A new vinyl album in the UK usually costs £25 to £30, while singles, second-hand copies, coloured editions and box sets sit either side of that. Classic albums that stay in print are often cheaper than new releases, and second-hand copies cheaper again. Here is what records actually cost, with live prices.
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Vinyl record prices at a glance
- New album, standard black vinyl: usually £25 to £30 for a new release.
- Classic catalogue albums: often £20 to £27, because they stay in print and sell steadily.
- Second-hand LPs: from under £5 for common albums to hundreds of pounds for early pressings.
- 7-inch and 10-inch singles: usually £8 to £12 new.
- Double albums and coloured or deluxe editions: £30 to £45 is normal, and limited editions can cost more.
- Box sets: from about £40 upwards.
New to vinyl? The record player is usually the bigger first cost. Our guide to the best cheap record players starts with models under £100.
What 12 classic albums cost new today
These prices come straight from the retailer and update automatically.
Last time we checked, the new price and the cheapest used copy for sale were:
- Fleetwood Mac, Rumours: £23.25 new, used from £14.49
- The Beatles, Abbey Road: £21.25 new, used from £19.99
- Pink Floyd, The Dark Side of the Moon: £25.35 new, used from £30.00
- Amy Winehouse, Back to Black: £20.18 new, used from £17.76
- Michael Jackson, Thriller: £22.07 new, used from £11.50
- Nirvana, Nevermind: £23.00 new, used from £23.58
- Miles Davis, Kind of Blue: £21.80 new, used from £22.43
- Bob Marley, Legend: £23.37 new, used from £15.07
- Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin IV: £19.75 new, used from £16.15
- Arctic Monkeys, AM: £27.08 new, used from £15.99
- Queen, Greatest Hits: £26.36 new, used from £15.49
Used prices vary with condition and pressing. The cheapest copies are usually later pressings graded VG or VG+, while first pressings of the same albums can sell for many times the new price.
Why vinyl costs more than it used to
Demand keeps growing. UK vinyl LP sales rose 13.3% in 2025 to 7.6 million, the 18th year of growth in a row (BPI). Vinyl is now mainstream enough that the Office for National Statistics put it back into the basket of goods used to measure inflation in 2024, for the first time since 1992 (Music Week).
Records cost a lot to make. Each record is pressed from heated PVC, one at a time, and most new releases are pressed in small runs. Coloured vinyl and heavyweight pressings add more again. Our guide to short run vinyl pressing shows what a run of 100 records costs a small label or band.
How to pay less for vinyl
- Buy second-hand. Our guide to second hand vinyl covers where to look and how grading works.
- Set a budget. Our page of vinyl records under £10 lists the cheapest records available today.
- Buy in bulk. A vinyl job lot can bring the cost under £2 a record.
- Watch for price drops. Our cheap vinyl shop lists new records at £20 or less, and our homepage tracks classic albums below the usual price.
Vinyl price questions
How much is a vinyl record in the UK?
A new album usually costs £25 to £30, and classic albums that stay in print often cost £20 to £27. Second-hand LPs can cost under £5.
Why are vinyl records so expensive?
Records are pressed one at a time from PVC, often in small runs, and demand has grown for 18 years in a row. Coloured and limited editions add to the price.
How much does a second hand vinyl record cost?
Common albums in good condition usually sell for £5 to £20. Early pressings and records in high demand can cost far more than a new copy.
Is coloured vinyl worth the extra money?
It looks good, but it does not sound better than black vinyl, and some collectors find it slightly noisier. Buy it for the look, not the sound.