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CDs might seem like a thing of the past.
First replaced by MP3s and iPods took over - and now overshadowed by streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music.
But while most CDs have little to no resale value, some rare and limited-edition releases are now worth a small fortune - sometimes even more than vinyl records.
And surprisingly, CDs are making a bit of a comeback, not just among millennials but Gen Z as well.
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So if you’ve got a stash of old discs gathering dust in the attic, you might want to head up there and check them before tossing them out.
A recent MyLondon report listed some classics that could now sell for serious cash, here is the list:
Bruce Springsteen - The Future of Rock and Roll
This 1988 Japan-exclusive promo CD is a rare find, and collectors on eBay are willing to pay up to $1,400 for a copy.
Prince - My Name Was Prince
Released in Japan in 1993 to promote 12-track album 'The Hits/The B Side', only 50 copies of 'My Name Was Prince' were ever made. That said, it can fetch up to $6,500 on auction sites.
Paris Hilton - Paris
Believe it or not, Paris Hilton’s debut album is one of the most valuable CDs out there - all thanks to Banksy. The street artist put 500 counterfeit copies of the album in 50 UK stores and now, some Paris albums can now sell for up to $10,000.
Now That's What I Call Music 4
Giving the ultimate throwback with classics like Lionel Ritchie's 'Hello' and Ray Parker Jr.'s 'Ghostbusters,' copies of the original 1984 version of this compilation CD are known to go for $500 online.
Coldplay - Safety
Coldplay released their first EP back in May 1998, but when it comes to 'Safety, only 500 copies were ever released - with only 150 ever sold to fans. If you happen to own one, it could be worth around $2,500.
Nirvana - Pennyroyal Tea
Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl dropped 'Pennyroyal Tea' in April 1994, but the single was recalled immediately after Cobain’s tragic death. Though a few copies made it into circulation, because of its rarity and emotional significance, this CD now sells for $2,500 - $3,000.
Michael Jackson - Smile
Michael Jackson's 'Smile' was never officially released, so it doesn’t appear in his discography.
However, if you somehow managed to get a copy of the unreleased disc with its iconic Charlie Chaplin cover, they're going for around $1,900.
David Bowie - Sound + Vision
Bowie’s legendary 1989 box set is one of the hardest CDs to get your hands on - and prices have skyrocketed over the years. If you happen to have a copy sitting in your collection, it's likely gone up from the $5,200 fetched for one on eBay in 2013.
And while you're sorting through your old childhood memorabilia, remember that there's a collectors market for certain books and retro games - so make sure to take a closer look before throwing anything out!
