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There was a number one song in 1959 that Dick Clark on American Bandstand and several radio stations refused to play as they felt the record was too violent. It’s an updated version of a 1911 folk song based on a murder in 1895 of William “Billy” Lyons by a pimp named Stacker Lee Shelton. The song was originally called “Stacker Lee” but in 1959, Lloyd Price hit big with his version called “Stagger Lee.” The 45 on ABC Paramount is worth up to $25.00 but the 78 version can sell for $125.00 today. Both are seen here.

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What album with Olivia Newton John is worth $6,000.00? You can find the answer on our YouTube channel. PLUS the values for 9 other records each worth $100.00 or more. Here’s the link:   https://youtu.be/s2uD_-dve-k

On February 2, 1979, while celebrating his freedom after a 7-week jail sentence for assault, Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols died of a drug overdose after injecting heroin that his dear ol’ mum had reportedly given him. Ah, ‘tis nothin’ like a mother’s love. In 1979, Warner Brothers released the single, “Pretty Vacant,” by the Sex Pistols. A copy of the 45 showing a tree-lined road on the label as seen here is worth up to $600.00 today. — No tree-lined road…$10.00.

What makes Paul McCartney’s album, “Ram,” worth $5,000.00? You can find the answer on our YouTube channel. PLUS the values for 9 other records each worth $100.00 or more. Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/U1kxAHckWP0

“12 X 5” was the second album in America for the Rolling Stones and, like the first, didn’t feature many hits written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards as future albums would. The two hits on the album are “Time is on My Side,” written by Norman Meade and “It’s All Over Now,” penned by Bobby Womack. An original 1964 copy of the album, released on London Records, is worth up to $150.00. An original rare blue vinyl copy can sell for up to $8,000.00 today.

What # 1 hit by the Beatles can sell for $1,000.00 today? You can find the answer on our YouTube channel. PLUS the values for 9 other records each worth $100.00 or more. Here’s the link:  https://youtu.be/VRbA2I-UsVU

Before Bruce Johnston became a member of the Beach Boys in the mid-60’s, he was with a group called the Rip Chords, best known for their hits, “Hey Little Cobra,” in 1963 and “Three Window Coupe” in 1964. But their first taste of success came in 1963 with the single, “Here I Stand.” An original copy of the 45, released on Columbia Records, is worth no more than $20.00. But find a copy of the black and white picture sleeve to promote the 45 and $250.00 could be yours.

Bruce Springsteen’s album, “Born to Run” sold over 6 million copies. What can make it worth $1,000.00? You can find the answer on our YouTube channel. PLUS the values for 9 other records worth a $100.00 or more. Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/tvWDdW4lniM

The long list of hits for Jackie Wilson began in 1958 with “Reet Petite.” More hits followed like “Lonely Teardrops,” “I’ll be Satisfied,” and “(Your Love Keeps Liftin’ Me) Higher and Higher.” But his biggest hit came in 1963 with “Baby Workout.” Released on Brunswick Records, the 45 is worth up to $15.00 but the “Baby Workout” album is worth up to $75.00 in mono and $150.00 in stereo.

The Supremes were the queens of Motown. What is their most valuable record? You can find the answer on our YouTube video. PLUS the values for 9 other records each worth $100.00 or more. Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/OM7r4tz8PzA

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“Records you should know about” are records that most people have never heard of but can be worth a lot of money. Here are 2 that fall into the very collectible category known as Northern Soul. “I’m Comin’Over” by Johnny Honeycutt, released on Triode Records, is worth up to $2,500.00. In 1976, Mixed Feelings recorded “Sha-La-La” for United Records. An original copy of the 45 can get you $4,000.00 today. “Records you should know about” are records that most people have never heard of but can be worth a lot of money. You may see them at a local yard sale. That’s where most of them are found.  You will find them ALL listed on Mighty John’s “Records You Should Know About” Guide. For more free samples click on “Records You Should Know About” in the yellow strip above.

The Drifters’ hit, “Save the Last Dance for Me,” spent 3 weeks at # 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1960. The story behind the hit is fascinating. Songwriter Doc Pomus, sitting in his wheelchair as a result of polio, wrote the song on his wedding day while watching his bride dancing with their guests. The song gives his perspective of telling his wife to have fun dancing, but reminds her who will be taking her home and “in whose arms you’re gonna be.” The original 45 on Atlantic records is worth up to $30.00. The album, as seen here, can sell for $150.00 today.

In 1966, the Beach Boys hit #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Barbara Ann.” Lead singers on the record are Beach Boy Brian Wilson and Dean Torrence of famed singing duo Jan & Dean. Their 45 with picture sleeve is worth up to $200.00. But the song first hit the charts in 1961 when the Regents brought it to #13. Their “Barbara-Ann” album, released on Gee records, is worth up to $100.00. The original 45 of “Barbara-Ann” by the Regents, released on Cousins Records, can sell for up to $500.00 today.

Ray Charles had his first big hit for Atlantic records in 1955 with “I Got a Woman.” Then the floodgates opened with more classics like “What’d I Say” and “I Can’t Stop Loving You.” However, before Ray Charles began his string of hits with Atlantic Records he recorded some lesser-known songs for Swing Time Records. In 1961, Hollywood Records released the album “The Original Ray Charles,” which featured many of the early recordings that he made for Swing Time. An original copy of the album is worth up to $200.00 today. His first single of “Midnight Hour” in 1952 on Atlantic Records can now sell for $1000.00.

In 1963, Paul Revere and the Raiders recorded and released their version of the Rock and Roll classic, “Louie Louie.” They used the same studio in Portland Oregon where the Kingsmen recorded the definitive and legendary version. Had it not been for Mitch Miller of “Sing Along with Mitch Miller” fame, Paul Revere and the Raiders’ version might have been just as successful. However, Miller, who made the decisions at Columbia Records, hated Rock and Roll and turned thumbs down on bringing the Paul Revere and Raiders’ single nationwide. Their version on the small Sande record label is worth no more than $30.00 but their one album on Sande can sell for $500.00 today. The 45 and album are shown here.