Records & music
Grateful Dead American Beauty vinyl LP, Warner Bros
A 1970 Warner Bros copy of American Beauty, one of the Dead records that sells outside the fan base. The label design and pressing matter to collectors, but most buyers just want clean vinyl that plays without noise.
Estimated resale range (used)
$15 – $35
A ballpark, not a quote. Condition moves this number a lot, and so does who turns up to buy it. It isn't an appraisal and it isn't a dealer's offer.
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What matters when you check it
- Look at the label to see which Warner Bros design it is, since earlier pressings sell for more.
- Play-test or inspect closely for scratches, especially on the softer acoustic tracks.
- Check the sleeve for seam splits, ring wear and any water damage along the bottom edge.
Where the number comes from
Watching what these go for, not a record of sales. The range is a judgement call from what the same thing fetches secondhand. When an item has real sources behind it, they'll be printed here with the date they were checked.
Before you sell anything, look at sold prices rather than asking prices. Asking prices are wishes; sold prices are evidence.