If You Are A Record Collector, You Might Be Sitting On Some Incredibly Valuable Vinyl

Joy Division’s “An Ideal for Living” (7-Inch EP)

Joy Division’s debut release, “An Ideal for Living,” was a self-financed 7-inch EP, and only a few hundred copies were pressed. The original pressing, with the controversial cover art, is highly sought after by collectors. A mint condition copy can sell for up to $3,000, reflecting the band’s lasting influence on post-punk music.

Joy Division’s “An Ideal for Living”

The Clash’s “White Riot” (Promo Single)

The Clash’s debut single, “White Riot,” was a punk anthem, and the promotional version is particularly rare. Only a few copies were sent to radio stations, making it a highly sought-after item among punk collectors. One of these rare promo singles sold for $2,500, reflecting the band’s impact on punk music.

The Clash’s “White Riot”