If youve got one of the reprints, its worth around, Fans of classic horror movies have definitely heard this band. Often, their songs were so simple that drummer Peter Behrens was able to play his part with just one hand while eating an apple with the other. The price was deemed too steep for the vinyl, which was not in the best shape. Oddly enough, the iconic record was met with mixed reviews Rolling Stone called Robert Plant as foppish as Rod Stewart, but nowhere near so exciting. Ouch. If youve got one of the rare albums and the poster, you should be able to get around $1,100 for it on eBay. Former Depeche Mode keyboardist Alan Wilder sold a copy for $4,600 in 2011. XTC went on to release 14 full-length albums and were particularly influential on the Brit-pop bands that reached popularity in the 1990s. The singer had a substance-fueled epiphany that his record was evil.. Side One matrix is: 60,001 - 1A 2.Z: Side Two matrix is: 60,002-1A 2.ZD: Anyone seen this matrix or combination of LP or sleeve? First pressings of The Velvet Undergrounds debut record in mono are listed on Discogs for up to $2,799. Spanish dancers Mayte Mateos and Maria Mendiola made up the dynamic duo of Baccara, and their single Yes Sir I Can Boogie sold 18 million copies. 14 year old Anka wrote Diana about an older girl at his church, and his hopeless crush ended up paying off, at least monetarily. Shortly after releasing this record, theyd change their name to Goblin and provide the soundtrack to the original Suspiria, Dawn of the Dead, and Deep Red. Kept in a bank vault for three-and-a-half decades, this expensive piece of Polyvinyl chloride was sold during a charity auction for a whopping $790,000. One of the most celebrated trumpeters in history, Davis recorded Kind of Blue with legendary saxophonists John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley, pianists Bill Evans and Wynton Kelly, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Jimmy Cobb. There are two variations in particular that make record collectors salivate. Theyre an extremely obscure band who were never signed to a record label. NEXT: Another charity single sells solid numbers. Though it originally received mixed reviews upon its release, its since been celebrated as one of the greatest rock records ever made. A copy once sold on eBay for $3,550 in 2003. In fact, shortly after he wrote Hollys hit It Doesnt Matter Anymore, Buddy tragically died in a plane crash. The swedish band from Stockholm are one of the most commercially successful musical group of all time. They were also the first black people to perform on Ed Sullivans show over a decade later in 1948. At the top of the list is Stonewalls eponymous LP, which the right buyer will spend $14,000 on.Its Psychedelic Baby Magazinetracked down the obscure bands drummer, Anthony Assalti for an interview in 2017. This 78 RPM platter features Me and the Devil Blues on side A, and Little Queen of Spades on side B. Not everyone was happy about the songs success. Singing cowboy Gene Autry learned from experience that a Christmas single is a great way to line your pockets. Though it originally received mixed reviews upon its release, its since been celebrated as one of the greatest rock records ever made. The Beatles began whats known as the British invasion, an influx of English bands making it big in the states. They werent able to get their hands on them all if you kept a copy, you could be sitting on around $15,300. NEXT: This single held on to the top spot for 12 weeks back in 1944. However, this record is extremely rare (only three known copies exist) and highly sought after copies have sold for as high as, First pressings of The Velvet Undergrounds debut record in mono are listed on Discogs for up to, One lucky Canadian record collector picked up a copy sans the Warhol artwork-adorned sleeve for 75 cents at a flea market, but this was no ordinary re-pressing. Straight away, we knew that wed written something beautiful, but I had no idea of the impact it would have.. The films main theme became an unexpected huge success. Most recently, they got together in 2014 as Band Aid 30. Rolling Stone magazine puts it, This caught the ear of producer Sam Phillips, who quickly pressed record. A lot of comments in here that have nothing to do with the first pressing of this album. Hopefully, you kept it safe. One lucky Canadian record collector picked up a copy sans the Warhol artwork-adorned sleeve for 75 cents at a flea market, but this was no ordinary re-pressing. Cashing in on the contemporary karate movie craze, Kung Fu Fighting sold 11 million copies worldwide. In response, Rephlex Records, James, and Doctors Without Borders bought the album and began a kickstarter campaign to release a digital copy, which raised $47,000. For one thing, Dion didnt want to sing it. Me and the Devil Blues tells the story of the singer who wakes up to Satan knocking at his door. Its unlikely that Guy Peellaert, the album cover artist for. Sadly, both marriages could not with stand the pressures of stardom and success. While most historians say that punk rock started in the 70s, this record is frequently mentioned as being enormously influential on the genre, despite the fact it was banned at nearly all radio stations and sold only 30,000 copies. Paper Doll sold 11 million copies for the siblings. Interestingly, this track was the one that Grease director Randal Kleiser initially did not want. The original artwork for Street Fighting Man featured a black and white photo of seemingly unconcerned police officers standing over an injured protester, with the singles title and band name printed in large block letters above and below. NEXT: This Christmas song from 1994 is still breaking records in 2018. Regardless, a mint condition version of the record is worth around, This early recording of four Thirteenth Floor Elevators songs will make you up to. The original UK release of Led Zeppelins eponymous debut album features the bands name in turquoise lettering. Rock Your Baby was originally written for KC and the Sunshine Band, but their lead singer couldnt quite hit the high notes the tune requires. NEXT: Here comes another single that was written for the silver screen. This helped to keep the parent label Roulette afloat. NEXT: A Volkswagen commercial really put this single on the map. If youve got one of the reprints, its worth around $3,500. The copies were made for a Detroit record release show for the band in 1998, as the fledgling band was on the incline, destined for stardom. Relying on simple sounds and stripped down instrumentation, Trio carved out a space for their quirky aesthetic in music history. It replaced SAD! by XXXTentacion as the song with the most streams in a single day on December 24, 2018. This early recording of four Thirteenth Floor Elevators songs will make you up to $4,000 if you find the right buyer. NEXT: This single is a major contender for the most karaoked song of all time. In the 90s, New Baccara changed their name back to Baccara, so there are now two different groups with the same name. Many critics consider it to be Davis greatest record it is also the best-selling jazz album to date. Eventually, the songs popularity would lead to a movie of the same name in 1954. featured a mix of original material and covers of blues songs, including a re-recording of the track Dazed and Confused, originally written and recorded by Jake Holmes, which was also covered by Jimmy Pages old band the Yardbirds. Adams says he and his writing partner producer Mutt Lange wrote the song in about 45 minutes. They also would later push the boundaries of pop and rock and roll, creating conceptual albums and inspiring artists from The Beach Boys and Bob Dylan to the stars of today. There are said to be less than 20 mono copies of the record and only two stereo copies. Starr put the money toward his own Lotus Foundation a charity that provides support for victims of domestic violence, cancer research, the homeless, and other noble causes. It is so popular to reissue old records today, but do they make them an exactly copy of the original one? The rare record features Hovas Vittne on side-A and Tivedshambo on side-B. Dolly Parton recalls being taken by surprise when she first heard Houstons cover. The 3rd pressing of only 500 copies, which had a red and white 12 and a blue 7 vinyl included, has sold for as high as, This record marked the beginning of their career. These are the very first pressings, which feature the bands name in gold lettering on a black label. This 78 RPM platter features Me and the Devil Blues on side A, and Little Queen of Spades on side B. In English, Fernando tells a victorious tale about fighting in the Mexican revolution, but the Swedish version is all about heartbreak and sorrow. That doesnt mean the promotional picture disc that featured the movies theme song isnt one of the most sought-after records of all time. A few enterprising employees made off with some originals. The single went on to sell 11.7 million copies. Record companies would often enlist the help of relatively unknown artists to provide the album art for their classical and jazz releases. If you managed to sneak a copy away from Olivia Newton-John, you may be able to cash it in for, Some records featured the standard label, that had the labels address listed as 47 West 63rd NYC, while others said 47 West 63rd New York 23. Both versions are incredibly valuable one with the standard label sold for about. that hed find commercial success. The songs Thatll Be the Day (a Buddy Holly cover) and In Spite of All the Danger (an original) were recorded in 1958. The classic lineup consisted of two married couples: Fltskog and Ulvaeus, and Lyngstad and Andersson. He threw the record up on eBay and watched a bidding frenzy take place. They can go for up to, The single itself is rare, but if you have the ultra-rare copy that was released only in Portugal, youve got yourself a small fortune. Bought used in Canada (mid 1980's). The collector put his copy up on eBay and ended up scoring $25,200. Andy Warhol. In fact, in 2018 All I Want For Christmas Is You broke a record over at Spotify. or more. Later in his career, Anka was also known for writing songs for other artists, including Frank Sinatra and Buddy Holly. If you attended this gig and had the foresight to purchase one of the records for $6, you may have. Erickson passed away on May 31, 2019. However, its the records from the original run of 1,000 copies that will get you a good sum of cash. NEXT: From big hair to big hits, this band had it all. Sometimes a small mistake or imperfection is enough to drive up the price of a collectors item considerably. NEXT: Were still not done saying farewell to this 70s folk song. Although The Mills Brothers werent in love with the song when they recorded it, it struck a chord with audiences. Promotional copies will sell for hundreds, but an original pressing of the commercial release is rumored to fetch. Columbia agreed to halt the release of the album and destroy all copies. If you think you may have a copy lying around somewhere, now would be the time to start digging. In 1978, Village People scored a genuine hit with YMCA and carved out an unexpected place in pop culture. Originally dedicated to Marilyn Monroe in 1974, Elton Johns Candle in the Wind made an unbelievable resurgence in 1997. Reclusive and eccentric techno/drum and bass producer Richard D. James, aka Aphex Twin, recorded this eponymous album under the alias Caustic Window, but decided to abandon the project after pressing only five copies. However, the songs lyrics about brotherhood and change to come were actually inspired by Scorpions experience performing at the Moscow Music Peace Festival, a rare hard rocking fest in the former Soviet Union. So much so in fact, that Capitol Records spent $250,000 buying back the 750,000 records that had been printed and shipped to stores. Band Aid was a supergroup of English and Irish musicians who joined their talents in 1984. NEXT: The top-selling single of all time might take you by surprise. A particularly rare version of this Beatles classic can sell for up to $4,000. The British new wave band put out Science Friction and Shes So Square as a 45 RPM single. The original cover of this record featured a photo of John, Paul, George, and Ringo dressed in butchers attire, holding headless baby dolls with raw meat strewn across their laps. Even if you arent in possession of this original vinyl, copies with low serial numbers will still fetch a high price A0000023 sold for $13,750 in 2012. NEXT: This artist made big money thanks to a famous reindeer. What would pop music be today if it werent for The Beatles? If you managed to get ahold of one of the second pressings, which featured a pink platter, you could be sitting on as much as $5,000 if its kept in mint condition. The turquoise-lettered version will fetch upwards of, It may not be number one on this list, but its arguably the, record on here. Both mono and stereo versions are rare and valuable, but the stereo version fetches the highest price. Following the tragic death of his friend Princess Diana, Elton John recorded a new version dedicated to the Princess of Wales. Its official, were in love with Cher and well never snap out of it. Her 1998 comeback single Believe brought this tough diva to a new generation and introduced the world to autotune for better or worse. However, by that time promotional copies had already made it to circulation. The vinyl copy was sold on eBay to Minecraft creator Markus Persson for $46,300. Cher said that when her producer played her the autotuned track for the first time, We high-fived. Directed By [Direction], Management, Concept By [Album], All Music Guide: Required Listening-Classic Rock, Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute. Only 200 copies were ever printed of the elusive red vinyl. Supposedly, McCartney only had 50 copies printed for his friends and family. filed away in a milk-crate. Abbey Road was the 11th studio album released by the legendary quartet from Liverpool. There were only 100 of these limited edition hand-spray painted versions made, with several different color variants. His version far surpassed Martins, in large part thanks to Presleys incredible vocal performance, making it one of the biggest singles of all time. The late rockstar purportedly performed the song over the phone while proposing to his future (ex) wife Angela Barnett. We knocked it out, then sat back to listen to it for the first time, and we looked up at one another and grinned. A few enterprising employees made off with some originals. There are only seven known copies of this record in existence. But as Brian Eno once said, everyone who bought one of those 30,000 copies started a band.. Supposedly, the relationship between the two musicians soured when Bolans wife remarked to Bowie, Marc is too good for you, to be playing on this record! It seems David Bowie would have the last laugh, however.