Classic 45's Jukebox

Label: Rhody 2000
Year: 1959
Condition: M-
Last Price: $75.00. Not currently available for sale.

Here's a beautiful copy of this rare and wonderful Doo Wop 45, the first pressing on the small Rhody label. It has marvelous, pristine audio. The credits on the label include "Frank Spino and his orchestra." Note: This copy has Near Mint labels and vinyl. The A side audio sounds pristine Mint.

Label: Capitol 2383
Year: 1969
Condition: M-
Price: $25.00

Have you any idea how hard it is to find a copy of this 45? Even on reissue! Here is a beautiful, Near Mint specimen of one of the most soulful and moving Country records of all time. Dave Marsh thought so, too, ranking this 45 at #316 on his list of the all time best. Enjoy! Credited to Merle Haggard and the Strangers. By the way, this was a non-album single not available on any of Haggard's contemporary LPs. Note: This beautiful copy has Mint labels and very nearly Mint vinyl and audio. It comes in a Near Mint copy of the rarely seen picture sleeve.

Label: Colgems 1004
Year: 1967
Condition: M-
Last Price: $18.00. Not currently available for sale.

The group's terrific 3rd single features an early Michael Nesmith gem on the B side. Check out the mp3 "snippet" of it! Between the two sides, this is a solid 2-star record, our highest recommendation. By the way, this was a non-album single whose sides are missing from contemporary Monkees LPs. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Colgems Records factory sleeve. It grades close to Mint in appearance (Labels, Vinyl), and the audio sounds almost pristine.

Label: Atco 6569
Year: 1968
Condition: M-
Price: $16.00

The A side is a light, Sunshine Pop number, but the B side ("Groovy Motions") is a hard-edged rocker with psychedelic overtones... both in true Stereo! This copy has such awesome audio I had to celebrate by making an mp3 "snippet" of the A side, which I rate 2 stars, our highest recommendation. Note: This beautiful copy has a drillhole and comes in a vintage Atco Records factory sleeve. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

Label: Tamla 54159
Year: 1967
Condition: M
Last Price: $25.00. Not currently available for sale.

Here's a beautiful copy of one of the very best Miracles recordings... and one of Smokey's greatest songs. Also, get ready to hear that true, BIG Motown sound on this little 45! This label variant has condensed, brown type and no quotes around the title. Collector Nerd Alert: I just realized that this single's iconic A side was a non-album cut, available only on a later Greatest Hits album. To celebrate the pristine Mint sound you get from this 45, check out the mp3 "snippet" of it. Note: This 45 record comes in a vintage Motown factory sleeve. Besides Mint sound, it offers Mint labels and nearly untouched-looking vinyl.

Label: Beserkley 47149
Year: 1981
Condition: M
Last Price: $10.00. Not currently available for sale.

One of the truly great moments in American Power Pop. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Beserkley Record factory sleeve. It has pristine Mint audio.

Label: Island 858172
Year: 1993
Condition: M
Price: $50.00

From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy. This rarely seen 1993 single features both of the Cranberries first two hits, a common characteristic of 45s beginning in the 1990s. "Dreams" was actually their first hit, though only in the "Modern Rock" market as measured by Billboard. After "Linger" was a hit in the Pop market, "Dreams" saw new life in a re-release.

Label: Sire 29565
Year: 1983
Condition: M
Last Price: $16.00. Not currently available for sale.

Absolutely essential early 1980's modern dance rock... both sides are dance classics from the group's 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The B side is no throwaway, either: Have a listen to the mp3 "snippet" to hear it. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a nearly flawless picture sleeve. It has pristine Mint labels and sound.

Label: Monument 1206 dj
Year: 1970
Condition: M
Last Price: $15.00. Not currently available for sale.

Like White's masterpiece, "Polk Salad Annie," the sound of this track borders on three genres: Rockabilly, Southern Rock, and, given the beat and backing vocals, Northern Soul. Not to be missed! Note: This copy comes in a vintage Monument Records factory sleeve.

Label: Tower 126
Year: 1965
Condition: M-
Price: $25.00

Tom Jones had released a few singles on Tower just prior to signing to London/Parrot, recording "It's Not Unusual," and becoming a household name — and a household voice — overnight. Unfortunately, most observers missed the pure beauty of the man's voice, soaring its way over the melodic hurdles this catchy song contains. It reminds me of the first time I heard Elvis Presley singing "That's All Right" on Sun Records: A voice suddenly let free and discovering the sheer joy that such singing can bring. Unfortunately, Jones adopted an over-the-top vocal persona after fame arrived, and gems like this have to be rediscovered one Northern Soul fan at a time. I'm putting a snippet in the jukebox to enlighten others who haven't heard this before. It didn't chart in the U.K., but it did briefly hit the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in the wake of "It's Not Unusual." Speaking of Northern Soul fans, many prefer the B side track, so be sure to check it out too! And as you might suspect, this was a non-album single. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Tower Records factory sleeve. It has very nearly Mint-looking labels and vinyl, and the powerful audio is almost pristine! (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)