Top 25 Most Expensive Items Sold on Discogs in December 2023

The most valuable releases sold on Discogs in December 2023 include psychedelic rock rarities, sought-after soul singles, and collectible jazz LPs. 

Rare psychedelic records from Graf Zepplin, the New Dawn, and Zerfas all attracted the attention of serious collectors in December 2023. The Graf Zepplin 45 for “You’re In My Mind” is especially rare, with only 500 copies pressed and no official reissues since its release in 1968. The New Dawn’s There’s a New Dawn was recently reissued, but the original pressing listed here still justifies splurging from serious fans for a valuable piece of psych history. And despite one limited-edition reissue in 1994 – which is also highly collectible – the original 1973 pressing of Zerfas’ self-titled LP remains a psychedelic holy grail that continues to increase in value. 

Soul 7-inches make their mark on the most expensive list this month, with releases from the Royal Jesters, Bold Breed, Rudy Love And The Company Soul, and El Anthony. The soul-disco fusion of Timeless Legend also made the top 25 with the 7” single “I Was Born To Love You,” a record that’s become known for its ability to pack a dancefloor. 

A variety of jazz records appear throughout the list, with notable entries from Tina Brooks and Lee Morgan, free jazz releases from Abdullah Sami and Mabumi Yamaguchi Quartet, and jazz fusion ranging from Kimio Mizutani’s jazz-rock to Rhythm Machine’s jazz-funk stylings, all selling for top dollar in December 2023. 

Additional noteworthy releases include the sole release from blackened thrash band Flames Of Hell, a hard-to-find blue vinyl version of hardcore punk band 7 Seconds’ debut album, and an expansive Ozzy Osbourne box set that includes 16 albums pressed on splatter vinyl.