Most Expensive Bowie Vinyl

We ve talked about this before heck we even wrote an article diving into the trend in demand records really are getting more expensive.

Most expensive bowie vinyl. David bowie s diamond dogs was his eighth album released in 1974. It features one of the most iconic images in rock and roll history. There are just two copies in the world which makes it extremely valuable. The most expensive vinyl records ever sold on discogs share in what was originally created as a hobby project in 2000 by kevin lewandowski discogs has now grown to become a definitive resource for vinyl and cd recordings across the market.

There are no fewer than 35 7 records present. The most frequent are parlophone and deram which each notched four appearances. That same year the album was named number one on both the canadian and uk weekly charts as well as number five on the us billboard. Here s what they came up with.

Thanks to love antiques and phil barton owner of sister ray records a recent compilation of the most expensive vinyl records in the world has emerged. The original art. We collect ended auction results so you can check the value of your vinyl and cd. An original vinyl pressing of david bowie s second album has become the most expensive album in the history of record collectors website discogs.

Please note that the final price doesn t mean this is the real value cause it depends on conditions too so a mint or sealed item it s worth a lot more than a vg item. If you can t clearly see the dog naughty bits on the lower half of bowie s body on your cover it won t be worth anywhere near 2 500 to 7 500 like the rare version. The self titled album later renamed. Most later versions have the artwork doctored with airbrushing to remove the offending areas.

As all good vinyl lovers should we asked the experts at record collector magazine to name the uk s most sought after vinyl. The late rockstar purportedly performed the song over the phone while proposing to his future ex wife angela barnett. This is as rare as it gets. So if you have a copy at.

The 78rpm record was sold on ebay for 37 100 in 2013. The most common thread in the list is undoubtedly the rarity of these records. Collectors are not only looking for full albums and 12 vinyl. David bowie the prettiest star 1973 the picture sleeved version of this 45 rpm single is extremely rare.

As with many things though there is only a specific version of the album cover that makes the vinyl to incredibly expensive. The list of the world s 20 most valuable vinyl records is any prospective collector s wet dream. He probably could never imagine it would become one of the most expensive vinyl records ever sold.