Vinyl Records We Think Are Common But Are Actually Very Valuable & Buyer Beware!

[@dynjarren8355]

I had a Gold CD once by the Cure that I wish I still had. It was an obscure song I remember. It’s fun to find these things! Isn’t it? It’s part of the hunt! 😮

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. Digging and finding those kinds of gems are the best part of record shopping. ♥️ I love the whole process of this wonderful hobby. 😀 Thank you and take care.

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

Watching This On My Brand New Phone I Purchased 2 Days Ago~Sunday...Absolutely Splendid...

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! Enjoy your new phone. 🤗

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

@@MelindaMurphy Indeed...

[@davecummo8743]

Just to keep you up to date Melinda, I still haven’t received my Beatles records, I’m feeling a little down about this, but you cheer me up. Well done

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! The mail can be so slow. I hope they come today! ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.

[@ChrisEstey]

Love the wisdom, experience, and inspiration you share in this video. I wondered about those box sets, thank you! Btw, love that Revolver hoodie, very dapper!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate it. 🤗♥️

[@AlanA-t4y]

Interesting and informative video Melinda. It always pays to really "check out" records. By the way, nice shirt !

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! 🤗♥️

[@retromusings]

Great video and such an interesting topic. Thanks for sharing your experience with these albums. Love "Moondance" and the artwork for the "Casino Royale" is lovely. Glad to hear that person got his money back for the "box set"! Thanks for the heads-up on that.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm glad the seller was a cool guy. 🤗 The cover of Casino Royale is very cool. Thank you and take care.

[@analoguecity3454]

You have an awesome collection, and one of the best VC channels I subscribe to! Keep up the good work Mrs Mindy!😊😊😊

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the encouragement. ♥️🤗 Take care.

[@mikecoffee100]

when you ran into records hope it wasn't a mess lol and just another Awesome video and Happy Thank's Giving Yaaw'll

[@MelindaMurphy]

Haha! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving! 🤗♥️

[@rolandbogush2594]

It is so great that you share your experiences, both good and bad. A couple of years back, I actually benefitted from someone breaking up a box set. I bought (on Discogs) what I thought was a complete set of The Beatles 'From Liverpool' 1980 box set. But, when I got it, I found that it contained 2 copies of record #1 and no record #2 (albeit the second copy of #1 was in the correct sleeve for #2). The other discs were present and correct. So, I contacted the seller who apologised and offered me either to return the set for a full refund, or keep it as-is for a 50% refund. Of course, I chose the latter, and was able to source a replacement Record #2 from a different Discogs seller who had records from a broken down box set. So, that worked out well for me! Melinda, have you git your Mo Fi release of Greetings from Asbury Park yet? I'm sure everyone would love to know what you think. I am still getting used to it - to my ears, it sounds good, but quite different from the original.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Oh wow! I'm so glad you mentioned the benefit of breaking up a box set. I hadn't thought of that. Good for you! 😀 Greetings From Asbury Park is wonderful. It's such an improvement over the original in my opinion. I am featuring it in a future video. Thank you and take care.

[@johnsutemire6477]

Good videos, I've had a great piece of good luck My first Grail purchase was for a delux 50th Anniversary of All Things Must Pass, won it on auction for £80 which I was really happy about, received it, opened it and it was the super delux version of 8 vinyls

[@MelindaMurphy]

Oh wow! That's amazing. Good for you. 😀

[@TRamone01]

When in college I was in Montgomery Wards and saw The Who Sell Out. Hard to forget the beans once you've seen them. It's great to see a Willie Nelson record I've never seen before. Willie's the best!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I love Willie! The Who album cover grosses me out. Lol. Thank you and take care.

[@fidelios_frequency]

Nice finds especially the Classic Records pressings. I’m a big KISS fan and haven’t come across a “blue label” with no “Kissin Time” yet in good condition. I do have an Alive blue label.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Oh cool! I love that you're a Kiss fan. 😃 Every time I see a copy of this Kiss record, I check to see if it has Kissin' Time on it. Lol. I hope you find a copy. Thank you and take care.

[@johnmills2134]

That was a huge amount of fun, thank you. My find was a yard sale, also known as a garage sale, find in the nineties. Glenn Gould's second recording for Columbia Records. I think it got thrown in for a vase I bought. The vinyl is in great shape, I have the whole thing framed. Sorry Rush, maybe you make the wall next time. .... kidding, I have a classic poster of the band circa Moving Pictures hanging out in the kitchen. Best to all the music souls out there. P.S., my youngest older sister has spilled the beans, I'm getting Geddy Lee's bio " My effin' Life " as a Christmas gift, sisters aint bad after all.🎶

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! That will be a great read. Congrats on the Glenn Gould find. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.

[@davidcarter3109]

Hi Melinda. Black Friday . I’ve just returned from the Indy Record Store I use. I’ve purchased four albums. Two Miles Davis albums on the Prestige Label, one is “Steamin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet, the other is The New Miles Davis Quintet. I’ve also purchased Bill Evans ‘Tales’ live in Copenhagen (1964). This album also has a very good illustrated booklet with it. Great liner notes. My final purchase is the Chet Baker Trio “Chet’s Choice”. This album is shown as a special gatefold edition,is a double album recorded and released in the Netherlands. They weren’t that cheap all together, approx 157 US Dollars. What the heck it’s only money, I can’t take it with me lol. I like baked beans on toast too so I won’t starve for a month lol. Just thought I’d tell of my Black Friday purchases today. Take care Melinda. Regards Dave

[@MelindaMurphy]

You made some excellent selections. The video I posted last week featured the Bill Evans and Chet Baker records. I gave them very high marks. They are wonderful. ♥️ The booklet is very nice in the Tales album. I hope you enjoy all of your finds. You did good! ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.

[@adotopp1865]

I have learned over the years to buy the music I like and not be influenced by outside noise. This way my collection (1300 items) is what I actually want to listen to. This really is the whole point of it for me.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That makes a lot of sense. The records in this video were ones I was seeking out but lucked into finding copies that are a little more valuable. Usually it's because of the sound quality which is always a good thing. 🤗♥️ I recently let some records go that I knew I wouldn't listen to and it feels very freeing. The way you collect is definitely the way to go. Thank you and take care.

[@tylersproul4067]

Great video as usual! I love your upbeat attitude! Good advice! Do your homework when buying online or in a store for that matter! You never know what you may find. Good job!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree with you. Thank you very much! ♥️🤗

[@DetroitRockCitizen]

Here's a weird one about breaking up boxsets involving CDs. Quite a few sellers were breaking up their Beatles US Albums boxes when new to sell the individual albums. At least here in the US the individual albums were sold with an obi strip. I decided as a birthday treat earlier this year to find a complete set of those. I quickly learned while searching Discogs that many if not the majority of the listings said OBI not included. Some with an OBI cost astronomically more. Hey Jude was the worst offender. In any case I found a seller who had a complete set on eBay that would be much cheaper. I also found an "empty" US Albums box with all the innards for US $20.00.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's hard to believe people are breaking up box sets. That seems like a shame to me. Thank you and take care.

[@RUfromthe40s]

@@MelindaMurphy normally they do this because they have to sell and none buys it so as individual LP´s they sell them, i´m saying this because a friend had a cd store in the 90´s, the beatles mono and stereo box was a thing that i asked my self if someone would buy it ,i ended up buying both for 50€ from a friend

[@chlfje]

Glad that you are happy with your scores. You know how to use a phone? Not in your city, use the phone. Stores have an overhead. I can see that you are proud of yourself.

[@Universityofvinyl]

Fun one Melinda! 👍🏻

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you Tim! 😀

[@charlesf2804]

Classic Records indeed made good LPs; I've mentioned before how great their reissue of "Time Out" is. And from what I understand, many of the people from Classic Records are at the core of Analogue Productions. As for the Ozzy Osbourne box set, all I can say is you, Melinda, are a true collector. Props for working so hard for something you really wanted. As for your auction experience, it sounds like FOMO was involved a bit, and that caused you to jump ahead without double-checking things. I've had similar experiences, though not so much with vinyl. But point taken: consider carefully before jumping in on anything (not just LPs), especially if it costs a lot.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. I messed up on that auction. The record played terribly. Big mistake on my part. Classic Records were great and I think Analogue Productions is even better. 🤗 AP did buy a lot of the metal work from Classic Records. Thank you and take care.

[@Kissfanatic03]

I just saw your video on the same Label on the 2nd Record of No More Tears. I hope you KEPT it because being it's incorrect, it's worth even more! I checked mine which is #1500 and I had No Issues with m Boxset. Like your channel! Dave

[@MelindaMurphy]

I did keep it. I doubt they would have replaced it anyway. Lol. Thank you and take care.

[@davidclough8671]

The biggest shock for me with respect to my collection was to find that my 90s copy of Matchbox 20 "Yourself or Someone Like You" was going for 300.00 on discogs. Even considering its rarity due to the time of its release in 1997, I couldn't imagine paying that kind of money for this record.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Vinyl collectors are crazy. Lol. Some people are willing to pay the big bucks for rare records such as that one. 😃 Thank you and have a wonderful week.

[@Beatleboy]

Great video Melinda, that Revolver sweater looks awesome on you ( Rock Goddess)

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! 🤗♥️

[@chuckmaddison2924]

There are a couple of tv shows that come from the UK i like" Bargain Hunt " and " Antiques Road Show ". What i find fascinating is what some things are worth or not. Even " American Pickers " you notice the same thing. All the best to you both. .

[@MelindaMurphy]

I love the Antique Road Show as well. Some of the ugliest things are worth the most money. Lol. Thank you and take care.

[@danielfuentes3226]

Great show Melinda,finding albums of a good price and a great value is like a treasure you find.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree! It's part of the fun. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.

[@mdit21]

I couldn't really say what the value of any of my albums would be (other than the price I paid for them). That's not the reason on why I purchase records.

[@davidlg0478]

totally agree

[@MelindaMurphy]

I find the value of records interesting but I also buy records to play and enjoy. Thank you and take care.

[@nigelbrooks6756]

@@MelindaMurphygreat videos Melinda I enjoy watching them , I like trying to buy records at far less than market value not only is it great to listen to them as I always do but if they can double up as long term investment we’ll all the better 👍

[@strahljd]

@@MelindaMurphy Hi Melinda, in my experience the people who "don't care" about the dollar value of things are ones who have never had to worry about whether or not they could afford it. For those of us who grew up in poverty, we can't help but assign importance to the dollar value of the things we own, because they would have been just that much more precious to us when it was all we could afford. I really appreciate the fact that you respect the dollar value of your collectibles, and many more of your viewers do too =)

[@billphelps5611]

There is a record store near me where at least one of every boxset that has been released has been parted out and sold separately. I have obtained a few single and double LP's that were boxset exclusives, some of them I did not realize this at first but only when I tried to find them on Discogs because they are not listed separate. That first pressing of KISS is my go to for the first record. It's not a different mix but the mastering or something is different and the songs sound great compared to all other presses I have heard. Great video and take care!

[@MelindaMurphy]

The original Kiss record is very cool and I enjoy the sound too. Thank you and take care.

[@kennyjohnson336]

ooooh!! You have the Ozzy box set!!!! 🤘🤘

[@MelindaMurphy]

Yes! I worked very hard to raise money for it. Lol. Thank you and take care.

[@vivlund]

I love videos like this, thanks for sharing your knowledge, Melinda!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Aww! Thank you so much. 🤗♥️

[@Evan-tj1te]

I actually save my hype stickers by attaching them to blank 3x5 cards. I cut the shrink off right up next to the edge of the sticker and used double-sided tape to attach it. I place them against the back cover inside the clear outer sleeve. Easy way to keep them without damaging your covers.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's a great idea! Thank you for sharing. I bet they look great! Take care.

[@harrysmusicroom]

Nice score on the Moondance!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you very much! Happy Thanksgiving! ♥️

[@robertstewart866]

Recent purchase, I got a copy of Belafonte at Carnegie Hall for 0.95, and it's worth about 25.00 to 30.00, so not a big deal. My Kiss debut has blue label and no Kissin' Time, but I bought it in 1974. One other old purchase, I picked up an import copy of Saucerful of Secrets at a going out of business sale for about $4.00, and it's worth now about $550.00.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That Belafonte album is a classic. ♥️ It's so cool that you knew about Kiss from the beginning and picked up their album so early on. ♥️🤗 Nice Pink Floyd album. Wow!!! Thank you and have a wonderful week.

[@memyselfmyvinyl894]

As always a great video Melinda. I've never had the luck you have had in stores. But I've only been shopping around for about 5 years. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@MelindaMurphy]

If you shop often enough, you will eventually hit some gold. Thank you and I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. 🤗♥️ Take care.

[@johnstump2433]

Hi Melinda, you got my curiosity up on my Kiss LP and I went and looked at it to see if I had a gem and it turns out that my copy says it’s a promotional copy not for sale. Lol 1974 Casablanca white label produced by Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise NB 9001. Is this a common pressing? I can’t remember where I got it from but I do remember it was back when they first released that LP. Thank you! Oh, and by the way, the cover is in a mint condition with no corner holes punched or corner cuts like they normally do on promotion copies.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Very cool! 😍

[@cbfall]

Amazingly interesting video,Melinda!!!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! 😀♥️

[@cbfall]

Welcome! :-")@@MelindaMurphy

[@ajmhobby]

I always enjoy your videos! I think excitement gets the best of us when we see something we’ve been wanting at a decent price. I also think some sellers know that and are possibly being deceptive. Classic Records are usually amazing sounding and worth the price. Even at $50 that Casino Royale reissue record is a bargain!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I try to stay calm but yes, I do make mistakes. Lol. The Casino Royale album is great. Classic Records was a great label. Thank you and take care.

[@davidlacey2588]

Nice finds! I got the first Queens of the stone age album on Man's Ruin label on yellow vinyl when it first came out which is now very expensive apparently. The same with the first 3 Danzig albums, I did find a few years ago a very 1st press of Fairport Convention 'Unhalfbricking' for 20p & 1st press Led Zeppelin Physical Graffitti for 50p in the charity shop in the UK which were great finds.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Oh wow! You have found some amazing records. It's so hard to find those early Led Zeppelin records. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.

[@JohnM-cf3ql]

Love the topic and your message. I always enjoy your presentation. Years ago I had bought Rush's Archive's album and I loved it but my old original turntable from when I was a kid damaged the grooves so when I started collecting I wanted to get my hands on a sealed copy and when I opened it it took me months to realize it had two copies of Fly By Night in it and one of the other three was missing. I doubt this happened at the factory, I think it was probably a re-sealed album sold as new.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's so frustrating. I'm not surprised though. I'm sorry to hear that. 😒 Thank you and take care.

[@harmlessrebel868]

Very nice Willie Nelson. That one is on my list. He has a few albums that have become impossible to find selling for well over $100. Luckily VMP has pressed a couple of them recently. The early Dolly albums are the same...they're so hard to find. So glad I bought the Ozzy box. It's funny, it was available for a long time, and I kept telling everyone to grab them while they can. A few are still complaining they waited too long. I have found a couple of the Ozzy albums from the box in the wild, bought them for cheap, and made good money selling them.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I had no idea that Willie Nelson records are valuable. I'm saddened to think of the ones I didn't pick up when I had the chance. Same with Dolly. The Ozzy box set is one of the best put together sets of all time in my opinion. I hate seeing box sets getting broken up but I also understand that some people just want one or two records instead and will pay up for them. The price of the complete box is insane now. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@nigelbrooks6756]

That box set by OZZY is awesome well done 👍

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! 🤗♥️

[@jamesthomastomanders]

It’s funny you mentioned the Kiss record because I just bought it a few weeks ago , even though I have a lot of KISS records that first one had always eluded me, so when I saw one at the record shop for $20 I snagged it, even though I thought $20 was kinda sharp I snagged it anyways to complete my collection, i didn’t even think about Kissin time, until I also secured a copy of “The Originals” and then I was trying to remember was Kissin time added or deleted from the original version, once i figured that out I realized I purchased the rare original version for $20 it’s not perfect the cover has some wear and the spine is rouged up (no splits or water damage) but the record itself is in very good condition and plays great

[@MelindaMurphy]

You my dear, have an absolute treasure. ♥️♥️♥️Hang on to that one. 😃

[@ThousandThrills]

I'm amazed more and more each time at your wonderful collection Melinda! Keep going😅❤ I'm still debating if I should get the doors latest boxset at the Matrix...121$ now instead of 152$ in Canada... Take care !

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for the kind words. The Doors box set looks really good. ♥️ Let me know what you decide. Have a wonderful week. Take care.

[@louisbonilla6780]

What a cool REVOLVER hoodie that is - Seeing "The Who-Sell Out" brought memories finding it as a cut-out Stereo copy for $2 - you remember the cut-out bins at K-Mart, Sears, Woolworths - Those were the days - Want to wish you and your family Happy Thanksgiving Day! ❤See you next week!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! What a sale! I do remember the days of running to the music department at Kmart. ♥️ Happy Thanksgiving! Take care.

[@arturoalmazan5262]

the most knowledgeable beautiful woman of record buying. have a great Thanksgiving with your family and husband melinda

[@MelindaMurphy]

You're very kind! 🤗♥️ Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@arturoalmazan5262]

@MelindaMurphy no problem beautiful melinda

[@maxhirsch7035]

Hi, regarding albums worth checking out, I don't know if you're into blues, I encourage checking out the very first Hot Tuna Album (with the magenta silhouette of Jorma on an indigo background) is IMO amazing music- him and Jack Casady, the bassist from J. Airplane, with Will Scarlett on Harmonica- a reasonably clean copy isn't the easiest to find, but if you get an old orange label (earlier pressings) - or even (though less so) a later pressing - the dynamics and sense of presence are amazing; and I've never heard another blues album exactly like it. Deft playing/jamming between all of them, but a clean ensemble sound, and Jorma has an unusual voice, almost a bass/tenor purring. At least worth sampling by streaming it.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for the suggestion. I have heard of that band but didn't know what kind of music they played. ♥️🤗 Take care.

[@audiophileman7047]

Of all the records you showed, that Casino Royale album really caught my eye. I wouldn't mind having that one. I agree that paying attention to details pays big dividends. Those points are what make record hunting a treasure hunt. I generally don't buy box sets in the aftermarket; I usually buy them when they're new and from a reputable seller. Many years ago I bought a record from a second hand shop. I can't remember the title; it wasn't anything major. I checked the cover. It looked good. I checked the vinyl and it looked good. I bought it and brought it home. Then I put it on the turn table to listen to it. That's when I didn't hear the record I thought I purchased and was dumbfounded. Then I looked at the label and realized the record in the album cover wasn't the record that was supposed to be there. It turned out the record was pretty cool and I found a copy of it with the proper album cover later. I always check to verify the record matches the album cover when looking for records these days.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I have made that error as well. I bought what I thought was The Doors Greatest Hits and the record was The Best of The Doors instead. Lol. It was supposed to be a 2 LP set but I only had one LP of that album. Casino Royale is a great album. I love Dusty Springfield. ♥️ I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving. You are truly a blessing for me. Take care.

[@audiophileman7047]

Thank you so much for considering me to be a blessing. 😊 If I can be a blessing to someone, then I've succeeded in life. You are a blessing too. You have a great Thanksgiving, and I look forward to your next video on your Black Friday finds or whatever your next vinyl topic is. You take care as well. 👍💖🎸😎@@MelindaMurphy

[@audiophileman7047]

Just received the 33 rpm AAA release of the OJC Bill Evans Trio Sunday at the Village Vanguard lp. It is excellent in every way. 😻 This could be the very best version of this album ever released. Just thought you'd be interested.@@MelindaMurphy

[@thomaslytle5519]

Another Great coffee video Melinda 😊 I love it when I find that one of my records is far more valuable than I thought. I’ve had a few surprises, like you’re talking about. My biggest one was my mono copy of Deep Purple “Shades of Deep Purple”, when I first got it, I put it into my Discogs and found out it’s worth $800! 😮 I freaked! Lol. I Do exactly what you suggested. Every time I play a record, I bring it up on Discogs mostly to follow the track listing and see what reviewers say about it, etc. When I first started Discogs, I spent the time (like a month each day) to go through and put All my records in. I had about 500 records at the time. Since then, every time I purchase an album, I add it to my Discogs right away. Usually before it even arrives on my doorstep. Thanks and have a great day :)

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! Nice score on the Deep Purple album. ♥️🤗 I have been able to add several records that I originally missed by checking my Discogs when listening to them. I recommend everyone to do that. I also enjoy reading the reviews. 🤗♥️ Thank you and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

[@stevenbouler5783]

Always enjoy your videos, especially the caveat emptor themed posts! I’m so new to collecting but have hung on to all my vinyl from the 60s and 70s (when I started really buying my own preferences in vinyl). I’m lucky enough to still have my original pressing deejay copy of my fav, Born to Run. And originals of Darkness on the Edge of Town and still shrink-wrapped original Tunnel of Love (with original price sicker on it). Not really sure about the value (original pressings to a 65 year old Springsteen fan like me are beyond literal value to me). Again, love your videos, Melinda. Keep up the good work!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I love those Springsteen albums. I'm also a big fan of The River. ♥️ Thank you for the kind words. Take care.

[@MickSupper]

You called them vinyl back in the 60s and 70s? You were way ahead of your time.

[@stevecarlsonvinylcommunity9147]

Casino Royale is one of the whackiest movies to come out of the 60s. It has a classic swinging 60s soundtrack. Such a fun film and one of my favorite soundtracks of all time. I did rebuy that one as the soundtrack is pure joy

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. I really enjoy the soundtrack. ♥️🤗 Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving.

[@richardelliott8352]

always interesting to hear from a collector's point of view. It does clearly illustrate that value is, and can only ever be, subjective. A fact that is easily overlooked when most of our everyday market transactions. such as goods from a store, are done with already agreed upon prices

[@MelindaMurphy]

For a lot of us, vinyl is considered a collectible. It's worth what someone is willing to pay for it. If other goods became scarce, they would be more expensive too. I hope it never comes to that. Lol. Thank you and take care.

[@SteveWhitty1965]

Hi Melinda, excellent informative video. I had experience of this with a Velvet Underground box set. Fortunately I had the missing records and I did not pay too much. It is also common to split toofas. By chance I brought a Procol Harum toofa in separate pieces. Take care - Steve

[@MelindaMurphy]

I can't believe how many people split their box sets up. 😳 Crazy! Thank you and take care.

[@mrhoffame]

Great stuff M! Never knew that Van Morrison had a Super Disc pressing!! Love those and the Half-Speed Remasters! I'm still looking to trade someone for a Ozzy Box Set lol.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I hope you find the right person for the trade or hopefully a repress. 😀 Thank you and take care.

[@zeppearl]

Hi Melinda, WOW I never even seen that Willie album like ever not even in a catalog etc. Probably why its so $$$ must be very rare. What great scores. I would love to find a OG 1st press of KISS debut so hard to come across. That Ozzy set is awesome. I brought this up on Patrick's show before but my parents came back from a trip at the Cayman Islands they went to a club and went dancing and liked the music so the bought the record of the artist playing. The record was CMX5 - The System , I played it once and was not my thing at the time so I filed it and forgot about it. I was entering my collection in Discogs in 2020 and well I was shocked..... I will let you look it up LOL. Not huge money but considering the way I got it and just brushed it aside in the past and now its all in protective sleeves LOL.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Holy cow! That is an expensive record. 🫢 Very cool. The Kiss record is cool to find in the wild. I check out every copy of that record I see. Lol. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving. ♥️🤗

[@zeppearl]

@@MelindaMurphy Have a great Thanksgiving 🍂🍁

[@jasonnewby]

Great topic, I love randomly seeing records I paid retail or less for worth big bucks. I also have the Kiss album without kissin' time and the ozzy box set. I lucked into a RL Zeppelin II. It was on ebay and sold for only $60 for some reason but its real and its n VG++ shape. There are many others but that is probably the biggest deal.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! That was an amazing deal on Led Zeppelin 2. It's an expensive record and worth every penny. Thank you and take care.

[@MickSupper]

Don't ever sell them or you'll be called a flipper. lol.

[@jazzydog5635]

Very enjoyable video Melinda. Liked the info about Taylor Swift albums, I didnt know that. I bought a classic records version of Genesis - Selling England by the Pound in a standard record shop years ago when everyone was buying CDs. It was a few pounds more expensive than the regular copy they had. I asked the assistant why it was priced more but he was unsure. Anyway I took it as it was an album I really liked and when I got it home it sounded fantastic. Years later, with the vinyl revival, I came across a youtube video saying this was a much sought after version. You get that moment when you think, maybe the record they are talking about is the one I have in my collection. Still have it now as my only Classic records album, wish I had come across some of the Led Zep Classic records.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! Very cool story! I would love to come across some Classic records label Led Zeppelin records as well. 🔥😍 Thank you and take care.

[@ConcertBuddie]

Had no idea that Willie album went for BIG bucks! Now will keep an eye out. 🙂 The Ozzy box is a personal fave. I know MrHoffame regrets missing out on it (had to mention it - haha). Enjoy the holiday weekend coming up! ✌

[@MelindaMurphy]

I had no idea any Willie Nelson record was valuable besides Shotgun Willie but this is a great record. ♥️🤗 I hope Brandon is able to pick up that Ozzy box set someday. I hope you're having a great holiday weekend as well. Take care.

[@tturner12341]

Question 🙋‍♂️? How do I put my records in discogs? I’ve never done this before.

[@MelindaMurphy]

You have to open an account online. I also recommend that you use the app. 🤗♥️

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

Great video my friend

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving! ♥️

[@elvisway1]

It's nice to have records that have increased in value. However it is much more fun to listen to them. The only one that I have that may be valuable is Elvis Greatest hits from 1958 that is still sealed. I bought a used one just to hear the sound.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's very cool that you have an Elvis record that has been sealed for all of this time. 😃 Thank you and take care.

[@rand9994]

You have to watch out for modern color variants. For example, the red Urban Outfitters version of Lana Del Rey - Honeymoon. One to look for that no one would guess has value is Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Once More With Feeling on blue wax. Always check the soundtracks.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's funny! You just never know what records are going to be highly sought after. 😄 Thank you and take care.

[@davidellis5141]

Hi Melinda 😊 - Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 ! I recommend the book " & Party Everyday ..The Story Of Casablanca Records " It's an awesome look at Kiss & the 70's record industry.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That would be a great book. I watched the movie about Neil Bogart and it was very good too. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@dwaynestjohn5324]

Great video. I actually have a first pressing of the first kiss record and an original pressing of that randy rhoads tribute album.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Sweet! Nice finds. Thank you and take care.

[@KevinSchmidt-sj2rk]

The KISS kissing contest brings back memories. The KISS DVD, live at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey city have the winners of kissing contest and KISS on the Mike Douglas Show as 'bonus material'.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Very cool. I have seen that Michael Douglas interview. 😃 The Tom Snyder interview is the best. 😂 Thank you and take care.

[@fletchermunson6225]

Actually auction houses are now putting their estate sales on line with lots of pictures. If you see some albums in the pictures, it might be a good idea to check them out. Condition is likely to be good.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That is a very good idea. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@josephtreffiletti4198]

Awesome video Melinda! I had Kiss's first album and Ozzy/Randy Rhoads Tribute too. Unfortunately I lost them both is a house flood in my old home. But so glad to see you have them. I have them on CD now. Happyn Thanksgiving to you and family. Best wishes always! 😃♥🤘

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm so sorry that you lost cherished items on a flood. Thank you for the kind words. Take care.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Happy Thanksgiving! ♥️

[@josephtreffiletti4198]

@@MelindaMurphy Thank you! 😃♥

[@hawaiifiles]

Great informative video... however I wonder about that Willie Nelson record. You said it came out in the 1960s, however the label looks 1972 vintage dynaflex, which I recall was new at that time from RCA... plus it doesn't have my favorite dog on it... Nipper listening to His Master's Voice on the traditional black label. Just wondering about that.

[@MelindaMurphy]

My information is from Discogs so they could have made a mistake. It's showing 1968 with the orange RCA label. I do love seeing Nipper on the label. ♥️

[@nigelcampag1290]

​@@MelindaMurphyThis is more in response to hawaiifiles but I believe the black RCA label stopped being used at some point in 1968 and the orange took over. I see Discogs indicates the Nelson LP was released in Oct 68 so for my money only ever came out on the orange. Your record doesn't look like Dynaflex to me. Dynagroove is mentioned on your sleeve but that's the 'gimmick' RCA were using at the time and has nothing to do with Dynaflex which did come along in the early 70s during the oil crisis. I think it's safe to say yours is an OG copy. But then again, I'm in the UK...what do I know 😊. Regards Nigel

[@Nuclearmagenta]

Over forty years ago I purchased a first stereo pressing of the Casino Royale soundtrack on Colgems for what I thought at the time was a staggering amount, twenty dollars. But I loved the music so much, and the album was long out of print (this was before CDs existed). I later found out that this stereo pressing, not the mono version, was considered by many collectors to be one of the greatest ever vinyl pressings, with sonics that were outstanding, and it became more and more sought after as the price for a copy skyrocketed. While I very much like the sound of it I never thought it was the greatest sounding album in my vast collection. Additionally, there was a moment (in one of the brassier restatements of the title theme) when the sound very noticeably distorts. This distortion is duplicated on the CD version, which came out years later. I’ve never heard the Classic Records pressing, but I recently purchased a double LP limited edition pressing on colored vinyl that contains many rare tracks on the bonus LP, unfortunately not all in optimal sound quality, where this distortion was finally corrected/removed. Thanks Melinda for posting this video. Cheers!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! I would love to hear that stereo original. 😍 Congrats on that find. Thank you and take care.

[@fullschneider]

I have the Bear Family Boxset with 8 CDs of the Willie Nelson Rca area. For a while I buy vinyl now and then and thought it would be nice to have some Willie Rca vinyl in my collection. So I looked them up online 😱. So expensive!!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I had no idea that Willie albums were so expensive. 😳 Lol. Thank you and take care.

[@curtissimpkins]

another great video my friend so sorry i am late on watching this lol

[@MelindaMurphy]

Ho Curtis. I understand what a busy week it was. 🤗 I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. ♥️ Take care.

[@curtissimpkins]

I did my friend and i hope you did to

[@MelindaMurphy]

@@curtissimpkins yes, it was great. ♥️

[@lokengard4780]

Glad I started collecting for 20 years ago ;)

[@MelindaMurphy]

Definitely! Good for you!!! 🤗♥️

[@JimmyV1530]

My one & only claim to finding an expensive album in the wild - - was when i came across Eric Clapton Live at Royal Albert Hall / 3 LP set with a DVD in tri fold out. I was at an outdoor flea market where lots of various venders selling all kinds of things, well I came across a guy with 2 tables set up & boxes of vinyl for sale. When I came across this Clapton 3 LP set - I will be honest I did not know of it or had seen it before & I'm a Clapton fan. There were no prices, the cover was in mint condition along with the vinyl - if it was ever played - it may have been played once. I asked the guy how much for the Clapton & he said - um that's 2 albums - how about $30?? So, he wasn't even aware this was a 3-album set along with a DVD. I didn't hesitate & handed over $30 cash & walked away. As my wife continued to browse the flea market - I took the album back to my car & logged into my discogs app to see if I got a good deal. Well lets just say the median price was $150 & I was holding a mint condition copy. I was thrilled !! I will never sell it because the music sounds fantastic, but it was a great feeling that I finally found my grail in the wild. 🙂

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! What a fantastic find. I bet you smiled for the entire day. 😀 Thank you and take care.

[@Brandatello]

My local shop has had this Ozzy box set since it came out. She can’t decide if she wants to sell it as a whole for what it’s worth or piece it out.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's her decision but I personally hate seeing a beautiful box set pieced out. 🤗♥️ Someone needs to buy it for a decent price. Thank you and take care.

[@fbt25]

On a record fair last month I was able to score a still sealed Beatles' Help! UK pressing from 1995 for a lower price than the lowest on Discogs'. I know it's far from being the most collectable pressing of it, but still one of my most remarkable finds. Also, the soviet pressing of A Hard Days Night that I found on a record fair many years ago now costs much more than I paid for it at the time. The only LP boxset that I have is a Beatles UK stereo box, which is incomplete, as the seller had already told me from the begining so the price was much lower than it tends to be over here (still high, though). All other boxsets I have are of 7" singles and most of them I purchased new. Luckly, the used ones I bought were all complete.

[@MelindaMurphy]

A sealed Beatles record sounds like a very nice collectible to me. It's been sealed for a very long time. The UK stereo box is a great one to have. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@BigCraig]

Back in the early 80's I bought a copy of Misfits-Walk Among Us for five bucks. Starting price for this version on Discogs is now $400; I'm still not going to sell my copy!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Oh wow! That's a lot of money. I understand. It's hard to sell a record you love. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.

[@StephenYoung-iq7qg]

Would love to find the ozzy box set great information about box sets hope you guys have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving keep being you. 🤗🤟

[@MelindaMurphy]

I can't believe so many people are breaking up those box sets. 😳 Thank you and happy thanksgiving. 🤗♥️

[@markcovington8159]

Hey Melinda. A very special Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family. I hope this Thanksgiving becomes very special for you all.😀

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! 😀♥️ Happy Thanksgiving to you.

[@maxhirsch7035]

Sometimes on ebay (or even lately on discogs) I see box sets at low/affordable prices (such as for valuable Grateful Dead box sets, as I'm a deadhead), and then reading more carefully, see that the price - which may be up to a couple hundred dollars- is just for the actual box (albeit usually a beautifully designed box) that held the lps, cds, and other items themselves- so people need to read carefully!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I know!!! It would be so easy to get carried away and not read the details. I hope people will be careful. Thank you and take care.

[@nigelcampag1290]

From my point of view from over the pond (UK) it's so much easier to find a sought after record in the US (although I appreciate each state will differ). Huge amounts of vinyl pressed, compared to say my part of the world. A vast range of styles on many majors, indie and private press labels. Lack of space in the UK means people dump things and huge amounts of records have ended up in landfill over the decades. I'll also add that even major labels in the UK did relatively small runs for lps that we all fiend for (think of the stuff on Vertigo or Island). So I guess what I'm saying is finding a cheap but valuable record in the US = easy. Finding one in the UK = hard 😊. Regards Nigel

[@MelindaMurphy]

You make excellent points. We are very fortunate here. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@MarvinHartmann452]

Yeah, but when you do find one, it's often very, very valuable, like the early parlophone pink floyd record, same for early Beatles, or Rolling Stone. The first pressing of certains records worth à fortune.

[@nigelcampag1290]

@@MarvinHartmann452 I can't deny that can happen, although it's still a rare occurrence. So many people are trawling carboots and charities that the chance of finding things is slim. And record shops are clued up due to the net so it's virtually impossible to find something rare for cheap. I've had my moments over the last 30 years but those moments rarely occur now.

[@marktait2371]

back.in 08.09 hawes market hall.local folks had dumped records in there charity section with books and mags. saw several good ones for a like 2 pounds each had a bunch for parking pints but no way could today sure cure smiths furs few beatles stones who folk music one mate bought some many cottages were under renovation younger folks after school.would leave the dales so would just give the market hall records books mags of course were not worth alot then i couldnt bring any back to virginia otherwise would have as said sure no way know yes we still.love the wemsleydale haha only here at xmas

[@coytebryson3059]

Hi Melinda what outer sleeves do you use.thank you

[@MelindaMurphy]

I buy my outer sleeves from Vinyl Storage Solutions. I buy the 3 mil thick outer sleeves with dual pockets and dual flaps. They are on sale for 30 percent off - the biggest sale I have seen from them. Thank you and take care.

[@bobbybannerman2853]

HI MELINDA VERY INTERESTING VIDEO. YES WALMART SHOULD SELL ALL THE VINYL FOR $15 EACH. TAKE CARE. 👍 😊

[@MelindaMurphy]

That would be nice. I don't think they have had that sale yet. 😳 I hope it does happen. Thank you and take care.

[@michaelrochester48]

He did not blow up as a recording act until kiss alive, that is correct, but “Dressed to kill” from 1975 did make the top 40. I always love that album cover with the band all wearing suits.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I love that cover too. It's so iconic. I remember seeing that picture as a kid and being a little scared and curious about them. 😀 Thank you and take care.

[@ianemery4355]

Love the Revolver hoodie! I collect Soundtrack albums and yes Casino Royale is rare I have an original! With the James Bond soundtracks On her Majesty's secret service soundtrack and Never say never again are rare Never say Never again was only issued in Japan great sleeve! And on her majesty's secret service the UK gatefold is the rarest the US version is fairly rare as well! Oh no I have let my anonorak side out great video Melinda

[@MelindaMurphy]

The Casino Royale album is so good. My biggest regret was not buying the soundtrack to the movie Vertigo. It was a little too pricey but I regret not picking it up. Thank you and take care.

[@ianemery4355]

@@MelindaMurphy I cheated I bought an Alfred Hitchcock box set on cd and got it that way! On vinyl too much money!!

[@AmericanConstellation]

A great video. As for what my collection is worth, I don't care. I plan on keeping all of it and then when I'm dead, selling all of it will be someone else's business. I can't take it with me.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Exactly right. I plan on leaving my collection for my daughter. Thank you and take care.

[@norrieclark5217]

I've got that Willie Nelson Good Times record I paid £3.00 for it and after posting it on a vinyl "now playing" Facebook group I was shocked when someone commented that It was rare and worth £100 + The used record store I bought it from just lumped it in with the rest of the country albums that they price at £3.00 as they think (and are usually right) they don't have much value. I do collect Willie's albums and always grab any I don't have and this was by far my best ever purchase when it comes to value.I don't think this had been released on any format since release in 1968 until a CD version appeared in Europe this year which explains it surprise value.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I never would have guessed a Willie Nelson record would be so valuable. 😀 You just never know. Thank you and take care.

[@nigelbrooks6756]

My best finds have been a original in the court of king crimson , a original ( white print) electric ladyland by Jimi Hendrix and a original oasis definitely maybe 👍

[@MelindaMurphy]

Incredible classics. ♥️ Well done! Thank you and take care.

[@MarvinHartmann452]

Metal records, original ones like king diamond and merciful faith are very valuable (and rare) If you like led Zeppelin and you find a Canadian all red label of 1, II, III, I suggest you give them a try. It is said they sound better than the regular éditions. Very interesting as always. Thanks for sharing. Edit: I'm very jealous of your Ozzy boxed set, it's magnificent 👌

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for the suggestions. I would love to find incredible sounding Led Zeppelin records. I worked hard at that garage sale so that I could buy that box set. Lol. It was worth it. 😀 Thank you and take care.

[@booieaguilar4792]

I don't have anything too crazy but I bought a LP and 45 duo, both colored vinyl of a new artist from Daptone records named Jalen Ngonda( best soul music you'll hear). The record just came out maybe 4 months ago and I was looking at my Discogs recently and found out that; that 45 is being sold for anywhere between 60 and 120 dollars 🤯. Blew my mind because I only paid 32 bucks plus shipping for both when it was on pre-order

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! That happens sometimes right when something goes out of print. Thank you and take care.

[@antwanalston4572]

Great video Melinda i love 007 James bond movies with a passion and i love burt Bacharach score music i got to buy that classic soundtrack and so many others from burt Bacharach stuff as well I love the goldfinger movie and music score much props to shirley bassey for singing the goldfinger song i got 2 albums of shirley bassey on vinyl. Last but not least Taylor swift i love her music from 2014 all the way till now in 2023 1989, reputation and so many others im not much on her country music stuff from 2006 to 2012 its ok i really love her pop mainstream music billboard stuff is very exciting and the music felt with energy this is from a Taylor swift fan. I definitely love this video Great vinyl pickups Melinda Murphy keep making great videos and happy Thanksgiving and happy black Friday take care and have a blessed Tuesday

[@MelindaMurphy]

I do love the Bond soundtracks. ♥️🤗 Thank you for the kind words.

[@Peter-Burbank]

I paid $1 for the Kinky Boots 2Lp ST at a Yard Sale … I wish one of my Record Shops would break up the Randy Newman box set, and sell me their copy of Bad Love

[@MelindaMurphy]

Breaking up box sets must be more common than I thought. Lol. I hope you find that record. Thank you and take care.

[@brianmorecombe2726]

Bit of a fan of this album,did have the Revolver T shirt.Songs like She said she said and Tomorrow Never knows are the greatest Beatles songs.Liam Gallagher from Oasis and John Squire of Stone Roses are reportedly saying their proposed album will match that one.Great album design,as iconic as the Sex Pistols NMTB.

[@MelindaMurphy]

The album cover is wonderful. ♥️ I can't imagine any modern records topping Revolver but we'll see. 🤗 Thank you and take care.

[@lydiapawlak8564]

Today, I just received in the mail: McCoy Tyner, Great Moments with. 2-LP and I haven't listened to it yet, but, I bought it because even though it is a re-issue Leonard Feather produced this album, and he is a VERY legit producer, and his daughter is Lorraine Feather, whom I have her first CD. She can really sing, and songwrite. Do you have this LP.?

[@MelindaMurphy]

I don't have that album but no doubt, it's very good. ♥️🤗 I hope you enjoy it. Thank you and take care.

[@marioaguileraiii8181]

I so regret not getting the Ozzy boxset ! I even got the emails for preorders and I ignored it 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@MelindaMurphy]

It was tough to pay that much money for the box set. I understand the hesitation. I hope as they continue to reissue the records individually, the box set prices will come down. Thank you and take care.

[@marioaguileraiii8181]

@@MelindaMurphy it’s more than a thousand on eBay and they just rereleased “Bark at the moon”

[@haciendavil]

I have 3 of the original Kiss albums. A VG that I got years ago at a flea market, a VG+ and a. near mint. On all the other copies with Kissin' Time, it's the only bad song on the album.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's such a great album. Love Theme From Kiss might be my least favorite. They all have charm. Lol. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@lucillechilds9767]

I bought Demi Lovato first record Don’t Forget on splattered vinyl from UO for 18.00 dollars it worth over 300.00 now.and their isn’t any for sale in the USA on Discogs.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's fantastic! ♥️🤗 It's amazing how expensive records can get. Thank you and take care.

[@seanjones618]

I wish I would have bought a ozzy when they first came out instead of waiting till this year .it did cost me 3x what the original price was

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's very expensive but in my opinion it's well worth it. You will never regret picking it up. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. ♥️ Thank you and take care.

[@edo8953]

I found 1970 david bowie white label promo copy of the men who sold the world for like 25 dollars according to discogs it was worth 236 dollars

[@MelindaMurphy]

Now that's amazing!!!!! 🤗♥️

[@machavez00]

When I was buying records I looked for the cut outs.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I have a few of those in my collection. It's hard to believe they did that. Lol. Oh well. I love discounts. 😉 Thank you and take care.

[@monaural2.988]

Melinda, on the subject of Taylor Swift; I would advise ANYONE looking to buy any of her albums in vinyl to CAVEAT EMPTOR, big time. Many of those who have purchased the albums have reported skipping issues, although that could very well hinge on much of her Swiftie audience playing them on the portable suitcase Crosley and Victoria Record players. This also does not forecast well for Taylor’s albums in the used market, which could have their playing surfaces ruined by the aforementioned players. This is why many of the Rock and R&B albums of the 50s and 60s are very, very tough to locate in nice condition. Taylor very well May follow that same path.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's an excellent point. Many of her records are being played on inferior turntables. Some of those records will suffer groove damage. 😳 Thank you and take care.

[@matsrecordcollection]

I only have one that comes to mind, I bought a "With the Beatles" mono, one of the 2014 reissues, new for $35.00. I love the record. I looked it up recently and they seem to average around $140. I wish I had bought more of those reissues at the time! Not to mention the mono box set. I may have some others in my collection. Great video!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Yes, those mono reissues are very valuable now. Who knew? 🤔 Thank you and take care.

[@michaelrochester48]

Willie Nelson was up sharp looking guy when he had short hair back in the 60s

[@MelindaMurphy]

He sure was. I almost couldn't recognize him. Lol. Thank you and take care.