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Records you should know about are those most people have never heard of, but you should. Johnny Powers is not a name that is well known today but back in the 1950’s, he was a Rockabilly artist who sounded a lot like Elvis. Like Presley, Powers also recorded some singles for Sun Records. Powers was also the first white artist to sign with Motown. On his 1957 single, “Long Blond Hair, Red Rose Lips,” it is Jazz legend, Stan Getz, on guitar. The single, released on Fox Records, is worth up to $2,000.00 today.

“Records you should know about” are records that most people have never heard by recording artists most people have never heard of BUT can be worth a LOT of money. You may see them at a local yard sale or flea market and pass them by. You could be passing by a fortune. Mighty John’s “Records You Should Know About” appraisal guide lists thousands of them, each worth at least up to $500.00 or more. Most are worth up to $1,000.00 or more. The “Records You Should Know About” appraisal guide in Microsoft Word. Click on “Records You Should Know About” in the yellow strip above for more free samples.

“Stack-O-Tracks,” released by Capitol records in 1968, is a unique Beach Boys album. It was their first not to make the charts. It consisted of backing tracks to some of their many hits. It came with lyrics so the listener could sing along. You might say it was the first instance of Karaoke. Original copies are worth up to $125.00 today.

Our “Record Appraisal Guide,” lists the values for over a million records. It’s on a flash drive for $24.95. For HUGE discounts on all our record guides, click on “Mighty John’s Discount Packages” in the yellow strip above… TODAY, with any order, we will include a free “Picture Sleeve Guide,” listing the values for over 10,000 picture sleeves. The picture sleeves that came with 45’s are worth more than the records! Free shipping in U.S.A.!

The Pointer Sisters’ first album, containing their hit, “Yes We Can Can,” went gold in 1973. Their next big hit, a cover version of Bruce Springsteen’s “Fire” reached number two as did the single that followed, “Slow Hand.” “Fire” is worth no more than $10.00 with picture sleeve. Their biggest hit is “I’m So Excited.” However, their most valuable record, “Send Him Back,” as seen here, was recorded in 1972 on Atlantic Records. It’s worth up to $200.00 today.

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Out of Boston in the 1950’s came the Tune Weavers. Originally called the Tone-Weavers, they adapted the new name when a nervous MC got the original name wrong. They decided they liked it. So they kept it. In 1957 Casa Grande Records released what would become a true classic, “Happy Happy Birthday Baby.” The 45 is worth up to $150.00 today. The 78 RPM version, released on Checker Records that same year, can sell for $100.00.

Our “Record Appraisal Guide,” lists the values for over a million records. It’s on a flash drive for $24.95. For HUGE discounts on all our record guides, click on “Mighty John’s Discount Packages” in the yellow strip above… TODAY, with any order, we will include a free “Picture Sleeve Guide,” listing the values for over 10,000 picture sleeves. The picture sleeves that came with 45’s are worth more than the records! Free shipping in U.S.A.!

Rare Earth was Motown’s first successful all-white band and recorded on Motown’s Rare Earth record label. They had a run of hits in the early 1970’s like “I Just Want to Celebrate” and a cover version of the Temptations’ “Get Ready.” Their 1970 album, “Rare Earth Generation,” is their most valuable. It’s worth up to $600.00 today.

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Click on “Online appraisals” in the yellow strip near the top of the page to receive the detailed value for any record. $1.00 per record. No maximum. No minimum.  Receive your results within 24 hours. All appraisals done by Mighty John the Record Guy.

Martha Reeves and The Vandellas was Motown’s second most popular and successful girl-group of the sixties. Martha Reeves states in her autobiography that she and the Vandellas could have been more successful but were held back because Barry Gordy was obsessed with showcasing Diana Ross & the Supremes. As a result, bad feelings developed between Reeves and Ross. The 1963 album, “Come and Get These Memories,” by Martha and The Vandellas, released on Gordy Records, is worth up to $400.00 in mono. Stereo versions are worth up to $600.00 today.

“Strutter” is a song written by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Released as a single by Kiss in 1974 with “100,000 Years” on the flip side, it failed to make the charts. Peter Criss, the original drummer for Kiss, said “Strutter” is his favorite Kiss song. Issued on Casablanca Records, the 45 is worth up to $400.00 today.

The Dubs was among the great Doo Wop groups of the 1950’s. They first charted in 1957 with “Don’t Ask Me To Be Lonely.” That was followed by their most famous release, “Could This Be Magic.” Released on Gone Records, it can sell for $75.00. However, before they were the Dubs, they were the Marvels. Their only record under that name came in 1956. “I Won’t Have You Breaking My Heart,” issued by ABC Paramount, is worth up to $600.00 today.

Directed by Otto Preminger, “River Of No Return” was a 1954 movie starring Robert Mitchum and Marilyn Monroe. Problems like frequent rain, Monroe’s ankle injury, and Mitchum’s heavy drinking added weeks to the shooting schedule. Monroe has been quoted as saying it was her worse movie. A 1962 release of the 45 on 20^TH Century Fox can sell up to $100.00. The 78 of “River Of No Return” with “I’m Gonna File My Claim” on the flip side was released to radio in 1954 by RCA. With Marilyn Monroe’s picture on the label, it’s worth up to $300.00 today.

The Mamas and Papas had six top-5 hits in 1966 and 1967 including “California Dreamin” and “Monday Monday.” Their 1966 album, “If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears,” released by Dunhill Records, is worth up to $30.00 if the cover view of the toilet is blocked as seen on the left. However, if there is a full view of the toilet, as shown on the right, then the value jumps up to $250.00.
(All versions of all records are described in detail on Mighty John’s “Record Appraisal Guide” on a flash drive in Microsoft Word, available in the left hand column for $24.95.)