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/

Welcome back to The Sound Wave Show, where we're unwrapping the enchanting world of high-fidelity audio—especially tailored for this festive season. Get ready to take a pause and reflect on ten facts that truly make high-fidelity audio a holiday marvel!

Today, we're diving into a topic that has been captivating music enthusiasts around the globe—the Vinyl Renaissance! I am going to do another 3-part series where I cover:

· Vinyl Renaissance, Surprising Facts and Caring for Vinyl

· Collectible Vinyl (investment and historical)

· Vinyl records you should own

Do you remember going to a record store to use your saved up lawn-mowing money to buy 2, maybe 3 records? Why do people, including younger generations still find vinyl records appealing? What exactly is a Renaissance and how does it apply to vinyl? What were the top selling vinyl records last year? How should you care for your vinyl records? What are exactly are “b-sides” and what are some of the most surprising b-sides?

Resources

• https://www.themanual.com/culture/why-vinyl-is-coming-back/
• https://www.themanual.com/culture/record-vinyl-albums-every-man-should-own/
• https://www.billboard.com/pro/vinyl-album-sales-rise-growth-slowing/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinyl_revival
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Store_Day#:~:text=Record%20Store%20Day%20was%20founded,performances%2C%20meet%20and%20greets%20with
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-side_and_B-side