Few instrumentals hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 but it happened for the Tornadoes in 1962 with “Telstar.” The song was recorded as a tribute to the Telstar communications satellite, which was launched into space the same year. Recorded in England, the song also reached #1 on the British charts. A copy of the 45 can now sell for $25.00.The Tornadoes’ “Telstar” album, released by London Records in 1962, can get you $250.00 today.