Is this 1962 Merle Travis vinyl a good investment?

Given the low copy count and the $13.04 Discogs floor, this LP presents a solid opportunity for collectors.

What genre does this Merle Travis record fall under?

This recording is categorized under the Folk, World, & Country genres.

What format is the Merle Travis Guitar available in?

The Merle Travis Guitar is available in the Vinyl, LP format from 1962.

Merle Travis – The Merle Travis Guitar (Vinyl, LP)

Name: Merle Travis – The Merle Travis Guitar (Vinyl, LP)
Brand: Merle Travis

Folk, World, & Country

What The Merle Travis Guitar by Merle Travis is worth on the used market.

Merle Travis value — Discogs floor $13.04. Prices updated June 2026.

Label · Capitol RecordsFormat · Vinyl, LPGenre · Folk, World, & Country

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Which version do you have?

For the most budget-conscious approach, acquire the Merle Travis – The Merle Travis Guitar (Vinyl, LP) Standard version priced at $3. The $13 Standard version offers no evident difference in the music or physical item, suggesting the price gap reflects minor packaging variations or perceived desirability rather than inherent collectible value. Save your money unless you specifically want the slightly higher-priced Standard edition.

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Standard— this pageMerle Travis – The Merle Travis Guitar (Vinyl, LP)$13.04—eBay ↗

StandardMerle Travis – The Merle Travis Guitar (CD, Compilation)$2.99—eBay ↗

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Discogs — Merle Travis – The Merle Travis Guitar$13.04

Item details

Brand: Merle Travis
Format: Vinyl, LP
Released: 1962
Label: Capitol Records
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Copies for sale: 1

Merle Travis – The Merle Travis Guitar resale value

The Merle Travis Guitar by Merle Travis (1962) on Vinyl, LP. The Discogs marketplace floor is $13.04 with 1 copies currently for sale.

What drives the price

Pressing, country, and condition (media + sleeve) move vinyl/CD values the most — first pressings and clean copies command a premium.

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What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Discogs floor	$13.04	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

Is this 1962 Merle Travis vinyl a good investment?: Given the low copy count and the $13.04 Discogs floor, this LP presents a solid opportunity for collectors.
What genre does this Merle Travis record fall under?: This recording is categorized under the Folk, World, & Country genres.
What format is the Merle Travis Guitar available in?: The Merle Travis Guitar is available in the Vinyl, LP format from 1962.