how much are records worth?

On the other hand, I have stacks of Duran Duran vinyl that might very well be worth much more than what I got for it. I have the original UK release of Duran Duran's debut album, in near-mint condition, which I, the lucky ducky, paid just $2 for. I'm not sure how much *that* is worth (especially considering that it's a whole lot less thrilling a discovery in the UK than it is here in the US), but even if all the worth ends up being in some sort of emotional value, it will still be more than worth it.

My parents purchased many albums in their youth, many of which are still in our possession. Most of them are probably worth a lot. Does anyone know where I could perhaps look up the value of these recordings? I mean, is there an online database or a definitive book or something like that out there?

I have many rare LPs, some of which are actually worth what I paid for 'em!

I think the only things I have that might be worth anything are my gold vinyl 12 inch of "Fools Gold" by the Stone Roses, and a white vinyl German pressing of "Perverted by Language" by the Fall. Oh, and Dinosaur Jrs first single but I spilt coke all over its sleeve so forget that one :-/

Some already are. Do an eBay search for Game Theory's _Lolita Nation_ or Dolly Mixture's _Demonstration Tapes_ - both go for $100 and up.

There's the Record Collector Price Guide which is rather expensive (about £25). A new edition of it has just come out. It's notoriously sketchy on non pop/rock. Certainly hopeless on most dance and hip hop/r&b etc. (ie most isn't listed). Into the bargain the prices quoted are top whack/unrealistic in some cases. Still a useful resource though.

A more sensible way of checking prices is to search by completed items in eBay's advanced search. Unfortunately it only goes back thirty days (I think) but it can be very helpful. That and just searching on google which will bring up a lot of dealer's lists. Oh and Gemm, as Ed said. I'd forgotten that one.

Floating Down the River on the Alabam
Heidelberg Quintette 17360-A
Regtime Regiment Band
Heidelberg Quintette 17360-B

it has a 75cent price on the center of it from the manuf.
has the original old brown paper sleeve with it with words on it
are these records worth any thing?I was going threw a box and found some 12" records
one is Tell Me, Sweet Rose {McKeon-Franzen}
Henry Burr

and about 20 other ones of these
are they worth anything or do you know were I could find out?

David Jenkins dsjenkins4@msn.com

horace OTM