Top 25 Most Expensive Items Sold on Discogs in August 2023

The most expensive items sold on Discogs in August 2023 include private press records, rare 7-inches, and a few collectible box sets.

When you see a release on Discogs that says “Not On Label” under the release details, that means the record was privately pressed without the assistance of an established label. In August 2023, a few different private press records made the list. 

The only album from German band Lindwurm topped the list and it’s hard to find a lot of information about this obscure hard rock LP. Since it was able to claim the No. 1 spot, it’s safe to assume that the record is extremely rare. The original pressing of the self-titled album from England’s Glory also cracked the top five as this “Not On Label” pressing was limited to just 25 copies. 

Rare punk 7-inches from the Big Boys, The Queers, and Stains — later known as MDC — all inspired punk fans to dig deep into their wallets in August. Serious collectors also snatched up highly-collectible soul 45s from Soul Brothers Inc. and Pat Lewis. 

A few box sets also ended up on the August 2023 most expensive list. A 7-LP set featuring the works of Mozart and a Led Zeppelin collection that includes their first four albums cracked the top 25. The Mozart box set was pressed back in 1956, and the Led Zeppelin collection features Quiex SV-P 200 gram vinyl and a single-sided test pressing that contains the legendary song “Stairway To Heaven.”