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.
5. Beverly Savage – Summer Dreams / How Can You Face The World (Tornado Records (11) – 1007)
This rare 7-inch soul single, which sold for £1,332.00, is a highly-valued item for collectors of obscure American soul and R&B. Its value is driven by its extreme scarcity and the fact that it was a private press on an incredibly small and short-lived label. The combination of its limited run and high demand from genre enthusiasts makes it a significant find. | Getty Images/Discogs
6. The Rolling Stones – Some Girls (Rolling Stones Records – CUN.39108)
This particular pressing of the iconic 1978 album comes from India and is highly sought after by collectors for its rarity, with a high sale of £1,479.99. While the album is widely available, the scarcity of a pressing from this specific country, often with unique sleeve or label variations, makes it an incredibly valuable find for fans and vinyl enthusiasts worldwide. | Getty Images/Discogs
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