May 17, 2012 Record of the Day

The 13th Floor Elevators never really had any hits but the Texas band that formed in the mid 60s still has a following today. Psychedelic music was what they lived for but drugs were their downfall. Member Rory Erickson was charged with marijuana possession in 1969 followed by three years at the Rusk Hospital for the criminally insane. Their most valuable album was released by International Artists in 1967. A mono copy of “Easter Everywhere” is worth up to $2,500.00 today.Find the value of your records within 24 hours. Just click on “Online Appraisals” at the top of the page.

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May 16, 2012 Record of the Day

A former boxer and marine, Lee Dorsey had his first hit (Sittin’ here la la waitin for my) “Ya Ya” in 1961. John Lennon recorded the song sevaral years later. Other hits followed like “Do Re Mi” and the top 10 hit “Workin In a Coal Mine,” covered by Devo in 1981. The “Ya Ya” album, released on Fury records in 1962, is worth up to $250.00 today.

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May 15, 2012 Record of the Day

In the mid 60s through the mid 70s B.J. Thomas owned the charts with hits like “Hooked On a Feeling” and “I Just Can’t Help Believing.” His biggest success came in 1970 with the number one hit “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head.” But it all began in 1965 with the single “Keep It Up.” Released on Joed records its worth up to $400.00 today.
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May 14, 2012 Record of the Day

Rufus Thomas was a Dee Jay in Memphis radio in the early 50s as was his best friend B.B. King. In 1953 Rufus recorded “Bear Cat” for Sam Phillips at Sun records. The song was an answer to “Hound Dog” by Big Mama Thornton. “Bear Cat” is worth up to $300 but his most valuable record, later recorded by Elvis,” is “Tiger Man.” The 78 RPM version is valued up to $600.00 today.Find the value of your records within 24 hours. Just click on “Online Appraisals” at the top of the page.

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May 13, 2012 Record of the Day

Donovan, like Elvis, Fabian, Cher and Madonna, is best known by just his first name. Donovan Leitch was a chart topper in the 60s with hits such as “Mellow Yellow” and “Sunshine Superman.” His most valuable album, “A Gift From a Flower to a Garden,” was issued in 1967 on Epic records. It contained the hit “Wear Your Love Like Heaven.” In mono the two record sent is worth up to $200.00 today.
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May 12, 2012 Record of the Day

The Orlons were one of the most popular groups to come out of Philadelphia, the city that had Cameo-Parkway records, which released hits by Bobby Rydell, the Dovells, and Chubby Checker. The Orlons were the back up group for Dee Dee Sharp on her mega-smash “Mashed Potato Time.” Soon, the Orlons had their own hits like “The Wah Watusi” and “South Street.” Their 1963 album “Not Me” on Cameo records is worth up to $100.00 today.
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May 11, 2012 Record of the Day

Some say Ral Donner sounded more like Elvis than Elvis. He wasn’t an Elvis impersonator like we see today. He was the real thing, even backed up by the Jordanaires who were Elvis’ backup singers. Elvis’ main guitar player Scotty Moore and drummer D.J. Fontana also played on Ral Donner records. Ral Donner’s biggest hit came in 1963 with “You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Until You Lose It.”  His album “Taken Care of Business,” released on Gone records in 1961 is worth up to $200.00 today.

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May 10, 2012 Record of the Day

Ten Years After was formed in England in 1967 with Alvin Lee as their controversial leader. Two years later they rocked Woodstock with their exciting rendition of “I’m Going Home.” They had little success on the singles charts but their albums sold well. Their biggest hit came in 1971 with “I’d Love to Change the World.” Their 1968 album “Undead” on Deram records, featuring the George Gershwin classic “Summertime” and Woody Herman’s “Woodchopper’s Ball,” is worth up to $125.00. Add $100.00 if cover has sticker promoting “I’m Going Home.” Find the value of your records within 24 hours. Just click on “Online Appraisals” at the top of the page.

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May 9, 2012 Record of the Day

Fats Domino is a national treasure whose contributions to Rock N Roll can’t be measured by record sales alone. Among his biggest hits are “Ain’t It a Shame,” “Blue Monday,” and “Blueberry Hill.” His very first record, “The Fat Man,” came in 1950 well before the acknowledged birth of Rock N Roll. Released on Imperial records its worth up yo $400.00 today.
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May 8, 2012 Record of the Day

One of the most prolific hit makers of the 60s and 70s was the band “Three Dog Night.” They had 18 consecutive top 20 hits with 3 number ones including “Mama Told Me Not to Come,” and “Joy to the World.” In 1970 ABC/Dunhill released the album “It Ain’t Easy.” There were two different covers. The one to look for is the version as shown here where the group musicians and one girl appear nude. That cover is worth up to $200.00 today. Find the value for every Three Dog Night record and those of over 53,000 recording artists with the “Mighty John’s Record Price Guide” in the left hand column ($39.95)

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