Nicholas Greenwood – Cold Cuts (1972)
Nicholas Greenwood commenced his musical career by forming a band called The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, which he would end up abandoning in 1969 with an individual performance in mind. He then outshone his old band by a long shot when he released albums like Cold Cuts in 1972. This was a highly experimental and pioneering musical effort that had listeners on tenterhooks. You can bet that such a lauded work of art will cost a fair penny, with the Cold Cuts record fetching over $3,500 per copy.
Charlie Parker – Bird Blows The Blues (1949)
Charlie Parker redefined jazz as a genre with the release of Bird Blows The Blues when jazz was still in its foundational phase. The thirteen tracks on this record brought a boppy jazz delight to beatniks that was unheard of at the time. If you are looking to fill out your understanding of jazz and its many different styles, then this record is a fantastic start. You will need to pay a fair amount for this education, however: $3,540.