February 8, 2026 Record of the Day

“The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown” was a 1957 movie from United Artists, starring Jane Russell. Although a black and white film, “The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown” had little entertainment except for when Russell wears the nightgown. The soundtrack album with music from Billy May was released by Imperial records and worth up to $150.00 today.  “The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown” is just one of the 10,000 soundtracks listed on our Soundtracks Guide in Microsoft Word, covering movies, TV shows, and Broadway shows. It’s available in the left hand column.

February 7, 2026 Record of the Day

Frankie Beverly never had any big hits on his own but he and his group, the Butlers, were good enough to open for Marvin Gaye at some of his concerts. When Northern Soul became a highly collectible record category, some of Frankie Beverly’s records were much sought after, like “Because Of My Heart.” Released on Fairmount Records in 1967, it’s worth up to $2,500.00 today. The same single by the Butlers with Frankie Beverly, released a year earlier on Rouser Records, can now fetch up to $7,000.00.

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February 6, 2026 Record of the Day

The only album credited to Paul and Linda McCartney was “Ram,” released by Apple Records in 1971. The biggest single from the album was “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey. The “Ram” album issued in stereo is worth up to $50.00. However, a monaural copy is worth up to $5000.00. No original copies list “monaural” on the cover. You have to check the label as shown here.

February 5, 2026 Record of the Day

Neil Diamond is as recognizable as any recording star of the last 50 years with almost 100 million records sold including 35 top-40 hits and 18 platinum albums. It all began in 1963 when Columbia Records issued the single, “Clown Town.” It wasn’t a hit but it set the stage for the remarkable career that followed. A copy of “Clown Town” is worth up to $600.00 today.
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February 4, 2026 Record of the Day

Texas Alexander was an early Blues singer who started his career in the bottom-lands of the Bravos River. In 1928, almost 35 years before the Animals had their number 1 version, Alexander recorded “The House of the Rising Sun.” He had over 15 singles on the Okeh record label. All of them like “Frost Texas Tornado Blues” are worth up to $1,000.00 each.
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February 3, 2026 Record of the Day

Look for the Supremes’ first album, “Meet the Supremes.” First issues show Diana Ross and the Supremes sitting on stools. 2nd issues show face shots of the girls. The face shot albums are worth up to $75.00. However, copies showing them sitting on stools are worth up to $800.00 today.

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February 2, 2026 Records of the Day

The Band’s debut album, “Music From Big Pink, was released in 1968 shortly after they began backing up Bob Dylan. The album is considered to be revolutionary and, according to Rolling Stone Magazine, one of the greatest Rock N Roll albums of all time even though it’s not certified gold. The best-known single from the album is “The Weight.” It’s worth no more than $10.00 but an original copy of the album on Capitol Records can sell for $250.00 today.

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February 1, 2026 Records of the Day

The Skyliners had one of the great Doo-Wop songs of all time with their 1959 hit, “Since I Don’t Have You.” Thirteen different record labels rejected the group and their now famous song before Calico Records said yes. The 45 can sell for $50.00 today. Their follow up hit was “This I Swear.” Both can be found on their only album for Calico Records. “The Skyliners,” released in 1959, is worth up to $400.00 today.

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January 31, 2026 Record of the Day

In 1927, Perfect Records released the 78 rpm single, “Babe & Lou” (the Home Run Twins), by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. They don’t sing but instead do a comedy routine. The record may have a different value to a collector of Yankees or sports memorabilia but to a record collector, the value is up to $250.00 today.

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January 30, 2026 Records of the Day

Larry Williams recorded some of Rock N Roll’s most enduring classics like “Short Fat Fannie,” “Bony Maroni,” and “Dizzy Miss Lizzy.” Each of these 45’s can sell for $30.00. His story was like many: a quick rise to fame, then a downfall to drugs, prison and sadly, suicide. His 1959 album, “Here’s Larry Williams,” released by Specialty Records, is worth up to $300.00 today. Re-issues have 1980’s info and copyright date on back cover and are worth no more than $10.00.

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