Posted on Leave a comment

The Top 25 Most Expensive Metal CDs Of 2021 We’ve Encountered

The Top 20 Most Expensive Metal CDs Of 2021

This article is a continuation of my 2020 blog post detailing the most expensive metal CDs that we have had first-hand experience with from buying a lot of heavy metal CD collections. For the 2021 update, I have expanded the list to 25 because we’ve grown considerably as a business. The values assigned to each are based on amounts we have sold them for and are not an aggregate. All CDS from the 2020 blog post have also been excluded from this list, but you can view the archive here.

1. Krabathor – Cool Mortification CD 1993 Monitor – 010174-2331 Czech Republic

Krabathor – Cool Mortification CD 1993 Monitor – 010174-2331 (Czech Republic) – This CD is rare and HEAVILY counterfeited — there are very few real ones floating around. Some counterfeits even mimic the runout matrix, but if the ring does not look exactly like this, it is fake.

SOLD 9/11/2021 – $199.95


2. Morpheus Descends – Ritual Of Infinity CD 1992 JL America – 3815-41012-2

Morpheus Descends – Ritual Of Infinity CD 1992 JL America – 3815-41012-2 – This is a another heavily bootlegged CD, but the 1992 first press with this runout Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): W.O.# E35739-1 *MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN HELIX* CD 0400313815-41012-2 is worth a mint.

SOLD 8/1/2021 – $149.95


3. A.C. ‎– It Just Gets Worse CD 2003 Earache ‎– MOSH 195CD Original Factory Sealed

Anal Cunt ‎– It Just Gets Worse CD 2003 Earache ‎– MOSH 195CD – This is more than what this CD usually fetches (usually $50-$70), but this copy was factory sealed made it slightly more expensive. The fact Seth Putnam and the gang are canceled from metal continues to drive Anal Cunt CD price northward.

SOLD 6/7/2021 – $129.95


4. Iron Maiden – Tailgunner CD Single 1990 Epic – ESK 2233 PROMO

Iron Maiden – Tailgunner CD Single 1990 Epic – ESK 2233 PROMO – With no cover art (comes as disc only), the mega-rare Iron Maiden radio promo is worth a pretty penny.

Sold 8/8/2021 – $99.95


5. Sanctuary – Into The Mirror Live / Black Reflections CD 1990 Epic– ESK2188 PROMO

Sanctuary – Into The Mirror Live / Black Reflections CD 1990 Epic– ESK2188 PROMO -Worth so much because: 1000 copies were manufactured and 500 were distributed to radio stations / stores. The other 500 were destroyed due to contractual issues with the label. 

SOLD 6/12021 – $99.95


6. Nasty Habit – Rock Hard CD 1991 American Records – 1439-2

Nasty Habit – Rock Hard CD 1991 American Records – 1439-2 – Honestly, I have no idea why this CD is so expensive, but it didn’t sit on the shelf long.

SOLD 8/8/2021 – $99.95


7. Accidental Suicide – Deceased CD 1992 Grind Core – 89811-2

Accidental Suicide – Deceased CD 1992 Grind Core – 89811-2 – Very rare self-release grindcore. This copy sold for a lt because it was factory sealed, but any copy is worth at least 50 bucks.

SOLD 5/5/2021 – $98.72


8. Death – Scream Bloody Gore CD 1987 Combat – 88561-8146-2 (FIRST PRESS)

Death – Scream Bloody Gore CD 1987 Combat – 88561-8146-2 – The first press and the repress if this album has the same catalog number. The first pressing lists all of the song titles straight in a row. The repress says “Side A / Side B” on the rear card.

SOLD 4/4.2021 – $98.69


9. Gutted – Gutted CD 1997 Loud N Local Music Group – LNLMG9701-2

Gutted – Gutted CD 1997 Loud N Local Music Group – LNLMG9701-2 – The original indie release is the one that’s worth big money. It was later reissued by the Greek label Repulsive Echo.

SOLD 6/1/2021 – $96.94


10. Gorguts ‎– Considered Dead CD 1991 R/C Records ‎– RCD 9273

Gorguts ‎– Considered Dead CD 1991 R/C Records ‎– RCD 9273 (ORIGINAL RARE) – Like many CDs from the golden age of death metal, this one is worth a bunch and does not stick around long.

SOLD 7/7/2021 – $95.95


11. Immolation – Stepping On Angels…Before Dawn CD 1995 Repulse Records RPS 004 CD

Immolation – Stepping On Angels…Before Dawn CD 1995 Repulse Records RPS 004 CD – Another winner from one of the more prominent bands from the 90s golden age of death metal.

SOLD 3/3/2012 $95.41


14. Immolation – Dawn of Possession CD 1991 R/C Records RCD 9310

Immolation – Dawn of Possession CD 1991 R/C Records RCD 9310 – ORIGINAL PRESS – Debut CD from Immolation and second title from this band to make this list.

SOLD 5/5/2021 – $92.23


15. Dawn ‎– Slaughtersun (Crown Of The Triarchy) CD 2004 Necropolis 44021-2

Dawn ‎– Slaughtersun (Crown Of The Triarchy) CD 2004 Necropolis 44021-2 – I don’t know much about this band.

SOLD 2/1/2021 – $89.96


16. Iron Maiden – No Prayer For The Dying CD Single 1990 Epic – ESK 73695

Iron Maiden – No Prayer For The Dying CD Single 1990 Epic – ESK 73695 – Another super rare 3-song radio, which includes two unreleased cover tunes.

SOLD 7/21/2021 – $89.95


17. Bruce Dickinson: Killing Floor / King In Crimson CD CMC International

Bruce Dickinson: Killing Floor / King In Crimson CD CMC International RARE PROMO – Another very rare and valuable radio promo with only one song from the Iron Maiden frontman.

SOLD 8/28/2021 – $87.95


18. Transgressor – Ether For Scapegoat CD 1992 Cyber Music – CYBER CD 03

Transgressor – Ether For Scapegoat CD 1992 Cyber Music – CYBER CD 03 NETHERLANDS = Another band I don’t know a ton about other than their CDs are worth a bunch.

SOLD 4/21/2021 – $82.95


19. Scorpions – Virgin Killer CD 1989 RCA – B20D-41012

Scorpions – Virgin Killer CD 1989 RCA – B20D-41012 Japan /w OBI Banned Cover – Japanese version with the original banned artwork – super valuable and out-of-print!

SOLD 6/20/2021 – $74.95


20. Seance – Fornever Laid To Rest CD 1993 Black Mark Production – BMCD 17

Seance – Fornever Laid To Rest CD 1993 Black Mark Production – BMCD 17 – Very rare release on Quarthon’s from Bathory’s Black Mark label.

SOLD 6/21/2021 – $74.95


21. Massacre – From Beyond CD 1991 Relativity – 88561-2038-2

Massacre – From Beyond CD 1991 Relativity – 88561-2038-2 – Death alumni’s minus Chuck. This CD has Very sought after.

SOLD 3/3/2021 – $74.61


22. Dismember ‎– Like An Ever Flowing Stream CD 1992 Nuclear Blast ‎– IMP. NBA 6018

Dismember ‎– Like An Ever Flowing Stream CD 1992 Nuclear Blast ‎– IMP. NBA 6018 – This CD has been reissued many times, but the first press in the one that is worth money.

SOLD 1/2/2021 – $73.71


23. Burzum – Det Som Engang Var CD 1997 Misanthropy Records ‎– AMAZON 002

Burzum – Det Som Engang Var CD 1997 Misanthropy Records ‎– AMAZON 002 – DIGIPAK – For some reason, you are forbidden from using the word “Burzum” on eBay. Still, if you search for “1Burzum” you are likely to find the entire catalog.

SOLD 4/4/2021 – $69.95


24. Dark Forest – Land Of The Evening Star CD 2012 Bleak Art Records ‎BAR011

Dark Forest – Land Of The Evening Star CD 2012 Bleak Art Records ‎BAR011 Canada – Rare Canadian death metal.

SOLD 7/13/2021


25. Dominus Xul – The Primigeni Xul (I Condemned My Enemies) CD 1999 Picoroco CHILE

Dominus Xul – The Primigeni Xul (I Condemned My Enemies) CD 1999 Picoroco CHILE – Last but not least.

SOLD 2/1/2021 – $59.95


Looking To Buy CDS?

I am the largest seller of heaven metal albums and CDs on Ebay. Visit my store here.

https://www.ebay.com/str/lametaltrashrocklametaltrashrock


Do You Have A CD Collection You Want To Sell?

I am always looking to buy heavy metal CD and record collections like this. Hit me up if you have one to sell — I pay top dollar!

Posted on Leave a comment

What Happened To Marianne Gravatte? (The Hottie From Ratt’s “Invasion of Your Privacy”)

Marianne Gravatte 2019

Ever Wonder What The Hot Girl from Ratt’s Invasion Of Your Privacy Looks Like In 2019?

Look no further. Before anyone gets all offended, the last thing I would ever fault a person for is getting older. It will happen to all of us. I can’t be the only person who has wondered who that girl is or what she looks like today. Thanks to google images it’s quite easy to find out.

1982 Nude Layout Playboy

1984 Ratt “Invasion Of Your Privavcy” Album Cover

2019

After being noticed in Playboy magazine by Ratt band member Stephen Pearcy, Gravatte appeared in the “Lay It Down” video. She is the model band’s 1985 album, Invasion of Your Privacy. Gravatte left modeling and now, with her husband, Mark E. Larsen, runs a sports bar. She is the mother of three children

Posted on Leave a comment

Black Sabbath – Technical Ecstasy Last Album With Ozzy Osborne Vocals

black sabbath band photo 1978

Black Sabbath’s – Technical Ecstasy was the last studio album with Ozzy Osborne. It is not a fan favorite but does contain the track “Dirty Women” which was included in Black Sabbath live sets all the way till the end of their career.

The album received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success, peaking at number 13 on the UK Albums Chart and number 51 on the US Billboard 200 Album chart, later being certified Gold by the RIAA in 1997.

In 1992, Iommi admitted to Guitar World: “Black Sabbath fans generally don’t like much of Technical Ecstasy. It was really a no-win situation for us. If we had stayed the same, people would have said we were still doing the same old stuff. So we tried to get a little more technical, and it just didn’t work out very well.”

Black Sabbath - Technical Ecstasy With Ozzy Osborne Vocals

Posted on Leave a comment

Black Sabbath – Born Again 1983 Original First Pressing Vinyl with Ian Gillian on Vocals

Black Sabbath born again
Black Sabbath Born Again
End Date: N/A
Buy It Now for only: $34.99

Buy It Now | Add to watch list

Posted on 1 Comment

Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath Vol. 4 LP 1972 Warner Bros – BS 2602

Vol. 4 is the fourth studio album by Black Sabbath, released in 1972. It was the first album by Black Sabbath not produced by Rodger Bain; guitarist Tony Iommi assumed production duties. Patrick Meehan, the band’s then-manager, was listed as co-producer, though his actual involvement in the album’s production was minimal.


A1 Wheels Of Confusion
A2 Tomorrow’s Dream
A3 Changes
A4 FX
A5 Supernaut
B1 Snowblind
B2 Cornucopia
B3 Laguna Sunrise
B4 St. Vitus’ Dance
B5 Under The Sun

Black Sabbath
Tony Iommi – guitars, piano, mellotron
Geezer Butler – bass guitar, mellotron
Bill Ward – drums, percussion
Ozzy Osbourne – vocals

Black Sabbath ‎– Black Sabbath Vol 4
Label: Warner Bros. Records ‎– BS 2602
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
Country: US
Released: 1972
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal

Additional
Colin Caldwell, Vic Smith – engineering
Patrick Meehan – production

Posted on Leave a comment

W.A.S.P. The Last Command LP 1985 OG First Pressing Capitol Records – Glam Metal

w.a.s.p. the last command
W.A.S.P. The Last Command $10.65 (3 Bids)
End Date: Sunday – WASP The Last Command Is Available

 

Bid now | Add to watch list