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One time members of the Byrds, Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman went on to form the Flying Burrito Brothers. Their music was a blending of Country, Folk, Rock, and Soul. Their first album, which made Rolling Stone magazine’s “500 Greatest Albums Of All Time, was called “The Gilded Palace Of Sin.” Although not a commercial success, it influenced Country stars like Vince Gill and Alan Jackson. Released on A & M records in 1969 a copy can get you $400.00 today. Find the most up-to-date value of your records within 24 hours. Just click on “Online Appraisals” at the top of the page.

Mighty John Marshall’s first novel is now available for download on Amazon for just $1.99.The Bangor Daily News writes…“Rock music plays in the background of “Stung!” But the novel itself is in part a love story, in part a coming-of-age tale, but like those written by his one-time employer, Stephen King, it’s largely a book of horror. “Stung!” is an enjoyable read. Mighty John Marshall has a vivid imagination and that’s reflected in this promising debut.” If you order the download on Amazon, or the paperback version in the lower right hand column on this page, we will send you the values for every Elvis and Beatles record (over 2,000 listings). Just let us know at mightyjohn@maine.rr.com

Tollie records is probably best known as the label that released the Beatles 45s “Love Me Do” and “Twist And Shout” in 1964. That same year they released the single “I’d Think It Over” by Sam Fletcher. The record is worth up to $450.00 today as it falls into the collectible category known as Northern Soul. But Tollie, trying to associate anything released on their label with the Beatles, issued a picture sleeve with copies sent to radio stations. And because the picture sleeve mentions the Beatles it can get you $250.00 by itself today. How did YOU find out about MoneyMusic.com? Radio? TV? Print? Email us at mightyjohn@maine.rr.com and let us know. We’ll email you back with a list of 10 valuable records by Elvis and 10 valuable records by the Beatles.

“You Belong To Me” was not only one of the biggest hits for the Duprees but one of the biggest of 1962. The song was first recorded in the early 50s by Sue Thompson of “Sad Movies Make Me Cry” fame and then by Patti Page. The most popular version before the Duprees made it their own was by Jo Stafford in 1952. In 1962 Coed records released the “You Belong To Me” album by the Duprees. A copy can get you $300.00 today. Find the most up-to-date value of your records within 24 hours. Just click on “Online Appraisals” at the top of the page.

Among those who are not all that well known but have what could be called a cult following is Wild Man Fischer. Discovered by Frank Zappa, Fischer had been committed to a mental institution when he was 16 for attacking his mother with a knife. By his mid 20s he had become an underground favorite with concert goers. In 1969 Zappa’s record company, Bizzare, released the album “An Evening With Wild Man Fischer.” A copy can get you $400.00 today. DON’T BUY OR SELL ANY RECORD UNTIL YOU GET THE TRUE VALUE FROM MIGHTY JOHN THE RECORD GUY.

Phil Spector produced a lot of great acts such as the Ronettes with lead singer Veronica Bennett (later Ronnie Spector after marrying Phil). Their biggest hit “Be My Baby” is a true Rock N Roll classic. It even inspired Beach Boy Brian Wilson to write his hit “Don’t Worry Baby.” The album “Presenting The Fabulous Ronettes,” released on Philles records in 1964, is worth up to $600.00 today. Which other records by the Ronettes are worth over $100.00? Find out with “Mighty John’s Record Price Guide.” It’s available in the left hand column of this page. ($39.95)

Lee Fields is sometimes referred to as “Little J.B.” as in Little James Brown. His name is not as well known as that of the Godfather of Soul but to his die-hard Funk fans he’s just as popular and with a staying power that more well-known stars don’t have. In 1979 Angle records released the album “Let’s Talk It Over” by Lee Fields. A  copy today can get you as much as $600.00. How did YOU find out about MoneyMusic.com? Radio? TV? Print? Email us at mightyjohn@maine.rr.com and let us know. We’ll email you back with a list of 10 valuable records by Elvis and 10 valuable records by the Beatles.

If you’re a record company and want to conjure up another Elvis, you couldn’t do better than what Chancellor records did with Fabian. Who cares if he’s not a great singer? Just give him one name and the looks of Elvis and the result will be a teen idol. It worked. Fabian was one of the most popular and successful of the teen idols of the day. In 1962 Chancellor records released the album “16 Fabulous Hits” by Fabian. A copy can get you $150.00 today.  Which other records by Fabian are worth over $100.00? Find out with “Mighty John’s Record Price Guide.” It’s available in the left hand column of this page. ($39.95)

Jackie Wilson was Gospel polished and a true Rock N Roll great who influenced superstars from Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson. While singing the lyric “My heart is crying” from one of his classics, “Lonely Teardrops,” at a Dick Clark Revue in 1975 he collapsed and never recovered. At first the audience and fellow performers thought that when he fell it was just part of the act. But the act was over for Jackie Wilson. The “Lonely Teardrops” album, released on Brunswick records in 1959, is worth up to $125.00 today. Which other records by Jackie Wilson are worth over $100.00? Find out with “Mighty John’s Record Price Guide.” It’s available in the left hand column of this page. ($39.95.)

Stevie Wonder has been a force in music since the early 60s when he was known as “Little” Stevie Wonder. At the age of 12 he had his first in a long list of hits. With Marvin Gaye on drums and Little Stevie on bongos and playing the harmonica, “Fingertips” went all the way to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Released on Tamla records in 1963, the single with its picture sleeve, is worth up to $125.00 today. Find the most up-to-date value of your records within 24 hours. Just click on “Online Appraisals” at the top of the page.

Glen Campbell will always be best known for hits like “By The Time I Get To Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” and “Rhinestone Cowboy.” But in many cases it’s the lesser known records by well known recording artists that are worth more. In 1958 Ceneco records released “Dreams For Sale” by Glen Campbell. A copy can get you $200.00 today. Find the value for every record by Glen Campbell and all records by over 53,000 recording artists with the “Mighty John’s Record Price Guide” in the left hand column ($39.95)