Monthly Archives: March 2025

At the tender age of 15 Kathy Young scored one of the biggest hits of 1961 with “A Thousand Stars.” It’s now worth up to $30.00 as seen here on the left. Discovered by game show host Wink Martindale, she … Continue reading →

The Rolling Stones have many collectible records, especially for some of the picture sleeves that came with their 45’s. In 1978 they released the single, “Beast of Burden.” The record is worth no more than $10.00 but the picture sleeve … Continue reading →

In 1964 when Elvis starred in the movie, “Viva Las Vegas,” with Ann Margret, he had no idea that six years later he would become the biggest star on the strip. The “Viva Las Vegas” 45, with picture sleeve, can … Continue reading →

The Platters was the most popular Doo Wop group of all time. Their 1956 album, “The Platters,” contains many of their early hits like “My Prayer,” “I’m Sorry,” and “On My Word of Honor.” “The Platters Vol. 2” features their … Continue reading →

James Brown’s first hit was “Please Please Please.” It has become a Rhythm & Blues classic and recognized as the signature song for James Brown and The Famous Flames. Reportedly, the song came about because James Brown’s friend, Little Richard, … Continue reading →

In 1968, Capitol Records released “Lady Madonna,” their last 45 with the Beatles. It peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Paul McCartney said he wrote the song as a boogie woogie blues song ala Fats Domino. Ironically, Fats … Continue reading →

In anticipation of the Beach Boys’ single, “Heroes and Villains,” Capitol Records ordered a picture sleeve for the record. However, before the song was available, the Beach Boys had formed their own label, Brother. They issued “Heroes and Villains” as … Continue reading →

One of the most iconic movies of all time, “Dirty Harry,” has one of the great iconic lines of all time spoken by Clint Eastwood. “I know what you’re thinking. Did he fire six shots or only five? Well, to … Continue reading →

Del Shannon is best known for his 1961 Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit, “Runaway.” He followed up with “Hats Off to Larry,” a #5 chart-buster. His third and final hit came in 1962 with “Little Town Flirt.” The 45, released … Continue reading →

The “Breakfast in America” album by Supertramp, released on A&M Records in 1979, launched a number of hit singles including “The Logical Song,” “Goodbye Stranger,” and “Take The Long Way Home.” The regular album is not a big collectible but … Continue reading →