What The Tech App of the Day: Discogs
BY JAMEY TUCKER, Consumer Tech Reporter
Not all records are the same.
Another version of that exact same U2 album is only worth five dollars. The difference comes down to details collectors care deeply about.
Was it an original pressing or a later reprint? Where was it made?
What markings are on the label?
Collectors get very specific. And those small details can make a big difference in value. Condition also matters. Scratches on the vinyl can lower the price. The sleeve matters too. Even whether the original inserts are still inside can impact what someone is willing to pay.
Discogs Is More Than a Price Checker
Discogs is not just for looking up values. You can use it to catalog your entire collection and see what it is worth overall. You can also sell your records directly to collectors. And there are buyers for just about everything. Even artists you might not expect still have dedicated collectors.
If you are buying records, pay attention to seller ratings just like you would on any online marketplace. The app is free, and if you prefer not to download anything, you can use the website at Discogs.com.
So Which Album Wins?
Back to the question. Which album is worth more? KISS Alive, Elvis at Graceland or De La Soul Right now, it is De La Soul. It’s currently for sale at over $325. Many of those records did not survive the parties, which makes the ones that remain more valuable to collectors.
Some Records Are Worth a Fortune
The most valuable records can sell for incredible amounts. In fact, a rare album by Prince is currently listed on Discogs for more than $58,000. Before you toss out that old box of vinyl, it might be worth taking a closer look.
This week’s highest-priced vinyl records for sale on Discogs are:
The Beatles-White Album $4,189
Kiss- Killers, $2,999
The Beat of the Earth- The Beat of the Earth: $2,905
Young Identities: EP $2,500
John Coltrane-A Love Supreme: $2,325
Sex Pistols-God Save the Queen $2,000
