Monthly Archives: October 2023

Not all record collectibles are all that old. In 2006, Classic Records released a Led Zeppelin set called “Classic Records”-the Road Case Edition.” The set consists of 48 single-sided 12-inch 45’s, all taken from Led Zeppelin’s first 9 studio LP’s. … Continue reading →

Rolling Stone magazine ranks “We Will Rock You” by Queen at #330 on its list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In 2009, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Released on Elektra Records in … Continue reading →

On March 17, 1957, Elvis Presley outbids the YMCA’s offer of $35,000 and buys the Graceland mansion from Mrs. Ruth Brown-Moore for $102,500. The 23 room,10,000 square foot home, comes with 13.8 acres of land. The king makes some upgrades … Continue reading →

The “Two Virgins” album was the first John Lennon recorded void of any influence from any of the other Beatles. But it is best known for the cover, featuring a completely naked John and Yoko. Like a dirty magazine, it … Continue reading →

The title of “Godfather of Rhythm and Blues” goes to Johnny Otis. Born Greek, he said, “I prefer to be black.” He not only discovered Jackie Wilson, Big Mama Thornton, and Hank Ballard; he also recorded one of the biggest … Continue reading →

“Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ” was the debut album for Bruce Springsteen. The album, released on Columbia Records in 1973, is not a big collectible; no more than $20.00. However, the single from the album, “Spirit in the Night,” is … Continue reading →

These are records you should know about. The big money in Rockabilly records has been that way for years and there is no reason to believe the values won’t continue to climb. In 1958 Bobby Lollar recorded, “Bad Bad Boy,” … Continue reading →

In 1954, Elvis Presley recorded “Baby Let’s Play House” on Sun Records in Memphis. It was his first single to make it on the national charts, reaching # 5 on the Country charts. An original copy, whether on a 45 … Continue reading →

Art Pepper was a saxophonist who began his career in the late 1940’s with Stan Kenton. Like many other Jazz greats he found himself addicted to heroin and was locked up several times in prison. Nonetheless, his music lived at … Continue reading →

On March 10, 1962 Bruce Channel is # 1 with “Hey Baby!” The harmonica riff at the beginning of the song is provided by Delbert McClinton. When John Lennon heard it, he was inspired to write what would become the … Continue reading →