The 1970s produced some of music's all time classic albums, and if you want rare original versions of them on vinyl, you're going to have to cough up some serious dough.
The 1970s produced some of music's all time classic albums, and if you want rare original versions of them on vinyl, you're going to have to cough up some serious dough.
That is, unless you smartly purchased them when they originally came out.
Here are 10 1970s albums worth big money... if you still have them.
1
S- Pistols <i>God Save the Queen</i>: $15,500
Only 25,000 copies of this album were sold in London, before the Pistols were dropped by their record label. This scarcity seriously drives up the modern day price for a copy.
2
Pink Floyd <i>Ummagumma</i>: $14,500
The Ummagumma is half live, and half studio, making it unique to begin with. The exceedingly rare red vinyl promotional version is one of the world’s most expensive vinyls.
3
Electric Light Orchestra <i>Eldorado</i> (Test Pressing): $7,500
Test pressings of any album are exceedingly rare, so you better get your checkbook out if you want that version of one of ELO’s most successful albums.
4
Queen “I'm in Love With My Car”: $5,000
The famous Bohemian Rhapsody is actually not the only version of the song, and Queen drummer Roger Taylor made and sang his own version. A 1978 limited-edition pressing on deep blue vinyl of that single sold for $5,000.
5
David Bowie <i>Diamond Dogs</i>: $8,000
David Bowie Diamond Dogs: $8,000
6
Ferris Wheel <i>Supernatural Girl</i>: $13,000
Ferris Wheel is a lesser known folk-rock group, but an original mono pressing of their album Supernatural Girl is extremely valuable, with one having sold for over $13,000.
7
Mourning Phase <i>Mourning Phase</i>: $10,000
As always, test pressings are valuable, and test pressings of Mourning Phase’s 1971 self-titled album have sold for over 10 grand.
8
Can <i>Monster Movie (Made In A Castle With Better Equipment)</i>: $8,500
A special repress of Can’s Monster Movie with the subtitle “(Made In A Castle With Better Equipment)” rakes in the value. That rarity has driven its price up over $8,500 in the past.
9
Pink Floyd <i>Dark Side of the Moon</i>: $4,000
The UK’s first pressings of this iconic album and album art featured solid blue triangles. Copies of this version will net you a pretty penny.
10
The Misfits "Cough/Cool": $1,000
Only 1,500 copies of this 1977 single were originally printed. That scarcity means a copy of this British punk band’s song will cost you a grand. If it’s signed, multiply that value by multiples of ten.
