From the Yorkshire Coast all the way across the region to the bustling metropolises of Leeds and Sheffield, a rich tapestry of musical history has emanated from the area.
Influential artists from the worlds of post-punk, Britpop, goth, and even dance music have all had roots within Yorkshire, becoming touchstones for modern acts to look to and draw inspiration from – rather than outright copy.
So, among illustrious names such as The Sisters of Mercy, Utah Saints, The Wedding Present, Pulp and more, which acts and their releases have become hot commodities in recent years?
We’ve taken a look through Discogs, focusing specifically on the sales history of items from Yorkshire acts. From that data, we've examined either the average sales price on the marketplace or the highest price one of these releases has sold for.
A word of caution, as always, though: these prices are as of writing, and the nature of music sales does still fluctuate – so treat this as a guide rather than the gospel according to online marketplaces.
So – have you picked up any of these while seeing these acts perform locally? Let’s take a look at which historical Yorkshire acts have some of the more lucrative items on the Discogs marketplace in 2025.
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13. The Sisters of Mercy - The Damage Done (7”, 1980)
As iconic Leeds goth pioneers, The Sisters of Mercy's early releases are highly prized. Original EPs and singles on their own Merciful Release label (like Alice, Temple of Love, or The Reptile House EP) are key collector's items, especially in top condition. Their 1980 7" single, The Damage Done, is a prime example, with one copy reportedly selling via Discogs for £821.88 in November 2024 and an average marketplace sale price around £545. | Getty Images/Discogs
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