Classic 45's Jukebox

Label: Brunswick 55354
Year: 1967
Condition: M
Price: $25.00

This single has two terrific uptempo sides, but it's the B side ("Who Who") that really grabbed my attention on first listening. Have a listen to the mp3 snippet to hear why! Note: This beautiful copy has a drillhole and comes in a vintage Brunswick Records factory sleeve. Other than the drillhole, it has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Atlantic 2546
Year: 1968
Condition: M-
Price: $18.00

Here's a great Aretha hit you don't hear very often (or see on vinyl very often, for that matter). But one listen will explain why Dave Marsh included it in his list of the 1,001 greatest 45s. As a double thrill, you also get her dynamite cover of the Dionne Warwick hit from the year before on the flip. Aretha's version actually was a bigger hit on the Black chart (#3) than Dionne's was (#6). By the way, the A side is a non-album tune, while the flip is specially edited from a 3:30 album track. Note: This beautiful copy has a drillhole and comes in a vintage Atlantic Records factory sleeve. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Motown 1060
Year: 1964
Condition: M
Last Price: $120.00. Not currently available for sale.

This is gorgeous copy of the Supremes' break-out, first #1 hit single. Listening to the jaw-dropping audio (check out the mp3 "snippet") reminds me of how big and bright Motown managed to mix their hits for vinyl in the 1960s. What you hear on albums, CDs, and reissue 45s just doesn't come close! This 45 comes in a Near Mint copy of the release's rarely seen picture sleeve, with a little top-edge wear. Note: This 45 record has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: MGM 13322
Year: 1965
Condition: M-
Last Price: $30.00. Not currently available for sale.

Here's a beautiful copy of the original MGM pressing of this swamp-rock classic. These tracks had earlier been released on the small Texas label XL, a 45 that could fetch $1,000 or more if you find a Near Mint copy! :-) Besides the well-known and -loved A side, which Dave Marsh pegs at #78 in his Top 1,001 singles list, be sure to check out the totally cool blues-rock performance on the flip. This is precisely the kind of sound that British groups like the Animals and Stones were striving for at the time and is one of the foundations of what became known as "Garage Rock." (Check out the mp3 snippet we've added to our "jukebox.") By the way, this very short (2:05!) B side wasn't included on any of Sam The Sham's albums... it was a non-album cut available only this 45. Note: This 45 record comes in a vintage MGM Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint labels and Near Mint-looking vinyl. I'm delighted to report that both sides of this important single have Near Mint audio. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Spirit 102
Year: 1979
Condition: M
Price: $22.00

From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy. This terrific Northern Soul dancer comes courtesy of a tiny Charlotte, NC, label, which specialized in what is now called "Beach Music," much of which overlaps what we call "Northern Soul." Have a listen to the mp3 "snippet" to hear what I mean!

Label: Date 1510
Year: 1966
Condition: M-
Price: $25.00

Two great sides of jangly garage rock. The Clefs had two chart singles... this was their first and bigger hit. Check out the mp3 "snippet" for the catchy A side. The B side is also well worth seeking out. By the way, this group had no albums, just some 45s. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Date Records factory sleeve. It looks Near Mint (Labels, Vinyl) and has pristine Mint sound.

Label: Phil. Int'l. 3646
Year: 1978
Condition: M
Price: $15.00

Don't miss this terrific dance number with some really great string arrangements going on. Check out the mp3 "snippet" of it! It's specially edited from a 4:18 album track. Note: This beautiful 45 comes in a vintage Philadelphia Int'l Records factory sleeve. It has Mint labels and pristine sound.

Label: Westbound 55400
Year: 1977
Condition: M-
Price: $9.00

Classic Disco! You can't help but dance once this one starts... By the way, this hit single version is specially edited from a 7:14 album track. Note: This beautiful copy has Mint labels with a tiny date inked on the B side. The vinyl looks untouched, and the audio is pristine Mint!

Label: Columbia 10090
Year: 1975
Condition: M
Last Price: $12.00. Not currently available for sale.

OK, EWF fans, here's one of the pinnacles of the group's career, presented on a gorgeous promo copy. This was their first chart-topper on both the Pop and Black Billboard charts, was their first Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, and turned out to be the biggest hit of their long career! Quite a lot of accomplishments for one little 45. From the arresting funk guitar line at the beginning, to the arresting a capella vocals at the end, the fun just doesn't stop. (Oh, and did I mention that all the action takes place in less than 3 minutes? That's a 45!) With this single, it was clear that Maurice White & the band had finally found their own unique groove.... and aren't we all fortunate that they did! Note: This copy comes in a vintage Columbia Records factory sleeve. It has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Label: Sound Stage 7 1520 dj
Year: 1976
Condition: M
Price: $20.00

Stereo/Mono promo copy. Here's the best evidence I've heard yet that there was definitely life for Betty Everett after the 1960's. This has got to be one of the hottest soul tracks I've heard lately... Smokin'! Note: This copy comes in a vintage Sound Stage 7 Records factory sleeve. It has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).