#1. A-Side: 'Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)' / B-Side: 'Sweeter as the Days Go By' by
Frank Wilson – “Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)” / “Sweeter as the Days Go By” (1965): This record is one of the rarest 45 rpm records in the world, with only two known copies. It was originally released on the Pye Records label in the UK, but it was never released in the US.
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A record is considered rare when there are very few copies in circulation. While major albums were traditionally mass-produced, some pressings were released in smaller batches. Many out-of-print records, picture discs, imports and limited-edition records occasionally fall into this category.
Due to the introduction of CDs in 1983, by the end of the 90s most UK pressing plants had closed, though LPs were still being pressed in Europe. Ultimately, this means 90s vinyl is harder to find. In the auction world, rarity equals desirability.
The first regular production 45 rpm record pressed was "PeeWee the Piccolo": RCA Victor 47-0146 pressed December 7, 1948 at the Sherman Avenue plant in Indianapolis; R.O. Price, plant manager.
The arrival of the compact disc in the 1980s severely curbed production of LP and 45 discs. Sales of both dropped quickly and most major label record companies stopped releasing them in large amounts by the early 1990s. However, both are still being produced to this day.
It's impossible to underestimate the impact of the 45, which was the iTunes 99-cent download or surprise single (à la the Black Keys' sudden “Lo/Hi”) of its day. Teenagers of the Fifties took to the portable, less-expensive format; one ad at the time priced the records at 65 cents each.
Vinyl records can last 100-plus years under strict conditions. Vinyl records are made of PVC, a material that takes centuries to decompose. Elements that determine the lifespan of a vinyl record include maintenance, humidity levels, UV exposure, storage, and the equipment used to play the record.
$15.06. The average value of "ELVIS PRESLEY 45" is $15.06. Sold comparables range in price from a low of $2.99 to a high of $656.00.
Sometimes even whether an album is a mono or stereo version can attribute to its rarity. The most valuable vinyl records are those that are unique, one-of-a-kind pressings or releases.
It's certainly a luxury, seeing as we are so far into the future from the time when this was a wholly relevant piece of technology, but it is worth enough for people to still want to invest so much money into it. Records are typically around $20 these days when they're released brand new.
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.
Yes, vinyl record albums from the 60's and 70's era can be worth a lot of money. This depends on the recording artist, record rarity, record grading and condition. Typically albums from the 60's and 70's in excellent condition can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
A rare record could be an original pressing of a cult classic or an uncommon promotional edition. Since there are fewer original pressings and promotional copies than re-releases or standard editions, the former are more exclusive and worth more.
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The more you use your records, the more they will deteriorate. Like anything physical, the friction between two surfaces will gradually add wear and tear (in this case the contact of the stylus on the record's grooves).
The easiest way to sell your records online is eBay. It's the best-known peer-to-peer online marketplace which means that there is always a huge volume of potential buyers on the site searching for literally anything you might want to sell. This goes for records too.