What are the rarest 78 records?

Chasing The World's Rarest 78 RPM Records

• Hear a few notable recordings from the 78 RPM era, as picked by guests Amanda Petrusich & Chris King:
• Geeshie Wiley, "Last Kind Word Blues"
• Willie Brown, "Future Blues"
• Skip James, "Devil Got My Woman"
• Blind Uncle Gaspard, "Sur Le Borde de L'eau"
• Sylvester Weaver, "Guitar Rag"

Which 78 records are most valuable?

Tommy Johnson's 1930 cut 'Alcohol and Jake Blues' goes for $37,100 on eBay. An original Paramount Records blues release has become the most expensive 78rpm record ever sold after a buyer forked out $37,100 in an online auction.

What records from the 70s are worth money?

Greatest Albums Of The 70s: The Most Valuable LPs

• WHO DID IT? – The Who (Track 2856 001, 1971) ...
• THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD – David Bowie (Mercury 6338 041, 1971) ...
• DARK SIDE OF THE MOON – Pink Floyd (Harvest SHVL 804, 1973) ...
• NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS – Sex Pistols (Virgin V2086, 1977)

Are 78 opera records worth anything?

Some operatic 78s sell for big bucks, but the valuable ones represent a tiny portion of what is typically available. If you have a Fernando De Lucia disc on the Phonotype label or Luisa Tetrazzini on Zon-o-phone, let me know! I'll buy any red G & T records!

Are 78 shellac records worth anything?

The vast majority of 78rpm shellac discs aren't worth that much. It seems Asian ones are worth generally more than ones from other areas of the world. What makes something valuable is availability and desirability. If its a common 78rpm where thousands or millions were sold, it won't fetch for too much.

Where can I sell my 78 RPM records?

If you want to sell it yourself and you have a lot of high-quality stuff (>$5 per record), you could post them on Facebook's 78 RPM Sell & Trade group or list on Discogs.com or even Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist.org. Sometimes even lesser-quality records can be listed.

Does anyone buy old 78 records?

Our 78 buyer has 30 years of experience buying and selling 78s. He has purchased major 78 collections in the US and abroad, run worldwide mail order auctions and fixed price sales over this period, and will share his knowledge of the 78 market in an honest straightforward appraisal of your collection.

Is there a market for old 78 rpm records?

There's a thriving market for classical recordings on 78 – in fact some of the most expensive recent sales of 78s on eBay are of very early (pre-1910) classical works on obscure labels.

What can I do with old 78 records?

If you have old 78s you'd like to donate, the Great 78 Project will accept your old 78 records and digitize them to post online. But reading their FAQs, it does not appear they will ship those old records back to you.

How much are Elvis Presley 78 records worth?

The 78 rpm record, with its tattered yellow label, was once valued at $500,000 by Record Collector magazine, but in reality sold for $240,000 dollars (£160,000) in the Graceland auction. With a 25% auction house premium of $60,000 dollars (£40,000), the total buyer price came to $300,000.

How much are Elvis 45 records worth?

Elvis Presley's complete Sun Records 45s could be yours for $32,500.

What is the rarest 45 record?

There are only two known copies of Do I Love You (Indeed I Do), a rare 45-rpm Northern soul track by Frank Wilson, one of which sold for $37,000 in 2009.

How much are Elvis Presley records worth?

Elvis Presley – Complete Sun Records: $32,500 (£27,612)

Mint condition copies sell for thousands of dollars, but the most valuable feature a misprinted upside-side '207' on the B-side. Meanwhile, a complete set of Elvis' five Sun records 7"s are listed for as much as $32,500 (£27,612) on eBay.

What 45s are worth money?

Rock and roll and R&B 45s with the cardboard sleeves are worth at least $20, with many being worth more than $200. First pressings of albums have more value than second, third, or subsequent pressings. They are referred to as the "originals" that were purchased when the record first hit the charts.

Are any 45 rpm records valuable?

What are the most valuable 45 rpm records? The Sex Pistols, God Save The Queen canceled single: $10,000 to $20,000. Frank Wilson, Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) 45 rpm in plain sleeve: $37,000. Aphex Twin, Caustic Window test pressing: $46,000.

How do I find out how much my vinyl records are worth?

Here are four ways to determine the value of a vinyl record or record collection:

1. Check record prices online. Use these online resources to check vinyl records values: ...
2. Get a record price guide. You can purchase vinyl record price guides such as the following: ...
3. Get your records appraised. ...
4. Ask record stores, online and off.

What year did they stop making 78 records?

In just ten years, 78s plummeted to only 2% of music sales. And in 1959, the last US-made 78 record was produced.

Are old 78 records recyclable?

Old record albums belong in the garbage. Paper sleeves can be recycled under the gray lid of a split recycling cart or in a larger cart or bin labeled “Paper Only.” Records that are still in good condition can often be sold or donated.

What are old 78 records made of?

The materials of which discs were made and with which they were coated were also various; shellac eventually became the commonest material. Generally 78s are made of a brittle material which uses a shellac resin (thus their other name is shellac records).

Are old Victor records worth anything?

We are not record experts, and have no information on the value of records other than to say that 99% of 78 RPM Victor (and other brand) records are worth no more than $2.00 each in good condition, and many are worth less than that.

How do I sell my records for cash?

Try one or more of these venues to sell your vinyl music records for profit.

1. Discogs. The internet has made it so much easier to reach more people with the products you are selling. ...
2. eBay. ...
3. Nationwide Record Stores. ...
4. Local Record Stores. ...
5. Sell Directly To Local Buyers. ...
6. Your Website.

How do you clean 78 records?

Both 78 and 33 discs can be washed by hand using a fine bristle brush or a "paint pad" (a pad with fine bristles) and diluted dish washing detergent (NOT dish WASHER detergent) or rug shampoo (make use the label says "safe for all synthetics").

What are Victrola records worth?

A “valuable record” can range anywhere from $500 to $3000. Anything over $3000 and we're migrating more towards the “rare” albums which are valuable because of unique characteristics (see the above section)

Are Decca records worth money?

Also, some records become highly valued just through association. For instance, records on the Decca or Sun labels, regardless of the artist, are highly prized.