Monthly Archives: June 2026

“Save For A Rainy Day” is among Jan & Dean’s most sought after records. The album was recorded by Dean a year after Jan’s horrendous auto accident and contains no hits. It is actually Jan’s brother pictured with Dean on … Continue reading →

Now, for a limited time, get 50% off the regular prices of our record guides. Just email MightyJohn1971@gmail.com the title or titles of the guides you want, and we’ll email back a PayPal invoice with the total discounted price. No … Continue reading →

In 1954, Big Joe Turner was the first to record and chart the hit, “Shake, Rattle and Roll.” A copy of that 45 can now sell for $75.00. That was quickly followed by the version with Bill Haley and His … Continue reading →

With four platinum albums to his name, Aaron Neville is certainly the most famous of the Neville Brothers who were such a big part of the music that came out of New Orleans. In 1966, Aaron Neville sold a million … Continue reading →

Rockabilly is one of the most collectible forms of Rock N Roll. Rockabilly is a mixture of Rock and Country, often with a mix of Rhythm and Blues. Here are two examples. In 1959, Laurel Records released the single “Rockin’ … Continue reading →

Led by Mark Volman, the Turtles knocked the Beatles out of the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967 when “Happy Together” replaced “Penny Lane” at #1. “Happy Together” held on to the chart-topping position for three weeks. … Continue reading →

In 1980, Universal Pictures released the movie, “Xanadu,” starring Olivia Newton John. It was a musical fantasy not to mention a musical flop. Xanadu might be a fun place to visit but only if you have a copy of the … Continue reading →

The girl-groups of the 60’s like the Supremes, the Ronettes, and the Crystals are always collectible as are lesser known girl- groups such as the Sherrys. Originally, the Sherrys backed up Bobby Rydell on his early hits. In 1962, they … Continue reading →

Led by their charismatic front man, Jim Morrison, the Doors had many accomplishments including being the first American band to rack up eight gold record albums in a row. The first album, “The Doors,” containing their massive hit, “Light My … Continue reading →

The demand continues for records known as “Northern Soul.” We like to keep you updated on this extremely collectible category. Here are just two examples. In 1968, Dionn Records released the single, “The Girl across the Street,” by Moses Smith. … Continue reading →