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Top 25 Most Valuable Items Sold on Discogs in May 2024

From the holy grail of Zeppelin collectors to rare covers from David Bowie, there are the most valuable releases sold on Discogs in May of 2024.

The most valuable releases sold in May 2024 include the holy grail for Led Zeppelin collectors, obscure Northern Soul singles, and rare covers of David Bowie’s The Man Who Sold The World. But Led Zeppelin’s 45 RPM Box Set stands out for its attention to detail, unique presentation, and obscured lore.

In July 2006, Classic Records released a Led Zeppelin 45 RPM Box Set consisting of 48 single-sided 12” records housed in a special Classic Records Road Case. Titles included on the box set included Led Zeppelin I, II, III, IV, Houses of the Holy, Physical Graffiti, Presence, In Through the Out Door, and Coda, with each spread out over either four or eight sides depending on whether the original LP was a single or double. All records are on Classic’s proprietary 200g Super Vinyl Profile for maximum playback fidelity, and according to legend, the label pressed less than 500 units before filing for bankruptcy. In May, a Discogs buyer spent $11,413 to attain this coveted piece of Zeppelin listening history.

Currently, there are three other copies of this release available for purchase in the Discogs Marketplace.

Elsewhere in May, rare records from Joy Division, Sun Ra And His Myth Science Arkestra, David Bowie, and Taylor Swift rounded out the top 25 most valuable of the month, not to mention a Deftones demo cassette. For the full rundown, keep scrolling. 

#1

Led Zeppelin Box Set

Led Zeppelin

2006

The holy grail for Led Zeppelin collectors, this box set contains every Led Zeppelin studio album cut at 45 RPM on single-sided 200-gram vinyl. Less than 500 units were originally made, and Classic Records filed for bankruptcy shortly after this title was released. 

Sold for $11,413

Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
2006
Rock
Vinyl, Reissue, Box Set, Compilation
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#2

An Ideal For Living

Joy Division

1978

This is the original 7″ EP edition of Joy Division’s first EP. 1000 copies were released on the band’s label, Enigma, shortly after the group changed their name from Warsaw.

Sold for $8,695

An Ideal For Living
Joy Division
1978
Rock, New Wave, Punk
Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, EP
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#3

The Velvet Underground & Nico

The Velvet Underground & Nico

1967

This West Coast pressing of the mono version of The Velvet Underground & Nico was produced as a DJ sample and has a “Not for sale” note on its white label.

Sold for $8,000

The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground & Nico
1967
Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Art Rock
Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Mono
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#4

Try Me For Your New Love

Junior McCants

1967

Junior McCants passed away before this record could be released, and out of respect for the family, the record never came out. However, a few rare promo copies of this single remain in existence.

Sold for $7,499

Try Me For Your New Love
Junior McCants
1967
Funk / Soul, Soul
Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Promo
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#5

Oil Of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides Remix Album

Sophie

2019

Only 100 copies of this pressing exist. Each one comes with a custom extended clutch bag (available in red or black) produced in collaboration with designers MAWI & Ciaran Moore.

Sold for $5,705

Oil Of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides Remix Album
Sophie
2019
Electronic, Pop, Dance-pop, Ambient, Leftfield, Experimental, Deconstructed Club
3 x CD, Album, Compilation, Limited Edition, Mixed
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#6

Sold for $5,434

Quintet
Hank Mobley
1958
Jazz, Hard Bop
Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono
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#7

Sold for $5,000

Deftones
Deftones
1992
Rock, Post-Hardcore
Cassette, Limited Edition
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#9

Sold for $4,500

Soul Station
Hank Mobley
1960
Jazz, Hard Bop
Vinyl, Mono
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#10

Sold for $4,347

Interstellar Low Ways
The Sun Ra Arkestra
1967
Jazz, Free Jazz
Vinyl, LP, Album
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#11

Sold for $4,000

Auf Der Bahn Zum Uranus
Gäa
1973
Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
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#12

Sold for $3,950

Angels And Demons At Play
Sun Ra And His Myth Science Arkestra
1967
Jazz, Free Jazz, Hard Bop
Vinyl, Album, Mono
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#13

Sold for $3,846

Love Explosion / Secret Love Affair
Donnell Pitman
1982
Funk / Soul, Disco, Funk, Soul
Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM
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#14

Sold for $3,804

Passiflora
Tobias Forge
2008
Rock, Alternative Rock
CDr, Stereo
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#15

Sold for $3,653

We Belong Together
Sonic Explosion
1978
Funk / Soul, Soul
Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM
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#16

Sold for $3,173

The Man Who Sold The World
David Bowie
1971
Rock, Glam, Hard Rock
Vinyl, LP, Album, Misprint
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#17

Sold for $3,133

Hovas Vittne
ABBA
1981
Pop, Vocal
Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition
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#18

Sold for $3,000

Bow Street Runners
The Bow Street Runners
1970
Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Vinyl, LP, Album
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#19

Sold for $2,838

Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
1969
Rock, Blues Rock, Hard Rock
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
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#22

Sold for $2,750

Tender Feelin’s
Duke Pearson
1960
Jazz
Vinyl, Album, Mono
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#23

Sold for $2,700

Reputation
Taylor Swift
2017
Pop
Vinyl, Album, Orange Translucent
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#24

Sold for $2,695

The Dark Side Of The Moon
Pink Floyd
1981
Rock, Classic Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo
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#25

Sold for $2,573

Farewell To Welfare
Johnnie Walker And Jackie Dee
1980
Funk / Soul, Soul, Disco
Vinyl, LP, Album
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About the Most Valuable 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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