Realistic LAB-390 Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-05, a Realistic LAB-390 has a market value at around $14. Based on 602 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is roughly flat over the last 73 days ($159.78 → $157).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | $159.78 | — | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $159.78 | — | $15 |
| 2026-09-06 | $159.78 | — | $15 |
| 2026-09-12 | $164 | — | $15 |
| 2026-09-18 | $199.99 | — | $15 |
| 2026-09-24 | $157 | — | $15 |
| 2026-09-30 | $157 | — | $15 |
| 2026-10-06 | $157 | — | $15 |
| 2026-10-12 | $157 | — | $14 |
| 2026-10-18 | $157 | — | $14 |
| 2026-10-27 | $157 | — | $14 |
| 2026-11-02 | $157 | — | $14 |
| 2026-11-05 | $157 | — | $14 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1977–1981 |
| Type | Turntable |
| Brand | Realistic |
| Original MSRP | 200 (1977) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,000 today |
| Market value (sold) | $14 |
Buying notes
Realistic belt-drive. OEM Japanese construction. Check belt condition. Stylus likely needs replacement. Good budget option; the Realistic badge keeps prices low relative to equivalent Japanese branded tables.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Realistic LAB-390. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Realistic LAB-390 replacement stylus on eBay →
- Realistic LAB-390 replacement cartridge on eBay →
- Realistic LAB-390 drive belt on eBay →
- Realistic LAB-390 dust cover on eBay →
- Phono preamp — only needed if your amp or receiver has no phono input on Amazon →
- Cartridge alignment protractor on Amazon →
- Stylus tracking force gauge on Amazon →
- Anti-static record cleaning brush on Amazon →
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- Realistic LAB-440 $10
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