Classic 45's Jukebox

Label: Phil. Int'l. 3521
Year: 1972
Condition: M-
Last Price: $14.00. Not currently available for sale.

Listening to this Philly Soul classic again today, I was thinking that the spark of genius at work here, in the collaboration among Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Bobby Martin, is precisely the same as that which gave life to the Motown genius of producer/writers like Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong, with miracles of Soul music such as "Just My Imagination" by the Temptations. Anyway, what I mean is... I love it! Not on the Rolling Stone, Dave Marsh or Kev Roberts lists? I think I'm hearing something those guys don't, cause to me this is a 2-star recommendation (our highest)! Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Philadelphia Int'l Records factory sleeve. It has gorgeous, pristine Mint audio.

Label: Columbia 04463
Year: 1984
Condition: M-
Last Price: $10.00. Not currently available for sale.

The classic flip was a previously unreleased, non-LP cut. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Columbia Records factory sleeve. It has pristine Mint sound.

Label: Slash 110
Year: 1981
Condition: M
Price: $10.00

From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original picture sleeve. This is the first pressing of the first Blasters single, before Slash was bought by WB. Note that the picture sleeve does not have the title on the front, and the label makes no mention of WB. Note: The top front edge of the picture sleeve may have some light "curling" and possibly a tiny tear or two from storage. The record itself is pristine Mint.

Label: Tommy Boy 512
Year: 1991
Condition: M
Price: $25.00

From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy. This was Naughty's first hit single, featuring a sample of early Jackson 5. This is rap and hip-hop at their very best! Note: The flip of this U.S. release, a non-album tune, has a single version of the song that became the group's second hit in 1992.... also excellent! Note: This beautiful 45 has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio). (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Bee Bee 130
Year: 1962
Condition: M-
Price: $70.00

This is an original stock copy from the Louise Neal 45 Collection. This rare 1962 single has two great sides... I was so taken with the A side I had to make an mp3 "snippet" for you to hear (and me to enjoy in my iTunes library!). Credits on the label include "With Chuck Booker's Orchestra." Note: This single's labels are Near Mint with no notable flaws. The vinyl looks almost untouched but has a very mild, no-impact warp, grading Near Mint. The A side audio is very close to Mint.

Label: Stax 1029
Year: 1972
Condition: M
Last Price: $9.00. Not currently available for sale.

Originally released on Stax 0125. This is the first reissue on Stax's Double Hitter series, in its original factory sleeve. Here's one of those rare cases where I think Dave Marsh missed a big one that should have been included in his list of the 1001 greatest singles ever made. The sinuous beat and show-stopping vocals on this recording make me stop and pay attention every time! I'm glad to see that it shows up on the Rolling Stones Top 500 list. This reissue presents the original recording in full, living stereo!

Label: Atlantic 3574
Year: 1979
Condition: M-
Last Price: $12.00. Not currently available for sale.

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!

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.

Label: RCA 6870
Year: 1957
Condition: M
Last Price: $15.00. Not currently available for sale.

This is a gorgeous reissue of RCA 6870, including a flawless reproduction picture sleeve. The music is pressed on high-quality, translucent red vinyl with the original label. This single is also available in the limited edition box set 'Elvis' #1 Hit Singles.'

Label: Dunhill/ABC 4361
Year: 1973
Condition: M-
Last Price: $15.00. Not currently available for sale.

Essential classic Rock! This single has a specially edited version of a 5:15 album cut. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Dunhill/ABC Records factory sleeve. It looks almost new (Labels, Vinyl), and the powerful audio sounds pristine Mint! (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Westbound 55400
Year: 1977
Condition: M
Last Price: $9.00. Not currently available for sale.

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 copy has light storage wear that lowers the Label grade to Near Mint. The wax and audio are pristine.