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!
04/30/21
Faye Adams
1957, Imperial 5443
Genre: Rockin' RnB
This obscure 1957 single has a fine A side in "Keeper", but it really shines when you put on the self-penned B side... Have a listen to our mp3 "snippet" of it!
04/26/21
Van Morrison
1971, WB 7138
Genre: Funky Soul
This incredible song was originally on the 1970 "Moondance" album, and this "Back to Back Hits" release is its only appearance on a 45 record.
04/15/21
Kool & the Gang
1969, De-Lite 519
Genre: Soul Instrumentals
Here's a beautiful copy of the group's very first chart single... a dynamite instrumental dancer you won't want to miss! Check out our mp3 "snippet" of it.
04/14/21
The Limit
1982, Arista 1003
Genre: Northern Soul, Philly Style
This terrific dance number was the Netherlands' group's biggest U.S. hit. There was no album released. Check out the mp3 "snippet" to hear why we rate this one so highly.
04/09/21
Dave Brubeck Quartet
1961, Columbia 42228
Genre: Jazz
Here's a beautiful copy of this wonderful, short instrumental from Dave Brubeck. This was a non-album single only available on a later "greatest hits" album.
04/07/21
Yello
1983, Elektra 69824
Genre: Techno/Synth Pop
Absolutely essential listening from this Swiss Techno group... great for dancing, too!
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