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With four platinum albums to his name, Aaron Neville is certainly the most famous of the Neville Brothers who were such a big part of the music that came out of New Orleans. In 1966, Aaron Neville sold a million copies of his classic hit, “Tell It Like It Is.” A copy of that 45 can sell for $25.00. A year later Par-Lo Records released the album of the same name. Today a copy can get you $500.00.

Rockabilly is one of the most collectible forms of Rock N Roll. Rockabilly is a mixture of Rock and Country, often with a mix of Rhythm and Blues. Here are two examples. In 1959 Laurel Records released the single “Rockin’ Baby” by Dickie Damron. It’s currently worth up to $2,000.00. “Shake Um Up Rock” by Bennie Cliff, released on Drift Records in 1958, can get you $2,500.00 today. These are records you should know about. For thousands of others, click on “Records You Should Know About” in the yellow strip above.

Led by Mark Volman, the Turtles knocked the Beatles out of the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967 when “Happy Together” replaced “Penny Lane” at #1. “Happy Together” held on to the chart-topping position for three weeks. The 45 on White Whale Records is worth no more than $20.00 but the picture sleeve it came in can sell for $200.00 today.

In 1980, Universal Pictures released the movie, “Xanadu,” starring Olivia Newton John. It was a musical fantasy not to mention a musical flop. Xanadu might be a fun place to visit but only if you have a copy of the soundtrack picture disc with Olivia Newton John and the Electric Light Orchestra. Also on the record are Cliff Richard, Gene Kelly, and the Tubes. A copy today can get you $6,000.00. “Xanadu” is just one of the picture discs you’ll find listed on our Picture Discs Price Guide on a flash drive in Microsoft Word. It’s available in the left hand column.

The girl-groups of the 60’s like the Supremes, the Ronettes, and the Crystals are always collectible as are lesser known girl- groups such as the Sherrys. Originally, the Sherrys backed up Bobby Rydell on his early hits. In 1962, they hit on their own with “Pop Pop Pop-Pie,” based on a popular dance craze of the day. An original 45 can fetch $40.00.That same year Guyden Records released the album, “At the Hop,” by the Sherrys containing their hit. The album can get you $250.00 today.

Led by their charismatic front man, Jim Morrison, the Doors had many accomplishments including being the first American band to rack up eight gold record albums in a row. The first album, “The Doors,” containing their massive hit, “Light My Fire,” was released by Elektra Records in 1967. The 45 on a gold Elektra label can now sell for $100.00.A stereo copy of the album is worth no more than $25.00 but a mono copy can get you $750.00 today.

The demand continues for records known as “Northern Soul.” We like to keep you updated on this extremely collectible category. Here are just two examples. In 1968, Dionn Records released the single, “The Girl across the Street,” by Moses Smith. A copy can get you $500.00 today. In 1965, HEM Records issued a 45 by the Cashmeres called “Show Stopper.” It is currently worth up to $3,500.00. These are records you should know about. For a guide about them all, click on “Records You Should Know About” in the yellow strip above.

The U.S. Library of Congress designated Dave Brubeck as a “living legend.” Brubeck was a Jazz genius of almost mythical proportions. Thanks to his piano prowess, George Patton’s 3rd Army let him skip the Battle of the Bulge so that he could perform for the Red Cross. Among his collectible albums is “Time Out.” Released on Columbia Records in 1959, its worth up to 250.00 in mono and $400.00 in stereo.

Albums with various hits by various recording artists can be collectible depending on the album and the recording artists on it. In 1963, Philles Records released the compilation album, “Today’s Hits,” featuring the stars of the label including the Crystals, The Ronettes, and Darlene Love. A copy can get you $175.00 today. Find the value for all albums with various hits by various recording artists on the Mighty John Compilation Album Price Guide on a flash drive in Microsoft Word, available in the left hand column on this page.

“Let The Good Times Roll” was first a hit in 1956 for Shirley & Lee. It is a true Rock N Roll classic and has been covered numerous times by a multitude of recording artists including the Righteous Brothers, the Searchers, Roy Orbison, and even Barbara Streisand. But the ultimate version is still the first. The single on a Blue Aladdin label can now fetch $50.00.The album, “Let The Good Times Roll,” by Shirley & Lee, released on Aladdin Records in 1956, is worth up to $1,000.00 today.