I noticed that there are a few Bond albums at my local record store and I was wondering which one is the most valuable? Diamond are Forever is there and I know I am going to pick that one up, but which one is the hardest to find?
What is the most valuable Bond album?
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Felix_Leiter
, Dec 03 2002 06:24 PM
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Posted 04 December 2002 - 12:30 AM
The early vinyl soundtracks are probably hardest to find in their original pressings. Depending on their condition, they can command good money in the record collector's market.
Dr. No was only issued in mono, as far as I can recall. From Russia With Love, Goldfinger and Thunderball were both issued in mono and stereo formats, with slightly different artwork on the album covers for the stereo version. Beginning with You Only Live Twice, all Bond soundtracks were issued in stereo.
I think the last LP issue of a James Bond movie soundtrack was Licence To Kill; from GoldenEye on, they've been released on CD.
Note also that the British release of the Goldfinger soundtrack has four extra cues left off the American release; these were reissued on CD in the 30th anniversary 2-disc collection. If I remember correctly, the British release of You Only Live Twice has one track titled 'Twice Is The Only Way To Live' which was not included in the American release.
In case you're wondering, the CD release of Octopussy back in 1983 at one time commanded well over $250 in collector's circles (being it was one of the first CDs to make it to mass market), but it's value has dropped somewhat with the Rykodisc release. Ditto with the original CD The Living Daylights; until the Rykodisc re-release it was going in the collector's market for $75-$100 or more.
Hope this helps.
Dr. No was only issued in mono, as far as I can recall. From Russia With Love, Goldfinger and Thunderball were both issued in mono and stereo formats, with slightly different artwork on the album covers for the stereo version. Beginning with You Only Live Twice, all Bond soundtracks were issued in stereo.
I think the last LP issue of a James Bond movie soundtrack was Licence To Kill; from GoldenEye on, they've been released on CD.
Note also that the British release of the Goldfinger soundtrack has four extra cues left off the American release; these were reissued on CD in the 30th anniversary 2-disc collection. If I remember correctly, the British release of You Only Live Twice has one track titled 'Twice Is The Only Way To Live' which was not included in the American release.
In case you're wondering, the CD release of Octopussy back in 1983 at one time commanded well over $250 in collector's circles (being it was one of the first CDs to make it to mass market), but it's value has dropped somewhat with the Rykodisc release. Ditto with the original CD The Living Daylights; until the Rykodisc re-release it was going in the collector's market for $75-$100 or more.
Hope this helps.
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Posted 04 December 2002 - 05:36 PM
I'd be very wary depending on the price as many of the soundtracks were rereleased in the 70s and 80s. If possible, look at the label on the album, if you can't tell by the album cover. And look to see if there is a hole or cutting in it, as that would have meant it was a close-out item and you wouldn't want to pay more than for a mint or near mint product.
The original Dr. No and FRWL are among the hardest to find I would guess, along with OHMSS. I've found GF, TB and LALD to be more common over the years. Several years ago, I heard the most valuable album was Casino Royale, although it depends on if you consider this an actual Bond album or you just want official series stuff.
The original Dr. No and FRWL are among the hardest to find I would guess, along with OHMSS. I've found GF, TB and LALD to be more common over the years. Several years ago, I heard the most valuable album was Casino Royale, although it depends on if you consider this an actual Bond album or you just want official series stuff.