Neil Diamond is as recognizable as any recording star of the last 50 years with almost 100 million records sold including 35 top-40 hits and 18 platinum albums. It all began in 1963 when Columbia Records issued the single, “Clown Town.” It wasn’t a hit but it set the stage for the remarkable career that followed. A copy of “Clown Town” is worth up to $600.00 today.