These Are The top 20 Rarest Rock Albums

Determining the “top 20 most rare rock albums” can be subjective and depends on various factors such as demand, historical significance, and limited production. However, here’s a list of some highly sought-after and rare rock albums that collectors often covet:

1. The Beatles – “The Beatles” (1968, commonly known as the “White Album”) – First pressing with serial numbers.
2. The Velvet Underground & Nico – “The Velvet Underground & Nico” (1967) – Original pressing with the Andy Warhol-designed banana sticker.
3. The Beatles – “Yesterday and Today” (1966) – Original “Butcher Cover” version.
4. Pink Floyd – “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn” (1967) – Original mono pressing.
5. Bob Dylan – “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” (1963) – Original pressing with four withdrawn tracks.
6. Led Zeppelin – “Led Zeppelin” (1969) – Original UK pressing with turquoise lettering.
7. The Rolling Stones – “Their Satanic Majesties Request” (1967) – Original 3D cover.
8. David Bowie – “The Man Who Sold the World” (1970) – Original UK pressing with the dress cover.
9. Sex Pistols – “God Save the Queen” (1977) – Original A&M pressing with withdrawn artwork.
10. Nirvana – “Love Buzz” (1988) – Original Sub Pop single.
11. The Rolling Stones – “The Rolling Stones” (1964) – Original UK pressing with first cover design.
12. The Misfits – “Horror Business” (1979) – Original pressing with Fiend Club insert.
13. Frank Zappa – “Freak Out!” (1966) – Original Verve label pressing.
14. Joy Division – “An Ideal for Living” (1978) – Original 7″ EP.
15. The Beatles – “Please Please Me” (1963) – Original UK pressing with black and gold label.
16. The Smiths – “Hand in Glove” (1983) – Original Rough Trade single.
17. Black Sabbath – “Black Sabbath” (1970) – Original UK pressing with inverted cross.
18. The Stooges – “The Stooges” (1969) – Original Elektra pressing.
19. Ramones – “Ramones” (1976) – Original Sire pressing with the “Censored” back cover.
20. Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band – “Trout Mask Replica” (1969) – Original Straight Records pressing.

These albums are considered rare for various reasons, including limited initial production runs, withdrawn artwork or tracks, and unique cover designs or features. Keep in mind that rarity can also drive up the price, with some of these albums fetching thousands of dollars in the collector’s market.

Author: David Woods