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Wakey wakey, campers. Some of you might already be at Bramham Park this morning, as the campsite for Leeds Festival opened yesterday, and while there are several activities on offer today, before the first full day of the festival this year, some of you might be looking to kill some time.
So, how about discovering who, from the many artists performing this year, have some of the most expensive releases sold through the online music marketplace Discogs?
We’ve taken a look at some of the biggest sales that have occurred through the website to bring to you the most expensive items from several acts performing at Bramham Park this year and as always, if you have a copy of one of the records on our list, do your due diligence and check whether the market is looking for that item once again. The nature of music collecting fluctuates, as we say time and time again.
9. The Kooks - 10 Tracks To Echo In The Dark (£215.12)
While The Kooks' albums are staples in many record collections, this specific vinyl is a true rarity. This is a test pressing of their 2022 album, a limited-run copy made to check for quality before the main production. With only a handful of these copies ever produced, the numbered, white-label record is the ultimate collector's item for a fan. | Getty Images/Discogs
10. Hozier - Hozier (£258.14)
Hozier's self-titled debut album is a modern classic, but it's a specific limited-edition reissue that has become a true collector's item. This double LP was pressed on striking orange vinyl for the UK's National Album Day. Its scarcity, combined with Hozier's sustained and massive popularity—culminating in his headlining status at Leeds Festival—has made this particular pressing a prized possession for fans and vinyl collectors. | Getty Images/Discogs
11. Bloc Party - A Weekend In The City (£331.28)
While Bloc Party's albums have been repressed and re-released over the years, it's the original pressing of their 2007 classic, A Weekend In The City, that commands a significant price on Discogs. The record's value is a direct result of its scarcity; as an original first pressing, it was produced in far smaller quantities than today's modern reissues. | Getty Images/Discogs
12. Bring Me The Horizon - That's The Spirit (£500.00)
Bring Me The Horizon have long been pioneers in the rock world, and their records are a testament to their enduring appeal. This specific pressing of their album That's The Spirit is one of the most valuable in their discography. Released as part of the "Unicef Blue Vinyl" series, it was a limited and individually numbered edition, with all proceeds going to the children's charity. | Getty Images/Discogs