{"id":49129,"date":"2026-09-11T11:20:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T11:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/?p=49129"},"modified":"2026-09-11T11:20:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T11:20:14","slug":"valuable-cds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Valuable CDs That Could Be in Your Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#In_a_hurry\" >In a hurry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#Valuable_CDs_you_may_already_own\" >Valuable CDs you may already own<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#1_Pink_Floyd_%E2%80%93_Wish_You_Were_Here_Japanese_gold_CD\" >1. Pink Floyd \u2013 Wish You Were Here Japanese gold CD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#2_Michael_Jackson_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CSmile%E2%80%9D_promo_CD\" >2. Michael Jackson \u2013 \u201cSmile\u201d promo CD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#3_Coldplay_%E2%80%93_Safety_EP\" >3. Coldplay \u2013 Safety EP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#4_Nirvana_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CPennyroyal_Tea%E2%80%9D\" >4. Nirvana \u2013 \u201cPennyroyal Tea\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#5_Prince_%E2%80%93_My_Name_Was_Prince\" >5. Prince \u2013 My Name Was Prince<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#6_Paris_Hilton_%E2%80%93_Paris_BanksyDanger_Mouse_edition\" >6. Paris Hilton \u2013 Paris Banksy\/Danger Mouse edition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#7_Now_Thats_What_I_Call_Music_4\" >7. Now That\u2019s What I Call Music 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#8_Eminem_%E2%80%93_Slim_Shady_EP\" >8. Eminem \u2013 Slim\u00a0Shady EP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#9_Spice_Girls_%E2%80%93_Viva_Forever\" >9. Spice Girls \u2013 Viva Forever<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#10_Smashing_Pumpkins_%E2%80%93_Mellon_Collie_and_the_Infinite_Sadness_original_box\" >10. Smashing Pumpkins \u2013 Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness original box<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#11_Gorillaz_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CFeel_Good_Inc%E2%80%9D_Brazilian_promo\" >11. Gorillaz \u2013 \u201cFeel Good Inc\u201d Brazilian promo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#12_Slipknot_%E2%80%93_Mate_Feed_Kill_Repeat\" >12. Slipknot \u2013 Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#Check_your_collection_for_these_types_of_CDs\" >Check your collection for these types of CDs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_CDs_are_worth_anything\" >How do I know if my CDs are worth anything?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#Is_it_worth_trying_to_sell_old_CDs\" >Is it worth trying to sell old CDs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#Where_can_I_sell_old_CDs_for_cash\" >Where can I sell old CDs for cash?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/valuable-cds\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Old CD collections are dangerous things. You start off trying to clear a bit of space, then suddenly you\u2019re sat on the floor wondering if that strange CD you bought 20 years ago and completely forgot about is worth \u00a34 or enough to make you very smug.<\/p>\n<p>CDs are having a bit of a collector moment again, but not every old album is valuable. The money is usually in the details: rare pressings, promos, recalled artwork, limited editions, imports, and discs that were made in tiny numbers before anyone realised people would care later.<\/p>\n<p>So, before you launch everything into a charity bag, it\u2019s worth checking what you actually have. Some valuable CDs look completely ordinary until you spot the right catalogue number, country of origin, or tiny bit of artwork weirdness. For this guide, we&#8217;ve listed the\u00a0<strong>valuable CDs\u00a0<\/strong>to look out for in your collection.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/AV-Trade-in-Blog-Banner.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;AV Trade-In In-Page Banner&#8221; title_text=&#8221;AV-Trade-in-Blog-Banner&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.av.com\/trade-in?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=blog+av+trade+in&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;AV Trade-In In-Page Banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; global_module=&#8221;46457&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;In a hurry?&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_hurry\"><\/span>In a hurry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re checking a pile of old CDs quickly, these are three worth looking out for:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Pink Floyd \u2013 <em>Wish You Were Here<\/em> Japanese gold CD <\/strong> &#8211; Not every copy of <em>Wish You Were Here<\/em> is worth big money, sadly. The one to look for is the Japanese gold CD pressing, especially versions with the right catalogue details, inserts, and obi strip. ValueYourMusic lists high-value auction sales for rare Japanese copies, including a 35DP-4 gold-top first pressing selling for over $4,000.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Michael Jackson \u2013 \u201cSmile\u201d promo CD <\/strong>&#8211; \u201cSmile\u201d was planned as a single but ended up being cancelled, which is exactly the sort of annoying music-industry detail that makes collectors start circling. Rare promo versions can sell for serious money, with recent coverage reporting Discogs sales above $3,100.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coldplay \u2013 <em>Safety EP <\/em><\/strong><em>&#8211; <\/em>Coldplay\u2019s first public release was self-funded, with only 500 copies released in May 1998. So, if this is sitting in your collection, firstly, how? Secondly, check it properly before doing anything rash.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP CD PLAYERS&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px|10px|30px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.av.com\/hifi\/cd-players&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Valuable CDs you may already own&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valuable_CDs_you_may_already_own\"><\/span>Valuable CDs you may already own<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Pink_Floyd_%E2%80%93_Wish_You_Were_Here_Japanese_gold_CD\"><\/span>1. Pink Floyd \u2013 <em>Wish You Were Here<\/em> Japanese gold CD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The standard CD is common enough, but the Japanese 35DP-4 gold-tinted version of Pink Floyd&#8217;s\u00a0<em>Wish You Were Here<\/em>\u00a0is the one collectors get excited about. ValueYourMusic shows high auction results for rare Japanese copies, especially when the catalogue details, inserts, and obi strip are all present. Very much a \u201ccheck the small print before celebrating\u201d CD.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Michael_Jackson_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CSmile%E2%80%9D_promo_CD\"><\/span>2. Michael Jackson \u2013 \u201cSmile\u201d promo CD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\u201cSmile\u201d was planned as a single from <em>HIStory<\/em>, then cancelled, which is exactly the sort of annoying music-industry detail that later makes collectors start circling. Multiple places list it among the rare CDs to look for, while recent resale coverage notes examples reaching into the thousands.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Coldplay_%E2%80%93_Safety_EP\"><\/span>3. Coldplay \u2013 <em>Safety EP<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you somehow have Coldplay\u2019s <em>Safety EP <\/em>in your collection, you&#8217;re very lucky! It was their first self-funded release, with only 500 copies released in May 1998. Discogs suggests it can be worth serious money, though condition and authenticity matter massively.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Nirvana_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CPennyroyal_Tea%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>4. Nirvana \u2013 \u201cPennyroyal Tea\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&#8220;Pennyroyal Tea&#8221; is one of those CDs where the story drives the value. The single was recalled after Kurt Cobain\u2019s death in 1994, and only a small number made it out. Any surviving copies will be looking around \u00a31,500 to \u00a32,000, depending on version and condition.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Prince_%E2%80%93_My_Name_Was_Prince\"><\/span>5. Prince \u2013 <em>My Name Was Prince<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Prince collectors do not mess about. <em>My Name Was Prince<\/em> was a Japan-only promotional compilation from 1993, reportedly limited to just 50 copies. Collectors can, and have paid up to \u00a35,000 for the right copy, so this is one to check very carefully.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Paris_Hilton_%E2%80%93_Paris_BanksyDanger_Mouse_edition\"><\/span>6. Paris Hilton \u2013 <em>Paris<\/em> Banksy\/Danger Mouse edition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>No, not the normal Paris Hilton CD. The valuable one is the Banksy\/Danger Mouse version, where around 500 altered copies were placed in UK shops. Omega Auctions listed one as an original example of the amended 2006 release, which is why this sits somewhere between music collectable and art-world nonsense.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Now_Thats_What_I_Call_Music_4\"><\/span>7.<em> Now That\u2019s What I Call Music 4<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This is where things get wonderfully odd. The original 1984 CD version of <em>Now 4<\/em> is collectable because it was the first <em>Now<\/em> album released on CD, with only around 500 copies made. Original copies come in around \u00a3200 to \u00a3400.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Eminem_%E2%80%93_Slim_Shady_EP\"><\/span>8. Eminem \u2013 <em>Slim\u00a0Shady EP<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Before <em>The Slim Shady<\/em> LP made Eminem unavoidable, there was the much rarer <em>Slim Shady<\/em> EP. Patina lists the 1997 CD as a limited run of 500 copies, with typical values around $500 to $2,500 depending on condition. So, if you\u2019ve got one tucked away somewhere, you may want to check whether you\u2019ve got the real <em>Slim Shady EP<\/em> and, if you do, please stand up.<\/p>\n<p>Just make sure it\u2019s actually the right version before you start celebrating.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Spice_Girls_%E2%80%93_Viva_Forever\"><\/span>9. Spice Girls \u2013 <em>Viva Forever<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Some Spice Girls promos are much more valuable than people expect. Certain \u201cGinger Fairy\u201d versions of <em>Viva Forever<\/em> are sought after because they\u2019re tied to specific promotional artwork and limited availability. As ever, it\u2019s the exact promo version that matters, not just a regular copy of the single.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Smashing_Pumpkins_%E2%80%93_Mellon_Collie_and_the_Infinite_Sadness_original_box\"><\/span>10. Smashing Pumpkins \u2013 <em>Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness<\/em> original box<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The original CD box set of <em>Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness<\/em> can be worth far more than a standard reissue. Patina cites Discogs sales ranging from $240 to $1,697, with condition, completeness, and version details doing a lot of the work.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Gorillaz_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CFeel_Good_Inc%E2%80%9D_Brazilian_promo\"><\/span>11. Gorillaz \u2013 \u201cFeel Good Inc\u201d Brazilian promo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A proper niche collector piece. Patina reports that a Brazilian EMI promo version of \u201cFeel Good Inc\u201d sold for $7,110 in 2020. It\u2019s not the kind of CD most people will stumble across, but if you collect promos, it\u2019s worth knowing.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Slipknot_%E2%80%93_Mate_Feed_Kill_Repeat\"><\/span>12. Slipknot \u2013 <em>Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Slipknot\u2019s pre-fame release <em>Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.<\/em> is heavily bootlegged, so caution is essential. Original 1996 CDs are rare, with MusicPriceGuide noting a run of 1,000 copies and auction results reaching into the thousands for signed or especially desirable examples. Basically, authenticate before celebrating.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CD-stack.jpg\" alt=\"CD stack\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CD-stack.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CD-stack-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CD-stack-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CD-stack-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1330px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Check your collection for these types of CDs&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_your_collection_for_these_types_of_CDs\"><\/span>Check your collection for these types of CDs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As well as the specific CDs listed above, look out for these kinds of CDs in your collection; they can signify higher value.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Japanese imports, especially with obi strips<\/li>\n<li>Promo CDs and radio-only copies<\/li>\n<li>Recalled or cancelled releases<\/li>\n<li>Early self-released EPs<\/li>\n<li>Limited editions and numbered runs<\/li>\n<li>Unusual artwork, misprints, or withdrawn covers<\/li>\n<li>Complete box sets with\u00a0<em>all\u00a0<\/em>inserts<\/li>\n<li>CDs from artists before they became famous<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;FAQs&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_CDs_are_worth_anything\"><\/span>How do I know if my CDs are worth anything?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Your CDs are worth something if they are rare, collectable, in demand, or in excellent condition. Check the artist, release, catalogue number, edition, and packaging. Compare recent sold prices online rather than asking prices to estimate their real value.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_worth_trying_to_sell_old_CDs\"><\/span>Is it worth trying to sell old CDs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Selling old CDs is worth trying when you have desirable titles, rare releases, complete collections, or a large quantity to sell. Common CDs may only fetch small amounts individually, but selling them in bundles can make the time and effort more worthwhile.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_sell_old_CDs_for_cash\"><\/span>Where can I sell old CDs for cash?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You can sell old CDs for cash through specialist music buyers, second-hand shops, online marketplaces, and local selling platforms. Compare offers before selling, as rare CDs may achieve higher prices when sold individually rather than as part of a bulk collection.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Final thoughts&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span>Final thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So, before you get rid of your old CDs, it\u2019s worth having a proper look through them. Not every disc is secretly worth a fortune, and sadly your average scratched album from the glove box probably isn\u2019t going to fund early retirement. But certain valuable CDs really can sell for surprising money if they\u2019re the right version, in the right condition, with the right little details.<\/p>\n<p>Catalogue numbers, promo markings, imports, artwork, obi strips, inserts, and limited releases all matter. The boring small print is usually where the value lives.<\/p>\n<p>If nothing else, it\u2019s a good excuse to dig through your old collection, feel briefly nostalgic, and maybe rescue something interesting before it ends up in a charity bag. Get yourself a Discogs account, start checking the exact versions you own, and you\u2019re off to the races. And if you do find something rare, congratulations. Try not to get too smug.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_button url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP CD PLAYERS&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px|10px|30px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.av.com\/hifi\/cd-players&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_button url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;READ MORE HI-FI GUIDES&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px|10px|30px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/category\/hifi\/hifi-guides\/&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Old CD collections are dangerous things. You start off trying to clear a bit of space, then suddenly you\u2019re sat on the floor wondering if that strange CD you bought 20 years ago and completely forgot about is worth \u00a34 or enough to make you very smug.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":49331,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Old CD collections are dangerous things. You start off trying to clear a bit of space, then suddenly you\u2019re sat on the floor wondering if that strange CD you bought 20 years ago and completely forgot about is worth \u00a34 or enough to make you very smug.<\/p><p>CDs are having a bit of a collector moment again, but not every old album is valuable. The money is usually in the details: rare pressings, promos, recalled artwork, limited editions, imports, and discs that were made in tiny numbers before anyone realised people would care later.<\/p><p>So, before you launch everything into a charity bag, it\u2019s worth checking what you actually have. Some valuable CDs look completely ordinary until you spot the right catalogue number, country of origin, or tiny bit of artwork weirdness. For this guide, we've listed the\u00a0<strong>valuable CDs\u00a0<\/strong>to look out for in your collection.<\/p><hr \/><h3>In a hurry?<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re checking a pile of old CDs quickly, these are three worth looking out for:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Pink Floyd \u2013 <em>Wish You Were Here<\/em> Japanese gold CD <\/strong> - Not every copy of <em>Wish You Were Here<\/em> is worth big money, sadly. The one to look for is the Japanese gold CD pressing, especially versions with the right catalogue details, inserts, and obi strip. ValueYourMusic lists high-value auction sales for rare Japanese copies, including a 35DP-4 gold-top first pressing selling for over $4,000.<\/li><li><strong>Michael Jackson \u2013 \u201cSmile\u201d promo CD <\/strong>- \u201cSmile\u201d was planned as a single but ended up being cancelled, which is exactly the sort of annoying music-industry detail that makes collectors start circling. Rare promo versions can sell for serious money, with recent coverage reporting Discogs sales above $3,100.<\/li><li><strong>Coldplay \u2013 <em>Safety EP <\/em><\/strong><em>- <\/em>Coldplay\u2019s first public release was self-funded, with only 500 copies released in May 1998. So, if this is sitting in your collection, firstly, how? Secondly, check it properly before doing anything rash.<\/li><\/ol><hr \/><h3>Valuable CDs you may already own<\/h3><h4>1. Pink Floyd \u2013 <em>Wish You Were Here<\/em> Japanese gold CD<\/h4><p>The standard CD is common enough, but the Japanese 35DP-4 gold-tinted version of Pink Floyd's\u00a0<em>Wish You Were Here<\/em>\u00a0is the one collectors get excited about. ValueYourMusic shows high auction results for rare Japanese copies, especially when the catalogue details, inserts, and obi strip are all present. Very much a \u201ccheck the small print before celebrating\u201d CD.<\/p><hr \/><h4>2. Michael Jackson \u2013 \u201cSmile\u201d promo CD<\/h4><p>\u201cSmile\u201d was planned as a single from <em>HIStory<\/em>, then cancelled, which is exactly the sort of annoying music-industry detail that later makes collectors start circling. Multiple places list it among the rare CDs to look for, while recent resale coverage notes examples reaching into the thousands.<\/p><hr \/><h4>3. Coldplay \u2013 <em>Safety EP<\/em><\/h4><p>If you somehow have Coldplay\u2019s <em>Safety EP <\/em>in your collection, you're very lucky! It was their first self-funded release, with only 500 copies released in May 1998. Discogs suggests it can be worth serious money, though condition and authenticity matter massively.<\/p><hr \/><h4>4. Nirvana \u2013 \u201cPennyroyal Tea\u201d<\/h4><p>\"Pennyroyal Tea\" is one of those CDs where the story drives the value. The single was recalled after Kurt Cobain\u2019s death in 1994, and only a small number made it out. Any surviving copies will be looking around \u00a31,500 to \u00a32,000, depending on version and condition.<\/p><hr \/><h4>5. Prince \u2013 <em>My Name Was Prince<\/em><\/h4><p>Prince collectors do not mess about. <em>My Name Was Prince<\/em> was a Japan-only promotional compilation from 1993, reportedly limited to just 50 copies. Collectors can, and have paid up to \u00a35,000 for the right copy, so this is one to check very carefully.<\/p><hr \/><h4>6. Paris Hilton \u2013 <em>Paris<\/em> Banksy\/Danger Mouse edition<\/h4><p>No, not the normal Paris Hilton CD. The valuable one is the Banksy\/Danger Mouse version, where around 500 altered copies were placed in UK shops. Omega Auctions listed one as an original example of the amended 2006 release, which is why this sits somewhere between music collectable and art-world nonsense.<\/p><hr \/><h4>7.<em> Now That\u2019s What I Call Music 4<\/em><\/h4><p>This is where things get wonderfully odd. The original 1984 CD version of <em>Now 4<\/em> is collectable because it was the first <em>Now<\/em> album released on CD, with only around 500 copies made. Original copies come in around \u00a3200 to \u00a3400.<\/p><hr \/><h4>8. Eminem \u2013 <em>Slim\u00a0Shady EP<\/em><\/h4><p>Before <em>The Slim Shady<\/em> LP made Eminem unavoidable, there was the much rarer <em>Slim Shady<\/em> EP. Patina lists the 1997 CD as a limited run of 500 copies, with typical values around $500 to $2,500 depending on condition. So, if you\u2019ve got one tucked away somewhere, you may want to check whether you\u2019ve got the real <em>Slim Shady EP<\/em> and, if you do, please stand up.<\/p><p>Just make sure it\u2019s actually the right version before you start celebrating.<\/p><hr \/><h4>9. Spice Girls \u2013 <em>Viva Forever<\/em><\/h4><p>Some Spice Girls promos are much more valuable than people expect. Certain \u201cGinger Fairy\u201d versions of <em>Viva Forever<\/em> are sought after because they\u2019re tied to specific promotional artwork and limited availability. As ever, it\u2019s the exact promo version that matters, not just a regular copy of the single.<\/p><hr \/><h4>10. Smashing Pumpkins \u2013 <em>Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness<\/em> original box<\/h4><p>The original CD box set of <em>Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness<\/em> can be worth far more than a standard reissue. Patina cites Discogs sales ranging from $240 to $1,697, with condition, completeness, and version details doing a lot of the work.<\/p><hr \/><h4>11. Gorillaz \u2013 \u201cFeel Good Inc\u201d Brazilian promo<\/h4><p>A proper niche collector piece. Patina reports that a Brazilian EMI promo version of \u201cFeel Good Inc\u201d sold for $7,110 in 2020. It\u2019s not the kind of CD most people will stumble across, but if you collect promos, it\u2019s worth knowing.<\/p><hr \/><h4>12. Slipknot \u2013 <em>Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.<\/em><\/h4><p>Slipknot\u2019s pre-fame release <em>Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.<\/em> is heavily bootlegged, so caution is essential. Original 1996 CDs are rare, with MusicPriceGuide noting a run of 1,000 copies and auction results reaching into the thousands for signed or especially desirable examples. Basically, authenticate before celebrating.<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.av.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/CD-stack.jpg\" alt=\"CD stack\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3>Check your collection for these types of CDs<\/h3><p>As well as the specific CDs listed above, look out for these kinds of CDs in your collection; they can signify higher value.<\/p><ul><li>Japanese imports, especially with obi strips<\/li><li>Promo CDs and radio-only copies<\/li><li>Recalled or cancelled releases<\/li><li>Early self-released EPs<\/li><li>Limited editions and numbered runs<\/li><li>Unusual artwork, misprints, or withdrawn covers<\/li><li>Complete box sets with\u00a0<em>all\u00a0<\/em>inserts<\/li><li>CDs from artists before they became famous<\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h3>FAQs<\/h3><h4>How do I know if my CDs are worth anything?<\/h4><p>Your CDs are worth something if they are rare, collectable, in demand, or in excellent condition. Check the artist, release, catalogue number, edition, and packaging. Compare recent sold prices online rather than asking prices to estimate their real value.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Is it worth trying to sell old CDs?<\/h4><p>Selling old CDs is worth trying when you have desirable titles, rare releases, complete collections, or a large quantity to sell. Common CDs may only fetch small amounts individually, but selling them in bundles can make the time and effort more worthwhile.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Where can I sell old CDs for cash?<\/h4><p>You can sell old CDs for cash through specialist music buyers, second-hand shops, online marketplaces, and local selling platforms. Compare offers before selling, as rare CDs may achieve higher prices when sold individually rather than as part of a bulk collection.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Final thoughts<\/h3><p>So, before you get rid of your old CDs, it\u2019s worth having a proper look through them. Not every disc is secretly worth a fortune, and sadly your average scratched album from the glove box probably isn\u2019t going to fund early retirement. But certain valuable CDs really can sell for surprising money if they\u2019re the right version, in the right condition, with the right little details.<\/p><p>Catalogue numbers, promo markings, imports, artwork, obi strips, inserts, and limited releases all matter. The boring small print is usually where the value lives.<\/p><p>If nothing else, it\u2019s a good excuse to dig through your old collection, feel briefly nostalgic, and maybe rescue something interesting before it ends up in a charity bag. Get yourself a Discogs account, start checking the exact versions you own, and you\u2019re off to the races. And if you do find something rare, congratulations. 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