We live in a digital age where the thought of owning a physical copy is no longer a possibility. Just a few decades ago, we all bought vinyl records to listen to our favorite tunes. A box or two might still be in your garage.
Most people think vinyl records are a throwback to the past. Although the first vinyl record was created in the early 1900s it wasn’t until 1930 when RCA Victor released the first-ever, long-playing commercially-produced record. Vinyl’s popularity has fluctuated over the years, but there is one thing certain: old vinyl can be a great source of income.
Vinyl records have become a collector’s dream as technology advances. You could find a rare copy or two of an album that you are looking for and be able to turn it into a treasure trove. Are you hiding one of these rare gems in your attic? These old treasures might be worth a look!
20 Steely Dan – Can’t Buy a Thrill
Recorded in Los Angeles’ The Village Recorder in 1972, Can’t Buy a Thrill was Steely Dan’s debut album. It was released in November 1972 and marked the start of a long career for the American rock group. The classic rock album began with “Do It Again” before ending with “Turn That Heartbeat Over Again.”
Robert Lockhart designed the artwork for You Can’t Buy A Thrill. The scene depicts Rouen, France. (It was banned in Spain). Steely Dans members Donald Fagen and Walter Becker called the album’s cover artwork the “most hideous album covers” of the 1970s.
19 Queen – Queen Rocks
Queen Rocks is a unique album for Queen. This compilation album is not a “Greatest Hits” type of album. The album is primarily focused on deep tracks, although there are some hits. Queen Rocks include songs that weren’t released on singles like “Sheer Heart Attack,” TEAR IT UP, and “Put Out the Fire.”
EMI manufactured this album. While it was released in Europe by Parlophone, the American label that is credited with the release in Hollywood. Queen Rocks also featured songs that didn’t have Freddie Mercury on them, making this record a dark horse of Queen’s discography.
Tony Visconti, a well-known producer, was the reason Bolan was invited onto “The Prettiest Star.” Visconti later described how the session went, until Bolan’s spouse said to Bowie that Marc wasn’t “too good to play on this record.” That would be the beginning of the separation (and the eventual rivalry).
Unfortunately, their relationship did not go as planned and they split up in 1980. The single copy is there, but it’s possible to end up spending a lot more if you wish to add it to the collection. Copies can be purchased for more than $2,000.