What's valuable? Who knew...

[Steve Lefkowicz]

I've been slowly cataloging my LP collection in Discogs (very slowly, only have 228 done so far). According to their valuation, the most valuable record I have so far is my original UK release of Gentle Giant's first album with a median price of $274.02 and a high price of $368.65.

https://www.discogs.com/Gentle-Giant-Gentle-Giant/release/1048171

I wouldn't have expected that.

[lasercd]

All Vertigo swirl are highly collectible now, particularly in NM condition.

[Garth]

I've been slowly cataloging my LP collection in Discogs (very slowly, only have 228 done so far). According to their valuation, the most valuable record I have so far is my original UK release of Gentle Giant's first album with a median price of $274.02 and a high price of $368.65.

https://www.discogs.com/Gentle-Giant-Gentle-Giant/release/1048171

I wouldn't have expected that.

Thanks for the info I have that one

[Bobm]

... and if you died tomorrow your wife would throw it out, or bring it to a vinyl store and get $1 for it.

[Johnny Vinyl]

I've got about 300 or roughly 10% of my collection entered. There are some interesting surprises there in terms of value, and I'm not talking about those OOP audiophile releases or very rare originals.

[Dr.Ears]

I was shocked at the gold CD's, which bring the highest value, none of them are what I guessed they would be. I.E. a Derek & the Dominos and a Pink Floyd album top the list.

[Steve Lefkowicz]

... and if you died tomorrow your wife would throw it out, or bring it to a vinyl store and get $1 for it.

No, actually, when I go, my son is taking the whole collection and all the gear. That's already official. My brother gets any of the records my son doesn't want.

[Johnny Vinyl]

No, actually, when I go, my son is taking the whole collection and all the gear. That's already official. My brother gets any of the records my son doesn't want.

I wish I could say the same. I have absolutely no one who's even remotely interested in my gear and/or collection.

[cpp]

I was shocked at the gold CD's, which bring the highest value, none of them are what I guessed they would be. I.E. a Derek & the Dominos and a Pink Floyd album top the list.

Been there, stuff is only as valuable as what someone is willing to pay vs what we think its worth.

[Johnny Vinyl]

I've been slowly cataloging my LP collection in Discogs (very slowly, only have 228 done so far). According to their valuation, the most valuable record I have so far is my original UK release of Gentle Giant's first album with a median price of $274.02 and a high price of $368.65.

https://www.discogs.com/Gentle-Giant-Gentle-Giant/release/1048171

I wouldn't have expected that.

And don't forget to look at the sales history by looking at the LAST SOLD ON link.

[Steve Lefkowicz]

I'm hoping some of the albums I don't like turn out to be valuable! Otherwise I would never part with any any of my records.