GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Expensive Vinyl
The most expensive vinyl record ever sold was a rare copy of "The Beatles - The White Album" which fetched over $30,000 at auction.
In this post, we explore the world of the most expensive vinyl records, where rare gems fetch astounding prices among collectors. From iconic artists like The Beatles and Bob Dylan to groundbreaking albums like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and Wu-Tang Clan’s “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,” the market for high-value vinyl is a fascinating intersection of music history and investment potential. Let’s dive into the eye-watering prices these sought-after records can command in today’s market.
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"The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” original 1967 mono version sells for up to $15,000."
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"A rare first pressing of Bob Dylan’s “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” can fetch up to $35,000."
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"An original acetate of Elvis Presley's "That's All Right" sold for $82,000."
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"A 1987 British vinyl release of Michael Jackson's "Bad" signed by the artist can be worth up to $1,500."
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"Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” special edition LPs can be valued up to $2,500 if in mint condition."
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"David Bowie’s “Diamond Dogs” with the controversial cover art can fetch up to $5,000."
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"Bruce Springsteen’s promo copy of "Born to Run" with the "script" cover fetches around $5,000."
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"A signed copy of the Sex Pistols' "God Save The Queen" single sold for $15,800 in an auction."
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"An original test pressing of Madonna’s debut album "Madonna" is valued at $5,000."
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"Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon," especially rare versions, can sell for up to $3,000."
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"An original first pressing of "God Save The Queen" by the Sex Pistols on A&M Records sells for around $12,000."
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"Wu-Tang Clan's "Once Upon a Time in Shaolin" holds the record for the most expensive vinyl ever sold, at $2 million."
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"The Rolling Stones’ “Street Fighting Man” promo single with a picture sleeve can exceed $17,000."
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"The Velvet Underground & Nico first pressing with the original banana cover can fetch $25,000."
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"A rare mispressing of Nirvana’s “Bleach” can command prices around $2,500."
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"The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, withdrawn version, reaches prices of up to $35,000."
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"A rare copy of The Beatles' "White Album" (numbered No.0000001) sold for $790,000 in 2015."
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"Frank Wilson's single "Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)" can sell for over $37,000."
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"Led Zeppelin’s debut LP first pressing with turquoise lettering is valued at around $7,000."