November 29, 2025 Records of the Day

“Magical Mystery Tour” by the Beatles included the soundtrack songs from the movie of the same name plus the 1967 Beatles singles, “Penny Lane,” “Baby, You’re A Rich Man,” and “All You Need Is Love.” The “All You Need Is Love” 45 on Capitol Records can sell for $150.00 with its picture sleeve. The album was a critical and commercial hit and a Grammy-nominated # 1 album. An original 1967 copy with gatefold cover, released on Capitol Records, is worth up to $750.00 today.
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November 28, 2025 Records of the Day

In 1963, Elvis starred in the movie “It Happened at the World’s Fair.” It featured the king’s shortest hit, “One Broken Heart for Sale.” At 1:45 the single with picture sleeve can sell for $50.00. Set in Seattle at the real world’s fair, Elvis plays the part of a crop-duster. The original soundtrack, released in 1963, is worth up to $150.00 on an RCA black label. In 1968, it was re issued with an RCA orange label and a rare example of the re issue being worth more than the original. That re issue is worth up to $1,000.00 today. Many times it’s the little things that make the big difference.
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November 27, 2025 Record of the Day

In1979, George Harrison released the single, “Love Comes to Everyone.” It was the second single released that year from the album, “George Harrison.” The single never made the charts and because of its rarity, it can be quite valuable today. Issued by Dark Horse Records, the 45 with its picture sleeve, is worth up to $500.00.

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November 26, 2025 Records of the Day

The Fendermen who consisted of Jim Sundquist and Paul Humphrey were each born on November 26, 1937. As you might have guessed they took their name, Fendermen, because they both played Fender guitars. On their top 10 classic, “Mule Skinner Blues,” there were no other instruments used. That 45 on Soma Records is worth no more than $20. However, the 1960 “Mule Skinner Blues” album, released on Soma Records, is worth up to $400.00 today. Note: Counterfeits have soft, flimsy covers. Original covers are rigid. All known counterfeit records are listed and described on the Mighty John Record Appraisal Guide, listing the values for over a million records. It’s available in the left hand column.

November 25, 2025 Records of the Day

In the history of Rock N Roll there has never been a more exciting and electrifying performer than James Brown. He was the ultimate showman. Along with the Famous Flames he had his first hit with “Please Please Please.” When the Famous Flames weren’t available for his next record, that didn’t stop James. He recorded his second hit, “Try Me,” with a new group of Famous Flames. On Federal Records that 45 is worth up to $75.00.The “Try Me” album, released on King Records in 1959, is worth up to $700.00 today.

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November 24, 2025 Records of the Day

The Beatles’ biggest rivals at the beginning of the British Invasion was the Dave Clark Five. Their first hit, “Glad All Over,” appeared on the U.S. charts in the spring of 1964. In 2008, the band was inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. The “Glad All Over” album was released on Epic Records in 1964 with two different covers. Copies showing the band with their instruments are worth up to $30.00, but covers featuring the band with no instruments are worth up to $125.00 today.

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November 23, 2025 Record of the Day

Desire Under the Elms” was written by Eugene O’Neil and first published as a play in 1924. In 1958, it was brought to the screen with its story of greed, lust, and family betrayal. It was kind of like a poor man’s version of the Ewing family on TV’s, “Dallas.” Starring Sophia Loren, Anthony Perkins, and Burl Ives, the original soundtrack with music by Elmer Bernstein was released by Dot Records and worth up to $100.00 today.

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November 22, 2025 Records of the Day


When the Archies hit big with “Sugar Sugar” in 1969, which is worth no more than $10.00, Calendar Records had to put a real band together to go out on tour. The same happened when Ronny & The Daytonas scored with “Little G.T.O.” They were session musicians. A completely different group was put together for public appearances. The 1964 album, “G.T.O.,” released on Mala Records, is worth up to $100.00 today. The group later recorded as the Hombres and had a hit with “Let It All Hang Out.”

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November 21, 2025 Records of the Day

Out of Hoboken, New Jersey came American music’s first superstar, Frank Sinatra. From crooner to swing-singer his career lasted fifty years. After singing with the Harry James Band and two years with Tommy Dorsey, Ol’ Blue Eyes started out on his own and the rest is history. His first album, “The Voice of Sinatra,” released by Columbia Records in 1948, is worth up to $100.00 today. His first record came in 1939 when he sang with the Harry James Band. ”From the Bottom of My Heart,” released on Brunswick, can sell for $1500.00 today.

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November 20, 2025 Record of the Day

Dennis Edwards was a member of Motown’s super group, the Temptations. Not as well-known as David Ruffin or Eddie Kendricks, Edwards replaced Ruffin as lead singer in 1968. He can be heard on “Cloud Nine,” and “Papa Was A Rolling Stone.” In 1966, Dennis Edwards recorded a single called “I Didn’t Have To” with “Johnnie on the Spot” on the flip side. Released on International Soulsville Records, the 45 is worth up to a whopping $4,000.00 today.

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