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The “Breakfast in America” album by Supertramp, released on A&M Records in 1979, launched a number of hit singles including “The Logical Song,” “Goodbye Stranger,” and “Take The Long Way Home.” The regular album is not a big collectible but the picture disc version as shown here can sell for $500.00 today. (You can find the values for over 1,000 picture discs with “Mighty John’s Picture Disc Guide,” available in the left hand column.)

In 1968, Apple Records signed the band, Badfinger, when they were known as the Iveys. As Badfinger, they had 4 hits in a row from 1970 to 1972. Their first chart-buster was “Come and Get It” written by Paul McCartney. That was followed by “No Matter What,” “Day After Day,” and “Baby Blue.” Their one record as the Iveys was “Maybe Tomorrow.” Released on Apple Records in 1969, the 45 is worth up to $30.00. However, it was also issued as a 4-inch pocket-disc. That version can sell for $400.00 today. Both versions are shown here.

Annette was the reason most boys watched the Mickey Mouse Club in the 1950’s. In the 1960’s, her singing and other noted attributes were featured in a number of “beach” movies with co-star Frankie Avalon. The story-lines are forgettable but these films live on in pop culture. In 1963, Buena Vista Records released the album “Annette’s Beach Party.” A copy can sell for $100.00 today. The single from the album “Treat Him Nicely” along with “Promise Me Anything” can get you up to $250.00 with the picture sleeve. Both album and picture sleeve for the 45 are shown here, each featuring Annette’s autographed surf board.

“New Adventures in Hi-Fi” is the 10^th album by R.E.M.(Rapid Eye Movement). Many critics claim it was their best album. Released by Warner Brothers in 1996 as a two-record set, it is now valued up to $200.00. Their first 45 for Hibtone Records was “Radio Free Europe.” A copy showing the street address for Hibtone on the label is worth up to $125.00. If no address is shown on the label, as seen here, the value jumps up to $650.00. Add another $200.00 for the picture sleeve.

(All the little things that can make a big difference in record values are detailed in Mighty John’s “Record Appraisal Guide,” available in the left hand column.)

The EP (extended play), which are 7 inch albums, were a staple of the early Rock and Roll era. In 1957, Cadence Records released two EP’s by the Everly Brothers. The first features their hits “Wake Up Little Susie” and “Bye Bye Love.” Vol.2 features “This Little Girl of Mine” and “Be-Bop-A-Lula.” Each EP, as shown here,can get you $100.00 today.

(Find the values for every record by the Everly Brothers and every record by over 75,000 other recording artists in our “Record Appraisal Guide,” available in the left hand column.)

“For Your Love” was the first top-10 hit for the Yardbirds. Eric Clapton left the group shortly after the release of the single in 1965 as he felt they had drifted away from their original blues persona. The 45, released on Epic records can now sell for $50.00. The album of the same name, as seen here, can fetch $200.00 today in either mono or stereo.
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In 1967, Barnaby Records released the Jimmy Buffett album, “High Cumberland Jubilee. After Buffett left the label, Barnaby Records would claim that the masters had been lost. The album became known as Buffett’s “lost album.”  In 1976, after Buffett became a star, the masters were mysteriously found and the album released. A copy can sell for $100.00 today. Jimmy Buffett was one of the world’s richest musicians, with a net worth of $1 billion in 2023.

(Find the values for every record by Jimmy Buffett and every record by over 75,000 other recording artists in our “Record Appraisal Guide,” available in the left hand column.)

“Blue Suede Shoes” is a rock and roll classic. The original inspiration for “Blue Suede Shoes” came from Johnny Cash who had an Air force friend who referred to his regulation footwear as blue suede shoes. Once Carl Perkins heard the story, he wrote the song, which legend says took about 15 minutes. One of the very few Elvis Presley 45’s originally issued without a picture sleeve. The 45 can sell for $150.00 today. Make it $400.00 for a 78rpm version.

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“Wildflowers” by Tom Petty was released by Warner Brothers in 1994. In 2020, it was listed at #214 on Rolling Stones’ list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”
Credit was given just to Tom Petty with no mention of his band, the Heartbreakers. The album has been certified 3x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. A copy of the 2-record set can now sell for $400.00. (You can get a detailed appraisal for any record for just $1.00. Just click on “Online Appraisals” in the yellow strip above)

The Turtles had their biggest hit with “Happy Together.” In January of 1967, it reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2007, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Released as a 45 on White Whale Records, its worth up to $20.00 now. However, the picture sleeve, can now sell for $200.00.

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