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It's almost payday, which for many means it's time to hunt for that 'white whale' – a coveted vinyl release for your collection.
But what have vinyl collectors been specifically seeking throughout April 2025? Fortunately for us, online music marketplace Discogs not only compiles a monthly list of desirable releases but also allows us to refine our search terms.
By exploring the marketplace, we selected the vinyl releases that appear on numerous user wantlists, resulting in 23 records currently in high demand among Discogs users.
So, do you own any of them? More importantly, are you willing to part with these particular releases, knowing they're going to a good home – perhaps not quite as good as yours, but hopefully close?
Here are April's most wanted records, according to Discogs.
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19. Madvillain – Madvillainy (2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, 2004)
The iconic collaboration between Madlib and the late, great MF DOOM. This 2xLP pressing of Madvillain's Madvillainy from 2004 is a highly influential and deeply loved album in the underground hip-hop scene, with over 18,400 fans still searching for its unique brilliance on vinyl. | Getty Images
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20. Daft Punk – Discovery (2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, 2001)
Get lost in the sound of Discovery with this 2xLP stereo pressing of Daft Punk's seminal 2001 album. Its infectious grooves and futuristic soundscapes make it a timeless electronic masterpiece and a highly desired vinyl, with over 19,600 still wanting to experience the magic on wax. | Getty Images
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21. Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Gatefold, 2012)
Delve into the narrative of Kendrick Lamar's Good Kid, M.A.A.D City with this 2xLP Deluxe Edition featuring a gatefold sleeve from 2012. This critically acclaimed album is a cornerstone of modern hip-hop and a highly sought-after vinyl, with over 20,300 fans still looking to own this expanded version | Getty Images
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22. Kanye West – My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (3 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, 2010)
A sprawling and ambitious masterpiece. This limited edition 3xLP pressing of Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy from 2010 remains a highly coveted item for its artistic vision and sonic complexity, with over 20,800 collectors still seeking this unique edition. | Getty Images
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23. Daft Punk – Random Access Memories (2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, 180 Gram, 2013)
The current king of the Discogs wantlist for April! With over 26,300 collectors still searching, this 180-gram 2xLP stereo pressing of Daft Punk's Random Access Memories (2013) is the ultimate prize. Experience the critically acclaimed, disco-infused brilliance of this modern electronic masterpiece. | Getty Images