The Most Sought After Vinyl Records

By amanda gersten september 10 2019 5 42pm.

The most sought after vinyl records.

How often a record was pressed makes a big difference in how it is valued today. Beatles yesterday and today red capitol target label 1971 yes another pressing of yesterday and today by the beatles qualifies as one of the most valuable vinyl records but this one is not a butcher cover. However this record is extremely rare only three known copies exist and highly sought after copies have sold for as high as 20 000. There are no fewer than 35 7 records present.

Making them highly sought after for their rarity. Albums in the 78 rpm category are often sought after by collectors for their rarity and because they were the first records that showcased electrical recording technology where sound was recorded. The price was deemed too steep for the vinyl which was not in the best shape. A record played a few times can still be an attractive proposition so long as it has been cared for when not on the turntable wade says.

There are valuable titles by hugely successful artists like the beatles elvis miles davis john coltrane etc. One collector tried to sell rick the coveted 78 rpm disc for 25 000. What are the most valuable vinyl records. Here s what they came up with.

As all good vinyl lovers should we asked the experts at record collector magazine to name the uk s most sought after vinyl. Collectors are not only looking for full albums and 12 vinyl. The neat thing about used vinyl records is that it s very possible these albums have changed hands among people who never realized how valuable they were but it s unlikely that a knowledgeable record store owner will accidentally sell you a rare. The more that were released to the public the less valuable they become.

The most frequent are parlophone and deram which each notched four appearances. Other in demand records range from.