The latest monthly roundup of the most expensive records, cassettes, and CDs sold in the Discogs Marketplace is here! The September 2021 list is full of unique entries that include some obscure releases from well-known artists, prog and psychedelic gems, and a CD version of an iconic video game soundtrack.
One release that stands out is the Ramones’ California Sun / I Don’t Wanna Walk Around With You (Live) 10-inch acetate. As the only 10-inch, only acetate, and only single-sided record on the list, this very rare release was provided by a mastering studio called Sterling Sound. Once approved by the band and label, these songs were included on the “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” 7-inch single.
One CD that made the top 30 this month is Koji Kondo’s soundtrack for the 1995 video game Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island. As one of Nintendo’s most beloved composers, this Koji Kondo score was released on CD when the video game came out. However, the album is out of print and this version is the only official way to own it on any physical format.
The Grateful Dead‘s Europe ’72: The Complete Recordings box set also cracks the top 30 with 22 live shows spanning 73 CDs. Each show is individually housed in unique packaging inside a limited edition steamer trunk!
Prog rock and psychedelic releases can also be found scattered throughout the list. The sole LPs from Andwellas Dream and Room and the second album from Fenner, Leland & O’Brien all fetched top dollar in September.
The Fascinators – Gonna Miss Me
Sold for $1,800.00
Label: Bombay
Format: 7″
Country: US
Released: 1964
Genres: Funk / Soul
Styles: SoulTaylor Swift – Red
Sold for $1,853.00
Label: Big Machine Records
Format: 2xLP, Album, Ltd, Promo, Red
Country: US
Released: 2012
Genres: Pop, Folk, World, & Country
Styles: CountryPrince – The Black Album
Sold for $1,859.00
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Format: LP, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 1987
Genres: Funk / Soul
Styles: Minneapolis Sound, Funk, SoulThe Beatles – Please Please Me
Sold for $1,860.00
Label: Parlophone
Format: LP, Album, Mono, 1st
Country: UK
Released: 1963
Genres: Rock
Styles: Beat, Rock & RollAndwellas Dream – Love And Poetry
Sold for $1,860.00
Label: CBS
Format: LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1969
Genres: Rock
Styles: Psychedelic Rock, Pop RockLou Pride – Very Special
Sold for $2,000.00
Label: Black Gold
Format: 7″
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genres: Funk / Soul
Styles: N/AThe Beatles – Yesterday And Today
Sold for $2,000.00
Label: Capitol Records
Format: LP, Album, Thi
Country: US
Released: 1966
Genres: Rock, Pop
Styles: Beat, Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, Psychedelic RockThe Positive Sounds – I Almost Blew My Mind
Sold for $2,000.00
Label: Shiptown
Format: 7″, Single
Country: US
Released: N/A
Genres: Funk / Soul
Styles: SoulGrateful Dead – Europe ’72: The Complete Recordings
Sold for $2,099.00
Label: Grateful Dead Records, Rhino Records
Format: 73xHDCD + Box, Ltd
Country: US
Released: 2011
Genres: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
Styles: Folk Rock, Rock & Roll, Psychedelic Rock, Country RockElvis Presley, Scotty* And Bill* – Milkcow Blues Boogie / You’re A Heartbreaker
Sold for $2,157.00
Label: Sun
Format: 7″, Single
Country: US
Released: 1955
Genres: Rock
Styles: N/AThe Velvet Underground & Nico – The Velvet Underground & Nico
Sold for $2,250.00
Label: Verve Records
Format: LP, Album, Mono, Eas
Country: US
Released: 1967
Genres: Rock
Styles: Garage Rock, Art Rock, Experimental, Psychedelic RockNirvana – Nevermind
Sold for $2,255.00
Label: DGC
Format: LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1991
Genres: Rock
Styles: GrungeThad Jones – Detroit-New York Junction
Sold for $2,267.00
Label: Blue Note
Format: LP, Album, Mono
Country: US
Released: 1956
Genres: Jazz
Styles: Hard BopRoom – Pre-Flight
Sold for $2,300.00
Label: Deram
Format: LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1970
Genres: Rock
Styles: Blues Rock, Prog RockLou Donaldson – Quartet / Quintet / Sextet
Sold for $2,300.00
Label: Blue Note
Format: LP, Album, Mono
Country: US
Released: 1957
Genres: Jazz
Styles: N/AKoji Kondo – スーパーマリオ ヨッシーアイランド (オリジナル・サウンド・ヴァージョン)
Sold for $2,313.00
Label: NTT Publishing
Format: CD, Album
Country: Japan
Released: 1995
Genres: Stage & Screen
Styles: Soundtrack, Video Game MusicJoy Division – Licht Und Blindheit
Sold for $2,363.00
Label: Sordide Sentimental
Format: 7″, Ltd, Num
Country: France
Released: 1980
Genres: Rock
Styles: New Wave, Post-PunkThe Chandlers – I Need Your Love / Your Love Makes Me Lonely
Sold for $2,363.00
Label: Col Soul
Format: 7″
Country: US
Released: 1967
Genres: Funk / Soul
Styles: SoulRamones – California Sun / I Don’t Wanna Walk Around With You (Live)
Sold for $2,441.00
Label: Not On Label
Format: Acetate, 10″, S/Sided
Country: US
Released: 1976
Genres: Rock
Styles: Rock & Roll, PunkSonny Red – Out Of The Blue
Sold for $2,500.00
Label: Blue Note
Format: LP, Album, Mono
Country: US
Released: 1960
Genres: Jazz
Styles: Hard BopJonathan Capree* – Gonna Build Me A Mountain (Way Up High)
Sold for $2,500.00
Label: Ox Bow Records
Format: 7″
Country: US
Released: 1970
Genres: Funk / Soul
Styles: SoulFenner, Leland & O’Brien – Somewhere, Someday, Somehow
Sold for $2,500.00
Label: RPC
Format: LP, Album, Mono
Country: US
Released: 1970
Genres: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
Styles: Psychedelic RockJohnny Griffin – Introducing Johnny Griffin
Sold for $2,558.00
Label: Blue Note
Format: LP, Album, Mono
Country: US
Released: 1956
Genres: Jazz
Styles: Hard BopVarious – We Love You… So Love Us
Sold for $2,663.00
Label: We Love You
Format: LP, Comp, Ltd
Country: UK
Released: 2000
Genres: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Styles: Pop Rock, Synth-pop, ExperimentalAlex Brown – In Search Of Love
Sold for $2,834.00
Label: Sundi Records
Format: LP, Album, Promo
Country: US
Released: 1970
Genres: Funk / Soul
Styles: SoulPink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon
Sold for $2,883.00
Label: Harvest
Format: LP, Album, Gat
Country: UK
Released: 1973
Genres: Rock
Styles: Prog Rock, Psychedelic RockPink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon
Sold for $2,999.00
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Harvest
Format: Box, Ltd, Num + LP, Album, RE, RM
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genres: Rock
Styles: Classic Rock, Psychedelic RockThe Beatles – The Beatles
Sold for $3,430.00
Label: Apple Records
Format: 2xLP, Album, Mono, M/Print, Num
Country: UK
Released: 1968
Genres: Rock
Styles: Pop Rock, ExperimentalMusic Emporium – Music Emporium
Sold for $4,600.00
Label: Sentinel
Format: LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1969
Genres: Rock
Styles: Psychedelic RockThe Velvet Underground & Nico – The Velvet Underground & Nico
Sold for $4,999.00
Label: Verve Records
Format: LP, Album, Mono, Promo, Eas
Country: US
Released: 1967
Genres: Rock
Styles: Art Rock, Garage Rock
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