Classic 45's Jukebox

Label: Columbia 06257
Year: 1986
Condition: M
Price: $9.00

This was the group's biggest hit, and one listen will explain why! The audio -- and the music! -- is so amazing I had to capture it for an mp3 "snippet"... Have a listen! Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Columbia Records factory sleeve. It has pristine Mint sound.

Label: WB 28351 dj
Year: 1987
Condition: M
Last Price: $9.00. Not currently available for sale.

From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed Stereo/Stereo promo copy, in its original picture sleeve. This chart flop --the trio's first chart single after switching from long-time label RSO to Warner Bros. -- is still a pretty catchy rocker! Have a listen to the mp3 "snippet" to hear what I mean. Grading the vinyl Near Mint due to one small unaffecting mark.

Label: Verve Folkways 5040
Year: 1967
Condition: M-
Price: $20.00

Essential psychedelic rock recording... Enjoy! Note: This beautiful copy has Near Mint labels, with a tiny abrasion on the A side. The vinyl and audio grade very close to Mint as well.

Label: Hall 1924
Year: 1964
Condition: M-
Price: $40.00

This amazing single is a Beatlesque foray into the style that would become known as Power Pop. What distinguishes it in particular from the Buddy Holly-influenced vocals it shares with songs like "Sheila" by Tommy Roe is that spectacular electric guitar bridge -- one of the hallmarks of great Power Pop. Note: This is the best copy I've had in the store since opening in 2001, with labels that have just a whisper of ringwear. The vinyl looks very close to Mint, and the powerful audio is pristine Mint! (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: MGM 13322
Year: 1965
Condition: M-
Last Price: $35.00. 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 copy comes in a vintage MGM Records factory sleeve. It has Mint labels and Near Mint-looking vinyl with just a few light scuffs. I'm delighted to report that both sides of this important single have nearly pristine audio ? and man, is it a big sound!

Label: Elektra 64565
Year: 1993
Condition: M
Price: $24.00

From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy... pristine Mint! Amazing bang for your buck with this single... you get the Breeders greatest hits (and they WERE BOTH GREAT!) on a single 45!

Label: Arista 0468
Year: 1979
Condition: M
Last Price: $10.00. Not currently available for sale.

Classic early modern-rock anthem to top 40 music from this Australian band, clear fans of Graham Parker & the Rumour. Note: This beautiful copy comes in the release's picture sleeve, which grades just below Near Mint to reflect a touch of ringwear and top-edge wear, including one tiny tear. The 45 record itself has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio). (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Elektra 45729
Year: 1971
Condition: M-
Price: $12.00

This strange and wonderful recording was made by a rock singer from South Africa... an amazing guitar intro, an irresistable beat, and a great chorus! This retail 45 has a specially edited version of a 4:47 album track. The B side is a non-album cut. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Elektra Records factory sleeve. The labels are Mint, as is the audio despite a few light scuffs on the vinyl (styrene). (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Future 204
Year: 1988
Condition: M
Price: $8.00

From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy. Note: The A side is a Dance Mix, and the B side is the LP cut. Marvelous post-disco dance tune, irresistable arrangement... this one deserved much more airplay than it got!

Label: Atlantic 1144
Year: 1957
Condition: M-
Last Price: $40.00. Not currently available for sale.

"Mr. Lee" is one of my absolute favorite Girl Group singles, not only because it was one of the first, but because the arrangement is so terrific (love that little guitar twang thang that pops up between vocals!) and the lead singer is so growl-ly passionate about her guy (even though he's a cad). :-) The B side is a keeper, too. This was a non-album single, as the group made no albums. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Atlantic Records factory sleeve. It looks almost new (Labels, Vinyl) and has powerful, pristine Mint sound.