![]() Musicals - there are a lot of these out there but generally only a limited market. Rock 'n' roll/rockabilly – again, there are some things that sell well, but a lot that doesn't.Ĭlassical music and opera - very niche, and there are some sought-after records, but usually these records aren't worth much. Nineties grunge - because this movement erupted as CDs kicked in, original vinyl pressings can be hard to get, making them valuable, particularly acts like Pearl Jam and Nirvana.Įighties and '90s club music - there's a lot of rubbish around but some 12" dance mixes go for quite a bit.Īdult Contemporary - reasonably common, but bands like The Doobie Brothers, America, Eagles, and Fleetwood Mac are always in demand.Ĭountry – mostly doesn't sell well, except top-shelf artists of the genre like Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline. Sixties garage and psychedelic - these genres are very popular with collectors, often because the original releases were very limited. Mr Lumley said every genre has its much-sought after records and acts, but generally speaking some styles of music are more in-demand than others.Ĭlassic rock - bands like The Rolling Stones and Deep Purple are popular with all age groups.īlack American Music - what's known in the industry as "BAM" covers a lot of genres, all of which are selling well these days, including '70s disco and funk, Motown, soul, and '50s and '60s blues.įifties and '60s jazz - groundbreaking jazz artists like John Coltrane and Miles Davis have a fanatical following and their records sell well. ![]() ( Supplie) Styles that sell - and those that don't Vinyl versions of Nirvana's music can be hard to find. Rare pieces from popular singers or bands on vinyl are worth a lot. RARITIES: Artist like Billy Joel, or the Beatles, or Elton John are so popular, and their records so mass produced that finding something rare is difficult. These test pressings can fetch $400 to $500 or even more. Record labels often do a run of 15 to 20 test pressings to distribute to the band, managers and others for a final listen before full production. MIS-PRINTS, ERRORS AND TEST PRESSINGS: Just like postage stamps. Mr Lumley notes that "most of the gold has all been dug up - we're now digging for silver". With numbered editions, lower numbers are usually better.ĪUTOGRAPHS: Collectors will pay extra for albums signed by the singer or band but a certificate of authenticity is usually needed.ĬONDITION: This is critical especially as older records in good condition are becoming harder to find. LIMITED RELEASES: Original releases, numbered limited editions, and exclusive releases are best. ![]() Special pressings such as limited releases and exclusive editions, as well as original pressings, can have value.
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