Realistic LAB-440 Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-05, a Realistic LAB-440 has a market value at around $10. Based on 555 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is roughly flat over the last 73 days ($150 → $150).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | $150 | — | — |
| 2026-08-31 | $150 | — | $10 |
| 2026-09-06 | $150 | — | $10 |
| 2026-09-12 | $150 | — | $10 |
| 2026-09-18 | $150 | — | $10 |
| 2026-09-24 | $375 | — | $10 |
| 2026-09-30 | $225 | — | $10 |
| 2026-10-06 | $188 | — | $10 |
| 2026-10-12 | $200 | — | $10 |
| 2026-10-18 | — | — | $10 |
| 2026-10-27 | $150 | — | $10 |
| 2026-11-02 | — | — | $10 |
| 2026-11-05 | $150 | — | $10 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1979–1983 |
| Type | Turntable |
| Brand | Realistic |
| Original MSRP | 300 (1979) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,250 today |
| Market value (sold) | $10 |
Buying notes
Realistic (Radio Shack) belt-drive turntable. Underrated for the price; these were rebadged Japanese OEM designs of good quality. Check belt condition and tonearm bearings. Stylus likely needs replacement. Good budget vintage option.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Realistic LAB-440. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Realistic LAB-440 replacement stylus on eBay →
- Realistic LAB-440 replacement cartridge on eBay →
- Realistic LAB-440 drive belt on eBay →
- Realistic LAB-440 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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