March 9, 2026 Record of the Day

Who is Leo Giordarno and why does he have a record that collectors seek? What makes his record special is that backing him up, singing falsetto, are Buddy Holly and Phil Everly of the Everly Brothers. The song, “Stay Close To Me,” was not only written by Buddy Holly but also one of his few compositions that he never recorded himself. Released on Brunswick Records in 1959, a copy is worth up to $600.00 today.

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“Record Appraisal Guide”
Listing the values for over a million records(Reg. $24.95) …Discount price$12.45
“Directory of Buyers” (Reg. $15.95)… ………………………….Discount price $7.97
“Compilation Album Guide”
Listing the values for over 10,000 albums with various songs by various recording artists. (Reg. $19.95)……………………………………..…………Discount price $9.98
“Soundtracks Album Guide”
Listing  the values for over 10,000 soundtracks from movies, TV, and Broadway shows (Reg. $19.95….……………………………………………Discount price $9.98
“Picture Disc Guide”
Listing the values for over 1,000 records with pictures on the vinyl.
(Reg. $15.95)…………………………………………………………Discount price $7.97
“Records to Riches” audio
Might John’s seminar on record values (Reg. $15.95)……….. Discount price $7.97
“Picture Sleeve Guide”
See fee samples in yellow strip above. (Reg. $19.95)……….… Discount price $9.98
“Promo Records Guide”
See free samples in yellow strip above. (Reg. $19.95)……….. Discount price $9.98
“Records You Should Know About Guide”
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“The Elvis & Beatles Listings” (over 2000) (Reg. $10.00)…… Discount price  $5.00

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March 8, 2026 Record of the Day

“The Bad Seed,” a thriller from 1956, was a movie based on the play by Maxwell Anderson. The film was about a disturbed young girl who displayed the characteristics of a serial killer. It was nominated for 4 academy awards. The soundtrack, released by RCA in 1956, is worth up to $250.00 today. “The Bad Seed” is just one of the 10,000 soundtracks listed on our Soundtracks Guide in Microsoft Word, covering movies, TV shows, and Broadway shows. It’s available in the left hand column.

March 7, 2026 Record of the Day

The Chantels was one of the first girl-groups of the Rock N Roll era. They had their first hit in 1957 with the Doo-Wop classic, “Maybe.” A reformed version of the group scored in 1961 with “Look in My Eyes” and “Well, I Told You,” which was an answer song to “Hit the Road Jack” by Ray Charles. In 1962, Carleton Records released the album “The Chantels on Tour.” A mono copy is up to $100.00. The stereo version, as shown here, is worth up to $200.00 today.

(All mono and stereo versions of all records are described in detail on Mighty John’s “Record Appraisal Guide” on a flash drive in Microsoft Word, available in the left hand column for $24.95.)

March 6, 2026 Records of the Day

Gary U.S. Bonds was as popular during the twist craze of the early 1960’s as Chubby Checker. His hits such as “New Orleans” and “Quarter to Three” are Rock N Roll classics. And like Chubby, Gary capitalized on the twist with top 10 hits, “Dear Lady Twist,” and “Twist Twist Senora. His album, “Twist Up Calypso,” released on Legrand Records, is worth up to $50.00. His first album “Quarter to Three” can sell for $100.00 today.

Be sure and request this month’s free list of “10 Records Worth $100.00 or More.” PLUS trivia about the recording artists. To receive your copy, just email mightyjohn1971@gmail.com

March 5, 2026 Records of the Day

Paul Anka was one of the biggest teen idols of the 50’s & 60’s with huge hits such as “Diana,” “Puppy Love,” and “Put Your Head On My Shoulder,” which today is worth up to $50.00 with its picture sleeve. However, his most valuable record is one that most people have never heard of. In 1966, RCA Records released the Paul Anka single, “I Can’t Help Loving You.” It’s worth up to $250.00 today.

Find the values for over a million records on our “Record Appraisal Guide” flash drive in Microsoft word ($24.95). It is available in the left hand column or receive a detailed appraisal for any record for $1.00 by clicking on “Online Appraisals” in the yellow strip above.

March 4, 2026 Record of the Day

On August 12,1960, Pete Best became a Beatle and for two years, as their fame grew in Hamburg and Liverpool, Pete was the drummer backing up John, Paul, and George. Then, in one of the great unsolved mysteries of Rock N Roll, he was replaced by Ringo Starr. In 1966, Cameo Records released the 45, “Boys,” by Peter Best. The 45, with picture sleeve as shown here, is worth up to $100.00 today.

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March 3, 2026 Records of the Day

Unlike the Beach Boys, the Astronauts was a surf band from the Midwest, far away from the ocean. Although they never had any big hits, they were more popular in Japan than the Beach Boys. They also appeared in 4 “surf” movies, more than any other surf band. Their 1964 LP’s, “Competition Coupe” and “Astronauts Orbit Kampus,” released by RCA Records, are each worth up to $100.00 today.

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March 2, 2026 Record of the Day

The life and legend of Frankie Lymon lives in Rock N Roll history. Beginning with a quick rise to fame and fortune in ’56 with “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” to his tragic death in ’68 in New York at his grandmother’s house, another victim of drugs, Frankie Lymon was the first black teen idol. His EP, “Frankie Lymon At The London Palladium,” released by Roulette Records and featuring “Goody Goody,” his last hit with the Teenagers, is worth up to $150.00 today.

Find the values for over a million records on our “Record Appraisal Guide” flash drive in Microsoft word. It is available in the left hand column or receive a detailed appraisal for any record for $1.00 by clicking on “Online Appraisals” in the yellow strip above.