Looks like despite the cold weather, there’s an interest in the more “summery” selection of vinyl that has been on sale through online marketplace Discogs this month.
We’ve once again delved into some of the biggest sales that have taken place through the website in November, particularly focusing on vinyl. Of the 15 records we’ve covered this month, we were quite pleasantly surprised to see two UK psychedelia acts from the swingin ‘60s both fetched large amounts. Then again, growing up as a bit of a punk fan, it’s nice to see one of the forefathers of the US movement also appear twice in November’s list.
There’s also large values dished out for Black Sabbath, Kiss, and Taylor Swift once again, with one of Germany’s hallowed post-punk venues also making a rare appearance on the marketplace—and with it, of course, a handsome sum forked out for something so scarce.
Here are some of November’s most expensive sales on Discogs, and as always, if you think you have something of value akin to what’s featured on our list, do your due diligence and check on the pricing before committing to a sale; music, as always, fluctuates in value depending on demand.
1. Cajun Hart – Got To Find A Way / Lover's Prayer (£1,060.47)
There is still a feverish demand for Northern Soul rarities, where the scarcity of a promotional pressing can turn a single into a treasure. This Promo pressing on Warner Bros. - Seven Arts is a prime example of an obscure track that became a massive hit on the Northern Soul club circuit years later. Its desirability stems from its infectious, driving rhythm and the simple fact that very few copies survived to feed the global dance floor demand. (7” Single, Promo, 1969) | Getty Images/Discogs
2. Pepper Adams, Donald Byrd, Kenny Burrell, Tommy Flanagan, Paul Chambers – Motor City Scene (£1,139.99)
This jazz album is a quintessential Hard Bop rarity from the esteemed Bethlehem Records label. Its high value is driven by the fact that it features an all-star lineup of Detroit-born jazz legends all at the absolute peak of their powers in 1960. Owning this clean, original pressing means owning an authoritative snapshot of the Detroit diaspora dominating the New York jazz scene. (LP, 1961) | Getty Images/Discogs
3. Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath (£1,148.83)
This monumental UK first pressing on the legendary Vertigo "Swirl" label established the template for heavy metal. First pressings are highly prized for featuring the iconic swirl logo, the erroneous copyright warning inside the gatefold, and the original "swirl" inner sleeve, commanding a price that reflects its towering influence on every heavy band that followed. (LP, UK Vertigo Swirl, 1970) | Getty Images/Discogs
4. The Factory – Try A Little Sunshine (£1,225.00)
This highly-prized single is a classic example of late-period British psychedelia, largely unheard at the time of its release. The sale is for a UK Promo pressing with the 4-Prong Push-Out Centre, meaning it was pressed in even smaller quantities for radio stations and reviewers, marking it as a definitive collector's piece of underground rock history. (7” Single, Promo, 1969) | Discogs