Monthly Archives: November 2023

November 10, 2023 Record of the Day

The Addams Family was only on TV for 2 years (1964-1966) but its star still shines bright in TV history. In 1964, RCA released the soundtrack album featuring such tunes as “Uncle Festus’ Blues,” “On Shroud #9,” “Hide and Shriek,” … Continue reading

November 9, 2023 Records of the Day

Without a doubt one of the founding fathers of 1950’s Rock N Roll was Big Joe Turner. Standing at 6’2’’ and weighing over 300 lbs., he was a force to be reckoned with when in 1954 he unleashed on an … Continue reading

November 8, 2023 Record of the Day

Promo copies sent to radio stations can often be worth much more than the regular copies sold in stores. In 1970, Motown sent radio stations gold vinyl copies of “ABC” by the Jackson 5 in a sleeve that indicated that … Continue reading

November 7, 2023 Records of the Day

Three years prior to her death, Jazz great Billie Holiday, also known as Lady Day, released her 10th and final album for Clef Records. The title song, “Lady Sings the Blues,” has become an American standard. And if there was … Continue reading

November 6, 2023 Record of the Day

“Are You Experienced” was the debut album for Jimi Hendrix and featured the Rock classic, “Purple Haze.” Rolling Stone magazine lists “Are You Experienced” at #15 on its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. Released on Reprise … Continue reading

November 5, 2023 Records of the Day

Following the breakup of the Beatles, George Harrison released his first solo album, “All Things Must Pass.” Produced by the legendary Phil Spector, the album contains two of Harrison’s biggest hits, “What is Life” and “My Sweet Lord.”  The “My … Continue reading

November 4, 2023 Record of the Day

On March 24,1966, the Beatles pose for the cover of their next album. The picture shows the Beatles dressed at butchers holding chopped up dolls and raw meat. After much objection, the album is re called and re issued with … Continue reading

November 3, 2023 Records of the Day

The EP, extended play album, is the size of a 45, usually with 2 or 3 songs on each side. Many can be quite valuable, especially by the Doo Wop groups of the 50’s. The Platters’ EP, “The Platters Sing … Continue reading

November 2, 2023 Record of the Day

The second album for England’s Pink Floyd, “A Saucerful of Secrets,” came in the summer of ’68. It was the last album for Sid Barrett and the first for David Gilmour. Released by Tower Records, the value depends on the … Continue reading

Nov. 1, 2023 Record of the Day

One-hit-wonders have been a major part of the biggest chart-busters in the history of Rock N Roll. In 1960, Billy Bland had his 15 minutes of fame with the Billboard top-10 hit, “Let the Little Girl Dance.” Released on Old … Continue reading