Top 10 RAREST & Most Valuable Vinyl Records in my Collection! 

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Kinda crazy how the most valuable albums are from bands I’ve never heard of

I went to to a yard sale not thinking much & started looking through the guys vinyls. We started up a conversation & he told me he worked for a few labels from the late 60’s-early 2000’s. He ended up hooking me up with David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, Fleetwood Mac, Blondie & Stevie Nicks promo vinyls

Sometime in the 70s, out in Guam, the promoter for the rock group WAR was there and invited the flight attendants (that included me) to a Halloween party. (We didn't have costumes so went in our bikinis, wearing a face mask and snorkel, as skin divers). The promoter gave me a promotional album, and the vinyl is blue. I loved WAR, saw them twice in person when Eric Burdon was with them, once in S.F., another time in Anchorage, AK. Anyway, I cherish that album and the good times it conjures up. We had a blast.

I worked at a record store and one little kid brought in a stack of albums that looked like shit. My coworker gave him $10 and he ran away happily. In the stack was an album called Hot Chocolate that was signed by the band in great condition. Ended up being $1200. I still think about that kid, how happy he was with the ten bucks and how he'll never know what he missed out on.

I was a record dealer up until 2003. You have a nice collection. It is good to see people out here still appreciate vinyl. I never cared for CDs.

I just love your videos man. Always, learn something, usually a lot, and your delivery couldn’t be any better. I feel like I’m sitting right across the table from you and we’re just chatting LPs over a coffee. Very cool. Thank so much, and keep ‘me coming.

Love these kinds of videos. Such a diversity of music - blues, funk, rock, afro-beat. A great thrift store story thrown in, and I get to drool over the Mighty Baby LPs! Thanks, Chris

I’ve just found your channel and I’m really enjoying it- I love all the weird stories of how these albums came to be. I love all the interesting production mistakes and recalls that created rare vinyls!

I had no idea Alison Krauss Live was so rare. Indeed a great, great album.

Thank you for your know and expression of records ... Your honesty of prices gave me a sense that you know your stuff... I love and collect r an b albums and maybe you could honor me with a segment on that some time ... blessings to you and your family much respect to you ...Raul...

Dylan promo with the hype sticker. Toot sweet. Love that wolf record. I have a reissue. So cool. The rest? Way over my head. Dude you sure make the finds.

Great knowledge and a superb collection you have. Only just stumbled on your vids and love what you are doing. The only record amongst my collection which has some value is Kaleidoscope - Tangerine Dream which sparked my interest in rare records and recordings. Seeing what you are doing here and listening to what you have to say is worth the effort you put in to doing it. THANKS!!

Dude, many great pieces, thanks for sharing, learning a lot from your videos. Keep ‘em coming! 🤘🏼

Awesome as usual. My most valuable record is a 1958 Elvis lacquer test pressing of Hardheaded Woman. I have been told it is worth between $300 and $400. Keep up the great videos and thanks for showing the world some many great records! Cheers!

Cool stuff Dylan, thanks for sharing!👍

Those colored albums are beautiful. What an amazing set!

Hi Dylan every time I watch your videos I learn something new many thanks from Rob in the UK.

A wonderful video with some record sounds I’ve never seen before. Cheers.

That was an amazing video you put out there never new they had color vinyl. I’m a part time reseller on eBay and I just started learning about vinyl record so I just stumble on to your channel. Thank you for that good piece of information👍

Fun vid! Thanks for sharing and the introduction to that Jerusalem lp!

Lynyrd Skynyrd: Street Survivors (fire cover) signed by Ronnie Van Zant & Steve Gaines, both of whom passed away 3 days after the album release. I have it!

Sending love from Virginia! From one record shop to another hang in there guys through all this. We Love your videos! Fantastic top 10 list, so much diversity. I have never seen that Zeppelin set before, WOW. We plan to do some videos soon too. We'll probably finally have the time to get our RU-vid videos done with this shutdown. Stay safe and keep the vids coming! - Mark (Back to the Media)

It's so amazing to see pappo's blues on the list. Some rock from the 70s in my country were really good, maybe if someday i have money i'll gift you at least some of them haha. Regards from Argentina. Nice videos!

Nice Collection!! sometimes its hard to put a price on music, i have Albums that i absolutely love that if you bought in a record shop they would go for 10$ but to me they are priceless, again love looking at these Albums and must say very impressive collection---- Lee

Nice video, friend. I have a German Oddessy Oracle signed by the band. Noticed your copy in the back ground. My most recent favourite find was a 45 by Listen-You'd Better Run. Had been waiting for a UK, un-popped copy to come up for years. Obviously, like yourself I have thousands of records!

I wasn't expecting Pappos Blues to be on your list. Cheers from Argentina

I have that first Mighty Baby album , on Head Records and I've had it since 1969. It's fabulous! Was lucky enough to see the band live in Hyde Park, for free back in 1969, just before they changed their name to Mighty Baby... from The Action.

Absolutely drooling over some of these! Super cool to see an Alison Krause on the list! One of the regulars at my store has played mandolin on a few of her albums and played live with her a bunch. He has some cool stories about Robert Plant too.

Absolutely killer collection Dillon. So cool to see you pull out the Trademark Of Quality Years. I would say that your price estimate is good. Although I am sure that you can get more from a Mighty Blimp collector who still needs that one in his or her collection. Good to see you again~ Rob/Boston

Love vinyl, I picked up Queen Liar single, thier first USA release from a store like yours here in the UK, searched for 25 years for it as it was a USA only release and it was only £8, quite rare and expensive, made my year. Picked up a Lonnie Donnegan album "Puttin on style" got it cheap, opened it up and it was signed by him, not advertised as signed. The joys of collecting.

Just found this dude today. I subbed and am currently binge-watching all his videos.

Wow!! I love your number one! I have “Mudslide” as it’s original single album version. ✌️

You are the man! Most of those albums are on Spotify-sound quality excellent-there is even an expanded and remastered copy of Mighty Baby’s jug of love! Keep rockin-BB

Very cool interesting vid. I dabble myself, my top find and sale being "Embryo" the double coloured vinyl Pink Floyd Bootleg, recorded in Germany way back. Excellent condition, almost kept it but the sale price of £750 was too much temptation.Keep safe my friend.

I really like the fact you are all over the place in the music you like. A fairly rare band, in the US anyway, is a 3man group from 1968 called Love Sculpture. I think you will really like it.

Very nice. Its always exhilarating finding rare gems. Although I cant even compare what I have found to your stack I have had some good ones. Unfortunately, at least now since I regret, I sold them as the high price tag was just too tempting. The biggest regret was probably These Trails which is an epic private Hawaiian pysch folk album. I am tearing up now thinking about it. My method is that if always look into albums that are out of the ordinary and look like private press. Since I am familiar with most common albums and artist. That has seemed to work so far. Thanks for the video. Always a pleasure.

Gary Higgins Red Hash. What a fantastic album. I only have a download of it but it’s one of my favourites. Great choice.

Back in the 80’s I remember seeing a bootleg collection of live Led Zeppelin albums that was called “The Can” because it was packaged in a 16mm movie film can.

Thank you! It’s my era and I combed thru a ton of albums in my day, but have never heard of the majority of these ever! So again Thanks! What of signed albums? I’ve got the Sun Sessions signed by Scotty Moore.

Am a new subscriber, love your videos man! Surprised the Zombies record didn't make the list!

That 13 Floor Elevators behind you is worth quite a bit as well.

I bought my first record on the 17th of may 2019. It was the Igor limited edition and I'm pretty sure it has gone up to like 100$ since then. Didn't buy a turntable until about a year later so it's still in great shape. Since then Ive actually bought a turntable and I've found a 1990 man who sold the world 3LP clear vinyl in near mint condition for 10$.

Pappo's blues rules!!that was the very first record ever in Argentina that sounded that heavy.other pappo's records to look for: Volume 2 and Volume 3(specially this one!)or his only. self-titled album with a short lived project from 1977 called"aeroblues".later on'he put together another band called "RIFF"...good stuff in there too!

Lovely stuff Dillon. I was gonna mention why your Turquoise Zeppelin wasn't in there but I see someone already asked the question. I wish I'd bought the Jerusalem lp when it was in front of me a few years ago. Mint UK copy and I think it was £250 but I have a horrible thought it may have been as little as £150. The reason I didn't get it was it was in a huge prog and psych collection that a local dealer got. I prioritised other records but it pains me to remember the killers that got away (and we're taking 100s of rarities). All the best...Nigel

I've only heard of Zepplin, Howlin' Wolf and Dylan and I'm much older than you. Great vid! First time here and I'm subbing. I used to be an avid record collector back in the '70s and '80s so this is interesting. By the way, is that Howlin' Wolf in stereo or mono?

Cool stuff. I’m off to checkout these.

JERUSALEM!! I got super happy when you pulled that out. I recently got into them and fucking love that album! I didn't realize it cost that much. Really cool that you have it.

I found a first English pressing of Bob Dylan's debut album a couple of weeks ago ..in the bins at the back of my local auction room ..along with the first Richard & Linda Thompson album .(I want to see the bright lights tonight) both in not brilliant but playable condition ..but they cost me nothing so I'm not gonna complain

Great video. All the best from the UK.

I have original first pressings of the U.K. Beatles White Album in both Mono and Stereo. They both have all the insert photos of each Beatle, intact and pristine. I have all the Beatles LP’s in Mono and Stereo, plus various Bootlegs.

Love these videos, thank you.

Oh Lord what I would do for that Howlin' Wolf record

I almost forgot that I have a sealed copy of the Red Hot Chili Peppers Californication. Loved the CD so bought the vinyl when it came out and just stuck it in my stacks. It's worth upwards of $300 now.

Keep the Groove Buddy!

I have just recorded all the albums you shown here to tape thanks...great music id never find it on my own!

Cool video as always. I’m not currently in the market for Del Jones because times are crazy, but to be honest, I’d probably have to find it in the wild to ever have one. Too bad I’ve known about that record for at least 20 years and have never even seen it.

I have a vinyl of Sonny Boy Williamson live in his first European tour. His band is the Yardbirds/Eric Clapton playing lead.

Used to have a pretty rare Death Grips record (discogs median $423), ended up selling it and using the money towards a road trip to go see the band in California (I'm in MA). Well worth the experience imo!

Great stuff...wish I had more time and money to collect...I've got a fairly large amount of vinyl but its mostly well known bands with millions of copies. My 3 most valuable albums are all by Bob Seger - " Noah" "Brand New Morning" and "Back in 72" worth about $80-$110 each. I've definitely got to get back into record hunting

Thanks for the video awesome top 10

Just curious...how much time each day do you have to listen to your vinyl-and a corollary question: what drives which ones you do listen to? I am enjoying your videos and find the education enjoyable! Thank you!

If you can find it - the first "Aortia" album - Great psychedelic rock rand and real rare - I sold one of my copies for about $1,200.00 - and I know someone who sold his copy for $2,000.00. Your list is great!

Sweet video. I'm drooling over that Jerusalem record for sure.

I am surprised! you pick that Pappo blues álbum and I am Argentinian 🤣, your channel is awesome!

You should do a show just on bootlegs. I have a ton of Floyd boots.

What do you think about MU debuts album MU,i just found a NM copy of it and it’s prices high on discogs but i dont know much about them, please if anybody knows something let me know

I've been collecting for around 15 years now, and like you said, you obtain an almost photographic memory for what is worth some money. Last year I picked up a original EU/UK press of Mariah Carey "Daydream" VG+ condition in a local antique place for...£3.00...not my thing so sold on eBay 2 weeks later for...£270.00!! Nearly had a heart attack when it ended!! Thanks Mariah...Also picked up all of Townes Van Zandt early albums on US import (Tomato) in a real cheesy country collection for £1 each. Love them and still have those bad boys. Keep up the good work dude.

Does anyone know his Discogs name I want to look at his collection.

I just saw that Del Jones album on the wall at a local record store, the were asking $700.00, a week later it was long gone.

In the trance/progressive house scene, some of the rarest records out there are one-off acetate cuts from the mastering houses (Masterpiece, Tape To Tape, The Town House, etc.) sometimes tracks that never made it to any other kind of release can be found on these acetates. Lucky to have a number of these in my collection. Even cooler is that some of them were the very copies used to record some notable Mix CD compilations by well known DJs which have sold many copies. (Global Underground anyone?).

Omg!!!...i need that led zep box...awesome!!!!....also the Alison Krause is one of my fav records ever but i only have the cd dvd package...i wish i had the vinyl....youre awesone man...great taste in tunes...zep is also my fav band...keep it up...dig the vids.. good luck with the shop.. livin the dream!....lol...

I have a copy of that Howlin' Wolf on the black label NM I picked up in a collection. Also that Allison Kraus album I have on CD, but none the less fabulous. I have just north of 12k albums. I cannot count how many substandard albums I have destroyed. If they are not VG or better, say goodnight Gracie. Albums are about enjoyment, not chasing a problem.

The rarest vinyl I have is the iron maiden single brown vinyl mispressing worth £800

According to the tour guide at Sun Studios, Howlin' Wolf is credited with recording the first rock and roll record. The first white guy to record a rock and roll record was Roy Orbison, which was Ooby Dooby.

Nice collection 😃 My most priced vinyl is a bootleg of AC/DC that is called'' Back in Business'' the orange one, it was sold for 719 USD 🤘

Oh shit! Mighty baby sounds interesting. What kind of sound? You have OG Jerusalem AND Alison Kruss mofi? Nooooice. Just love love love your channel. Definitely subscribed. X

Nice channel bro!!

That's quite interesting your number 1. Also that here in New Zealand I have a copy of Led Zepoelin Mudslide. I love it, but I know nearly nothing about it. As there is a picture of Jimmy on the front of the grey sleeve and the track listing on the reverse.

Pappo blues is something else in my country man love pappo

Mighty Baby used to be The Action. One of my favourite Mod bands in the 60s.

Awesome collection. I don't know if you forget your Led zeppelin 1 Uk first pressing. That one is going over a grand.

Weird. I found the Howlin' Wolf 1st Press about 5 months ago in a Goodwill thrift store. Sold it for $350.00 on Discogs. There were a few splits in the cover, and the media was VG+ on both sides. Near mint w/ very good or better sleeve would easily get $600 to $700

I really enjoyed your sharing the best of your library. One question though is you state that some of your selections are still in shrink wrap yet the vinyl is outside if the cover in a mfs sleeve. Am I missing something here? Love what your doing and will become a subscriber.

I'm just curious as you mentioned some still shrink wrapped yet when you show it, the vinyl is outside the sleeve.

i got a few of those led zeppelin bootlegs , got mine back in the 70"s. also got the a cream album that was disc jokey copy for air play.

Love your channel..subscribed! Hey, one of my other favorite reaction channels is sea of tranquility..he also has a huge collection..but in cds. Anyway he does cool, rare 70s prg bands reactions...quite the expert. So i asked him to do a segment on the band Crack the Sky..and was shocked to find out he had never heard of them. Do you ever get any of thier stuff on vinyl? Is it rare? Expensive?

i figured the 13th Floor Elevators LP on your shelf would be on your list.

Before signing for Arista Barry Manilow recorded one album on the Bell label which was later renamed and released by Arista ... i have both in excellent condition . I wondered if they are regarded as collectable ?

Back in the late 70's I had a double LP new wave/punk compilation called D.O.A. It was day-glo vinyl with a picture of a pig in red rubber boots on the cover. I let it slip through my hands and I heard a few years ago it is super rare and worth a bundle. Anyone got any info?

Thx for info on how to get pricing,,I inherited over 200 old old c n w old Elvis albums didn’t know where the hell to look

Nice. There's so many Zep bootlegs. I've got more of those and Pink Floyd than anything else. You're right, this Del Jones record kills, thanks man.

It might be worth mentioning that if you subscribe to a music on demand service (e.g., Amazon music), it takes the agony out of thinking you’ll never hear these. After seeing Pappo’s Blues, I just switched apps and was listening in no time. Pretty killer! Anyway, it’s nice to be able to hear what albums sound like, so you can get ones that you like.

Great diversity here. Love it! I don't have anything in that price range but a few gems. SALEM- King Night Saâda Bonaire- 2013 compilation Clams Casino- Rainforest EP The Charlatans (US)- Self Titled Gabor Szabo- Dreams ESG- self titled EP Robert Rental and Thomas Leer- The Bridge

A NM or VG+ “RL” initialed Led Zep II is the one to find. Nasty sounding copies of that one sell for crazy amounts.

There’s so many high price records from all over the map. Surprised to see my Smashing Pumpkins - Melon collie lp going for over 1,000 dollars recently.

wasn't expecting the Alison Krauss and Union Station record. very dope.

If you ever come across a LP from an Icelandic group called Svanfridur, go grab it. I sold one copy of in NM condition for $1000 some ten years ago. ;)

I have a first edition us white album vg vinyl semi worn cover, my favourite rare ish album but there is a misprint on the front

Reviewing the Albums as YOU Speak: 1. Gary Higgins: (available Y.T.) - Not a Bad Album. I'd have kept it back when it was released had I ever heard about it. I think it would have gotten a few nice reviews 2 1/2 to 3 Stars. I listened to about 1/2 the album without feeling anxious & that is a GOOD SIGN. Thumbs Up. 2. Jerusalem: (available Y.T.) I would have bought this album for it's cover, but I would have gotten rid of it pretty quickly had my area had them in stock back then. I read some of the other comments from people who were impressed, and I did think that what they were hearing reminded me how early this was and how it might sound 'amazing' to those who have a limited experience with the music available in those times. I Think there were a lot of bands back then that did this better and were more significant... sorry, not for me. 3. Alison Krauss & the Union Jack (LIVE): (available Y.T.) I think I have this on DVD and I don't think I've made it through all of it. It's a Matter of Taste, which means I have none I suppose on a recording that I know friends would LOVE HER! I lived in the Middle of Texas we call the 'Hill Country,' so I have heard way too much of this kind of music and she is good, but I shouldn't judge other than saying she obviously would fill in the TOP Female making music like she does. 4. MIghty Baby 'A Jug of Love Song': (available Y.T.) This is very good. My first thought was 'the Kinks & Muskel Hillbillies,' but when the vocals began I heard 'Buffalo Springfield' or possibly a variation like the Byrds. 1970 would have been a perfect year to sell this recording. ,,,, my only complaint is the very ending, but I'd have TURNED PEOPLE on this because it was that good on 1st hearing and makes me want to find other songs and performances.