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Recorded in the basement of St. Bernadette’s Church in New Haven, CT in 1956, the Five Satins’ “In the Still of the Nite” is considered by many as the quintessential doo-wop song of all time and doo-wop records are very collectible. Lead singer, Fred Parris was inspired to write the song while on guard duty in the U.S. Army. On a 45 on Ember Records is worth up to $50.00 while the first issue 78 on Standord Records can sell up to $2,000.00 today. Both issues are seen here.

“Music From Big Pink” is the first album for the Band. They had previously backed up Bob Dylan on his tours in 1966.  The title refers to the color of the house in West Saugerties, New York shared by band members, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, and Garth Hudson. Released by Capitol Records in 1968, the artwork on the cover is the work of Bob Dylan himself, which no doubt adds to its value of up to $250.00.

What makes Bob Dylan’s “Free Wheelin” album worth $15,000.00? 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/YxfLE_Z27bY?si=okARAeLecmq2JEyX

The Hollywood Argyles had one of the biggest novelty hits of the early rock and roll era with “Alley-Oop.” The 45 charted for 15 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number one for the week of July 11, 1960. “Alley Oop” was the first song played on WLS AM Radio in Chicago on May 2, 1960, when it changed format from farm programming to rock and roll. The group got their name from the street location of the recording studio. It was at the corner of Hollywood Blvd. and Argyle Street. The single on Lute Records is worth up to $35.00. The album can sell for $500.00 today. (Find the values for over a million records in our “Record Appraisal Guide,” available in the left hand column)

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

“Desperado” is unique among albums by the Eagles. It’s the only Eagles album, released by a U.S. record company, where the members are shown on the cover. “Desperado” is one of their most popular songs, but was never released as a single. Yet it appears on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “500 greatest songs of all time.” Issued in 1973 on Asylum Records, the album is only valued up to $15.00 unless you have or find a white label promo copy as seen here. Then the value jumps up to $500.00. (Find the values for all promo records that are worth more than the commercial versions released in stores with “Mighty John’s Promo Records Guide,” available in the yellow strip above.)

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

“Shake, Rattle and Roll” by Bill Haley and His Comets is one of most iconic songs of the early rock and roll era. Released in 1954 by Decca Records, the hit spent 27 weeks in the Top-40 on the Billboard charts. The 45 is now worth up to $75.00. The EP up to $400.00 and the LP up to $800.00. The covers look similar but the EP has 4 songs while the LP has 8. (All versions of all records are described in detail in Mighty John’s “Record Appraisal Guide,” available in the left hand column.)

“Nowhere Man” by the Beatles was a #3 Billboard Hot 100 hit in 1966. Featured in “Nowhere Land” in the Beatles’ animated movie “Yellow Submarine,” the song was included on the British version of the “Rubber Soul” album but was included in the states on the “Yesterday and Today” album. The single of “Nowhere Man,” released on Capitol Records, is worth up to $100.00 with its picture sleeve.

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

Many consider “Night Beat” the best album that Sam Cooke ever recorded. It doesn’t contain pop hits like “Wonderful World” and “Havin’ a Party.” It is much more reflective of the real Sam Cooke, intimate and contemplative. The album showcases his songwriting prowess and the purity of the first great voice of Soul. There are no hits, just a classic performance by one on the all-time greats in popular music. Released in 1963 by RCA, an original copy of “Night Beat” is worth up to $300.00 today.

(You can get a detailed appraisal for any record for just $1.00. Just click on “Online Appraisals” in the yellow strip above)

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

In March of 1955 the producers of the TV show, “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts,” which was the “American Idol” show of the fifties, gave a thumbs down to a future king. I wonder if Simon Cowell would have said what the producers in the fifties said, that his performance was “too weak.” The song Elvis chose to sing was “Good Rockin’ Tonight.” The 1954 release on Sun Records is worth up to $1,500.00 on a 78 or a 45.
(You can get a detailed appraisal for any record for just $1.00. Just click on “Online Appraisals” in the yellow strip above)

How much is Elvis Presley’s first record worth? You can find out on our YouTube channel. PLUS the values for 9 other records each worth over $500.00. Here’s the link:  https://youtu.be/Jinv2H3itV0

At the beginning of the British Invasion, the Beatles had several American stars opening for them on their U.S. appearances such as the Marvelettes, the Ronettes and Mary Wells. But in March of 1963 they were the opening act in London for U.S. recording star, Chris Montez. His big hit of the day was “Let’s Dance.” The 45 on Monogram Records is worth no more than $15.00 but the “Let’s Dance” album can get you $250.00 today.
(You can get a detailed appraisal for any record for just $1.00. Just click on “Online Appraisals” in the yellow strip above)

What # 1 hit by Elvis is worth $24,000.00? It’s number 1 on our YouTube video of 10 Elvis records worth $150.00 or more. Here’s the link. https://youtu.be/izNjG5VLIss

Dusty Springfield was among the biggest female hit-makers of the 60’s with classics like “Wishin’ and Hopin’,’’ “I Only Want to Be with You” and “Son of a Preacher Man. In 1999, two weeks after passing from breast cancer, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Her 1968 single, “Son of a Preacher Man,” released on Atlantic Records, can now sell for $20.00 but collectors prize more highly her 1971 single of “Haunted” from Atlantic Records. It’s worth up to $200.00 today.

(You can get a detailed appraisal for any record for just $1.00. Just click on “Online Appraisals” in the yellow strip above)

What makes Bob Dylan’s “Free Wheelin” album worth $15,000.00? 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/YxfLE_Z27bY?si=okARAeLecmq2JEyX