Classic 45's Jukebox

Label: Fontana 1541
Year: 1966
Condition: M-
Price: $20.00

Riding the wave of the British invasion, The Mindbenders had a knack for releasing catchy singles but somehow missing out on the celebrity fame of fellow bands like the Beatles, Dave Clark Five, Hollies, Herman's Hermits, Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Kinks, Who, etc. Like John Lennon and Paul McCartney, lead singer Wayne Fontana typically sang without showcasing his British accent, so some fans might have mistaken them for an American band. In fact, they were more successful in the U.S. than in their native country. Besides great tunes and a great lead vocalist, the band also featured lead guitarist and songwriter Eric Stewart, who later became a founding member of 10cc. Another 10cc member, Graham Gouldman, joined the Mindbenders in 1968, so all in all the band had a lasting pedigree even if their overall impact at the time was understated.

Label: Capitol 2248
Year: 1969
Condition: M
Last Price: $15.00. Not currently available for sale.

On the B side of this classic hit is another reason why Joe South is so admired... here's a complex pop song that's part country, part soul, part psychedelic rock. Numerous tricky, interesting time changes and melodies make it a great find hidden on a B side. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Capitol Records factory sleeve. It has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Capitol 5587
Year: 1966
Condition: M-
Last Price: $70.00. Not currently available for sale.

This is a beautiful copy of the original 1966 release on the yellow/orange swirl Capitol label; no 'Subsidiary of Capitol' perimeter print. This one is worth praising for the terrific guitar bits Harrison concocts, blueprints for the guitar-driven Power Pop sound that coalesces in the 1970s and continues to this day. Have a listen to the mp3 "snippet" to hear it. Collector Nerd Alert: The B side is credited to Lennon-McCartney-Starkey on this release. Both sides appeared on the band's "Rubber Soul" album. Note: This copy comes in a beautiful Near Mint picture sleeve. The 45 itself has almost Mint labels. The vinyl looks Near Mint with just a few light scuffs, and the audio sounds very close to Mint.

Label: Laurie 3400
Year: 1967
Condition: M-
Price: $15.00

Here's another Music Explosion single you won't want to be without! Check out the mp3 "snippet" of it... Not a big hit, but it's extremely catchy. Great B side, too. By the way, the A side is a non-album cut. Note: This beautiful copy has a drillhole and comes in a vintage Laurie Records factory sleeve. The audio sounds very close to Mint. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Atco 6491
Year: 1967
Condition: M-
Price: $12.00

The B side of this single (a non-album cut) is well worth the price of admission all by itself... but of course, who could live without hearing the goofy A side once in awhile? Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Atco Records factory sleeve. Despite some surface marks on the vinyl, the audio is nearly Mint. On the whole, the 45 grades Near Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio). (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Prelude 8004
Year: 1979
Condition: M
Price: $25.00

Jocelyn Brown was a member of this group. This terrific Philly-style dancer was their biggest hit. I liked it so much right away I had to get an mp3 "snippet" out for you to hear. Great Disco-style dancer on the flip. Both tracks are edited from longer album cuts of 7:54 and 6:30, respectively. Note: This beautiful copy has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Atlantic 87236
Year: 1994
Condition: M
Price: $6.00

Despite some signs of jukebox use on the vinyl, the audio is Mint! This terrific Country chart-topper is one of several by this artist to cross over to the Pop market. Have a listen to the mp3 snippet, and you might hear why! This one borders on Rockabilly.

Label: EMI 8043
Year: 1980
Condition: M
Price: $10.00

Johnny Burnette's kid may have made only one classic 45, but it's still a joy to hear more than 40 years down the road! By the way, this single's B side is a non-album cut. Note: This beautiful 45 has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Atlantic 3574
Year: 1979
Condition: M-
Price: $14.00

In case you have somehow avoided being infected by this acutely catchy tune, here's your opportunity! You can find an mp3 snippet of this in the Classic 45's jukebox... check it out!

This Abba tune differs from most of their catalog in a couple respects: It's one of their rare A side tracks that features a male lead vocal (in this case, Bjorn Ulvaeus). It's also one of their few hard rockers, opening with that instantly memorable rhythm and punchy lead guitar.

Note: The 45 itself grades very close to Mint. The picture sleeve is nearly flawless!

Label: Epic 10184
Year: 1967
Condition: M-
Price: $35.00

Everybody knows the delightful A side, which was originally recorded by the Four Seasons and released as the B side of "Rag Doll". But this single is doubly pleasing! Be sure to turn this one over to hear the surprisingly punchy, very catchy B side! (We have a jukebox snippet of this one...) Note: The picture sleeve has no notable flaws. The 45 itself has Mint labels and Near Mint vinyl (styrene) and audio.