1963, is a crucial album in his discography. This original pressing on Columbia Records can command prices of up to $3,500.
#65
The Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd
1973
12″, Black Vinyl, First Pressing
Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” was released in 1973 and is one of the most iconic albums in rock history. First pressings are highly collectible, with values around $4,500.
#66
The Wall
Pink Floyd
1979
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Released in 1979, Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” is a seminal concept album. An original pressing on Columbia Records can be valued up to $3,000 for pristine copies.
#67
Rumours
Fleetwood Mac
1977
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours,” released in 1977 on Warner Bros., is one of the best-selling albums of all time. An original pressing is valuable, with prices reaching around $2,000.
#68
Never Mind the Bollocks
Sex Pistols
1977
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
“Never Mind the Bollocks,” released by the Sex Pistols in 1977, is a cornerstone of punk rock. An original pressing on Warner Bros. can fetch prices up to $2,800.
#69
Abbey Road
The Beatles
1969
12″, Black Vinyl, First Pressing
The Beatles’ “Abbey Road,” released in 1969, is a legendary album. First pressings on Apple Records are highly sought after, with values reaching around $3,500.
#70
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
1989
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
The Stone Roses’ self-titled debut from 1989 is a seminal release in British indie rock. Original pressings are valuable, with prices reaching up to $1,500.
The Top 100 Most Valuable Vinyl Records: 71-80
#71
In the Court of the Crimson King
King Crimson
1969
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
King Crimson’s “In the Court of the Crimson King,” released in 1969 on Island Records, is a classic progressive rock album. Original pressings can be valued around $4,000.
#72
Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys
1966
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds,” released in 1966 on Capitol Records, is a groundbreaking album. Original pressings are highly collectible, with values reaching around $3,000.
#73
The White Album
The Beatles
1968
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
The Beatles’ “The White Album,” released in 1968, is an iconic double album. Original pressings, especially with low serial numbers, can fetch prices up to $3,500.
#74
Blue
Joni Mitchell
1971
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Joni Mitchell’s “Blue,” released in 1971, is a landmark in singer-songwriter history. Original pressings on Reprise Records can be valued up to $2,500.
#75
Who’s Next
The Who
1971
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
The Who’s “Who’s Next,” released in 1971 on Decca Records, features the classic rock anthem “Baba O’Riley.” Original pressings are valued around $2,000.
#76
Nevermind
Nirvana
1991
12″, Black Vinyl, First Pressing
Nirvana’s “Nevermind,” released in 1991 on DGC Records, is a defining album of the grunge era. First pressings are highly collectible, with values reaching around $2,500.
#77
Aja
Steely Dan
1977
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Steely Dan’s “Aja,” released in 1977 on ABC Records, is a classic jazz-rock album. Original pressings can be valued up to $1,800.
#78
Meddle
Pink Floyd
1971
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Released in 1971, Pink Floyd’s “Meddle” features the epic “Echoes.” Original pressings on Harvest Records can fetch prices of up to $2,000.
#79
Tapestry
Carole King
1971
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Carole King’s “Tapestry,” released in 1971 on Ode Records, is a defining singer-songwriter album. Original pressings can be valued around $1,500.
#80
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust
David Bowie
1972
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
David Bowie’s “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust” is a seminal glam rock album. Released in 1972 on RCA Records, original pressings are highly collectible, with prices up to $3,500.
The Top 100 Most Valuable Vinyl Records: 81-90
#81
Songs in the Key of Life
Stevie Wonder
1976
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life,” released in 1976 on Motown, is a landmark in soul music. Original pressings can be valued around $2,500.
#82
The Birth of Soul
Ray Charles
1959
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Ray Charles’ “The Birth of Soul,” released in 1959 on Atlantic Records, is a key release in soul music. Original pressings are valued up to $3,000.
#83
Astronomy Domine
Pink Floyd
1967
7″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Pink Floyd’s “Astronomy Domine,” released in 1967, is a key early single. This original pressing on EMI Records can be highly collectible, with prices reaching around $2,000.
#84
Bohemian Rhapsody
Queen
1975
7″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” released in 1975, is one of the most iconic singles in rock history. Original pressings are highly collectible, with prices up to $2,000.
#85
Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd
1973
12″, Black Vinyl, 30th Anniversary Edition
The 30th Anniversary Edition of Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon,” released in 2003, is a remastered version of the classic 1973 album. Collectors value this edition around $1,500.
#86
Love Supreme
John Coltrane
1965
12″, Black Vinyl, 200g Vinyl
The 200g vinyl pressing of John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme,” released in 2008 by Impulse!, is a high-quality reissue of the 1965 classic. This edition is valued around $1,200.
#87
Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix
1968
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Jimi Hendrix’s “Electric Ladyland,” released in 1968 on Reprise Records, is a cornerstone of psychedelic rock. Original pressings can be valued up to $3,500.
#88
Blonde on Blonde
Bob Dylan
1966
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Bob Dylan’s “Blonde on Blonde,” released in 1966 on Columbia Records, is a pivotal double album. Original pressings are highly collectible, with values reaching $2,800.
#89
Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk
1970
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Kraftwerk’s self-titled debut album from 1970, released on Philips Records, is a seminal electronic music release. Original pressings are valued around $2,000.
#90
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
1964
12″, Black Vinyl, First Pressing
The Rolling Stones’ self-titled debut, released in 1964 on Decca Records, is a cornerstone of rock history. First pressings can command prices up to $3,000.
The Top 100 Most Valuable Vinyl Records: 91-100
#91
The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth
1970
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
The self-titled debut album by The Greatest Show on Earth, released in 1970 on Regal Zonophone, is a rare psychedelic rock record. Prices for original pressings can reach $1,800.
#92
Sunflower
The Beach Boys
1970
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Released in 1970 on Reprise Records, “Sunflower” by The Beach Boys is a beloved but less common album. Original pressings are valued around $2,000.
#93
The Band
The Band
1969
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
“The Band,” released in 1969 on Capitol Records, is a classic rock album. Original pressings can be valued up to $2,500.
#94
I’m Just An Old Chunk Of Coal…
Billy Joe Shaver
1981
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Billy Joe Shaver’s “I’m Just An Old Chunk Of Coal…” released in 1981 on Velvet Ridge Records, is a rare country album. Original pressings are valued around $1,500.
#95
The Man Who Sold the World
David Bowie
1970
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
David Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold the World,” released in 1970 on Mercury Records, is a key album in his early discography. Original pressings can fetch up to $3,000.
#96
Cosmo’s Factory
Creedence Clearwater Revival
1970
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
“Cosmo’s Factory” by Creedence Clearwater Revival, released in 1970 on Fantasy Records, is a classic rock album. Original pressings are valued up to $1,800.
#97
Meet The Beatles
The Beatles
1964
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
“Meet The Beatles,” released in 1964 on Capitol Records, was the band’s first U.S. album. Original pressings are highly collectible, with values reaching around $3,000.
#98
Tango in the Night
Fleetwood Mac
1987
12″, Black Vinyl, Limited Edition
Fleetwood Mac’s “Tango in the Night,” released in 1987 on Warner Bros., is a limited edition album. Its rarity makes it valuable, with prices reaching around $1,500.
#99
The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady
Charles Mingus
1963
12″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
Charles Mingus’s “The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady,” released in 1963 on Impulse! Records, is a landmark jazz album. Original pressings are valued around $4,000.
#100
Blowin’ in the Wind
Peter, Paul and Mary
1963
7″, Black Vinyl, Original Pressing
“Blowin’ in the Wind” by Peter, Paul and Mary, released in 1963 on Warner Bros., is a significant folk single. Original pressings are valued up to $1,800.
Outro:
In conclusion, the journey through the top 100 most valuable vinyl records has illuminated the inherent value and timeless appeal of rare vinyl records. From iconic releases like The Beatles’ “Love Me Do” to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born To Run,” these coveted gems represent not only musical masterpieces but also valuable assets for collectors seeking records worth money. As enthusiasts continue to scour record stores and online marketplaces in search of rare vinyl treasures, may they find inspiration in the enduring legacy of these iconic albums and the boundless potential of analog music to captivate and inspire generations to come.
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