Music

Sex Pistols recording of "God Save the Queen" is the most valuable piece of vinyl in the world

by Nicole Villeneuve

A vinyl copy of the Sex Pistols’ “God Save The Queen” has been deemed the most expensive piece of vinyl in the world by Record Collector magazine. The rare find has gone on sale for $16,000.

“SEX PISTOLS God Save The Queen (Well, this certainly shouldn’t need any introduction. Quite simply, a MINT unplayed copy of the legendary withdrawn 1977 UK original A&M 7” b/w No Feelings, in the A&M company sleeve. Obtained from an ex-industry source with impeccable credentials, this is not only one of the rarest records in existence but is certainly the most sought after and no serious record collection is complete without it, regardless of your thoughts on the band or indeed the music itself. A period piece of punk/musical/social/history. I hope this goes to someone who will love and cherish it as much as i would. Be quick before the original reluctant seller wants to buy it back…).”

The Pistols were dropped by the label A&M before the track’s release, and most of the copies were never saw the light of day. The disc is on sale at 9991.com. [via Dangerous Minds]