A woman finds a Beatles record in a suitcase: she sold it for more than 24,000 euros.

The Beatles continue to be a gold mine for collectors, fetching millions in auction sales . From John Lennon's guitar, which sold for €2 million, to the only painting of the four members (€1.65 million) and their contract that catapulted them to fame (€492,000), the English band's relics continue to break sales records.

That's why any piece related to the group that split up in the 1970s can become a source of extra income for its owner. As The Telegraph reports, a tiny detail on an old vinyl record , which had been gathering dust in a woman's attic, shot up in value to 21,000 pounds (more than 24,000 euros).

The detail that makes the album unique

The woman, whose identity has not been revealed, accidentally discovered a pink suitcase containing approximately 50 records in her attic. This collection was part of the memorabilia that belonged to her grandmother, Paul McCartney 's former housekeeper . Initially, she intended to sell some letters and greeting cards signed by the former Beatle to fund her daughter's wedding.

To do so, she contacted Paul Fairweather , owner of Omega Auctions, who valued the correspondence at around 5,000 pounds, far from the woman's financial goal. It was then that the unexpected discovery occurred: while examining the records, Fairweather identified a copy of the Beatles' legendary White Album with an extraordinary serial number.

"The first thing you always do with the White Album is look at the number stamped on the front. It was 0000007 ," Fairweather explained to The Telegraph . She was completely unaware of the significance of this figure, but the specialist clarified that it was one of the lowest that could exist. The rarity of the serial number made the vinyl a highly coveted item. Ultimately, the record sold for 21,000 pounds, which is equivalent to more than 24,000 euros. An unexpected result for the owner, who had underestimated the value of her collection stored in the attic.

However, experts urge caution. Jules Green, a vinyl specialist, warned the English outlet: "You often have to manage your expectations. Some records can be worth a lot, but most are only worth a few pounds." For those thinking of getting rid of their collection, Green recommends considering a bulk sale or using platforms like Discogs or eBay , although he warns that this process can be slow and require patience.