The 50 Most Valuable Punk 7-inches Ever Sold On Discogs
The most expensive punk 7-inches ever sold on Discogs include rare releases from the Misfits, Sex Pistols, Bad Brains, and Minor Threat.
Punk’s DIY spirit inspired early bands to launch their own labels and self-release records. Bands favored the affordable 7-inch format; its short sides suited the genre’s directness. Many bands designed sleeves and inserts, and assembled records by hand, to share music inexpensively. Now, these once-cheap records sell for thousands of dollars.
To find out why, we explored the Discogs Discography for the 50 most valuable punk 7-inch records sold on Discogs, seeking common factors. Because sought-after 7-inches frequently fetch high prices, we focused on the highest price paid for each Cough/Cool sold for various amounts — $4,400, $6,500, $7,500, and $10,877 — but our list shows only the top Marketplace sale price.
As with other Discogs’ expensive rankings, artist popularity drives up prices. Iconic punk bands like the Sex Pistols and the Misfits appear on the list multiple times, but fame isn’t the only factor; rarity matters. One Sex Pistols 7-inch on the list reportedly has only nine copies, according to a Discogs Community member. While some collectors speculate more exist, this exceptionally rare release is a punk 7-inch holy grail and ranks No. 1.
Bullet, which appears below.
Enigma. The band are believed to have hand-folded the cardstock covers, folded into four squares.
Other rare, self-released 7-inches on the most expensive list include releases from the Negative Approach are also among the top 50 records.
#1
“God Save The Queen”
Sex Pistols
1977
Among the rarest relics of punk history, the Sex Pistols’ God Save the Queen A&M 7-inch stands as a crown jewel — and a cautionary tale. Pressed in 1977 but swiftly recalled and destroyed after public outrage, only a handful survived the purge. Genuine copies, identifiable by a serrated anti-slip edge and the etched “7284” twice on the B-side runout, are holy grails for collectors. One authenticated copy — housed in an original A&M company sleeve and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity — sold on Discogs for $16,666 in 2018.
Sold for $16,666
#2
“Vengeance / In This Town”
The Fix
1981
A cornerstone of early American hardcore, “Vengeance / In This Town” by the Fix holds serious weight among collectors — and serious value. Limited to just 200 copies for its 1981 release, it marked the first record from the Fix and the second ever release from Touch And Go Records.
Of the original pressing, 15 copies were reportedly damaged, making clean examples even harder to find. One Near Mint copy, preserved in Flipside’s (an LA-based punk zine active from 1977–2000) archive, sold for $15,000 in 2025. Thanks to its pristine, likely unplayed condition, it fetched far more than typical copies of “Vengeance,” outpacing another copy that sold for $12,995 in 2023.
Sold for $15,000
#3
“Cough/Cool / She”
Misfits
1977
Before the skull logo and horror punk legacy, there was Cough/Cool — the Misfits’ very first release. Recorded at Rainbow Studio in New York City and pressed at Romaba Pressing Inc., only 500 copies of this 1977 debut 7-inch were made. Released on their own Blank Records imprint, Cough/Cool shows a different side of the band, leaning more into dark, minimalist punk than the breakneck horrorcore they’d later define. A copy in outstanding condition sold for $10,877 in 2021, a price that reflects both the record’s extreme scarcity and its place at the genesis of one of punk’s most mythologized bands.
Sold for $10,877
#4
“An Ideal For Living”
Joy Division
1980
An Ideal For Living derives its value from being Joy Division’s first recorded release, predating Ian Curtis and other band .
Despite its rarity, many copies remain ed for. As of publication, three are listed for sale on Discogs, starting at just over $11,000. In 2024, a copy sold for a record-high price on the platform, though it remains the only Near Mint version sold to date.
Sold for $9,090
#5
“Do It Yourself”
The Grout
1979
One of the rarest and rawest artifacts of late ‘70s punk, jaw-dropping $8,000 on Discogs. Pressed in microscopic quantities and relatively unknown outside of collector circles, this lo-fi blast of U.K. angst is punk at its most primal.
As of publication, one copy is listed for just north of $19,000.
Sold for $8,000
#7
Sold for $7,500
#12
Sold for $5,499
#14
Sold for $4,999
#16
Sold for $4,500
#17
Sold for $4,000
#22
Sold for $3,500
#24
Sold for $3,333
#25
Sold for $3,200
#26
Sold for $3,000
#33
Sold for $2,500
#43
Sold for $2,271
#49
Sold for $2,159
About the Most Valuable Items Sold on Discogs
Discogs features the most valuable releases sold in our Marketplace every month, highlighting these extraordinary records and rare finds. These items represent the grails of vinyl collecting, each with its unique history and significance.
While some collectors come to Discogs to discover new records from independent sellers worldwide, others seek out these rarities, driven by the thrill of finding and owning records that are as rare as they are valuable. These incredibly rare records not only reflect scarcity but also their deep emotional and cultural value to collectors.
All prices are converted to USD (United States Dollar) to ensure consistency. Please note that some prices may fluctuate due to exchange rate variations; the prices listed here reflect the current exchange rate, while those on individual release pages reflect the rate at the time of sale.
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