The Most Valuable Releases Sold on Discogs in April 2025
The most valuable releases sold on Discogs in April 2025 includes a $15,000 punk single, a Beatles’ misprint, a rare Taylor Swift release, and more.
Every month, rare records, box sets, cassettes, and CDs change hands on Discogs. April was no different, with two releases selling for north of $10,000, one which is now the second most valuable punk 7-inch sold in Discogs history, and seven records selling for $5,000 or more.
Some notable sales last month include a hi-fi edition of Saxophone Colossus.
Explore the 25 most valuable records sold on Discogs in April 2025 below.
#1
“Vengeance / In This Town”
The Fix
1981
A cornerstone of early American punk, “Touch And Go Records.
Of the original pressing, 15 copies were reportedly damaged, making clean examples even harder to find. One Near Mint copy, preserved in Flipside’s (an LA-based punk zine active from 1977–2000) archive, sold for $15,000 in 2025. Thanks to its pristine, likely unplayed condition, it fetched far more than typical copies, outpacing another copy that sold for $12,995 in 2023.
Sold for $15,000
#2
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
2006
This highly collectible box set features 48 single-sided 12-inch records housed in a limited-edition road case. Coda have all been pressed on 200 gram vinyl and cut at 45 rpm for maximum playback fidelity.
Sold for $13,333
#3
“Boney Maronie / Packing Up”
Damon Fox
1966
Released on city’s soul scene, but few copies made it to market, making the single one of the rarest on the Fairmount label.
Sold for $8,500
#4
Les Sonates Pour Piano Et Violin
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Lili Kraus, Willi Bosokovsky
2023
Recorded in 1954 for Willi Boskovsky, then concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic and a key figure in the Viennese classical tradition, bringing historic significance to the performances.
As a part of ith Les Discophiles Français (who commissioned the original recordings), reissued the recordings in a true mono pressing using 1950s valve equipment and original analog tapes. Only 100 individually numbered copies were produced. With its rare packaging and legendary performances, the release stands as a holy grail for classical collectors.
Sold for $6,800
#5
The Velvet Underground & Nico
The Velvet Underground & Nico
1967
For vinyl collectors, first-year pressings of “Torso” version stands out as one of the most coveted.
The “Torso” version is renowned for its back cover, featuring a photograph by Verve Records and Emerson over compensation for the photo, the label stopped producing the original cover, opting instead for airbrushed edits or full removal.
Sold for $6,492
#6
Sold for $5,999
#11
Sold for $3,750
#13
Sold for $2,840
#15
Sold for $2,800
#16
Sold for $2,500
#19
Sold for $2,500
#22
Sold for $2,300
#23
Sold for $2,272
About the Most Valuable Items Sold on Discogs
Discogs features the most valuable releases sold in our Marketplace every month, highlighting these extraordinary records and rare finds. These items represent the grails of vinyl collecting, each with its unique history and significance.
While some collectors come to Discogs to discover new records from independent sellers worldwide, others seek out these rarities, driven by the thrill of finding and owning records that are as rare as they are valuable. These incredibly rare records not only reflect scarcity but also their deep emotional and cultural value to collectors.
All prices are converted to USD (United States Dollar) to ensure consistency. Please note that some prices may fluctuate due to exchange rate variations; the prices listed here reflect the current exchange rate, while those on individual release pages reflect the rate at the time of sale.
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