What are old 33 rpm albums worth?
Rare and Valuable LPs (33 RPM) Many have values that exceed $100. Some sell for $1000 or more. “Most collected artists” records have the highest values. Most “Fans” LPs made after 1970 sell for $10 or more and some made before 1970 sell for $100+.
How do you find out how old your records are?
You can check online at Discogs.com and punch in the catalog number to see what date your vinyl was produced. Check the cover of the album for an EAN code, which is a product identification barcode. If there is an EAN on the cover, then the album was produced after 1973.
Are Old 45’s worth anything?
Determine if it is a rare or valuable record. Rock and roll and R&B 45s with picture sleeves that were pressed in the 1950’s have a value of at least $10, with many being valued at more than $100. Rock and roll and R&B 45s with the cardboard sleeves are worth at least $20, with many being worth more than $200.
Are 33 records valuable?
The most valuable Elvis record is 1962’s Good Luck Charm. Regular 45’s that include the picture sleeve are worth up to $50; however, RCA also released a 7-inch 33 that’s valued at over $20,000 with the original picture sleeve. Blues records released prior to World War II can also be extremely collectible.
What can I do with old 33 records?
How to Dispose of Old Vinyl Records
- Sell old vinyl records on eBay.
- Sell records at a garage sale or flea market.
- Place a classified ad in your local paper or in your local area of Craigslist.
- Call your local library and see if they accept donations of vinyl records.
How do I know if my vinyl is vintage?
Most vintage vinyl will have some surface marks but it’s the deeper scratches that will add real noise. Another thing to look for is dirty vinyl. Unless you have a VPI vacuum cleaner, or know someone that has one, then I recommend avoiding dirty vinyl. A dirty record can have no scratches and still have tons of noise.
What 45s are worth the most money?
The Rolling Stones – Street Fighting Man: up to $17,080 (£14,511)