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The most successful black vocal duo of the 60’s was Sam and Dave. On stage they were electrifying. Off stage they rarely spoke to each other. Most of the 70’s weren’t good for the two performers but interest in their music was rekindled in 1979 after the Blues Brothers covered their hit, “I’m a Soul Man.”  The 45 can now sell for $25.00 but the Sam & Dave album, “Hold On, I’m, Comin’,” released by Stax Records in 1966, can sell for $150.00 today.

With Robert Plant’s raging voice and Jimmy Page’s distorted reverbing guitar, along with members John Bonham and John Paul Jones, Led Zeppelin rocked the 70’s and beyond. By 1979 their concert ticket and album sales made them the most popular Rock and Roll band in the world. The value of their debut album on Atlantic records in 1969 depends on the color of the record label. Most red and green labels indicate a value of no more than $25.00 but a pink and tan label can make it worth up to $500.00.

Freddy Cannon was a major star in the 1960’s with hits like “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” and “Palisades Park.” His first hit was “Tallahassee Lassie,” which is worth up to $40.00. In 1960, Swan Records released the album, “The Explosive Freddy Cannon.” It was the first album by an American Rock and Roll singer to reach #1 on the British charts. A copy can get you $100.00 today.

If you are not familiar with Delta Blues artist, Skip James, you should know more about the value of his records. He was on the brink of stardom when the Great Depression ended his dreams but he was re-discovered in 1964 and finally recognized for his gift to the Blues. He recorded nine singles for Paramount from 1931-1932. All, like the ones shown here called “22-20 Blues” and “Be Ready When He Comes” can each sell for $10,000.00 today.

Marty Robbins had his first hit in 1957 with “A White Sports Coat and a Pink Carnation,” worth up to $50.00 with its picture sleeve. He would later win a Grammy for “El Paso.” Many more hits followed. However, like a lot of Country stars, Marty Robbins started out as a Rock and Roll singer. His ten inch album, “Rock’n  Rollin’n Robbins,” released by Columbia Records in 1956, is worth up to $750.00 today.

The Byrds began their phenomenal career as the Jet Set under the guidance of Roger McGuinn. Their first hit as the Byrds, thanks to Bob Dylan, was “Mr.Tambourine Man,” a #1 record from 1965. That same year Columbia Records issued a Byrds rendition of Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” That  red vinyl 45 is worth up to $250.00 but the picture sleeve as seen here can fetch up to $2,500.00 today.

A former high school cheerleader and valedictorian, Emmylou Harris was a Country Music hit maker in the 1970’s. Her debut album was released on Jubilee Records in 1969 and was called “Gliding Bird.” It consisted of mostly folk songs and Country Rock. Although the album was commercially unsuccessful, a copy is worth up to $500.00 today.

In the movie, “Jailhouse Rock,” Elvis Presley played a character by the name of Vince Everett. In the film, Vince (Elvis) is an ex-con who gets a recording contract with Laurel Records. As part of the story, a single is released of “Treat Me Nice.” Props were made of the picture sleeve. Many can be seen in the movie. A copy can sell for $10,000.00 today.  Find the values for EVERY picture sleeve in the “Mighty John’s Picture Sleeve Guide.” For more free samples click on “Mighty John’s Picture Sleeve Guide” in the yellow strip above.

Kenny & the Cadets never scored big with their 1962 single, “Barbie.” But because Beach Boy Brian Wilson sang lead with back-up vocals by Beach Boys, Carl Wilson and Al Jardine, it has become very valuable. Released on Randy Records, a black vinyl copy is worth up to $800.00 while an original red and yellow vinyl copy jumps the value up to $2,500.00 today.

Kim Weston isn’t as well-known as other female Motown artists like Diana Ross, Mary Wells, or Martha Reeves but that doesn’t mean that some of her records are not collectible. Her biggest hit came in 1966 when she teamed up with Marvin Gaye for “It Takes Two,” worth up to $15.00. However, her 1964 single, “A Little More Love,” released on Motown’s Tamla label, can sell for $500.00 today.