Top 10 Most VALUABLE Mobile Fidelity Records!

Mobile Fidelity Sounds Labs - or MoFi for short - is one of the world's best known manufacturers of audiophile records. Not only does their vinyl sound great, but many are super collectable and worth a LOT of money!
By painstakingly going through every record listed under MoFi on Discogs, and cataloguing their media sales price, we have put together a definitive ranking of the most expensive records they have ever released.
In this video, we count down the ten most valuable releases that Mobile Fidelity has ever put out!

[@blackwaterdogs4256]

A few years back, I decided to take the plunge and try a One-Step recording, Yes`s "Fragile" album. Exceptional in every detail, listening to it makes me forget how much it cost....I have subsequently purchased several others, most recently Jeff Beck`s "Truth", which is absolutely KILLER. With Rod Stewart on vocals, Ron Wood on bass, Mick Waller on drums, John Paul Jones on the Hammond B3, and Nicky Hopkins on piano, it`s a true classic album.

[@rydersrecordcollection2927]

Great video!! I completely agree with you on Meddle, it’s so good and not talked about nearly enough, I’m sure that pressing sounds great! I also agree with you on Abraxas, a flawless record. I recently got the Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced UHQR and it blows my mind every time I hear it. Definitely will be setting more Mobile fidelity pressings

[@smkordis]

Meddle is my favorite Pink Floyd album. I am a fan and have seen Pink Floyd 4 times live.

[@terjemyller6573]

So many youtubers talk about pressings, value, availability, prices, sound. So few talk about music.

[@Huffy1001]

That’s because they don’t need to I think. It’s for the listener to make there choices but if an Audiophile says an Album version sounds great or crap they’re usually right👍🏻 I recommend UK 1st Press of Supertramp - Breakfast in America and the SHM-SACD. I also download / stream to Media Devices🎵🔥

[@ploppill34]

what do think the music is pressed on? stop being unnecessarily pretentious

[@jpreza]

Great list! Truly enjoyed your video! Since you put this video, I believe the Beatles WTB has really shot up in price. It averages over $600-$700 US !

[@johncollier9280]

I was workin' at a music store when I heard 'bout the UHQR versions o' Dark Side O' The Moon 'n Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. I was fortunate they still had them in stock 'n after I received my copies I was told by my Mobile Fidelity rep that he had sent me the last copies 'n when Mick Jagger tried to order them soon after he was out o' luck. I've kept them sealed.

[@artmanjohn2]

I don't have the MFSL of Santana Abraxas ULTRADISC One-Step but I do have the MFSL Gold 24K ULTRADISC CD, it's not vinyl but this particular CD is my go to to show off my system, it's phenomenal. I would love to hear someone do a comparison between the UKTRADISC One-Step LP and the ULTRADISC 24k Gold CD. Don't let the CD format throw you, some of these MFSL Gold CDs are unbeatable/unbelievable. I got the ULTRADISC Gold CD of Pink Floyd's "The Wall" and it one of the best versions I've ever heard from any Pink Floyd album on any Format, it's unbelievable, they did this one right!

[@howtovinyl]

Cool! Yeah, that would be a great comparison. I've definately been curious about the Santana CD - as well as many of the other SACD's out there - to see if they go toe-to-toe with the vinyl versions, usually at a way cheaper price!

[@Huffy1001]

I get what your sayin’, I’ve started to get back into CD and SACD it’s that ‘pure oxygen’ sound of some of the best recordin’s👍🏻

[@nicholassheffo5723]

Interesting list, well done video and the kind of informative, thoughtful video on music we can never have enough of!

[@aregomez89]

I learned so much from this video! Thanks so much!

[@DavidInSugarLand]

Just picked up a Dark Side of the Moon (1979 MoFi pressing) at a very good price on Discogs.

[@karlsatterwhite4879]

That Alison Krauss image from Discogs is mine :)

[@vinylrules4838]

Would be nice to see a top 10 list of the Original Mobile Fidelity lps before the anadisc series that came out in the 90's. Should be easy to do if you still have your data. Kicking myself for not buying the Nevermind lp in the 1990's. Was not my cup of tea musically. But I had it in my hand a couple times.

[@jasonhoffer9017]

Cool idea for a video. Thanks - What would be an album that you would want coming out as a one step btw? For me it would be a classic Bowie album like Ziggy or it would be neat to have some Eno on ultra quiet vinyl as well.

[@howtovinyl]

Dude- so many albums would be great for this series! Bowie or Eno would be amazing...Ziggy Stardust or Let's Dance would be a dream - and have already been done as standard MoFi releases in the past! As for something new, Iggy Pop's The Idiot or Lust for Life would be an instant buy from me. Maybe some more funk and soul titles - like Isaac Hayes' Hot Buttered Soul or Stevie Wonder's Innervisions. Would also love to see In the Court of the Crimson King or Permanent Waves get MoFi reissues in this series. On the plus side, they are doing Miles Davis' Bitches Brew which I will definitely be grabbing! As always, appreciate your kind words!

[@myronhelton4441]

@@howtovinyl Original vinyl Abraxas blows mfsl away.

[@surf01er66]

Cool, 5 out of 10 ... Great vlog.....Aloha

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtraught]

“Sorry deal with it if you’re not Canadian” that such an American way of saying something I question how Canadian you are.

[@greysuit17]

He did say sooorrry though

[@jerryandlisa27]

I don't believe prices will drop. Why ? Cause no matter how its was made analog or dsd they still sound very good not all but most of them .

[@howtovinyl]

Agreed! I might have to do a follow up video to see if I can back that assumption up with data!

[@tiborosz1825]

True..Just like the SACD sold for fraction of vinyl.

[@DriveupLife22]

The Alison Krauss Live album is amazing, but I consider the 5 channel SACD superior. Amazing separation and I love the feeling of being in the audience surrounded by appluse between songs.

[@rca245]

i predict a drop in value since they’ve been busted

[@howtovinyl]

Definately curious! Some of these titles were produced in such limited quantities that "MoFi Gate" may not have much of an impact on their value, but time will tell!

[@rca245]

@@howtovinyl they’ve betrayed their base customers (audiophiles). they might pivot and continue to sell records.. but a rip from a high-res file is not remotely worth 125.00 per record.

[@Riz2336]

My dad told me his jethro tull aqualung was worth a lot

[@F4O2R7D]

Well there is a little flaw in your list putting Journey - Escape at #6, the fact is it sells for more than any other MFSL record. The problem is it's very rare and doesn't change hands often so sale span a larger time frame, that changes current prices when rolling it in a nominal price for today. Second there is less sealed copies opposed to something like Santana's One Step that you say is selling for $2500, that would be a sealed copy. IMHO the top selling priced MFSL records are #1 Journey, #2 Santana One Step, #3&4 are the UHQR copies of DSOTM and SPLHCB with all things being equal, meaning sealed copies or as near to mint as possible.

[@stevenmoormann3644]

Besides the Canadian bit, the first 1:15 was everything I wanted to hear 🤣 jk but seriously do more lists like this one because we only want vinyl tired of cd’s being thrown in on shootouts 🙄

[@markphilpot8734]

There are many valuable DSOTM recordings, but what I have found is the best sonic recordings were the Toshiba EMI Pro Use recordings. I have had four of the various renditions and found this to be true. However, opinions vary and tastes in music do also. I am not after vinyl for resale purposes. I buy vinyl for the artists I like and only sealed or near mint copies because who wants a poor sounding album? To each their own.

[@adamlinder4939]

The owner Jim Davis hoards copies #001 to #100 of every single MOFI release. That is why is is rare to come across LOW numbers. Items are not as rare as claimed. I worked there for many years.

[@howtovinyl]

Interesting!

[@adamlinder4939]

@@howtovinyl They also press a large quantity of non numbered promos to get around the so called limits /restraints due to certain contractual rights by artists.

[@benjaminsavage4204]

Apparently if you've got an original pressing, they can be worth up to $12 ! >.

[@el4174]

💎

[@Rocky-sn6fl]

Top 10 dsd files.

[@MsKalachakra]

This doesn't do any favors to the record collector who's looking for originals and regular reissues at decent prices. I just think those audiophile people are nuts, paying those prices for normal classic rock albums most collectors already have and have heard a million times. But of course I can't stop'em or judge them.

[@howtovinyl]

No kidding...if I had the money, I would love to grab some of these to see just how good they really sound. The few MoFi/other audiophile titles I own sound great, but I can often get 2 or 3 great records for the same price!

[@MsKalachakra]

@@howtovinyl Yes I'II prefer to grab a few obscure punk or metal records for the same ammount.

[@ploppill34]

two step now..........

[@insta360vids]

Great content, so I own the Original Master Recording of The Eagles, Hotel California. Where would it rank, and what type of value would it have in VG / NM condition ?

[@andycole3442]

all iit seems to be now is how much this piece of plastic is worth and nothing to do with the actual music i despair. its all about the money. i bought records for what music was on them not this shiit. so sad.

[@guillermomartin8248]

Sorry…

[@frankriquelme4623]

They will not go for those prices anymore either I feel disgusted by these company and offloading my 1 steps

[@danielmckinnon9627]

How many do you have and how much are you selling them for?

[@howtovinyl]

I'm also interested in this offload haha!

[@timadams9119]

...top 10 most valuable Mo-Fi albums !!! None.

[@frankriquelme4623]

Way overpriced digital records if you ask me

[@howtovinyl]

Always have been overpriced, can't deny that!

[@KoolKatDave]

Overpriced even if analog!

[@24theMoney]

All a scam

[@KoolKatDave]

Yes it is. I like audiophile stuff, but not for those prices. Cost/benefit ratio is way off, IMO.

[@derekburggraf4157]

Love the Rush shirt dude!!! Great list!!!

[@asmallwhitedog0479]

Meddle is my favorite Floyd. I sold my MFSL copy years ago but no where near that price. I think the best sounding copy is the first pressing UK. Way better price.

[@kentgoodall2516]

I have 2x copy's of theses pressing Bob marley aka wailers catch a fire 🔥1973 and Exodus 1977 great sounding pressings but u still get all theses other pressings from universal like half speed masters etc etc etc blah blah blah The marley pressings are still worth a bit Lot more now than when I bought em

[@izaiahclah5502]

Mobile fidelity's "Raspberries' Best - Featuring Eric Carmen" came ONLY on red w/black vinyl. Otherwise I don't believe any other mofi has came on colored

[@howtovinyl]

Didn't know about that one - thanks for sharing!

[@crashintonickdm]

Escape goes for 2500-3000 now. I had with the Beatles and swapped it for cash and 2014 mono press which blows it away

[@howtovinyl]

Those 2014 Beatles mono presses are dynamite. Hopefully they come back into print one of these years!

[@dairydog228]

Just bought my first Mobil fidelity a while ago, Michael Jackson I thriller! Very excited for when it arrives!

[@howtovinyl]

I'm gonna pre-order that one too!

[@danielmckinnon9627]

Mike from the In-Groove records mentioned he listened to it when he went to MoFi and said it sounds incredible. Looking forward to getting my pre-order.

[@howtovinyl]

@@danielmckinnon9627 digital or not basically everything they have been putting out sounds great. Was happy to hear Mike dug the Michael Jackson - I'm sure it will be great!

[@colonelhstinkmeaner8547]

I got the Death Magnetic but In black vinyl

[@67Pepper]

Are Canadian dollars the same as Pesos?

[@howtovinyl]

I wish...my records would be a lot cheaper!