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!
05/22/20
Joey and The Lexingtons
1963, Dunes 2029
Genre: Vocal Groups (Doo-Wop)
This rare 1963 Doo Wop single has got to be heard to be believed... check out the mp3 "snippet", which starts with the great bass-man antics.
05/07/20
Del and The Escorts
1961, Rome 103
Genre: Vocal Groups (Doo-Wop)
This infectious number grabbed me right away, and I had to make an mp3 "snippet" for you to hear. This is the original 1961 release on Rome, and I categorize it as Doo Wop because of the prominent bass vocalist. But when re-released in 1964 as by Jo-Ann on Raven, I might have called it Girl Group because of the female lead. Whatever you call it, it's well worth seeking out!
05/05/20
The Vapors
1981, Liberty 1411
Genre: Modern Rock
This excellent track is from the U.K. group's second U.S. album, "Magnets." "Jimmie Jones" is an almost-punk anthem well worth seeking out... check out the mp3 "snippet" of it!
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Zabadak by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich
Better Love Next Time/ Mountain Mary by Dr. Hook
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