It is suggested that music fans look through their old CD collections because some of them may be worth a staggering $10,000.
That’s a huge boost to the bank account before Christmas, isn’t it?
With over 100 million tracks and a staggering 626 million monthly active users, Spotify is undoubtedly the location where the great majority of people go to listen to their favorite music.
However, due to the persistent appeal of physical media, CDs and vinyl have been making a resurgence in recent years.
According to a recent MyLondon story, certain CD classics are selling for up to $10,000, so you might want to pull out your attic CD collection.
CDs are becoming more popular.
Bruce Springsteen: Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Future
Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Future of Rock and Roll’ was released in Japan in 1988 as a promotional single.
Although some are valued closer to $1,000, you may find ads for this limited edition record on eBay for as much as $1,400.
It should not be shocking if you discover one of Springsteen’s 21 studio albums in your dusty collection.
Prince was my given name.
Prince’s “My Name Was Prince” CD is extremely valuable because it is a limited edition.
There are reportedly just 50 copies of the Japan-only collection, making it nearly impossible to locate.
According to the Daily Record, buyers are prepared to shell out a substantial $6,500 to obtain the unique CD.
Paris Hilton in Paris
Do you recall Paris Hilton from the music business? Her debut album, however, has certain copies that sell for as much as $10,000.
However, how is that true?
The primary culprit is Banksy, who spread 500 fake copies of the record among around 50 UK outlets.
According to the Daily Record, buyers are prepared to shell out a substantial $6,500 to obtain the unique CD.
Paris Hilton in Paris
Do you recall Paris Hilton from the music business? Her debut album, however, has certain copies that sell for as much as $10,000.
However, how is that true?
The primary culprit is Banksy, who spread 500 fake copies of the record among around 50 UK outlets.
There were fifteen tracks on the album, including Queen’s “It’s A Hard Life” and The Pointer Sisters’ “Jump.”
The Now album’s original disks can fetch up to $500 on the internet.
Coldplay: Security
Since Coldplay continues to make incredible music, it’s difficult to believe that their debut EP was published in May 1988.
Only 150 of the 500 copies of their album “Safety” were made available for fans to buy.
Additionally, because there are so few in the globe, the album has sold for an impressive $2,500 on internet marketplaces.
The cost of an unreleased Michael Jackson CD is exorbitant. (WireImage/Kevin Mazur)
On the higher end of the spectrum, an owner could earn an incredible $10,000, even if some of the CDs can sell for just $1,000.
Nirvana: Tea with Pennyroyal
Rock and roll artists Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Kurt Cobain released “Pennyroyal Tea” in April 1994.
However, Kurt Cobain committed himself a few days later, which immediately caused the CD to be remembered.
They are now a prized collectible after a few copies made it out there.
A ‘Pennyroyal Tea’ disk can fetch between $2,500 and $3,000 when sold by music enthusiasts.
Michael Jackson: Grin
The song “Smile” was never released by the “Thriller” hitmaker, but CDs were made for it, and some Michael Jackson fans were able to obtain the unreleased version.
By selling the CD, some people are even earning thousands of dollars.
Sound + Vision: David Bowie
In 1989, the British music icon created a box set called “Sound + Vision,” which is still in high demand in 2024.
Numerous live performances including Bowie’s famous singles were included in the box set.
Online, “Sound + Vision” is selling for a variety of rates; some fortunate sellers have sold the CD for hundreds of dollars.
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