Looks like despite the cold weather, there’s an interest in the more “summery” selection of vinyl that has been on sale through online marketplace Discogs this month.
We’ve once again delved into some of the biggest sales that have taken place through the website in November, particularly focusing on vinyl. Of the 15 records we’ve covered this month, we were quite pleasantly surprised to see two UK psychedelia acts from the swingin ‘60s both fetched large amounts. Then again, growing up as a bit of a punk fan, it’s nice to see one of the forefathers of the US movement also appear twice in November’s list.
There’s also large values dished out for Black Sabbath, Kiss, and Taylor Swift once again, with one of Germany’s hallowed post-punk venues also making a rare appearance on the marketplace—and with it, of course, a handsome sum forked out for something so scarce.
Here are some of November’s most expensive sales on Discogs, and as always, if you think you have something of value akin to what’s featured on our list, do your due diligence and check on the pricing before committing to a sale; music, as always, fluctuates in value depending on demand.
7. Niningashi – Heavy Way (£1,276.80)
This sale represents the highly desirable but notoriously elusive world of Japanese private press Acid Folk and Rock. Heavy Way was self-produced and privately released in minuscule quantities (often a few hundred copies at most) as a commemorative project. Private pressings from this era are exceptionally rare, making this original 1974 pressing a collector's dream piece of Japanese counter-culture. (LP, Private Press, 1974) | Discogs/YouTube
8. Minor Threat – In My Eyes (£1,596.00)
This is the second most valuable sale from Minor Threat this month, valued for being the extremely limited original pressing on Red vinyl. While subsequent pressings of In My Eyes were pressed on black, the initial run—intended for early fans and the D.C. community—was done on a striking red wax. Finding a copy in Very Good Plus (VG+) condition confirms its desirability as a high-grade piece of vinyl history that cemented the band's influence on global hardcore punk. (7” Single, Red Vinyl, 1981) | Getty Images/Discogs
9. Various – S.O.36 (13. August 1978) (£1,596.00)
This compilation is an extremely rare time capsule from the explosive early days of the German punk scene. What drives its phenomenal value is the notorious and unique packaging: it was a limited, hand-numbered edition of only 100 copies and features a bizarre sleeve made entirely of actual sheet metal. This non-standard and fragile packaging makes it incredibly susceptible to damage, meaning very few pristine copies exist. (LP Compilation, Metal Cover, 1979) | Discogs
10. Taylor Swift – Reputation (£1,633.99)
This sale highlights the enduring value of Taylor Swift's limited pressings. This exclusive pressing on striking, semi-transparent Orange Translucent wax was originally released for the Reputation Pop-Up Shops in the United States and was incredibly scarce even at the time. Its low production numbers and targeted retail release make it one of the toughest official Reputation pressings to acquire, commanding a price that reflects Swift’s powerful presence in the high-end collector market. (2x LP, Orange Translucent, 2017) | Getty Images/Discogs
11. Minor Threat – Minor Threat (£1,748.00)
This is the white whale of American hardcore punk: the original 1981 debut EP from Minor Threat. This record is foundational not just to the D.C. punk scene, but to the entire concept of straight edge culture. This particular copy is the ultra-rare "Red Sleeve" variant, one of the toughest to locate of the debut's early pressing runs on Dischord Records. (7” EP, Red Sleeve, 1981) | Getty Images/Discogs
12. Kiss – Kiss (£1,972.20)
This sale represents the ultimate find for Kiss collectors: a Mint (M) condition first pressing of the band's debut album. This early Terre Haute pressing is highly coveted because it likely includes the notorious original mastering where the track 'Kissin' Time' is missing from the tracklist on the back cover. This error was swiftly corrected on later pressings, making copies released before the change exceptionally scarce. (LP, Terre Haute Pressing, 1974) | Getty Images/Discogs