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Many of you have likely ventured into the loft or garage to unearth CDs that might be worth a pretty penny in 2025—but what about the potential goldmine in your vinyl collection?
While CDs have been steadily on the up, vinyl still reigns as the most predominant physical format for collectors, with sales soaring by 10.5% in 2024 alone, reaching £196 million. According to the Official Charts Company, 2024 saw the highest yearly figures for vinyl sales this century.
With that comes the numerous reissues of classic albums, but some of you might have original pressings or promo versions buried among your stack of vinyl, or nestled between those Taylor Swift variants.
But what are the most valuable vinyl records to own in 2025?
We once again turned to Discogs, the foremost marketplace for music including vinyl, CDs, and cassette tapes, to give you an idea of what might hold value in your collection.
So, do you have any of these in your collection in 2025, or perhaps you’re now on the hunt for one of these 13 releases at the next record fair you’re set to frequent?
9. Mötley Crüe - Too Fast For Love (1981)
Mötley Crüe's debut album "Too Fast For Love" is a glam metal classic. The original Leathür records pressings are rare, but the bands popularity ensures that many fans have a copy of this record. | Getty/Discogs
10. AC/DC - Can I Sit Next To You, Girl (1974)
This early single from AC/DC is highly collectable. However, the band's widespread popularity means that many people have a good amount of AC/DC vinyl in their collections. | Getty/Discogs
11. David Bowie - Rubber Band (1966)
David Bowie's early single "Rubber Band" is highly sought after by collectors, particularly the promo version. However, regardless of the specific record, David Bowie's extensive and varied discography makes him a staple in many vinyl collections | Getty/Discogs
12. Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run (1975)
Born to Run is a rock classic, and while original pressings can be valuable, it is the 1975 pressing with script-style title lettering on front that elicits the most value out of all the pressings. | Getty/Discogs