Top 25 Most Expensive Items Sold on Discogs in April 2024
From highly collectible soul records to a city pop rarity, these are the most expensive releases sold on Discogs in April 2024.
The most valuable releases sold in April 2024 include rare psychedelic rock LPs, soul 45s, and hard-to-find promo releases.
In April 2024, serious collectors snatched up a few psychedelic rock records that are incredibly rare. According to the database, only 100 copies of the original pressing of Hickory Wind’s sole album exist. Japanese psych band Rotten Peach also made the list with the one and only pressing of their LP, limited to just 150 copies.
Obscure soul 45s also topped the most expensive list in April. Records from The Montclairs, The Sham-Ettes, Sam Williams, Timi Yuro, and The D.C. Blossoms all have 7” singles that cracked the top 25. The Sam Williams record is noteworthy because the pressing featured here is a rare promo version. Other promos that made the most expensive list include Taylor Swift’s Red and The Beatles’ Paperback Writer single.
Additional noteworthy releases include a Stan Getz / João Gilberto test pressing, a 3-LP edition of Tatsuro Yamashita’s Joy, and a limited-edition box set from Odesza.
#1
The Royal Ballet Gala Performances
Ernest Ansermet
1959
The original US pressing of these iconic classical recordings regularly lands on the most expensive list.
Sold for $5,265
#2
Quiet Kenny
Kenny Dorham
1960
This 1960 mono pressing of Quiet Kenny is a must-have for serious jazz collectors.
Sold for $3,829
#3
Transilvanian Hunger
Darkthrone
1994
A rare version of this landmark black metal record inspired a fan to pay top dollar in April 2024.
Sold for $3,829
#4
Afro-Cuban
Kenny Dorham
1958
According to the database, this pressing of Afro-Cuban features a beaded rim disc and no kakubushi frame on the front cover.
Sold for $3,407
#5
Hey You! Don’t Fight It!
The Montclairs
1969
This rare 7” was reissued once in 2001, but serious soul collectors are more than willing to splurge on an original.
Sold for $3,125
#8
Sold for $2,764
#10
Sold for $2,650
#12
Sold for $2,500
#13
Sold for $2,500
#15
Sold for $2,500
#16
Sold for $2,500
#18
Sold for $2,500
#19
Sold for $2,440
#20
Sold for $2,440
#23
Sold for $2,250
#24
Sold for $2,132
#25
Sold for $2,127
About the Most Expensive Items Sold on Discogs
Discogs features the most valuable releases sold in our Marketplace every month, highlighting these extraordinary records and rare finds. These items represent the grails of vinyl collecting, each with its unique history and significance.
While some collectors come to Discogs to discover new records from independent sellers worldwide, others seek out these rarities, driven by the thrill of finding and owning records that are as rare as they are valuable. These incredibly rare records not only reflect scarcity but also their deep emotional and cultural value to collectors.
All prices are converted to USD (United States Dollar) to ensure consistency. Please note that some prices may fluctuate due to exchange rate variations; the prices listed here reflect the current exchange rate, while those on individual release pages reflect the rate at the time of sale.
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