# Ted Gardestad* — resale value

**Ted Gardestad*** is worth about **$11.9**, based on real closed eBay sales.

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Discogs floor | $11.90 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-06-19. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DTed%2520Gardestad%2520I%2520D%2520Rather%2520Write%2520A%2520Symphony%2520Vinyl%2520LP%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DTed%2520Gardestad%2520I%2520D%2520Rather%2520Write%2520A%2520Symphony%2520Vinyl%2520LP%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Ted Gardestad* |
| Format | Vinyl, LP |
| Released | 1980 |
| Label | Polydor |
| Genre | Pop |
| Copies for sale | 3 |

## Ted Gardestad* – I'd Rather Write A Symphony... resale value

**I'd Rather Write A Symphony...** by Ted Gardestad* (1980) on Vinyl, LP. The Discogs marketplace floor is $11.90 with 3 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.

## FAQ

**Is this Ted Gardestad vinyl a good investment right now?**

Given the current Discogs floor of $11.90 and limited stock, it represents a solid entry point for pop music collectors.

**What format is this Ted Gardestad album in?**

This album is available in the Vinyl, LP format and was originally released in 1980.

**How many copies of this Pop LP are currently for sale?**

There are currently 3 copies of the Ted Gardestad vinyl LP available for purchase.

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