In general, a copy of an album that is still in original, unopened shrink wrap will sell for a lot more money than one that is in opened condition, even if the opened copy has not been played. Sealed copies of older albums by the Beatles might sell for as much as ten times the price of an opened example, for instance.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced today that 21 different songs and three albums, spanning Jackson’s career, have garnered major new Gold and Platinum certifications.

Michael Jackson’s Thriller has become the first album ever to be certified 30 times multi-platinum for U.S. sales, marking more than 30 million sales in the States. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) made the announcement Wednesday (Dec.

The average eBay selling price for vinyl records is around $15, though vinyl record values vary significantly: from 50 cents to $50 or more. You need to do some research to determine exactly how much your vinyl records are worth.

Elvis Presley: “Elvis Christmas Album” (1957 RCA LP, red vinyl) — $18,000.

These colored vinyl pressings of AFL1-2428 are among the rarest and most valuable Presley platters of the 1970s. Due to the current instability of the rare record marketplace, a NM copy of any color record could sell for as little as $500 or as much as $2,000 at auction.

Since typically not as many quadraphonic copies were made, they are usually worth more than mono or stereo versions. Condition – This is possibly the most important factor when it comes to determining a record’s value. Collectors are looking for records in the best possible condition, with little to no wear and tear.

The third highest price paid on Discogs is $15,411 for a copy of Love Me Do by the Beatles. A copy of the band’s White Album remains the most expensive widely released record ever sold anywhere, with the 0000001-numbered copy selling at auction for $790,000 in 2015.