January 28, 2012 Record of the Day

The Moody Blues played an array of Motown, James Brown, and American blues in the early to mid 60s. By 1965 they had adapted more of what was known as the Mersey Beat in Britain as exemplified by their first hit “Go Now.” The album of the same name released on London records in the U.S. is worth up to $50.00 in stereo and up to $200.00 in mono.

The Mighty John Complete Record Collector kit  ($69.95) lists the values for over a million records with over 65,000 recording artists from 1902 to the present day. It includes all 45s, 33s, & 78s. It covers all Rock N Roll, Doo Wop, Rockabilly, Surf, Blues, Soul, Motown, British Invasion, Disco, Punk, Heavy Metal, New Wave, Country, Jazz, Pop, Big Band, Soundtracks, Comedy, and Picture Discs. If you have records not listed we do any additional research for free.

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January 27, 2012 Record of the Day

Johnny Burnette was a  school mate of Elvis Presley and a prolific song-writer. Among his own hits in the early 60s was “You’re Sixteen” and “Dreamin’.” His album on Coral records in 1956 “Johnny Burnette and the Rock N Roll Trio” is worth up to $1500 today. Counterfeits exist and can be identified by the lack of printing on the spine. Original copies have identification numbers mechanically stamped in the trail-off wax. Counterfeit copies are hand etched.
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January 26, 2012 Record of the Day

Paul Whiteman called himself “The King of Jazz” in the 1920s. But he hardly played what we consider jazz today. His band, which included a young Tommy Dorsey, mostly played dance music. Whiteman also formed a trio known as the “Rhythm Boys” with a then unknown Bing Crosby. Whiteman’s 1929 single of “China Boy” with potato head caricature is worth up to $350.00 today.

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January 25, 2012 Record of the Day

In 1967 Decca records released the Who’s third album “The Who Sell Out.” It was unique in that it not only featured songs like “I Can See For Miles,” but also mock advertising songs and jingles. Rolling Stone magazine ranks it at 113 on its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of all time.” In stereo its worth up to $30.00 but in mono the value jumps to $100.00.
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January 24, 2012 Record of the Day

He was known as Luke the Drifter, the Lovesick Blues Boy, and the Hillbilly Shakespeare, but mostly by the name the world knew him as, Hank Williams. His influence on the Country artists to follow was enormous. All of his big hits were recorded on M-G-M but his first record “Calling You” on Sterling records is worth up to $1,500.00 today.
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January 23, 2012 Record of the Day

Jimmy Buffett is an author, song-writer, singer, and environmentalist. His persona was formed with his first single “A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean.” His biggest hit came in 1977 with “Magaritaville.” But his most valuable record is the 1970 album “Down to Earth.” Released on Barnaby records its worth up to $200.00 today.

The Mighty John Complete Record Collector kit  ($69.95) lists the values for over a million records with over 65,000 recording artists from 1902 to the present day. It includes all 45s, 33s, & 78s. It covers all Rock N Roll, Doo Wop, Rockabilly, Surf, Blues, Soul, Motown, British Invasion, Disco, Punk, Heavy Metal, New Wave, Country, Jazz, Pop, Big Band, Soundtracks, Comedy, and Picture Discs. If you have records not listed we do any additional research for free.

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January 22, 2012 Record of the Day

One of the all-time favorite cartoon characters is “Mr. Magoo,” originally created by Millard Kaufman to mock Sen. Joe McCarthy in his relentless search for American communists. In 1957 RCA released “Magoo in Hi Fi” featuring the voice of Jim Backus. The soundtrack album is worth up to $100.00 today.

MaGoo in Hi Fi” is just one of the 10,000 soundtracks listed on our “Soundtracks” CD, covering movies, TV shows, and Broadway shows. It’s available in the left hand column for $19.95.

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January 21, 2012 Record of the Day

“Do You Want to Know a Secret” was the first top ten hit for the Beatles where George Harrison was the lead singer. The lines “Want to know a secret. Promise not to tell” actually came from Disney’s “Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs.” The Beatles 45 on VEE JAY records is worth up to $40. The picture sleeve up to $150.00
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January 20, 2012 Record of the Day

Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs were basically one-hit wonders. And that hit came in 1960 with “Stay.” The song holds the distinction  of being the shortest number one hit in the history of Rock N Roll. Although the original 45 is worth no more than $25.00 the album released on Herald records is worth up to $300.00.
The Mighty John Complete Record Collector kit  ($69.95) lists the values for over a million records with over 65,000 recording artists from 1902 to the present day. It includes all 45s, 33s, & 78s. It covers all Rock N Roll, Doo Wop, Rockabilly, Surf, Blues, Soul, Motown, British Invasion, Disco, Punk, Heavy Metal, New Wave, Country, Jazz, Pop, Big Band, Soundtracks, Comedy, and Picture Discs. If you have records not listed we do any additional research for free.

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January 19, 2012 Record of the Day

Buffalo Springfield became ground-breakers for what is known as Country Rock. They had their biggest hit in 1967 with “For What Its Worth.” The group was short-lived but members when on to form groups such as Poco, Loggins & Mesinna, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Their self-titled album on ATCO records came in two versions. One with “For What Its Worth” is now worth up to $50.00. Versions without the hit are up to $300.00 today.
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