Monthly Archives: March 2024

Albums featuring various songs by various recording artists can be quite valuable. In 1956, Aladdin Records released “Party After Hours,” a 10-inch album featuring Wynonie Harris, Amos Milburn, Velma Nelson, and Crown Prince Waterford. A black vinyl copy is worth … Continue reading →

On July 14, 1989, Judge Judy, then on the New York Family Court, orders Tom Jones to pay child support to Katherine Berkerly. His 1965 album, “It’s Not Unusual,” on Parrot Records could help him recoup some payments. Copies showing … Continue reading →

Without a doubt, Northern Soul is among the most collectible genres of vinyl records. Those obscure Soul records from the 1960’s and 1970’s continue to fetch big bucks. In 1976, Look-Out Records released the 45, “She’s Gone,” by the Hamilton … Continue reading →

Rolling Stone lists “My Generation” by the Who at #11 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The song is an anthem for the break from Peter Townsend’s stodgier elders and a claim on his own … Continue reading →

Everybody’s favorite talking-horse is Mr. Ed. The TV show ran for 5 years from 1961-1966. Mr. Ed was played by a horse whose real name was Bamboo Harvester. In 1962, Golden Records released, “Straight From the Horse’s Mouth.” It’s worth … Continue reading →

Alabama, one of Country music’s most popular bands of all time, formed in 1969 with Randy Owens and Terry Gentry. In the 1980’s they had over two dozen # 1 hits on the Country charts including “If You’re Gonna Play … Continue reading →

“Holy Rock N Roll, Batman!” Did he really sing while protecting Gotham City from the Penguin, the Riddler, and the Joker? Well, let the bat light shine on a single from 1966 called “Miranda.” It wasn’t a hit. Even the … Continue reading →

In 1978, Bon Scott of AC/DC proclaimed in song his love for a woman named Rosie who he described as a Tasmanian devil weighing 350 pounds. She apparently bragged to Scott that she had been with 28 famous people in … Continue reading →

On July 7, 1958, a record enters the U.S. charts. It holds the unique distinction of being the very first record to reach #1 on the newly created Billboard Hot 100. The singer is Ricky Nelson. The first record to … Continue reading →

The Raindrops presented themselves as a trio when they hit big in 1963 with “The Kind of Boy You Can’t Forget.” The 45 can now sell for $30.00.  In reality, the Raindrops consisted of song-writers, producers, and husband and wife … Continue reading →