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!
01/30/20
The Hi-Fives
1958, Decca 30657
Genre: Vocal Groups (Doo-Wop)
One listen, and you'll simply have to have a copy of "Dorothy" for your Doo Wop collection. Really infectious. Check out the mp3 "snippet" if you don't already love it.
01/30/20
Dicky Dell and The Bing Bongs
1958, Dragon 10205
Genre: Vocal Groups (Doo-Wop)
Here's a beautiful copy of this rare and wonderful 1958 Doo Wop treasure. Have a listen to the mp3 "snippet" of it, and you're sure to fall in love if you're a Doo Wop fan.
01/23/20
The Squires
1966, Atco 6442
Genre: Garage/Psych
Here's a beautiful promo copy (vinyl pressing) of this very rare and very desirable Garage Rock classic. This is the first time a copy like this has passed through my hands since opening the store in 2001! And as far as I can determine, this is the only vinyl output by this Connecticut band... no other singles or albums!
01/19/20
Fonda Rae
1982, Vanguard 35230
Genre: Funky Soul
This terrific Funky Soul dancer comes in two versions on this 45 — a "Short Version" at 4:03 and a "Long Version" at 5:07. Well worth seeking out! Check out the mp3 "snippet" of it for a tasty morsel.
01/17/20
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
1967, Tamla 54159
Genre: Northern Soul, Motown Style
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!
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