Last episode, we looked at the Vinyl Renaissance and the reemergent interest in vinyl records and the digital age has not rendered vinyl obsolete but has faced a renewed interest across generational boundaries.

So, if you've just pulled your old vinyl collection out of storage, or inherited a vinyl record collection, or stumbled upon some records at a yard sale, you might be wondering if you've got a treasure trove of valuable vinyl. Today, we're going to look at what makes some records more valuable than others.

We will explore the fascinating world of vinyl collectability and the unique culture that surrounds it. Vinyl records are not merely functional mediums for playing music; they have become coveted artifacts treasured by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.

We will then look at some of the top most collectible and valuable vinyl records of all time and how to assess their worth.

Then we will also look at some records that might (more likely) be in your collection to be on the lookout for.

Resources

• https://www.rarerecords.net/record-info/most-valuable-vinyl-records/· https://www.marthastewart.com/8151439/valuable-record-albumshttps://thevinylfactory.com/news/a-couple-of-the-partridge-family-records-have-been-listed-on-ebay-for-1000000/
• https://www.thehouseofmarley.com/blog/do-you-have-valuable-vinyl-records/#:~:text=Vinyl%20records%20from%20the%20'50s,20s%20can%20also%20be%20collectible.
• https://www.themanual.com/culture/record-vinyl-albums-every-man-should-own/
• https://finance.yahoo.com/news/10-most-expensive-vinyl-records-190013983.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAF4qm8BfChIsEHo4iQQu2DseEYDDjQuvQiKpN0XsCHZk48ZPGhYPSL62cnztKYx4nNM1f4ISDN9aLnV5OhhxlB03LuICr5xdAzIL1qe6vPI0AwJBfYsFS6UtYjBdCqPFdZt2oD9Mt2NIq--UrCW2i4Q_FXGoDnqqsc1XfjAAiB18
• https://bigfudgevinyl.com/blogs/news/top-10-most-valued-rare-vinyl-records
• https://hmv.com/blog/music/the-10-most-expensive-vinyl-records-ever-sold
• https://www.discogs.com/