Monthly Archives: January 2026

In 1927, Perfect Records released the 78 rpm single, “Babe & Lou” (the Home Run Twins), by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. They don’t sing but instead do a comedy routine. The record may have a different value to a … Continue reading →

Larry Williams recorded some of Rock N Roll’s most enduring classics like “Short Fat Fannie,” “Bony Maroni,” and “Dizzy Miss Lizzy.” Each of these 45’s can sell for $30.00. His story was like many: a quick rise to fame, then … Continue reading →

Ike & Tina Turner was one of the most successful, prolific hit-making duos of all time. Ike played on Jackie Brenston’s “Rocket 88” in 1951, which many consider the first Rock N Roll record and worth up to $750.00. Tina … Continue reading →

Jan Berry of famed singing duo Jan and Dean was as important to the California surf music craze as Brian Wilson. In 1966, Berry’s career was derailed when he crashed his Corvette in Beverly Hills. He will always be best … Continue reading →

It was Link Wray who first used a distorted fuzz-tone guitar as demonstrated on his 1958 million-seller, “Rumble.” Wray used a pencil to puncture the amplifier to create the affect. Other hits followed like “Raw-hide.” His 1959 single, “Slinky,” released … Continue reading →

It all began for Elvis in 1954 when he stopped by Sun Records to record “My Happiness” as a birthday present for his mother. It was the genius of Sun Record owner Sam Phillips and the raw talent of a … Continue reading →

There were several records of Beatles interviews in the 1960’s. Among them is the 1964 single “Lee Alan Presents a Trip to Miami.” Lee Alan was a Detroit DJ who was granted an interview in Miami. Recorded in February of … Continue reading →

Muhammad Ali was the greatest…in the ring. However, when it comes to records, Joe Frazier and Sonny Liston come out on top. Frazier’s single “The Bigger They Come,” released on Cloverplay Records, can now weigh in at $100.00. In the … Continue reading →

In 1958, one-hit wonder Robin Luke wrote and recorded a song inspired by his five-year-old sister. “Susie Darlin” reached number 5 on the Billboard Top 100. First issued on International Records as shown here, it’s worth up to $500.00 with … Continue reading →

Chuck Berry IS Rock N Roll. He was one of the few true pioneers in the history of Rock N Roll. So many hits and so little space to list them all. Among the biggest and most covered is his classic, “Rock … Continue reading →