We Buy 1980s Heavy Metal Vinyl Records in Chicago

Are you looking to sell your 1980s heavy metal records? We specialize in buying metal LPs and 45s from the golden era of heavy music. Whether you have a few rare imports or an entire collection of thrash, glam, or traditional heavy metal, we make it easy to turn them into cash.

1980s Heavy Metal Vinyl LPs

Bands We’re Looking For

Collectors and fans pay top dollar for original pressings from iconic ’80s metal bands, including:

  • Metallica

  • Slayer

  • Megadeth

  • Anthrax

  • Iron Maiden

  • Judas Priest

  • Motörhead

  • Dio

  • Ozzy Osbourne

  • Accept

  • Venom

  • Queensrÿche

  • W.A.S.P.

  • King Diamond / Mercyful Fate

  • Testament

  • Saxon

What Makes 1980s Metal Records Valuable

Many 1980s metal albums have become collector’s items, especially:

  • First Pressings & Imports from labels like Music for Nations, Combat, and Megaforce

  • Promo Copies sent to radio stations

  • Limited Edition Colored Vinyl pressings

  • Obscure Underground Bands with small pressing runs

  • Picture Discs from the glam and thrash scenes

Sell Your 1980s Metal Records Today


Call Brian at (312) 500-4546 or text him at (630) 544-9733 to get a quick, no-pressure quote.

We’re based in Chicago, but we buy collections from across Illinois and the Midwest. We also travel for the right collection — so if you’ve got a stack of ’80s metal vinyl, even in surrounding states, we can help.

Don’t let your 1980s metal vinyl gather dust. Give it a second life — and get paid for it.
Call: (312) 500-4546 | Text: (630) 544-9733 | Email: contact@webuyrecordsusa.com

Andy NobleWe Buy Records