In 1970 Apple Records released the John Lennon single, “Mother.” It wasn’t much of a hit, reaching only #43 on the Billboard Hot 100. Abandoned by his father, and even though he didn’t live with his mother, the two were close. The 45 is worth up to $40.00 if the word “MONO” is printed on the label, up to $10.00 if it is not. The picture sleeve by itself can get you $125.00 today.

(Find the values for every record by John Lennon in our “Record Appraisal Guide,” available in the left hand column.)