January 8, 2026 …Happy Birthday, Elvis!

Elvis Presley’s “Perfect for Parties” highlight album was a 7 inch record that was available by mail-order only in 1956, making it one of the first Rock N Roll records to be available through the mail and not in record stores. Also on the album are other recording artists like Tito Puente and The Three Suns. Released on RCA, this record is worth up to $150.00 today.
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January 7, 2025 Record of the Day

Various hits albums by various artists can be quite collectible. In 1963, Hull Records released the album, “Your favorite Singing Groups,” featuring Doo-Wop recording artists like the Monotones, the Elegants, the Desires, the Avons, the Beltones, the Pastels, and more. A copy is worth up to $1,000.00 today. Albums with various songs by various recording artists can be found on our Compilation Albums guide, available in the left hand column. It lists over 10,000 albums with various songs by various recording artists.

January 6, 2026 Record of the Day

“Louie Louie” is one of the greatest Rock N Roll party records of all time. It’s one of those classics that every generation seems to know. Although Paul Revere and the Raider’s version came out before the Kingsmen’s, it’s the Kingsmen’s version that will live forever in Rock N Roll history. Singles released on the Wand label are worth no more than $20.00 but a copy on the Jerden label can sell up to $200.00 today. Both Wand and Jerden copies are shown here.

January 5, 2026 Records of the Day

Jerry Lee Lewis has had one of the most successful and colorful careers in the history of both Rock N Roll and Country. A true legend, he is a Rock N Roll Icon and Country music superstar. Known as “the killer,” he first tasted success with the Rock N Roll classic “Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On.” On Sun Records on a 78 that single can now sell for $150.00. The 1957 EP ,“The Great Ball of Fire,” issued on Sun Records, is worth up to $250.00 today.

January 4, 2026 Record of the Day

In 1963, Columbia Records released the album “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.” It can be one of the most valuable records of all time. Most original copies are worth up to $75.00. However, if you have an original with the song “Talkin’ John Birch Society Blues” on the record, then the value is up to $15,000.00. Some copies may list the song as on the album, but you’ll have to play it to see if it is.

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January 3, 2026 Record of the Day

George Jones has been called, the “Greatest Country music singer of all time.” He certainly had the reputation as Country’s most hard-drinking, woman-loving, rage-filled performer. With more than 150 hits like “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” he is a national icon. His 1958 debut album, “Grand Ole Opry’s New Star,” released on Starday Records, is worth up to $400.00 today.

January 2, 2026 Record of the Day

In 1975, both Time magazine and Newsweek put Bruce Springsteen on the cover the very same week. Columbia Records, in a rush to get out his “Born To Run” album to capitalize on all that free publicity, sent copies to radio stations where on the cover the title was in script lettering, like hand writing. Most of the albums, with the title in block lettering, sell for about $10.00. The “script” titles, as shown here on the right, are worth up to $1,000.00 today.

January 1, 2026 Record of the Day

In 1958, RCA released “One Night” by Elvis. The original lyrics were “One night of sin,” but were toned down for airplay with lyrics that went, “One night with you.” Even Elvis didn’t have the power to ignore F.C.C. guidelines of the day. The 45-rpm version with picture sleeve is worth up to $100.00 but the 78-rpm version is worth up to $800.00. Both versions are shown here.

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December 31, 2025 Records of the Day

The Pretty Things was a British band that rivaled the Rolling Stones in their native country in the mid-60’s but never really made a dent on the U.S. charts. In 1964, their single, “Rosalyn,” was banned in the states due to objectionable lyrics. However, a copy is worth no more than $15.00. Their debut album in the U.S. called “The Pretty Things” was issued on Fontana Records. A mono copy is worth up to $100.00 while a stereo copy can get you up to $200.00 today.

December 30, 2025 Records of the Day

Quiet Riot was bigger than Van Halen when they were both waiting to be signed to a record label but Van Halen was signed first. However, Quiet Riot’s time came in 1983 when their album “Heavy Mental” became one of the biggest albums in Heavy Metal history. Unfortunately, its value is no more than $10.00. The big money is for their 1975 EP on Magic Wand Records. “Suicidal Show” is worth up to $700.00 today.

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What are your records worth?… 2 best ways to find out!

1.) “Mighty John’s Record Appraisal Guide” on a flash drive in Microsoft Word lists the values for over a million records (albums, 45s and 78s.) Over 75,000 recording artists from 1902 to the present day. It’s now available in the left column for $24.95. …Free shipping in the U.S.A.

For BIG SAVINGS on all our record guides, check out “Mighty John’s Discount Packages” in the yellow strip above.

2.) You can also get a detailed value for any record for just $1.00. No Minimum. No maximum. Just click on “Online Appraisals” in the yellow strip above.