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Daily Discovery

Going strong for three years, this is our Daily blog for finding/discovering new and old gems on rare 7" vinyl 45s. Through this blog, we've reached out to thousands of customers and gotten in touch with several of the artists involved in bringing you this great music. Join in the conversation and let's see what we can discover together!
 

The Scene Of The Crime by Jud Conlon Singers – Ghostly 1950′s Pop 45


Published on: October 28 2010
The Scene Of The Crime by Jud Conlon Singers with Bob Thompson's Orchestra - Ghostly 1950's Pop 45 on Zephyr Records #70-015. The flip side...
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War Dance by Indians – Killer Surf Garage Rocker 45


Published on: October 28 2010
War Dance by Indians - Killer Surf Garage Rocker 45 on House Of Castle Records #94289. Flip side is "Hawk Is Chicken" Who doesn't love...
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The Day The Town Cried by Cliff Gleaves – Tragedy R&R 45


Published on: October 28 2010
The Day The Town Cried by Cliff Gleaves - Tragedy R&R 45 on Park Ave. Records #103. The flip side is a tale of a...
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Death Of An Angel – Donald Woods & Vel-Aires – Creepy Doowop 45


Published on: October 28 2010
Death Of An Angel - Donald Woods & Vel-Aires - Creepy Doowop 45. Looking for a creepy, haunting, weeping, screaming, somber record for your Halloween...
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Headless Nightmare by Villagers – Creepy Folk R&R 45


Published on: October 27 2010
Headless Nightmare by Villagers - Creepy R&R 45. Odd Folk R&R on Petal Records #1410. The storm, thunder, wind, decapitation, howls, screams makes for a...
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Which Witch Doctor by Vogues – Halloween R&R 45


Published on: October 26 2010
Which Witch Doctor by Vogues - Halloween R&R 45. A crow is the first thing you hear followed by a withcraft tale of two lovers,...
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Gammera by The Moons – Garage 45 Monster movie theme Gammera The Invincible


Published on: October 25 2010
Gammera by The Moons - Garage 45 from the Monster movie theme Gammera The Invincible that was released in the mid 1960's. It is about...
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A Penguin Caper – Batman – Children’s Record


Published on: October 23 2010
A Penguin Caper - Batman - Children's Record. "Robbery! Robbery! Mayhem & skullduggery. I love the life of crime". No more to say other than,...
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I Can’t Stop (No, No, No) by Arthur Conley – Northern Soul Dancer 45


Published on: October 22 2010
I Can't Stop (No, No, No) by Arthur Conley - Northern Soul Dancer 45. An uptempo dance floor filler with a nice stomping beat. When...
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The Ghoul by Jack Marshall – Halloween Monster Surf R&R instrumental 45


Published on: October 21 2010
The Ghoul by Jack Marshall - Halloween Monster Surf R&R instrumental 45. What else can we expect to be the flip side to be but...
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Frankenstein Stomp by Count Lorry And The Biters – Halloween Monster R&R Novelty 45


Published on: October 19 2010
Frankenstein Stomp by Count Lorry And The Biters - Halloween Monster R&R Novelty 45 on Dragon #4406 the flip side is "Groovin' With Drag" is...
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Beatle Crazy by Bill Clifton – 60′s Folk Rock – Beatles related


Published on: October 17 2010
Beatle Crazy by Bill Clifton - 60's Folk Rock - Beatles related. The singer makes fun of himself and shares his jealousy and frustration against...
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Camaro by The Cyrkle – 60′s R&R promotional 45 on Columbia Special Products CSM #466


Published on: October 14 2010
Camaro by The Cyrkle - 60's R&R promotional 45. For you car or advertising enthusiasts out there. Check out this pop tune that was specially...
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Monster Motion by Bobby (Boris) Pickett – R&R Halloween 45


Published on: October 13 2010
Monster Motion by Bobby (Boris) Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers. Another monster R&R Halloween 45. From the same guy who brought you the most famous Monster...
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Spooky Movies by Roy Clark – Teen Monster R&R Halloween 45


Published on: October 12 2010
Spooky Movies by Roy Clark - Teen Monster R&R 45 - Here's another Halloween Rocker with screams and wicked laughs. It's not creepy but who...
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Gimme A Beat On Your Ding Dong by Ivan Brown Calypsos – Risque Calypso 45 ep


Published on: October 11 2010
Gimme A Beat On Your Ding Dong by Ivan Brown Calypsos - Risque Calypso 45 Ep on London #6167. Way out risque Caribbean from the...
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Abominable Snowman by Copycats featuring Kimo & Sabbe. Monster Novelty Rock 45


Published on: October 08 2010
Abominable Snowman by Copycats featuring Kimo & Sabbe. Monster Novelty Rock 45 on Rust #5024. The flip side is "Chief Sittin' Bull". A novelty monster...
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I’m Under The Influence Of Love by Lori Hampton – Northern Soul 45


Published on: October 07 2010
I'm Under The Influence Of Love by Lori Hampton - Northern Soul 45 b/w I Feel Love Coming On - Uni Records #55059. Nice double...
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You Can’t Love Me, If You Don’t Respect Me by The Female Preacher Lyn Collins – Funk Soul 45


Published on: October 06 2010
You Can't Love Me, If You Don't Respect Me by The Female Preacher Lyn Collins - Funk Soul 45 on People #650. A James Brown...
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Down In Mexico by Coasters – R&B Doowop 45


Published on: October 05 2010
Down In Mexico by Coasters - R&B Doowop 45 - I love the mysterious latin sound that this song brings. Killer vocals and wicked sound...
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Enamorado by Keith Colley – Teen R&R


Published on: September 29 2010
Enamorado by Keith Colley. Los Angeles 60's Teen R&R 45 on Unical. A white man's attempt at singing in spanish. To my amazement, this was...
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Craving by Cameos – 50′s Los Angeles Doowop 45


Published on: September 28 2010
Craving by Cameos. 1955 Los Angeles Doowop 45 on Dooto. From the Dootsie Williams label that was located on Central Avenue in LA. I am...
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Smoke (Humo) by Randy Carlos – Mambo Cha Cha NY Latin 45


Published on: September 27 2010
Smoke (Humo) by Randy Carlos - Mambo Cha Cha NY Latin 45 on Fiesta records b/w "The Monkey's Guapacha". I gotta bring some heat to...
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Zoot Suit by The High Numbers aka The Who. 60′s Mod R&R 45


Published on: September 26 2010
Zoot Suit by The High Numbers aka The Who. 60's Mod R&R 45. Back Door records the flip side is "I'm The Face". Killer backing...
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Daily Find – Your Love Is All I Need by Cliff Nobles – Northern Soul 45


Published on: September 25 2010
Daily Discovery - Your Love Is All I Need by Cliff Nobles - Northern Soul 45 b/w Everybody Is Weak For Somebody on Atlantic #2380....
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Aprietame Mas (Pushin’ Too Hard) by Los Shakes – Mexican Psychedelic Rock 45 ep


Published on: September 23 2010
Aprietame Mas (Pushin' Too Hard) by Los Shakes - Mexican Psychedelic Rock 45 ep. Yes this is a cover of the Seeds "Pushin' Too Hard"...
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Ain’t No Big Thing by Albert Esberido & The Majestic Four – Rare Chicano Northern Soul


Published on: September 21 2010
Ain't No Big Thing by Albert Esberido & The Majestic Four - Rare Chicano Northern Soul. Tina records out of Los Angeles, the flip side...
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Daily Find – Oh by Jay Lewis – Crossover Soul 45


Published on: September 20 2010
Update: I figured it out after I posted. I think it's Jay Lewis Oh! but the flip side says Love + D but i think...
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You Got What I Need by Freddie Scott – Northern Soul 45 Biz Markie sample “Just A Friend”


Published on: September 18 2010
Daily Discovery - (You) Got What I Need by Freddie Scott - Crossover Soul 45 on Shout #233. Biz Markie sampled this song on "Just...
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Oo La We by Young Hearts – Group Soul 45 on Avco


Published on: September 17 2010
Oo La We by Young Hearts - Group Soul 45 on Avco #4554 the flip side is "Change Of Mind". When I started collecting about...
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I’m The One Who Loves You by Impressions – Northern Soul 45


Published on: September 15 2010
I'm The One Who Loves You by Impressions. Northern Soul 45. Brought to you by the genius Curtis Mayfield. The man who created the Chicago...
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Angel Baby by Charles Brown & Group – Doowop 45


Published on: September 14 2010
Angel Baby by Charles Brown & Group - Doowop 45 on King. Ha! Listening to something that I never knew existed. When I put the...
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Soulero by Kenny Burrell – Jazz Mod 45 on Cadet


Published on: September 13 2010
Soulero by Kenny Burrell. Jazz Mod 45 on Cadet. This is a dedication to the Soulero's & Soulera's out there. You know who you are!...
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I’m Not That Bad A Man To Love (A Talk To The Ladies) by Bronner Brothers – Modern Soul 45


Published on: September 12 2010
I'm Not That Bad A Man To Love (45) (A Talk To The Ladies) by Bronner Brothers. Modern Soul 45 & picture sleeve on the...
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Peace Love & Happiness by Peace Love & Happiness – Rare Group Soul 45 on Abab


Published on: September 09 2010
Peace Love & Happiness by Peace Love & Happiness. Killer Los Angeles Group Soul 45 on the Abab label. Possibly sampled by Tupac or Dr....
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All Messed Up by Vernon Anders – 50′s Los Angeles R&B on Money


Published on: September 07 2010
All Messed Up by Vernon Anders. Los Angeles R&B. Killer 50's R&B on the Money label. I don't think I have ever heard anything bad...
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Superbug by Sammy Jackson – Country Novelty 45


Published on: September 07 2010
Not much to say here just open your ears and listen to this crazy novelty tune. Superbug by Sammy Jackson. Country Novelty 45.  
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Elim Stole My Baby (Boo Hoo) by Sugarcane and His Violin. Los Angeles Blues 45


Published on: September 06 2010
Elim Stole My Baby (Boo Hoo) by Sugarcane and his Violin. 60's Los Angeles Blues on Eldo records. Sugarcane lays out his sorrows with a...
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How Much Is That Doggie In The Window by Baby Jane & The Rockabyes – R&B Soul 45


Published on: September 02 2010
How Much Is That Doggie In The Window by Baby Jane & The Rockabyes. Killer R&B Soul. I had never heard this before today so...
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Time To Change by The Brady Bunch – from the hit TV show


Published on: September 01 2010
Time To Change by Brady Bunch. Bringing back memories from the Brady Bunch TV show. This little gem was released by Paramount Records. Wow! Sit...
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The Skin I’m In – Baby Ray (Franklin) 45 Sesame Street Children’s song


Published on: September 01 2010
The Skin I'm In by Baby Ray. From the creative minds of Sesame Street. This is a children's record but it is oh so Funky....
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The Tremblor by Cassietta George & The Cassettes – Northern Soul Gospel 45


Published on: August 31 2010
The Tremblor by Cassietta George & The Cassettes. This Northern Soul Gospel tune is just as the title implies. This is a dance floor shaker...
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Andei (I Walked) by Airto Moreira – Brazilian Jazz Funk 45


Published on: August 29 2010
Andei (I Walked) by Airto Moreira. Brazilian Jazz Funk. I love this tune. I remember my friend put this on a tape for me many...
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HAROLD MELVIN & BLUE NOTES Modern Soul 45 on the Source Label


Published on: August 26 2010
If we all had the same heart as Harold Melvin the world would be a better place. His humility in this song gives me something...
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Red Red Wine by Jimmy James & Vagabonds – Rock 45


Published on: August 26 2010
Red Red Wine by Jimmy James & Vagabonds. It was originally written and performed in the late 60's by Neil Diamond. It was also covered...
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Flum De Faire (Flames Of Hell) by Austin Pitre & Evangeline Playboys – Cajun


Published on: August 25 2010
Flum De Faire (Flames Of Hell) by Austin Pitre & Evangeline Playboys. If the title doesn't grab your attention the Cajun music will. I love...
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Let Me Come Back Home by Bruce Cloud – Rare Northern Soul 45


Published on: August 25 2010
Let Me Come Back Home by Bruce Cloud. Rare Northern Soul 45 on Motif from Hollywood, California from the early to mid 60's. Arranged by...
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Girls by Young Hearts – Group Soul


Published on: August 24 2010
Girls by Young Hearts. Killer Group Soul. Classic Los Angeles Soul b/w Sweet Soul Shakin' a Northern Soul cut. I have known this for years...
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