Monthly Archives: July 2023

As in postage stamps, a mis-print or mistake can make a record collectible. An example would be the top-10 hit, “Helen Wheels,” by Paul McCartney. Released on Apple Records in 1973, a correctly printed copy of the 45 is no … Continue reading →

In December 1961 the Marvelettes hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Please Mr. Postman,” making the girl-group the first Motown artists to reach the coveted spot on the charts. Then, to take advantage of the most popular dance … Continue reading →

Jane Mansfield was almost as popular and famous as Marilyn Monroe when it came to Hollywood sex symbols and blonde bombshells. When Jane’s film career began to decline she found new popularity in nightclubs. In 1961, 20th Century Fox released … Continue reading →

Joe Hill Louis was a session musician for Sam Phillips at Sun Records in the years that pre-dated Elvis. Louis was literally a one-man band who could play guitar and drums simultaneously. He is credited with recording the first record … Continue reading →

Much of the Surf music of the sixties is collectible, not only by the best known recording artists such as the Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, the Astronauts, and Dick Dale but also some lesser known bands like the Lively … Continue reading →

Peggy Lee was a towering figure among American Jazz singers. Along with Ertha Kitt, Lee developed a sultry purr sound to her voice. Her big break came when Benny Goodman made her a “girl singer” with his band. Best known … Continue reading →

“Kiss And Say Goodbye” by the Manhattans spent two weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976. First formed in 1964, the Manhattans can’t be considered an over-night success. However, their one giant hit will live for … Continue reading →

In the amazing career of Elvis Presley, the king had numerous two-sided hits such as “Hound Dog” and “Don’t Be Cruel,” released on RCA in 1956. In 1957, RCA issued the double-sided hit, “Playing For Keeps” with “Too Much” on … Continue reading →

There is no bigger name in Country music than Loretta Lynn. She recorded her first single, “Honky Tonk Girl,” in 1960. An original copy on Zero Records can now sell for $250.00. She would go on to have 16 number-one … Continue reading →

Frank Luther began his career in Country music in the mid-1920’s. His own radio show, “Hillbilly Heart-throbs,” debuted on NBC radio in 1933. But his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is for his contributions to children’s records like … Continue reading →