The most expensive items sold in March 2022 include a few classical albums, rare 7-inches from well-known bands, and an essential Ethiopian LP.
A sought-after classical album from 1960 and the one and only pressing of Trios both attracted the attention of serious collectors. Classical records don’t always pop up on the most expensive list, so when two appear in one month, it’s definitely worth noting.
In addition to obscure 45s, this month’s list includes hard-to-find 7-inches from some of rock and roll’s most celebrated artists. The debut single from AC/DC sold for big bucks as this is the only release that features original lead vocalist, Dave Evans. A promo copy of the Pink Floyd See Emily Play single also went to a new home with a hefty price tag.
One of this month’s most intriguing releases is the original pressing of Hailu Mergia And The Walias’ Tche Belew. The album was recorded and released in the wake of the Ethiopian revolution that began in 1974. Up until a vinyl reissue was made available in 2014, this classic album was extremely difficult to find. Reissue or not, collectors are still more than happy to pay top dollar for this timeless masterpiece that reflects the shifting political and social landscapes of 1970s Ethiopia.

No. 30. The Rolling Stones – Exile on Main Street 1972 S.T.P. – Deluxe Road Case Set (2013)
Sold for: $2,199.98

No. 29. Ozzy Osbourne – See You On The Other Side (2019)
Sold for: $2,224.98

No. 28. Frankie Seay & The Soul Riders – I Came A Long Way To Get You / Hold On (1969)
Sold for: $2,299.32

No. 26. The Human Beast – Volume One (1970)
Sold for: $2,336.84

No. 25. Mother Tuckers Yellow Duck – Home Grown Stuff (1969)
Sold for: $2,349.87

No. 24. Joy Division – Licht Und Blindheit (1980)
Sold for: $2,368.42

No. 24. Led Zeppelin – Led Zeppelin (1969)
Sold for: $2,368.42

No. 22. Soul Bros. Inc. – Pyramid (1972)
Sold for: $2,375.00

No. 21. Fenner, Leland & O’Brien – Somewhere, Someday, Somehow (1970)
Sold for: $2,400.00

No. 20. The Beatles – The Beatles In Mono (2014)
Sold for: $2,498.98

No. 19. Purple Mundi / Carlos Wright With Purple Mundi – Stop Hurting Me Baby / Man From The Sky (1972)
Sold for: $2,500.00

No. 19. Joe Jama – Sleep Late My Lady Friend (1969)
Sold for: $2,500.00

No. 19. Agincourt – Fly Away (1970)
Sold for: $2,500.00

No. 16. Hailu Mergia And The Walias – Tche Belew (1977)
Sold for: $2,609.00

No. 15. Gabriel Fauré, Maurice Ravel, Trio de France, Genevieve Joy, Jeanne Gautier, André Levy – Trios (N/A)
Sold for: $2,631.58

No. 14. Clyde Owens & The Tunesters – Rock My Baby (1958)
Sold for: $2,800.00

No. 13. AC/DC – Can I Sit Next To You, Girl (1974)
Sold for: $2,856.79

No. 12. Onecut – Cut Commander (1998)
Sold for: $2,989.47

No. 11. Bobbie Williams – Singing Love, Happiness And Peace (N/A)
Sold for: $3,000.00

No. 11. The Honey Bees – Let’s Get Back Together (1967)
Sold for: $3,000.00

No. 9. Babeez – Dowanna Love (1977)
Sold for: $3,071.43

No. 8. Yusuf – You And I Must Change The World (1982)
Sold for: $3,368.42

No. 7. Minor Threat – In My Eyes (1981)
Sold for: $3,400.00

No. 6. Enough – かいらん盤 (1975)
Sold for: $3,452.81

No. 5. The Saints – Love Can Be / I’ll Let You Slide (1973)
Sold for: $3,800.00

No. 4. Nirvana – Bleach (1989)
Sold for: $4,000.00

No. 3. Pink Floyd – See Emily Play (1967)
Sold for: $4,736.84

No. 2. Various – Woodstock – Back To The Garden: The Definitive 50th Anniversary Archive (2019)
Sold for: $4,949.98

No. 1. The Beatles – Please Please Me (1963)
Sold for: $6,875.00
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