Jape Richardson, better known as the Big Bopper, had one giant hit in 1958 with “Chantilly Lace.” But he became legendary on Feb.3, 1959 when he died in the same plane crash with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. That date will always be remembered as “the day the music died.” An original copy of “Chantilly Lace” on D Records is worth up to $200.00. The “Chantilly Lace” album, released on Mercury Records is worth no more than $15.00 if the label pictures the Chicago skyline. It’s worth up to $100.00 if the label is red and up to $500.00 if the label is black. Original issues and re-issues of every record are detailed in “Mighty John’s Record Appraisal Guide.”