We dip our toes again into the murky world of vinyl collecting for another month, to find out once more who has been the biggest seller through the online marketplace Discogs.
Have any of the UK music festivals that are coming to an end led to an increased interest - and value - for some of the acts that have graced stages at Glastonbury, Leeds, Reading, Creamfields and beyond? Or is your discerning music connoisseur looking for something a little bit more ‘niche’?
We’ve pulled some of the highest-selling records from the website to bring to you what’s been making sellers a huge amount, but as always, if you have a copy of the record yourself, do check the current prices owing to how collectable items, including music, continue to fluctuate over the months. We’ve included either a barcode or catalogue number to ensure the exact copy of said release, to ensure no tears before bedtime.
So, what’s been fetching high values this month? Read on to find out more.
7. George Strait – Strait Out Of The Box - Vinyl Collection ((MCA Nashville)
This massive 10-LP box set from 2019, with a high sale of £1,628.00, is a highly sought-after collectable for country music fans. Released as a limited and numbered edition, its value comes from its scarcity and the comprehensive nature of the compilation, which gathers many of George Strait’s most iconic hits onto vinyl for the first time in a complete collection. Its high price reflects its appeal to both serious country music collectors and devoted fans. | Getty Images/Discogs
8. Gentlemen Of Horror – Sterling Death (GOHS 1)
Another month, another true punk rock rarity; this 1981 EP from Canada is a highly sought-after collectable, particularly for its unique comic sleeve. This record, which sold for £2,129.50, was pressed in a very limited run and distributed on a white label. Its cult status and extreme scarcity have cemented its place as a "holy grail" for collectors of early Canadian and DIY punk. | Discogs/Canva
9. Taylor Swift – 1989 (Big Machine Records – 00843930034680)
This particular version of Taylor Swift’s blockbuster album is a highly sought-after Record Store Day release. Pressed in a limited edition on crystal clear and pink transparent vinyl, this European reissue sold for £2,151.17, becoming an incredibly valuable collectible for her dedicated fanbase. Its high price is a testament to the strong demand for rare pressings from one of the world's biggest artists. | Getty Images/Discogs
10. Journey – Escape (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab – MFSL 1-144)
While Escape is a multi-platinum album widely available in many pressings, this specific Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) edition, which sold for £2,409.30, is considered a "holy grail" for collectors. The 1984 release was part of MFSL's acclaimed Original Master Recording series. Its immense value is driven by its extreme scarcity, combined with its reputation for superb audiophile sound quality. | Getty Images/Discogs
11. Mellow Madness – Going, Going, Gone (Mega Sound Studios)
This incredibly rare 7" single, with a high sale of £2,590.00, is a holy grail for collectors of private-press soul and funk. Hailing from the US in 1980, its value comes from a perfect storm of scarcity and demand within the genre. The record, which has no catalogue number, is an authentic underground gem that commands a high price from serious collectors whenever it surfaces. | Discogs
12. Hank Mobley & Lee Morgan – Peckin' Time (Blue Note – BLP 1574)
This 1959 collaboration between hard bop titans Hank Mobley and Lee Morgan is a highly sought-after original pressing for jazz collectors. Its value, with a top sale of £2,590.00, comes not only from the iconic Blue Note label but also from the phenomenal musical synergy between the two artists, backed by a stellar rhythm section. Original mono pressings from this era, in good condition, are now incredibly rare and considered true audiophile grails due to the superb engineering by Rudy Van Gelder. | Getty Images/Discogs