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Among the most collectible forms of Rock N Roll is Rockabilly. Here are two to look for. In 1956 ,“Slip, Slip, Slippin In” by Lou Millet was issued by Republic Records. A copy is worth up to $2,000.00. In 1960 Rebel Records released “Dry Run” by Parker Cunningham. That 45 can get you $2,500.00 today.

The Supremes was the most successful girl-group of the 60’s not only because of smash hits like “Where Did Our Love Go” and “Baby Love” but also because of their album, “The Supremes A’ Go-Go.” It was the first album by any girl-group to hit #1 on the Billboard album chart. Containing hits like “Love Is like an Itching in My Heart” and “You Can’t Hurry Love,” an original copy of the album on Motown Records is worth up to $100.00 today. The “You Can’t Hurry Love” 45, with picture sleeve, can now sell for $125.00.

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.

The Savages, formed in 1960, had throughout the years many well-known members such as Jimmy Page, John Bonham, Jeff Beck, and Keith Moon. They were mainly a backup band for British performer, Screaming Lord Sutch. The Savages’ album, “Live N Wild,” released on Duane Records in 1966, can get you $400.00 today. Beware: counterfeits exist. Originals can be known by identification numbers stamped in the vinyl trail-off.  All known counterfeit records are listed and described on the “Mighty John’s Record Appraisal Guide” in the left hand column.

Before Neil Diamond had his first # 1 with “Cracklin Rose” in 1970, he wrote two major hits for the Monkees, “I’m a Believer” and “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You.” In 2011, he was inducted not only into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but also received a Kennedy Center honor. His first album, “The Feel of Neil Diamond,” released on Bang Records in 1966, contains his hits “Solitary Man” and “Cherry Cherry.” The 45’s on Bang are worth no more than $10-$20 but an original copy of the album can get you $75.00 today.

Barbara Mason was inspired by the Major Lance hit, “Monkey Time” to write and record her biggest hit. In “Monkey Time,” Lance sings, as part of the lyrics, “Are you ready?” In 10 minutes Barbara wrote her smash hit of “Yes, I’m Ready.” Her song is considered the first to exemplify what would become known as the Philadelphia Sound.  A copy of the 45 is now worth up to $50.00. The album, “Yes, I’m Ready,” released by Arctic Records in 1965, can get you $150.00 today.

The first record from the 1990’s super band, Green Day, was “1,000 Hours.” Green Day was known as Sweet Children at the time and despite the objections from the record company, the band, led by Billie Joe Armstrong, switched to Green Day. An original copy of the “1,000 Hours” EP, released on Lookout Records in 1989, can get you $200.00 today. Their 1997 album, “Nimrod,” on Reprise Records can now sell for $300.00.

Due to the overwhelming success of the Elvis Presley movie, “Blue Hawaii” in 1961, Elvis returned to the islands in 1962 to film “Girls! Girls! Girls!” The big hit from the movie was “Return To Sender.” An original copy of the “Girls! Girls! Girls!” soundtrack album, released by RCA, can get you $200.00 today. Add up to another $250.00 if you kept or find the 1963 calendar that came with the album as shown here.

Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen influenced many guitar players to follow but who influenced Hendrix and Van Halen? That would be Dick Dale, the king of the Surf guitar. As a surfer he was interested in putting to music what he heard in his mind while surfing. His record of “Let’s Go Trippin” is considered as the first Surf-Rock song and currently worth up to $50.00. It can be found on the album, “Surfer’s Choice.” Released on Del-Tone Records in 1961, a copy can get you $150.00 today.

Billie Holiday was perhaps the greatest female Jazz singer of all time. Born in Baltimore, she began singing for tips but would soon be fronting bands such as Count Basie’s and Artie Shaw’s. Among her greatest and most noteworthy recordings is her album, “Billie Holiday at Jazz at the Philharmonic.” Released by Clef Records in 1955, the cover featured art by David Stone Martin. A copy can get you $750.00 today. Her only 45 on Aladdin Records, “Detour Ahead,” can now sell for $500.00.