The Britpop revival has been underway for months, but it’s really come into vogue after Oasis’s triumphant, sometimes still unbelievable return in Cardiff last night.
Those nostalgic moments many felt at the show will no doubt conjure up the zeitgeist of Cool Britannia; when Britain ruled the airwaves both sides of the Atlantic, interest in British music was at a level akin to the British Invasion of the '60s, and a number of acts were giving their US counterparts a run for their money. Then, of course, there were the numerous releases – which is what we’re focusing on today.
We’ve taken a look at Discogs, the online music marketplace, to see what releases from a number of Britpop acts are worth a small fortune – with one release in particular having sold for just over £800 previously on the website. Some of these records are incredibly rare, while others, for music fans of a certain age, might just be lounging in your collection begging to be played... or sold, depending on your feelings about the artists in 2025.
So, what have been some of the most valuable records from the era of Cool Britannia, and what were the most they sold for through Discogs? Read on to find out!
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17. Super Furry Animals - Songbook (The Singles, Volume One) (2 × Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Limited Edition - Epic – 517671 1, Epic – 5176711003, UK, 2004)
While a 2004 compilation, Songbook gathers Super Furry Animals' incredible singles from their genre-bending career. The band's unique blend of psychedelic pop and experimental rock made them Britpop darlings. This UK 2xLP compilation is a highly valued collector's item due to its "Limited Edition" status and comprehensive nature, demonstrating its desirability with a highest recorded sale of £285.00 on Discogs. | Getty Images/Discogs
18. Manic Street Preachers - Feminine Is Beautiful (Vinyl, 7_, 45 RPM, Single, Flexi-disc, Limited Edition - Glamourchase, UK, July 1991)
This notorious and incredibly rare flexi-disc 7-inch, released with the Glamourchase fanzine in 1991, is a true holy grail for Manic Street Preachers collectors. It represents a vital piece of their very early history, showcasing the raw energy and nascent political edge that would define their career. Its extreme scarcity and unique format (being a flexi-disc) are precisely why it's so highly valued, having fetched an astonishing highest price of £700.00 on Discogs. | Getty Images/Discogs
19. The Verve - Voyager 1 (Vinyl, LP, Limited Edition, Blue Transparent - Jolly Roger Recordings – Jolly Roger 2, US, 1993)
Voyager 1, a release from 1993, captures The Verve in their raw, psychedelic prime, before their mainstream explosion. It showcases their expansive, atmospheric sound. This US limited edition LP on striking blue transparent vinyl is an extraordinarily rare and highly sought-after item. Despite being a bootleg, its extreme scarcity and the desirability of early Verve material make it the most valuable find on your list, with a highest recorded sale of £815.88 on Discogs. | Getty Images/Discogs