The Joy of 45 Collecting: Lost 45 Tunes Not Available from iTunes, Spotify, or Similar Services
Jukebox "Snippet" 45s: Chronological List of Site Additions
As I add 45s to our inventory, I pick select 45s to highlight with mp3 "snippets" so you can hear the music yourself. I only record "snippets" of tunes I particularly like, ones I think have been under-played and under-appreciated, or ones that are so rare and wonderful I'll never hear them otherwise. For myself, I keep an iTunes playlist of these "snippets," and that playlist is one I listen to most often. These pages chronicle the mp3 "snippets" I've added to our online "jukebox" in reverse chronological order. You can browse the pages to see what was added and when. Click on the blue "Play" button to play the snippet, or click on a song's title to load the page. Many of these 45 records are still for sale, though just as many have been sold. I hope you enjoy perusing these pages as much as I have enjoyed putting them together!
Williams recorded "Little Girl" several times over the course of his career. This is a to-die-for uptempo RnB version... perhaps the best version, and one that doesn't appear to be in iTunes or other online music services. Have a listen to our mp3 "snippet" to hear.
Two great Northern Soul dancers, with a particular nod to the B side in this case: "No More Tears" has a terrific rhythm section that made want to put an mp3 "snippet" in our "jukebox" so you could hear it, too!
In Stock $16.00
07/20/16
Jeree Palmer
1975, Columbia 10123 Genre: Northern Soul, Motown Style
Under the watchful eye of James Brown, Anna King released two terrific Deep Soul-style numbers on this little 45. The A side is a Deep Soul ballad, while the uptempo flip (check out our mp3 "snippet") verges on Funky Soul.
This obscure, rarely seen single has two terrific Northern Soul numbers definitely worth seeking out. Not sure which I like best, but I'm putting "Sweetie Pie" in our mp3 "jukebox"... so have a listen!
This is a beautiful copy of a great Beach Boys single, featuring a B side that could have been an A side on its own, taken from the Pet Sounds LP. Chock full of Brian Wilson production surprises, like his best work. I've been seeking a nice copy of this single ever since the A side was featured on the "Big Bang Theory" TV show. I really love that line "You soften my life with your love, your precious love..."
Beautiful copy of an essential 1960's classic — one of the nicest I've yet had to offer on the site. The audio will blow you away — brilliant and pristine! I finally made a snippet, since I just don't hear that gorgeous guitar opener often enough: Once a day will definitely keep my music doctor away. :-)
Not that the A side ("Keep Risin' To The Top"), which was a big hit, is bad, but it pales when compared with the explosion of Rap/Hip-Hop creativity in "The Show," which was the first hit for the talented duo of Doug E. Fresh and Ricky D, who went on to a successful rap career as Slick Rick. "The Show" was originally released on Reality 242 in 1985 (it also hit #4) and for some reason was reprised on the B side of this 1988 hit.
This single's A side finds New Orleans Soul master Allen Toussaint concocting a heady brew of Motown-style soul, delivering a stomping dancer you won't want to miss!
Excellent Funky Soul outing by the group that had previously called itself The Sandpebbles. The flip is particularly sought after... have a listen to the mp3 "snippet" in our "jukebox" to hear why.
Here's a beautiful original pressing of this classic, must-have Elvis Presley single, which is blessed with simply awesome audio. Have a listen to the mp3 snippet to hear for yourself.
Would you believe that in all my 40+ years of record collecting and dealing I've never had a decent original pressing of this early Pitney/Spector masterpiece of doo-wop-style pop craft. And here I found one worth selling that comes in a beautiful copy of the release's striking picture sleeve. Besides Pitney's performance, of course, what makes this recording truly special is Phil Spector's production chops — one of his earliest "Wall of Sound" efforts. Add to that the stunning music and lyrics by Gerry Goffin & Carole King, and you have the makings of a pop masterpiece.
Rummage through hundreds of original-issue 45's for $6.00 or less!
Now playing:
Sleep by Little Willie John
Don't Wait On Me/ Chet Atkins' Hand by The Statler Brothers
These virtual "boxes" are for you folks who only like new, unplayed or pristine Mint 45s.
