Bob Dylan’s 50th Anniversary Collection
There are a lot of Bob Dylan fans out there — and these fans will spend a lot of money to own the rare CDs the icon put out back in the day. Dylan’s 50th Anniversary Collection is one rare find that many seek, as only 100 copies were made and released.
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As a result, you could make a pretty penny if you have this CD and are looking to sell it. This CD collection alone could bring in more than $2,500.
Nirvana’s Pennyroyal Tea
It doesn’t look like Nirvana will ever run out of fans. Even more than two decades after the band’s height of fame, younger people all over the world still adore them.
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Likely for this reason alone, Nirvana CDs sell well — especially the rare ones. Pennyroyal Tea, the single version, is one of those rare finds. Released in April 1994, the single was taken off the shelves after lead singer Kurt Cobain’s death. Now, it can go for more than $1,500.
Bruce Springsteen’s The Future of Rock and Roll
Bruce Springsteen released The Future of Rock and Roll as a promo-only compilation in Japan in 1988. Immediately, this Japanese release became rare.
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Because it’s hard to find, Springsteen fans and music collectors have spent a lot of money to own it themselves. This CD can go for up to $2,200 today.
Paris Hilton’s Paris
Here’s an interesting one for you! Paris Hilton’s Paris CDs from 2006 can sell for up to $1,000. Why? While Hilton has undergone a recent renaissance, thanks to Gen Z’s adoration of her, this CD is mainly considered a collectible item because it includes artwork by Banksy.
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Anything Banksy touches tends to turn to gold. Therefore, this CD is incredibly valuable.
Valerie Carter’s Midnight Over Honey River
Ever heard of Valerie Carter? While the American singer may not be as well remembered today, her CDs remain incredibly popular. In fact, Midnight Over Honey from 2003, which was only released in Japan, is one of the most valuable CDs around right now.
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This CD was once even sold for $3,250 — a feat indeed.
Prince’s My Name Was Prince
Ready for another album only released in Japan, therefore making it incredibly unique — and very expensive? Prince’s My Name Was Prince, issued in 1993. Only 50 copies of the CD were put out in Japan.
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Because of its rarity, collectors will spend an ample amount of money to own one copy. Some will even pay up to $5,000 for it!
Rolling Stones’ Steel Wheels Japan Tour 1990
As many Japanese CDs will often go for quite a lot of money, it should be no surprise to see Rolling Stones’ Steel Wheels Japan Tour 1990 CD on this list.
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This live CD is in such favor that people will spend more than $2,000 on it! It’s a bit rare, so Rolling Stones fans seem to be okay with dishing out this much money for one CD.
Michael Jackson’s Smile
Michael Jackson CDs, merch, and other memorabilia continue to sell well in today’s society. Rare items, such as the CD Smile, can bring in quite a lot of money. This CD alone can sell for more than $1,500.
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This single CD was only released — and then withdrawn — in Austria. Today, many fans consider it one of the most sought-after Jackson pieces of all time.
Coldplay’s The Safety EP
This one might shock you. Coldplay’s first album, The Safety EP, is one of the most valuable CDs that you may have in your own collection.
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The band only released about 500 copies of this CD, so it’s incredibly unique. As a result, it can go for more than $1,000 today!
Eminem’s Slim Shady EP
Different music genre fans act differently when it comes to music collection. For example, underground rap fans tend to be known as devoted collectors.
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This can be seen in the desire of many to own Eminem’s Slim Shady EP, which remains an incredibly rare CD. Today, this item can go for $12,000.
Taylor Swift’s Teardrops on My Guitar Promo
While a lot of the CDs on this list are of older acts, even younger, more modern acts have valuable CDs out there. Taylor Swift’s Teardrops on My Guitar promo CD is a great example of a very valuable item that fans will spend a lot of money on.
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There weren’t many of these promotional copies made, so it’s considered a rare find by Swifties. As a result, it can go for more than $1,200.