Classic 45's Jukebox

Label: Atco 6185
Year: 1961
Condition: M
Price: $50.00

I'm assuming that everyone out there knows the unbelievably classic "Spanish Harlem," either in its first version by Ben E. King or by the amazing version Aretha Franklin recorded a decade later. But I suspect that not many have had the pleasure of this single's B side, so I'm sticking a snippet of it in the jukebox for you. "First Taste of Love" is more uptempo than "Spanish Harlem," features surprising, doo-wop-style backup vocals, and was cowritten by none other than Phil Spector. (That B side, by the way, is a non-album tune.) Note: This 45 record comes in a vintage Atco Records factory sleeve. It has a very nearly Mint labels. The vinyl looks untouched, and it's blessed with pristine Mint sound. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Cadet 5641
Year: 1969
Condition: M-
Price: $20.00

You'll find a terrific cello and horn arrangement on this one... not to mention the vocals. Amazing! The B side ain't no slouch either... a great uptempo number. Note that this release was in true stereo. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Chess/Checker/Cadet Records factory sleeve. It has pristine Mint audio, both sides! (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: OR 1253
Year: 1969
Condition: M-
Price: $18.00

This is the rare original issue of this terrific northern soul dance number, which was later issued on Open 1253. By the way, if you like this tune (listen to the mp3 "snippet"), be sure to check out Joe South's version, which is on one of his own singles from 1968. Note: This beautiful copy has Mint labels and very nearly Mint vinyl and audio.

Label: Mercury 76189
Year: 1983
Condition: M-
Last Price: $9.00. Not currently available for sale.

If you own but one tune by these guys, this is definitely it! Irrepressibly joyful and infectiously tuneful, this one deserves its own place in the classic 45s "jukebox" ... so I'm adding a snippet. Now I can hear it more often! By the way, this U.S. single version is shorter than the 4:48 album track. It also differs from the U.K. version in both timing and, I believe, instrumentation. (I haven't heard the U.K. version.) (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Bearsville/Coll. 0330
Year: 1983
Condition: M-
Last Price: $8.00. Not currently available for sale.

Originally released on Bearsville 29686. One of my wife's absolute favorites, it's gotta be in the Classic 45's jukebox! Seriously, if you don't know this one, you're missing out. Take one puff, and you'll be instantly hooked! :-)

Label: WB 7163
Year: 1968
Condition: M-
Price: $12.00

OK, how many of you remember this song but had no idea what it was called? I see lots of hands out there! For Sunshine Pop lovers, this is a truly blissful experience and a must for anyone's Association collection. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Warner Bros. Records factory sleeve.

Label: Co & Ce 232
Year: 1965
Condition: M-
Last Price: $20.00. Not currently available for sale.

Here's an especially beautiful copy of the first pressing on the "Co And Ce" yellow/black label. This single has such powerful audio I had to make an mp3 "snippet" for you to hear... Enjoy! Note: This 45 record has Mint labels. The vinyl (styrene) grades Near Mint with a few marks and a lighter area in the vinyl that I suspect is some type of manufacutirng defect that does not affect the audio--the grooves preserve pristine Mint sound. The labels on the A side or Mint, but less than that on the B-side.

Label: Liberty 56038
Year: 1968
Condition: M-
Last Price: $20.00. Not currently available for sale.

Here's a beautiful copy of this classic blues rocker, built on a riff made famous in 1949 by bluesman John Lee Hooker. This single has a specially edited version of a 5:01 album cut. The B side appears to be a non-album track. Note: This 45 record comes in a vintage Liberty Records factory sleeve. This rare vinyl (as opposed to styrene) pressing has pristine Mint audio. The labels grade Near Mint with a drillhole and a touch of storage wear.

Label: T-A 186
Year: 1969
Condition: M
Last Price: $20.00. Not currently available for sale.

Very cool picture sleeve with entire lyrics printed. This is the original version of the song produced by the songwriters themselves, not the one (recorded by Coven) that became the theme song from 'Billy Jack.' Frankly, this is the not only the original, but also by far the best, version. Note: The picture sleeve, which is plain paper (not finished), has some light wrinkling and color fading. One side of the sleeve has a rectangular stain where a sticker was removed. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.) The 45 itself has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board, including powerful Mint audio.

Label: Threshhold 67012
Year: 1973
Condition: M
Last Price: $14.00. Not currently available for sale.

More evidence that the Moodies weren't simply the wimps they are sometimes made out to be. Great drumming, singing, bass & guitar work add up to classic rock that just doesn't get played enough anymore. Have a listen to the mp3 "snippet" to hear why we give it our top recommendation (2 stars). Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage "American London Group" factory sleeve. This beautiful 45 has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio)