Searching for rare vinyl records: Zhang Liji Radio White Edition LP, the collecting story behind its high price!

I. "Radio White Version": A Reflection of Rarity and Historical Value

In the world of vinyl records, "radio white editions" typically refer to non-commercial editions specially produced by record companies for radio stations or media for promotional listening. Due to their extremely limited release, they are highly scarce, and therefore their value in the collector's market far exceeds that of ordinary retail versions.

Cheung Lap-kei's physical music releases come in various formats, including the common CD and vinyl versions, as well as cassette versions. Among these, the "radio white edition" has become a sought-after item for top collectors.

Zhang Liji Black Vinyl

II. Market Value Analysis of the King of Dance's Classic Works

Throughout Cheung Lap-kei's music career, vinyl versions of many of his albums have maintained strong demand in the secondhand market, especially those classic works that carry collective memories.

  1. Extremely Rare: Rare Radio White Edition
    • "I LIKE IT" vinyl LP rare radio white edition: Due to its rarity, this record is still in 96% new condition despite having very slight scratches on the disc. Its market price is as high as HK$10,304 .
    • "Are You Alone Tonight?" Radio Acrylic Album LP (White Version): When this type of radio acrylic album is in 90% new condition, the market price is approximately HK$9,000 .
    • "Are You Alone Tonight?" Radio White Edition Vinyl Single LP: Even if it's a white edition single, if the disc is in 93% new condition, the price can still reach approximately HK$8,010 .

These astonishing price figures reflect the stringent requirements of the top collectibles market for both "rarity" and "high condition".

  1. Market Focus: Popular Albums and Singles
    • "When the Wine Is Over" (vinyl LP): This album includes Cheung Lap-kei's hit song "Electric Girl" and his second single, "When the Wine Is Over," and is considered one of his most important representative works. In good condition (95% or 96% new), the market price ranges from HK$5,400 to HK$5,850 .
    • "Lonely Road" vinyl record, LP: Overall condition of 96% new or above, market price is between HK$6,500 and HK$7,020 .
    • "Express Night Train" vinyl: This album, released in 1987, is priced at approximately HK$882.00 at Hong Kong vinyl record stores if the disc is in 95% new condition.
    • "Self-Immolation" 45RPM Single: Even though it's a smaller 45RPM single, in 95% new condition, the market price is around HK$580.00 .

These data clearly demonstrate that, whether it's out-of-print albums or rare radio editions, Cheung Lap-kei's vinyl records possess a solid foundation of value in the collector's market. For music box recyclers, we highly value these types of Hong Kong Cantonese pop music collectibles that possess cultural significance and high market liquidity.

Zhang Liji vinyl record

III. Professional Recycling Commitment for Music Boxes

The high prices of collectibles are often closely related to their condition. We have found that many high-priced rare items are labeled as "overall 96% new or better" or "disc surface 95% new," indicating that only physical music that has been well-protected and properly handled can maintain its value over time.

Nine Music Box offers professional vinyl record cleaning services to ensure that physical music is in the best condition and provides the best listening experience.

For collectors who need to "let go" of their past collections (as Zhang Liji once mentioned, the mindset of "letting go" and no longer "attaching"), Nine Music Box offers professional recycling and evaluation services to ensure that your treasured collections receive fair market value and find a new owner who appreciates them. We recycle not only vinyl records, but also CDs, cassette tapes, and related audio equipment (Audio Recycle / Recycle HiFi).

We stand by our promise: we only sell good discs, and we only do it with our heart .

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Do you own any of these valuable Cheung Lap-kei vinyl records? Or other Cantonese records worth collecting? Music Box is willing to evaluate your physical music collection using professional and transparent standards.

Contact Nine Music Box now and give your old favorites a new lease on life!

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