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Many say the birth of Soul music was 1955 when Ray Charles introduced singles like “I Got a Woman” and “Hallelujah, I Love Her So.” In 1957, Atlantic Records released his debut album simply called “Ray Charles.” The same album was re -released in 1962 with a new cover and new title “Hallelujah,” I Love Her So.” The 1962 issue is worth up to $100.00 but the 1957 release can get you $200.00 today.

These are “Records You  Should Know About.” Who is Hasil Atkins and why should you care? Hasil (pronounced Hassel) was little known outside West Virginia where he spent his entire life. He loved girls, guitars, cars and was obsessed with chickens. All reflected in his music. He was a one-band band and recorded some interesting and valuable vinyl. In 1958, Air Records released Hasil’s single, “She’s Mine.” A copy is now worth up to $2,000.00. In 1963, Roxie Records released “The Hunch.” It can sell for $1,000.00 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. 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 is on a flash drive in Microsoft Word. Click on “Records You Should Know About” in the yellow strip above for more free samples.

Larry Henley co-wrote a song that has become a standard and first made famous by Bette Midler. That song is “Wind Beneath My Wings.” But in 1964, Henley was a member of the Newbeats who hit big with a silly song called “Bread & Butter.”  The 45 may get you a loaf of bread and a stick of butter. It’s worth now more than $10.00. In 1965, Hickory Records released the album, “Bread & Butter,” by the Newbeats. A mono copy can fetch $50.00. But a stereo copy can sell for $125.00 today.

“Long John Silver” is unique in the sense that the movie, starring Robert Newton as Long John Silver, later became a TV series, “The Adventures of Long John Silver,” with the same actors who appeared in the movie. The movie was filmed in Sydney, Australia, the first film shot in cinemascope in that country. The TV series that followed was more popular than the movie. The movie soundtrack album, released on RCA in 1955, can get you $350.00 today. “Long John Silver” is just one of the 10,000 soundtracks listed on our Soundtracks flash drive in Microsoft Word, covering movies, TV shows, and Broadway shows. It’s available in the left hand column.

The Blues bring big bucks, especially the 78’s from the first half of the 20th century. In 1930, Paramount records released “All Night Long Blues” by Louise Johnson. A copy is worth up to $2,000.00. In 1929, Victor records issued the 78, “T-Bone Steak Blues” by John Estes and James Rachel. That can get you $2,500.00 today.

In 1964, Elvis starred in “Kissin Cousins” where he played two different characters, sporting a blond wig for one. The soundtrack might have been bigger had it not been for the Beatles who were beginning their journey of dominating the charts. RCA released two versions of the album cover. One, with the film cast pictured on the lower right, is worth up to $100.00. The cover without the film cast pictured can get you $250.00 today. Both versions are shown here.

One of the lesser-known bands of the British Invasion was one-hit-wonders, the Nashville Teens. In their native land they backed up American rockers like Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, and Gene Vincent. On their only hit, “Tobacco Road,” it was Jimmy Page on guitar who provided the bite in the production. The 45 is worth no more than $10.00 but  the album “Tobacco Road,” released on London Records in 1964, can get you $50.00 in stereo and up to $150.00 in mono.

Cameo-Parkway was a small recording company in Philadelphia that was blessed by being able to provide so much talent that appeared on “American Bandstand,” which was broadcast nearby. Signed to their label were chart-toppers like Bobby Rydell, Chubby Checker, Dee Dee Sharp, the Dovells and the Orlons. Orlons hit singles like “South Street” and “Don’t Hang Up” can get you $75.00 each with their picture sleeves.

One of the pioneers of Punk rock was the New York Dolls led by David Johansen. They heavily influenced groups like Kiss, the Ramones, and Guns N’ Roses. The New York Dolls’ big break came when Rod Stewart asked them to open for him at a concert in London. But not everyone was a fan. In 1973, the New York Dolls were voted best and worst group by Creem Magazine. That same year Mercury Records released the 45, “Trash.” With its picture sleeve a copy can get you $250.00 today.

Northern Soul 45’s continue to be highly prized by record collectors. Here are two more to look for. In 1971, Raturea Records released “Clean Up Man” by Eddie Finley and the Cincinnati Show Band. A copy is worth up to $1,500.00. In 1974, Briarmeade Records put out “People” by Ellipsis. An original copy can get you $4,000.00 today.