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Top 10 Most Rare 45 RPM Records

Just emptied out your attic and looking to see whether you have unearthed some dusty gold? Or, perhaps you have been flicking through your elderly relatives’ record collection and want to see just how much you might be able to fetch for some of the gems lurking within?

Whatever your reason, you have come to the right place, for today we will be taking a stroll down memory lane to explore some of the rarest 7 inch records still circulating the annals of vintage sales and record stores today.

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Most valuable 45 rpm records, 1. ‘do i love you (indeed i do)’ / ‘sweeter as the days go by’ by frank wilson, 2. ‘vacuum cleaner’ / ‘beeside’ by tintern abbey, 3. ‘love me do’ / ‘p.s. i love you’ by the beatles, 4. ‘god save the queen’ / ‘no feeling’ by the sex pistols, 5. ‘street fighting man’ / ‘no expectations’ by the rolling stones, 6. ‘my bonnie’ / ‘the saints’ by tony sheridan and the beat brothers, 7. ‘me and the devil blues’ / ‘little queen of spades’ by robert johnson, 8. ‘that’s all right’ / ‘blue moon of kentucky’ by elvis presley, 9. ‘lafayette blues’ / ‘sugar never tasted so good’ by the white stripes, the dukes of stratosphear, some hit song history, final tones, faqs rare 45 rpm records.

The most valuable 45rpm vinyl records are often those that are rare, have historical significance, are in excellent condition, or have unique features such as misprints, limited editions, or were promotional items. Here’s a list of some of the most sought-after and valuable 45rpm vinyl records known.

So, without further ado, let us all take a stroll down memory lane as we explore and elucidate some of the 45 RPM singles which, over the years, have come to garner a considerable amount more attention than others and which, in turn, have come to accrue a considerable amount more money at auction.

These top vinyl picks are in no particular order, and I have actually given a little more precedent to some that I think are worthy of your attention, some that you might not otherwise have heard before and which you might enjoy that little bit more.

First up, we have what is, for some the rarest 45 RPM single of all, with only two copies ever materializing, one of which was sold for over $37,000 in 2009. That is pretty rare by my own standards. The sheer fact of there being only two known copies has made this the veritable holy grail of Northern Soul rarities.

Northern Soul is a music and dance movement that still exists, having originally come about in the North of England in the late 1960s, stemming from the British mod scene of the same era. The movement prized a particular style of Black American soul music over all others, those from the mid 60’s more than others, with a heavy beat and fast tempo of 100 bpm or above.

This particular song by Frank Wilson seems to be so heralded for not much else bar its rarity. And this is always the way with Northern Soul, with the recordings most prized by enthusiasts of the genre being those by lesser-known artists, especially those released only in limited stock.

Frank Wilson himself was much more famous as a producer for the legendary Motown Records label, recording band after band for the label which was released to acclaim. This song, thus, marks his first and last foray into being a recording artist himself, something that he obviously chose not to do ever again.

Allegedly 250 demo pressings were cut, but he decided to have them all destroyed – and yet the two aforementioned still remain, fetching such prices that this will no doubt be one of those 45 rpm vinyl records that you will never hear with your own ears. Even a die hard Northern soul head would be so lucky.

The B side of this single, aptly titled ‘Beeside’, is one of my favorite songs ever – certainly my favorite psychedelic song. For this is a relic of the psychedelic era, where bizarre and warbling songs of this caliber were defecated out at rapid pace. There is something different about this one though, and not least its rarity!

Admittedly, the reason I know of this song at all is through a friend, and the reason this friend knew of it was the fact that it had garnered a bit of a reputation as being arguably the rarest and most sought-after single of this original psychedelic era.

No surprises there, especially considering how elusive the band themselves have been, officially having released only this, and releasing no more records afterwards, even though they recorded a number of demos which we can hear now. But something in this single, baked in dust as though we are listening through a fogged looking glass, the way that the wah guitars lap like ocean waves at the coast of consciousness, the singer’s voice ripples outwards like cloud cover, the drums and all else glazed in bronze age gong wash, has me spellbound.

Though a bit of a step down, as 45 rpm vinyl records go this one still fetches an estimated value around $1000, being a highly sought-after release from the original psychedelic era and oft heralded as a stellar example of what the form could do. Its release on the sequel to the original and highly fabled Nuggets compilation only sealed the deal that this was a band and sound that were to be respected and prized, making this one of the most valuable 45 rpm records in this style.

The monolithic popular culture institution of the Beatles ought to need no introduction. Just about any popular music since their boundless spree of creativity in the 60’s will have been inspired by their music, either knowingly or not, making music in reaction to them or in worship (and sometimes (somehow) even both).

It did not take long for their music and self image to become a worldwide sensation, more of a worldwide sensation than any artist yet before them had ever been. Something about them simply became a winning formula, the four British lads who were able to command attention wherever they went and play to ceaseless hordes of pubescent girls driven hormonally mad by the merchandise and propaganda.

Before all of that, the Beatles were just one amongst a whole roster of boy groups trying to hit the big time. They had a residency at the now famous Cavern Club in their home city of Liverpool, and it is thereabouts that they would have caught the attention of Capitol Records, after which they recorded their first album Please Please Me , from which the single ‘Love Me Do / P.S. I Love You’ is derived.

The album was recorded in a single session, one take for each song performed back to back more or less with one microphone trained on the entire band on a small sound stage. It is certainly a miracle that the results still sound so good, though this was already a band that was well rehearsed to a fault. The rest is of course history, and this UK promotional copy of the Beatles’ first single now fetches an estimated value between $15,000 & $20,000, limited as it was to only 250 copies in a very limited run.

Though apparently unconnected, there is more that merges the Beatles song prior and the Sex Pistols song to come. Though original bassist Glen Matlock had said that the bassline was originally inspired by the Move’s ‘Fire Brigade’, guitarist Steve Jones said that when Matlock originally showed it to him it was not like it eventually turned out at all, and in fact, ‘was like ‘Love Me Do’ or something’.

All tenuous connections aside, this is easily one of the rarest examples of 45 rpm vinyl records currently in circulation. Before the band moved to Virgin Records, their previous label A&M printed a small batch of copies for an aborted single release. Today, only 10 to 15 are known to exist, with these fetching anywhere from $500 to $13,000 depending on use and wear & tear.

Certain publications have gone so far as to call this the most collectible record of all time, and for good reason. The contextual circumstances surrounding the release are of endless fascination to some, and I myself can certainly vouch for being a staunch anti-royalist. This was released at a time when this was a) rather unpopular opinion and/or b) the kind of opinion that one kept to oneself.

It got to the point where lead singer John Lydon and the two who produced the record were attacked with a sharp implement outside a pub in Highbury, London. For some people, the royals run real deep, and those who believe in it become like mad dogs without a leash at the mere whiff of antagonism.

Nevertheless, many outlets refused to sell the single, the radio would not play it, and yet it reached stereo after stereo somehow, becoming NME’s number one single during the time of the Queen’s silver jubilee.

In a timely fashion, we follow on with what is believed to be the Rolling Stones’ most politicized song, allegedly written about Tariq Ali after lead singer Mick Jagger attended an anti-war rally of his at a US embassy in London. Jagger did also find inspiration from similar scenes of police out of their depth in Paris’ Left Bank:

‘Yeah, it was a direct inspiration, because by contrast, London was very quiet … It was a very strange time in France. But not only in France but also in America, because of the Vietnam War and these endless disruptions … I thought it was a very good thing at the time. There was all this violence going on. I mean, they almost toppled the government in France; de Gaulle went into this complete funk, as he had in the past, and he went and sort of locked himself in his house in the country. And so the government was almost inactive. And the French riot police were amazing.’

The reason this version is so highly sought after is because this U.S. picture sleeve was pulled after their label deemed it too controversial so soon after the furore of the 1968 Democratic convention, released only a week after police and anti Vietnam war protestors clashed violently there. Many radio stations refused to play the song, much to the delight of Jagger, who stated, ‘I’m rather pleased to hear they have banned (the song). The last time they banned one of our records in America, it sold a million.’

Nevertheless, only 10 to 20 copies of this picture sleeve version are known to exist, with an estimated value of between $7,500 and $17,500.

Though it might sound a little oblique to some listeners, I guarantee you have heard of these boys before (they even feature earlier on this list). Yes, that’s right, the Beat Brothers are none other than the Beatles themselves, with the eponymous Tony Sheridan being one of their first collaborators, here on the first ever major record label release featuring those fab four Liverpudlian boys.

Tony himself was an English rock and roll singer who spent much of his life in Germany, meeting the Beatles during their now legendary residency in Hamburg, though he was originally born in Norwich, Norfolk. A singer songwriter in his own right, he is now best known as one of the earliest collaborators with the Beatles (who are here still debating which name to stick with, labelled in this instance as the Beat Brothers).

He is one of only two non Beatles to receive a label performance credit on a record with the group, the other being Billy Preston years later at the very end of their career. He is also the only non-Beatle to appear as a lead singer on a Beatles recording that charted as a single.

And all of that were not enough to make this a legendary and highly sought after release, the fact of its gradually becoming harder and harder to find is going to just about seal the deal. Since it is becoming more of a rarity, you are not likely to find this release anywhere below the estimated value of $15,000.

Any record collectors who own this disc might, after checking and double checking its validity, want to seriously consider investing it into the market and purchasing something they can actually use.

This could have been any one of a whole host of singles by Robert Johnson that in the near century since his demise has accrued mythic status. So old is this record that it is even spun at 78 rpm, one of the rarer vinyl record types to come across nowadays.

It is no surprise that record collectors are still chasing after a hit song such as this for prices between $6000 and $12,000, considering the legendary tale behind the artist.

As a young man living in rural Mississippi, Johnson had a great desire to become a famous blues musician, and so, upon direction, he went to a crossroad near a local plantation at midnight with his guitar. There he was supposedly met by the devil who took the guitar and tuned it, then played a few songs upon it before returning it to Johnson and bestowing upon him guitar mastery. Thus, in exchange for his soul he was given mastery over his blues, for which he eventually became famous.

Regardless of the apocryphal nature of the tale, Johnson’s influence on the landscape of blues and subsequently on rock and roll is not up for debate. Though unsuccessful in his lifetime, several posthumous compilations of his work were widely influential on Bob Dylan, Keith Richards, and Robert Plant (just to name a few), who all cite his lyrics and singular musicianship as being key influence on their own work.

Bob Dylan himself said: ‘When Johnson started singing, he seemed like a guy who could have sprung from the head of Zeus in full armor. I immediately differentiated between him and anyone else I had ever heard. The songs weren’t customary blues songs. They were so utterly fluid.’

Record collectors will no doubt already be aware of this legendary first commercial single from the cultural behemoth Elvis Presley, though they might still be surprised to hear that this hit song was not an original composition but was originally written and performed by blues singer Arthur Crudup. What? A white artist stealing the music of a black artist and reaping all the profits? Elvis Presley wrote the rule book on that one.

Many in fact believe that Crudup’s recording on RCA records is arguably the first rock and roll song. Southeastern Louisiana University rock historian Joseph Burns even believes that this song might contain the first-ever guitar solo break.

Elvis recorded his version seven years later while playing in Sam Phillips’s Sun studio, playing the song twice as fast as the original. Though Arthur Crudup is credited as the composer on the label of Presley’s version, he reportedly never received royalties, despite legal battle that went on well into the 70’s. An out of court settlement was intended to pay Crudup around $60,000 in back royalties though it never materialised.

UK journalistic outfit The Guardian wrote a sharp article in 2004 about this issue, rebutting any claim that Presley’s version of the song was one of the first records in rock and roll, stating that it was simply one of ‘the first white artists’ interpretations of a sound already well established by black musicians almost a decade before.’

Regardless, and after Presley’s pathetic and rather humorous demise on the toilet, the original pressing on Sun Records still fetches between $7500 to $11,000 at least and shows no sign of stopping seeing as Presley is now an internationally regarded and cemented superstar.

Seminal proponents of the last 90’s early 00’s garage rock revival, The White Stripes, can also stake their claim on having a rare 45 rpm record, in this instance ‘Lafayette Blues’ / ‘Sugar Never Tasted So Good’.

This is the second single released by The White Stripes, after ‘Let’s Shake Hands’ which was released earlier that same year. Officially 1000 copies were released on white vinyl in the year of release, 1998. Three years later in 2001 another 1000 copies were printed on black vinyl. These copies have grown scarce as the years have gone by and now fetch considerable sums whenever they do turn up.

An even rarer pressing of this single does exist, however, and it is one that is known to warrant between $5000 and $10,000 whenever it shows its face. This run of pressings was limited to only 15 numbered copies which were sold at an early White Stripes show in 1998. What makes them even more special is the hand painted covers by the founder of Italy Records Dave Buick, the small and independent label’s then owner who signed them as the new addition to their ever burgeoning garage punk roster this side of Detroit.

That is right! Painted by the owner of the very first record label that signed them, and all on white vinyl! What a treat. Both he and Jack White were and still are self-confessed music geeks, and so wasted time in getting to business. White himself is present on six of the earliest recordings from the label, either as a musician, or as a producer, or even as both. Clearly has a lot to be thanking him for.

10. ‘Science Friction’ / ‘She’s So Square’ by XTC

And finally, we round things off with the legendary English cult rock band, XTC, whose existence has long been marked out by rarities and wonders. Led by the songwriting duo of Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding, the band came to popularity during the punk and new wave era in the late 70’s, though later coming to play in a variety of different styles.

Less than 50 copies of this particular release exist with the picture sleeve, owing to the fact that the band quickly decided that they would rather it was released on 12″ so that it could be put forth as an EP. Thus, the 3D EP was born and released in late 1977 by Virgin Records. Nowadays, these 7 inch rarities go for anything between $2000 and $5000, depending on the condition they have been kept in over all these years gone by.

My favorite XTC release is a record that is not even released under this name. In 1984, they formed the spin off band The Dukes of Stratosphear that was modelled after psychedelic pop groups from the 60’s, and were even publicized on Virgin Records as a long lost band from the original psychedelic era whose recordings were being remastered.

Partridge himself imagined the band to be an amalgamation of his and everyone’s favorite bands from 1967. There were a few rules set into place to make sure that the music adhered to the fairly rigid initial philosophy: songs must follow the conventions of 1967 and 1968 psychedelic from the original summer of love; no more than two takes are allowed per song or individual part; and that vintage equipment should be used wherever possible.

In reflecting on the contemporary punk movement’s antipathy toward pop music, Partridge remembers saying to producer Steve Nye:

‘ ‘Ooh, I’m a bit funny about how this came out, Steve, because it sounds a bit Beatles-esque to me, and I don’t want people to think I’m copying the Beatles.’ He said, ‘Who gives a fuck? That’s how you’ve written it—just do it!’ … I realised that I should not be ashamed about digging them up, and getting them wrong, and using them as my template. … from that moment onward, I started to recognize that those songwriters—the Ray Davieses, the Lennons and McCartneys, the Brian Wilsons—had gone into my head really deeply.’

So, record collectors among you ought to know that these 45 rpm records are commonly referred to in the biz as ‘singles’ because, with around 5 minutes of playing time on each side when spun at 45 rpm, they do not offer much more space on each of their sides than for one or two songs. But how many of you know the proper story of how long do vinyl records last ?

These old records were released first in 1949 by the esteemed RCA Records, whose name precedes them in the United States, and who sought to release them in the United Kingdom the following year. With a smaller hole in the middle making them easier to stack and play continuously, they were an instant hit with almost all comers.

They were especially enjoyed at a time when music lovers would flock to bars and cafes to spin records on the jukebox. Even the operators preferred music on a disc like this too, for, owing to their smaller size, they could offer more songs for their listening public to choose from.

As time has gone by since the original golden age of vinyl recording technology, certain songs and sounds have gone on to acquire a mythological status, either because or as a result of their becoming so rare. These recordings, thus, fetch a considerable sum of money, so much so that a record collector will probably not even play them.

Recorded music has come a hell of a long way since these early days, where the spinning of a little disc was all that mattered and was all that was needed to get the youth of the day riled up. And some are permanently bound up in that world, lost in their vinyl collection.

So, there you have it! Hopefully, you are now feeling somewhat wiser on the topic of rare 7 inches. Who knows – maybe you have even unearthed some dusty gold of your own and have now been validated. Save a piece for me at least!

Are there any 45 rpm records worth money?

Absolutely, there are in fact a whole bunch of 45 rpm records that are worth a considerable amount of money. This can be for a whole host of reasons: they might have only been part of a very select pressing, meaning there are a scarce amount of them around; their rarity might also be coupled with a cultural significance, whether just in the context of an artist and/or society as a whole. The first records from so called ‘King of Rock and Roll’ Elvis Presley (fitted with crown pillaged from the progenitors of the music) go for a heck of a sum nowadays, just as the first major label records from landmark artists like the Beatles are bound to fetch a hefty sum at auction.

What is the rarest record ever?

There is no single record that could be deemed the rarest, for there are a number of individual concerns that are taken into account when attempting to quantify such a thing, to the point where it is simply not possible. The rarity of a record no doubt has to do with the amount of copies that exist of a particular pressing. And this is all well and good, and you might even suggest putting the stats of any record against any other record in this way. This kind of rarity is relative, however, for it would be a farce to place a record by a relatively unknown artist who would have released fewer records alongside a release by a major artist who likely would have released more, saying that the former is rarer.

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By Robert Halvari

My name is Robert Halvari - audio engineer and a total audiophile. I love vinyl because it has that natural character which brings music to life. I've been using and testing vinyl record players for around 15 years and I'm sharing my love and knowledge of vinyl by publishing all I know at Notes On Vinyl

27 comments

I have a bunch of 45’s that I want to sell. How do I take them to a source, to see how much the many, in my collection which I solely own. Would be worth. How fo I find a trustworthy source. My post office zip is *****. North of Detroit, MI.

Hey there Carl, hope this finds you well.

If you are looking for a source to buy a whole bunch of records, then your best bet is to use Google to find prospective buyers. Sites like eBay and Facebook are great places to find people that are local to your area that want to buy large quantities of vinyl in one load. One word of advice, however, would be to avoid putting your location online in the future. Sadly, I can’t help with this region of America as I don’t know it very well besides listening to Danny Brown and Motown Records.

Good luck finding a buyer,

I,ve come across 100’s of 45’s how do I get rid of them?

Hey there Shirley, thanks for stopping by.

The easiest way to rid yourself of anything is to take it to the local dump, though if you are dealing with something like a whole bunch of 45s, then you are probably wondering how to make this discarding process lucrative to you. The best course of action – i.e. the one that is going to earn you the most cash – is to list all of them separately on Discogs and see what happens, though if you want to ‘get rid’ of them more quickly, you can sell them all together on a website like eBay, or another forum of this kind, perhaps one that deals with your local area – try Facebook if all else fails.

Hope this has been of help,

I have a 45 of the old song “Geronimo”. I have tried to find it to play it for a friend in Google search but have had no luck. Is it worth anything ?

Hey there Pete, thanks for stopping by.

‘Geronimo’ is a commonly used phrase, so I can understand why it might have been difficult to source the particular song you were referring to – you would have had to rifle through a whole bunch of different songs to find what you wanted! Personally, I’m not sure what song you are referring to, though if you got back to me with perhaps the specific artist or band that performs the song, I might be able to help you find out what the record is worth.

All the best and keep in touch,

i have ahole box of 45s how ncan i sell em

Hey there Donna, hope you are well and in good stead.

The relative worth of a record or collection of records can usually be calculated by considering two things: the scarcity of the record(s) in question vs. the popularity of the artist. There are rare exceptions to this formula, but often if there is a rare release of a record by an artist that is well-known like, say, the Beatles, then chances are that it will fetch a pretty penny. The most lucrative way to sell a whole box of 45s like that is to list them all separately on a site like Discogs or eBay, though you can offer them all together on other sites if you want to get rid of them quickly.

Thanks for stopping by and let us know if we can be of any more help,

some records I have found—–RCA

Some records I have found____RCA Victor -Song Angels Sing by Mario Lanza–these are all 45RPM Capitol record–Somwhere my Love , Ray Conniff and singers—-MGM record–Semptember Song by David Rose—Capitol record, Stranger in Paradise by GordenMacRae If any would sound interesting, I have a few more

Hey Don, thanks for stopping by.

It’s great to see you continuing the search beyond the 10 rare 45s that we listed here. There are plenty of records out there, though you obviously don’t need me to tell you that. Why, you’ve done all the research yourself, and I would encourage you to keep on digging and searching. These are great pics, but there are even more to be found!

All the best,

I have a 45 Record in the sleeve. The Beatles I want to Hold your Hand. Flip side I Saw Her Standing There. If you’re interested,let me know.

Hey there Joe, hope you are well.

Sadly, Notes on Vinyl as an institution is not looking to purchase any records from anybody or facilitate the purchase or vending of records. Personally, I am not a collector of the Beatles, so I will not be able to help you rid yourself of the blight that is so clearly burning a hole in your collection. If you have already tried a forum like Discogs for the selling of this record, you can always try flogging it at a garage sale or going directly to your local record store.

All the best and good luck,

Can you tell me if peter pan records worth anything i have nine of them in there covers ! never played before. also warner bros. records. ty

Can you tell me if peter pan records worth anything i have nine of them in there covers ! never played before. also warner bros. records. ty I am sorry the dates are 1952

Hey there Mary, hope this finds you well.

What a great find, and you have really garnered a little collection of Peter Pan Records records. Presumably, by this you mean the Peter Pan Records label that operated primarily in the ’50s and specialized in music and stories designed for children. At the time, children’s music was all the rage, especially as there was not yet the widespread use of TV to placate the angst of the young. Thus, these records were mass-produced enough to not be so rare nowadays, even despite the incredible amount of time that these records have lasted for. Still, it is worth a try, Mary.

Hope this has been of help and best of luck in selling them,

I have a lot of 45 records from the 50’s and 60’s, perhaps 100 of them. They are all in perfect shape, some in their jackets. If I were to want to sell them how would I go about that? Also, how would I know how to price them?

Hey there Susan, hope this finds you well.

How you go about selling your records will depend on how much effort you are willing to put into the process. Nowadays, your best bet is to put them all on a site like Discogs and let the market do the rest. This will be a long process if you have a lot of singles, but in this way, you can let things go the way they are going to go. If, though, you are eager to get rid of them in one go, then you can always try local forums and websites, even eBay, selling them all in one go. Before you do anything, though, it is worth checking the market value of a record by searching it up in Discogs. This is something that most local record stores do nowadays and you wouldn’t want to be caught with your pants down. This is how you know how to price records, selling them all together or individually.

Hope this has been of help and best of luck in getting started selling records!

I have a lot of 45 vinyls. they are all in sleeves & in good condition. how can I find someone to buy them?

Hey there Rebecca, hope this finds you well.

That’s great! If your records are all kept in sleeves and in good condition, then you are already on the right track to fetching a higher price for them when you sell them. It can, however, be difficult to find a buyer. Nowadays, your best best is to put them all on a site like Discogs and let the market do the rest. This will be a long process if you have a lot of singles, but in this way, you can let things go the way they are going to go. If, though, you are eager to get rid of them in one go, then you can always try local forums and websites, even eBay, selling them all in one go.

Hope you manage to find a buyer soon,

One of the “Top 10 Most Rare 45 RPM Records” is a Robert Johnson record, definitely didn’t see that coming.

Hey there Jerry, hope this finds you well.

I can’t tell if this is sarcasm, especially since it seems like it would make a lot of sense for one of the rarest 45 rpm records to be a Robert Johnson record. He was, after all, working as one of the earliest recording artists ever – as popular artists go that are still relevant today, he is perhaps one of the earliest to have actually recorded anything. Thus, it should come as no surprise that the original copies of his releases can fetch a pretty penny.

If this is sarcasm, then take it elsewhere. But if not, then it is understandable that you didn’t see it coming.

Hope this has placated you,

I have a 45 recorded by Jimi Hendrix entitled “Gloria”. The flip side is blank .No grooves but strange pattern.It is not a twelve inch

Hey Angie, hope you are doing well.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe this was one of the songs that Jimi Hendrix was known to perform in the middle of his all-too-short career. Though it never appeared on any studio albums in his lifetime, this was a frequent part of his live sets around the year 1968. By the sounds of it, what you have in your possession is a rather rare sort of test pressing that somehow managed to end up in your hands. I wouldn’t be surprised if such a thing were worth quite a bit of money if sold to the right collector. If this is something you are interested in, then try finding the release on Discogs, and if you can’t find it there, you can create your own listing!

The Injections 45 Prison Walls has been fetching quite a bunch of cash lately.

Hey there Robert,

According to my calculations, you are not wrong! It makes sense too seeing as this is one of those albums that has somehow managed to slip under the radar of streaming services, providing even more incentive for those hungry to hear it conveniently. It’s rare that punk should so readily wear the influence of rock and roll on its sleeve like this. Classic punk from this era seemed to be all about pretending that rock and roll didn’t happen or otherwise defecating on an effigy of it for all to see while shaving your hair off. This tune by the Injections exhibits these influences, acting as the prism by which we see the influence of classic 60s bands like the Troggs (with their hit Wild Thing as transmuted by the Jimi Hendrix Experience) on the movement of punk music. No wonder people want a piece of the action when it comes to a 45 like this.

Thanks for stopping by Robert and keep on doing what you’re doing.

Great article! Very informative. I didn’t know about the XTC undercover spinoff band. I’ve heard that song before and just thought it was XTC. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and knowledge on my favorite subject about music. The vinyl journey is never ending 🎶 Thanks again Lars

Thanks very much for saying so! It really means a lot for you to say, especially as music is something I am also incredibly passionate about. My introduction to XTC was through their psychedelic spin-off band the Dukes of Stratosphear, and though I have come round to enjoying XTC and tracks like “Science Friction”, I’ve never quite enjoyed them as much as their psychedelic counterparts. The song “Vanishing Girl” in particular is an unforgettable track.

Thanks so much for your kind words and for stopping by to bequeath me with them.

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The Top 45 Records for Serious Collectors

• June 7, 2023
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Introduction: 45 records are a popular collector’s item among music enthusiasts. Some of these records are worth a significant amount of money due to their rarity, historical significance, or cultural impact. In this article, we will explore some of the most valuable 45 records and what makes them so sought after by collectors.

1. The Beatles – “Love Me Do” (1962)

The Beatles are one of the most iconic bands in music history, and their early recordings are highly sought after by collectors. “Love Me Do” was the band’s first single, and the original pressing with the misspelling “McArtney” on the label is worth a pretty penny.

2. Elvis Presley – “That’s All Right” (1954)

Elvis Presley is another legendary artist whose early recordings are highly prized by collectors. “That’s All Right” was his first single, and the original pressing on Sun Records is worth a significant amount of money.

3. The Rolling Stones – “Street Fighting Man” (1968)

The Rolling Stones are one of the most enduring rock bands of all time, and their early recordings are highly sought after by collectors. “Street Fighting Man” was a controversial single that was banned by some radio stations, and the original pressing is worth a lot of money.

4. The Who – “I Can’t Explain” (1965)

The Who are another iconic band from the 1960s, and their early recordings are highly prized by collectors. “I Can’t Explain” was their first single, and the original pressing on Brunswick Records is worth a significant amount of money.

5. The Kinks – “You Really Got Me” (1964)

The Kinks are one of the most influential bands of the 1960s, and their early recordings are highly sought after by collectors. “You Really Got Me” was their breakthrough single, and the original pressing on Pye Records is worth a lot of money.

6. The Beach Boys – “Surfin’ Safari” (1962)

The Beach Boys are one of the most beloved bands of all time, and their early recordings are highly prized by collectors. “Surfin’ Safari” was their first single, and the original pressing on Candix Records is worth a significant amount of money.

7. Bob Dylan – “Subterranean Homesick Blues” (1965)

Bob Dylan is one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time, and his early recordings are highly sought after by collectors. “Subterranean Homesick Blues” was a groundbreaking single that helped usher in the era of folk-rock, and the original pressing is worth a lot of money.

8. The Doors – “Break on Through” (1967)

The Doors are one of the most iconic bands of the 1960s, and their early recordings are highly prized by collectors. “Break on Through” was their first single, and the original pressing on Elektra Records is worth a significant amount of money.

9. Led Zeppelin – “Good Times Bad Times” (1969)

Led Zeppelin is one of the most influential bands of all time, and their early recordings are highly sought after by collectors. “Good Times Bad Times” was their first single, and the original pressing on Atlantic Records is worth a lot of money.

10. Pink Floyd – “Arnold Layne” (1967)

Pink Floyd is one of the most innovative bands of all time, and their early recordings are highly prized by collectors. “Arnold Layne” was their first single, and the original pressing on EMI Records is worth a significant amount of money.

In conclusion, these 10 rare 45 records are just a small sample of the many valuable vinyl records out there. Whether you’re a serious collector or just a casual fan, it’s always exciting to discover a rare gem that can fetch a high price. So keep your eyes peeled and your ears open, and who knows what treasures you might uncover.

When it comes to collecting vinyl records, there are few things more exciting than discovering a rare gem that is worth a significant amount of money. While there are countless records out there that are highly sought after by collectors, 45s are particularly valuable due to their limited production runs and the fact that they were often released as promotional items or as part of a special edition set. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most valuable 45 records of all time.

One of the most valuable 45s ever released is the original pressing of Elvis Presley’s “That’s All Right” on Sun Records. This record, which was released in 1954, is considered by many to be the birth of rock and roll and is highly sought after by collectors. In 2015, a copy of the record sold for $300,000 at auction.

Another highly valuable 45 is the original pressing of The Beatles’ “Love Me Do” on the Parlophone label. This record, which was released in 1962, features Ringo Starr on drums and is highly sought after by Beatles fans and collectors. In 2011, a copy of the record sold for $17,000 at auction.

The Rolling Stones are also well represented on the list of most valuable 45s, with their 1963 single “I Wanna Be Your Man” on Decca Records being one of the most sought after. This record, which features a young Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, is highly prized by collectors and can fetch upwards of $10,000 at auction.

Other notable 45s on the list include Bob Dylan’s “Mixed Up Confusion” on Columbia Records, which was released in 1962 and can sell for as much as $15,000, and The Sex Pistols’ “God Save the Queen” on A&M Records, which was released in 1977 and can fetch upwards of $10,000.

Of course, not all valuable 45s are from well-known artists. In fact, some of the most valuable records are from obscure or forgotten bands. For example, the 1965 single “You’re Gonna Miss Me” by The 13th Floor Elevators on Contact Records is highly sought after by collectors and can sell for as much as $3,000.

Similarly, the 1966 single “Psychotic Reaction” by The Count Five on Double Shot Records is highly prized by collectors and can fetch upwards of $1,500. This record, which features a distinctive garage rock sound, is considered by many to be a classic of the genre.

It’s worth noting that the value of a 45 record can vary greatly depending on a number of factors, including the condition of the record, the rarity of the pressing, and the demand among collectors. As such, it’s important to do your research before buying or selling a valuable record.

In conclusion, while there are countless valuable 45 records out there, the ones mentioned in this article are some of the most sought after by collectors. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of Elvis Presley, The Beatles, or The Rolling Stones, or you’re simply interested in collecting rare and valuable records, these 45s are sure to be a great addition to any collection.

Vinyl records have been making a comeback in recent years, with many music enthusiasts rediscovering the joys of listening to music on a turntable. While most people are familiar with the value of rare LPs, 45 records are often overlooked. However, there are many rare 45 records that are worth a fortune to collectors.

One of the most valuable 45 records is “That’ll Be the Day” by The Quarrymen. This record was released in 1958 and features a young John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison. Only 25 copies of this record were ever made, and it is estimated to be worth over $100,000.

Another valuable 45 record is “Love Me Do” by The Beatles. This record was released in 1962 and features the original version of the song with Ringo Starr on drums. Only 250 copies of this record were ever made, and it is estimated to be worth over $10,000.

The Rolling Stones also have a valuable 45 record in their catalog. “Street Fighting Man” was released in 1968 and features a controversial cover that was quickly pulled from stores. Only a few copies of this record with the original cover are known to exist, and it is estimated to be worth over $17,000.

One of the most sought-after 45 records is “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles. This record was released in 1963 and features the band’s first number one hit in the United States. Only a few copies of this record with the original sleeve are known to exist, and it is estimated to be worth over $10,000.

Another valuable 45 record is “God Save the Queen” by The Sex Pistols. This record was released in 1977 and features a controversial cover that was quickly banned in the United Kingdom. Only a few copies of this record with the original cover are known to exist, and it is estimated to be worth over $10,000.

Other valuable 45 records include “My Bonnie” by Tony Sheridan and The Beatles, “Please Please Me” by The Beatles, “Tutti Frutti” by Little Richard, “Heartbreak Hotel” by Elvis Presley, and “Blue Suede Shoes” by Carl Perkins.

When it comes to collecting rare 45 records, condition is everything. Records that are in mint condition with the original sleeve and label are worth significantly more than records that are scratched or damaged. It is also important to verify the authenticity of the record, as there are many counterfeit copies on the market.

If you are interested in collecting rare 45 records, there are many resources available to help you get started. Online marketplaces like eBay and Discogs are great places to find rare records, and there are many online communities dedicated to vinyl collecting.

In conclusion, rare 45 records can be worth a fortune to collectors. From The Beatles to The Sex Pistols, there are many valuable records out there waiting to be discovered. If you are interested in collecting rare records, be sure to do your research and verify the authenticity of the record before making a purchase. With a little bit of luck and a lot of dedication, you could uncover a hidden gem that is worth a fortune.

For music enthusiasts and collectors, 45 records are a treasure trove of musical history. These small vinyl discs were the primary format for popular music from the 1950s to the 1980s, and many of them are now highly sought after by collectors. However, not all 45 records are valuable, and it can be challenging to determine which ones are worth money. In this article, we will explore how to spot valuable 45 records and provide a list of 45s that are worth money.

Firstly, it is essential to understand that the value of a 45 record is determined by several factors, including rarity, condition, and demand. Rarity is the most critical factor, as the scarcer a record is, the more valuable it becomes. Condition is also crucial, as collectors prefer records that are in excellent condition, with no scratches, warps, or other damage. Finally, demand plays a role in determining the value of a record, as some artists and genres are more popular among collectors than others.

One way to spot valuable 45 records is to look for limited edition releases. Many artists released limited edition 45s, often with unique artwork or packaging, which are now highly sought after by collectors. For example, the Beatles released a limited edition 45 of “Love Me Do” with a misspelling of Paul McCartney’s name on the label, which is now worth thousands of dollars.

Another way to spot valuable 45 records is to look for records that were never released commercially. Many artists recorded songs that were never released on an album or as a single, and these recordings are now highly sought after by collectors. For example, the Rolling Stones recorded a cover of Chuck Berry’s “Come On” in 1963, which was never released as a single. However, a few copies were pressed as a promotional item, and these are now worth thousands of dollars.

Additionally, it is essential to look for records that were released in small quantities. Many independent labels released 45s in limited quantities, often only a few hundred copies, which are now highly sought after by collectors. For example, the first pressing of the Sex Pistols’ “God Save the Queen” was released on an independent label and only 25,000 copies were pressed. These records are now worth thousands of dollars.

Finally, it is crucial to look for records that are in excellent condition. Collectors prefer records that are in near-mint condition, with no scratches, warps, or other damage. Records that are in excellent condition are more valuable than those that are in poor condition, even if they are rare or limited edition.

Here is a list of 45 records that are worth money:

1. The Beatles – “Love Me Do” (misspelling of Paul McCartney’s name on the label) 2. The Rolling Stones – “Come On” (promotional copy) 3. Sex Pistols – “God Save the Queen” (first pressing on an independent label) 4. Elvis Presley – “That’s All Right” (Sun Records) 5. The Beach Boys – “Surfin’ Safari” (Candix Records) 6. The Kinks – “You Really Got Me” (Pye Records) 7. The Who – “I Can’t Explain” (Brunswick Records) 8. The Doors – “Break On Through” (Elektra Records) 9. Led Zeppelin – “Good Times Bad Times” (Atlantic Records) 10. Pink Floyd – “Arnold Layne” (EMI Records) 11. The Clash – “White Riot” (CBS Records) 12. Joy Division – “Transmission” (Factory Records) 13. The Smiths – “Hand in Glove” (Rough Trade Records) 14. Nirvana – “Love Buzz” (Sub Pop Records) 15. Radiohead – “Drill” (Parlophone Records) 16. Oasis – “Supersonic” (Creation Records) 17. Blur – “She’s So High” (Food Records) 18. Arctic Monkeys – “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor” (Domino Records) 19. The Strokes – “Hard to Explain” (Rough Trade Records) 20. Amy Winehouse – “Stronger Than Me” (Island Records) 21. Adele – “Hometown Glory” (XL Recordings) 22. Ed Sheeran – “You Need Me, I Don’t Need You” (Atlantic Records) 23. Beyoncé – “Crazy in Love” (Columbia Records) 24. Jay-Z – “Dead Presidents” (Roc-A-Fella Records) 25. Eminem – “My Name Is” (Interscope Records) 26. Dr. Dre – “Nuthin’ but a G Thang” (Death Row Records) 27. Wu-Tang Clan – “Protect Ya Neck” (Loud Records) 28. Nas – “Halftime” (Columbia Records) 29. Outkast – “Player’s Ball” (LaFace Records) 30. A Tribe Called Quest – “Can I Kick It?” (Jive Records) 31. Public Enemy – “Rebel Without a Pause” (Def Jam Recordings) 32. Run-DMC – “It’s Like That” (Profile Records) 33. Beastie Boys – “She’s on It” (Def Jam Recordings) 34. LL Cool J – “I Need Love” (Def Jam Recordings) 35. Salt-N-Pepa – “Push It” (Next Plateau Records) 36. De La Soul – “Me Myself and I” (Tommy Boy Records) 37. Cypress Hill – “How I Could Just Kill a Man” (Ruffhouse Records) 38. Ice Cube – “It Was a Good Day” (Priority Records) 39. Snoop Dogg – “Gin and Juice” (Death Row Records) 40. Notorious B.I.G. – “Juicy” (Bad Boy Records) 41. Tupac – “Brenda’s Got a Baby” (Interscope Records) 42. Nas – “The World Is Yours” (Columbia Records) 43. Wu-Tang Clan – “C.R.E.A.M.” (Loud Records) 44. Jay-Z – “Can I Get A…” (Roc-A-Fella Records) 45. Eminem – “Lose Yourself” (Interscope Records)

In conclusion, collecting 45 records can be a rewarding hobby, but it is essential to know how to spot valuable releases. Limited edition releases, records that were never released commercially, and records that were released in small quantities are all highly sought after by collectors. Additionally, records that are in excellent condition are more valuable than those that are in poor condition. By keeping these factors in mind, collectors can build a valuable collection of 45 records.

Vinyl records have been making a comeback in recent years, with many music enthusiasts rediscovering the unique sound and tactile experience of playing records. For collectors, there is a whole world of rare and valuable records out there, with some fetching thousands of dollars at auction. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most expensive 45 records by iconic artists, from Elvis to The Beatles.

Elvis Presley is one of the most collectible artists of all time, and his records are highly sought after by fans and collectors alike. One of the most valuable 45s is his first single, “That’s All Right” backed with “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” released on Sun Records in 1954. In mint condition, this record can fetch up to $25,000.

Another valuable Elvis record is “My Happiness,” a demo he recorded in 1953 at the Memphis Recording Service, which later became Sun Records. Only one copy of this record is known to exist, and it sold for $300,000 at auction in 2015.

Moving on to The Beatles, their early records on the Parlophone label are highly collectible, especially those with the black and gold label. One of the most valuable is “Love Me Do” backed with “P.S. I Love You,” released in 1962. In mint condition, this record can fetch up to $10,000.

Another valuable Beatles record is “Please Please Me” backed with “Ask Me Why,” also released in 1962. This record is particularly rare because it features a misspelling of the band’s name as “Beattles” on the label. In mint condition, this record can fetch up to $20,000.

Moving on to other iconic artists, Bob Dylan’s “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” album is highly collectible, especially the original pressing with the withdrawn track “Talkin’ John Birch Paranoid Blues.” In mint condition, this album can fetch up to $35,000.

Jimi Hendrix’s “Purple Haze” backed with “51st Anniversary” is also highly collectible, especially the UK pressing on Track Records. In mint condition, this record can fetch up to $5,000.

The Rolling Stones’ “Street Fighting Man” backed with “No Expectations” is another valuable 45, especially the UK pressing on Decca Records. In mint condition, this record can fetch up to $5,000.

Other valuable records include The Who’s “I Can’t Explain” backed with “Bald Headed Woman,” The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me” backed with “It’s Alright,” and Led Zeppelin’s “Good Times Bad Times” backed with “Communication Breakdown.”

It’s worth noting that the value of a record can vary depending on a number of factors, including the condition of the record, the rarity of the pressing, and the demand from collectors. Records that were popular at the time of their release may not necessarily be valuable today, while obscure records by lesser-known artists can sometimes fetch high prices due to their rarity.

In conclusion, collecting rare and valuable records can be a rewarding hobby for music enthusiasts and collectors alike. From Elvis to The Beatles, there are many iconic artists whose records are highly collectible, with some fetching thousands of dollars at auction. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting out, it’s worth keeping an eye out for these rare and valuable records.

1. What is a 45 record? A 45 record is a vinyl record that plays at 45 revolutions per minute and typically contains one song on each side.

2. What makes a 45 record valuable? The value of a 45 record is determined by factors such as rarity, condition, and demand. Records that were limited in production, have unique cover art, or were released by popular artists can be worth more.

3. What are some examples of valuable 45 records? Some valuable 45 records include Elvis Presley’s “That’s All Right” on Sun Records, The Beatles’ “Love Me Do” on Parlophone, and The Rolling Stones’ “Street Fighting Man” on London Records.

4. How can I determine the value of my 45 records? You can research the value of your 45 records by consulting price guides, online marketplaces, and record dealers. The condition of the record and its packaging will also affect its value.

5. Where can I sell my valuable 45 records? You can sell your valuable 45 records through online marketplaces such as eBay or Discogs, or through record dealers and collectors. It is important to research the reputation of the buyer and ensure that you receive a fair price for your records.

Conclusion: There are many records that are worth money, with some of the most valuable being rare and limited edition releases from popular artists such as The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Pink Floyd. Other factors that can increase a record’s value include its condition, age, and historical significance. Collectors should do their research and consult with experts to determine the true value of their records before buying or selling.

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How the 45 RPM Single Changed Music Forever

By David Browne

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When it arrived 70 years ago today, the 45 rpm single, a format that would revolutionize pop music, seemed less radical than simply confusing. On March 15th, 1949, RCA Victor became the first label to roll out records that were smaller (seven inches in diameter) and held less music (only a few minutes a side) than the in-vogue 78s.

The size of 45s alone, combined with the fact that different gear was suddenly required to play them, was enough to perplex the pre-rock music business. “My customers don’t know what to buy anymore,” a record store owner groused to the trade magazine Cashbox  that month. “They’ll come in, ask for a recording, and then ask me whether or not it can be played on the particular phonogram they have at home.” More often than not, he said, potential buyers left without forking over any cash.

Then consider those initial seven RCA releases, which, according to the label’s archives, ranged from classical to kids’ music to country. The one most people will remember is Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup’s jumping-bean boogie “That’s All Right,” which became Elvis Presley’s breakout moment in the next decade, but the list also included a Yiddish song, “A Klein Melamedl (The Little Teacher),” sung by a cantor. Not quite the stuff of the pop charts at that moment in history. For added head-scratching, each 45 was printed in a different color, from “deep red” to “dark blue.” (Yes, colored vinyl actually existed in the years immediately after World War II.)

But with the release of those titles, and other companies soon entering the market, the singles revolution began. It’s impossible to underestimate the impact of the 45, which was the iTunes 99-cent download or surprise single (à la the Black Keys’ sudden “Lo/Hi”) of its day. Teenagers of the Fifties took to the portable, less-expensive format; one ad at the time priced the records at 65 cents each. One of rock’s most cataclysmic early hits, Bill Haley and the Comets’ “Rock Around the Clock,” sold 3 million singles in 1955.

In the decades that followed, everyone from the Beatles and the Rolling Stones through Patti Smith, Nirvana and the White Stripes released their first music on 45s. A handful of classic-rock standards, including Bob Dylan’s “Positively 4th Street” and the Stones’ “Honky Tonk Women,” were only initially released as singles, unattached to albums.

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Some singles had picture sleeves or B sides of outtakes. If you flipped over Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way” in 1977, you’d come across “Silver Springs,” the Stevie Nicks landmark that was dumped from Rumours . The following decade, indie fans who snapped up Hüsker Dü’s “Makes No Sense at All” found their unlikely but fantastic cover of “Love Is All Around,” otherwise known as the Mary Tyler Moore Show  theme song, on the flip.

According to the New York Times , the peak year for the seven-inch single was 1974, when 200 million were sold. By the early Eighties, the 45 began dying a slow, humiliating death. The number of jukeboxes in the country declined, boomer rock fans increasingly gravitated toward albums, and the cassette format (and even the wasteful “cassette single” and “mini-CD” format) began overtaking vinyl 45s.

The seven-inch never fully recovered, but it nonetheless endures. Sub Pop launched its first Singles Club in 1988, initially shipping a monthly 45 to members that included releases by Nirvana, the Flaming Lips and a shared Sonic Youth–Mudhoney venture. A new Sub Pop batch, the first in a decade, arrives next month.

Continuing his attachment to vinyl formats, Jack White revived the 45 on his Third Man label, starting with a Dead Weather single a decade ago. Since then the label has released just over 300 7-inch singles. According to Ben Blackwell, Third Man’s cofounder and head of its vinyl operation, manufacturing the little black records in the digital era requires extra diligence. “You have to print new labels and replace metal parts [at the plants] as they diminish,” he says. “Jukeboxes are still prohibitive.”

On average, a typical Third Man single sells 2,000 copies — not massive numbers but, Blackwell says, enough to “keep the doors open.” This year, the label will put out 45s by a batch of new-ish indie bands, including Pow. “It’s a low-risk introduction,” Blackwell says. “To me, personally, it seems like the ideal way to consume music.”

The 78 is history, and the CD is about to join it. But after seven decades, a shaky start and a midlife crisis, the 45 survives, even if just in spirit. Whether in the form of a one-track stream or a now old-school MP3, the idea of a concentrated burst of joy by way of a single song has never died. To paraphrase Pearl Jam, 70 years on, we’re still spinning the black circle.

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Devo remain subversive, marking 50 years of de-evolution in chicago.

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Devo performs on stage during their '50 Years of De-Evolution' Tour. Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the ... [+] Riviera Theatre in Chicago, IL

“It’s about that time!” shouted keyboard player Gerald Casale on stage Saturday, early in Devo’s set at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre. “We need to whip it!”

Amidst increasingly crazy times in America, rarely has Devo’s subversive, occasionally sarcastic look at the idea of backward evolution seemed more on point, with the band on tour as they surpass a once unthinkable 50 years.

Following their formation in Akron, Ohio in 1973, Devo tallied a platinum album and one gold record, with 1980’s platinum single “Whip It” helping the group crossover to the mainstream.

Mark Mothersbaugh (left) and Bob Mothersbaugh (right) perform on stage during Devo's '50 Years of ... [+] De-Evolution' tour. Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago, IL

Ahead of their time in terms of embracing the short term video concept, Devo crafted a kitschy promotional vehicle, complete with a drooping backdrop, to accompany the song. With the single released in August of 1980 - almost exactly one year before MTV’s launch on August 1, 1981 - the “Whip It” video eventually helped the group capture the zeitgeist.

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With only a handful of dates on the books this year (including upcoming performances this Thursday night in Silver Spring, Maryland and on Sunday, May 26, 2024 as part of the Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival in Las Vegas), Saturday night’s set offered Windy City fans a rare look at one of rock’s most uniquely inimitable acts.

Banter was at a minimum as the group tour into “Don’t Shoot (I’m a Man)” to open the set in Chicago, with Casale running in place behind his keyboard to kick things off.

Devo performs on stage during their '50 Years of De-Evolution' tour. Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the ... [+] Riviera Theatre in Chicago, IL

Frontman Mark Mothersbaugh, just one week shy of his 74th birthday, sprinted onto the stage, with Devo soon making its way into “Peek-A-Boo!”

Elsewhere due to new commitments as Foo Fighters drummer, percussionist Josh Freese was replaced in Chicago by Jeff Friedl, with Devo performing as a five piece group at the Riviera.

Mothersbaugh turned around early during “That’s Good,” pointing at a massive video screen flanking the group on stage with the microphone in his right hand before taking aim at each band member.

Devo arrives in Chicago for a rare concert performance as part of their '50 Years of De-Evolution' ... [+] tour. Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Riviera Theatre

With their trademark red energy domes now firmly in place, Devo readied one of their biggest hits, with Mothersbaugh holding his right arm aloft early during “Girl U Want” before playfully running left to visit brother Bob Mothersbaugh (Bob 1).

Returning from a break following “Whip It” and “Planet Earth,” Devo re-emerged in their patented yellow paper suits, ripping them apart over the course of the next several selections.

While they haven’t released a new studio album since 2010, the group is touring behind a new documentary ( Devo ) as well as a compilation set ( 50 Years of De-Evolution 1973 - 2023 ).

Mark Mothersbaugh performs on stage with Devo during their '50 Years of De-Evolution' tour. ... [+] Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago, IL

Putting their spin upon the Rolling Stones “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”), Devo followed up with “Secret Agent Man,” shaking things up as Casale picked up a bass while Mothersbaugh moved to guitar.

Hitting their stride, the hit parade continued, with “Uncontrollable Urge,” providing one of the evening’s most rollicking moments before giving way to “Mongoloid” and “Jocko Homo.”

Leaving the keyboards, Mothersbaugh picked up a pair of pom-poms as red balloons batted by the crowd began landing on stage. In one of the evening’s more impressive moments, Bob 1 broke guitar strings, ripping at them as he delivered a typically frenetic ending to “Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA” amidst waves of feedback.

“Thank you!” said Mothersbaugh to the packed Chicago throng as Devo made their way from the stage.

In his guise as “Booji Boy” Mothersbaugh and company closed the show with “Beautiful World,” with the singer ranting, often unintelligibly, through a mask about subjects like RFK Jr. (and, yes, the worm ).

Moments before though, Devo offered up one of the evening’s most poignant moments, setting up “Freedom of Choice” with a snippet of “The Star-Spangled Banner” as they emerged from encore.

“Freedom of choice is what you got,” sang Mothersbaugh. “In a few months, we’ll see if it’s gone,” quipped Casale in response, wrapping up an especially punky take on the track as Devo headed for finish.

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Scottie Scheffler makes eagle on first hole as a dad at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts after an eagle on the first green during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 16, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky. (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

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Scottie Scheffler made eagle on his first hole as a dad, dropping a 167-yard hole-out on No. 1 at Valhalla Golf Club at the 106th PGA Championship.

After one hole, that answer looks to be “no.”

Scheffler split the fairway off the tee on his opening hole of the PGA Championship, the par-4 first at Valhalla, to leave a 169-yard approach. He pulled 9-iron and flushed it, the ball landing roughly 3 feet short of the hole and one-hopping in. He offered a wry smile and high-fived caddie Ted Scott before waving to the appreciative Kentucky fans.

Prior to Scheffler teeing off at 2:23 p.m. ET, Xander Schauffele posted a sizzling 9-under 62 in the morning wave – setting a PGA Championship record for single-round low score. Scheffler has ample ground to make up this afternoon, but he’s off to the best start he could have hoped for.

And he’ll have quite the story to tell his son someday.

Kevin Prise is an associate editor for the PGA TOUR. He is on a lifelong quest to break 80 on a course that exceeds 6,000 yards and to see the Buffalo Bills win a Super Bowl. Follow Kevin Prise on Twitter .

Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid Kiss During Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Show in Paris

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A source tells ET that Cooper, 49, and Hadid, 29, had a "date night" during Sunday's show at the Paris La Défense Arena , "dancing the night away." 

In a video shared to TikTok , the pair can be seen hanging out inside a suite and dancing along with Swift's beau  Travis Kelce . While singing along to "The Alchemy" from her newest album -- which  many believe is written  about the 34-year-old NFL star -- Bradley can be seen pulling Hadid close for a quick smooch before they part to belt along to the lyrics. 

"The two kept the PDA to a minimum, sneaking a kiss every now and then, and embracing every once and a while as the two sang to Taylor's hits," the source adds. "The happy couple left the concert hand in hand and seemed very much in love."

Hadid, Cooper, and Kelce were enjoying the final Paris show -- the latest to feature Swift's  new setlist  including songs from her recently released album,  The Tortured Poets Department  -- a month after the couples previously took a  joint vacation together  to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

It's no surprise that Cooper and Hadid ventured overseas to enjoy the show; Hadid and Swift have been close friends for more than a decade, and the supermodel appeared in Taylor's 2015 music video for "Bad Blood." The longtime pals were last seen  enjoying a girls night out together  with  Selena Gomez ,  Cara Delevingne ,  Sophie Turner , and  Brittany Mahomes  in November. 

Meanwhile, the model and Cooper were  first spotted together  back in October 2023. More recently, in March, they were seen walking hand in hand after attending a Broadway performance of  Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street  at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

That date night came just over a week after the pair -- who have not yet publicly confirmed their relationship -- were  spotted packing on some PDA  at Via Carota in New York.

A  source told ET  in February that the couple's relationship is "serious."

"They have already spoken about their future together and next steps," the source said at the time. "They are great at communicating with each other in a healthy, open, and honest way. They are excited about moving forward."

Another source told ET last month that the pair's friends and family "would love to see them get engaged soon, but also know that they are on their own path and timeline."

"Communication has always been key between the two of them and they are both open and honest with each other about their future," the source added. "They are also both dedicated when it comes to their work commitments and projects, loved ones, and parenthood. They have similar goals, which makes it very easy for them to connect."

Cooper dated  Irina Shayk , 38, for four years until they announced their split in June 2019. They share a 7-year-old daughter, Lea De Seine, whom they welcomed in March 2017. 

For her part, Hadid dated One Direction alum  Zayn Malik , 31, on and off for five years until they eventually called it quits for good in late 2021. Prior to their split, the pair welcomed their now-3-year-old daughter, Khai. 

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'WAR ZONE': Tallahassee battered by possible tornado; one dead amid widespread damage

A ferocious storm system that spawned multiple reported tornadoes brought heavy and widespread damage to Tallahassee on Friday morning, toppling trees onto homes, rendering roads impassible and knocking out power to more than 80,000 area electric customers.

At least one person, a 47-year-old woman who hasn't been identified, was killed in the storm after a tree fell on her home, according to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.

“We regret to inform that deputies are working a storm related fatality in the area of Aenon Church Road,” the Sheriff’s Office said.

Almost 80,000 out of power at height of storm; restoration will take 'some time'

The storms, which intensified as they approached Tallahassee, brought Tallahassee to a virtual standstill, with damage reminiscent of the aftermath of a hurricane. It prompted schools, universities and businesses without power to shutter for the day.

A number of eyewitnesses, including first responders, reported seeing tornadoes downtown and elsewhere. The damage extended from the west along Blountstown Highway to the east in the Chaires community. Among hard-hit areas were downtown, Indianhead Acres, Myers Park and Railroad Square.

With half of the capital city power grid offline , mutual-aid crews were arriving from Louisiana, Alabama, Jacksonville and Central Florida. Another 20,000-plus Talquin Electric customers were in the dark, too. And unlike previous storms, the number of outages continued to mount in the hours after the squall's sudden blow.

“Early assessments of the electric grid show severe damage to transmission lines, impacting 11 substations,” the city said in a text message to customers. “Mutual aid has been requested, and crews from ten utilities are on their way.”

Alison Faris, a city spokeswoman, said crews would be working overnight and into the weekend get the grid back online.

"The restoration is going to take some time because of the severity of what we're seeing," she told the Democrat "There are lots of reports of downed trees and and downed poles. If you can stay off the roads, than please do, because that enables crews to do their work on power restoration and road clearing.”

'Tornadic capable': Official word still out but damage was widespread

Christian Oliver, meteorologist with the National Weather service in Tallahassee, said a line of severe storms intensified as it neared the city, spawning a reported tornado in the downtown area.

“As that line was approaching the city, we had three distinct circulations, each with their own tornado debris signature,” Oliver said. “It looked like they were all kind of coming together into one tornadic capable storm.”

Jeff Mortham was getting ready to go to work when the lights started flickering at his home in Winwood Hills and the winds began to howl outside. He watched through a window as what appeared to be a tornado ripped down trees behind his house.

“I definitely saw the wind and debris swirling there in the backyard,” Mortham said. “Whether or not somebody wants to call it a tornado, that’s what it looked like to me.”

The storm knocked down a 60-foot pecan tree in the front yard, blocking his driveway, though it fell away from the house. Another tree appeared to have knocked off part of his gutter, but his house and others nearby seemed to have escaped major damage.

“Everybody seems to be OK,” Mortham said. “There’s just going to be some damage to clean up. But everybody will get together, and we’ll make it happen.”

But others were not so lucky.

'Thank God my baby wasn't in there': Hard hit and near misses

Kathy Bryant woke up early Friday morning for her work shift at Burger King. Her goal was to leave before the severe weather storm hit. 

"I can't believe this," Bryant said while wiping her tears. "What they gonna do about this."

She returned to her home on Wailes Street near Railroad Square to a gaping hole. Her kitchen and living room space are now filled with debris and the trunk of a large pine tree that once sat outside her home. 

"Thank God my baby wasn't in here," she said of her granddaughter who occasionally stays with her overnight. 

Several of her neighbors gathered to help her collect her belongings including family photos and her insulin, which was trapped in what used to be her kitchen. 

She lived in the house for four years. Now she's unsure of what she will do. 

Damage was also extensive in the arborial Indianhead Acres, where fallen trees appeared to be blocking roads every 50 yards. One neighbor reported that a treetop near his house was snapped off, shorn of its branches and driven into the ground “like a pencil.”

The storm blasted buildings at Railroad Square, hitting the community of artists hard. It also sheared the nearby renovated Amtrak Station, peeling sheet metal and insulation off buildings and blowing it into College Town and nearby student housing. It wreaked havoc on Florida State University’s campus, damaging Dick Howser Stadium and knocking down the Flying High Circus tent.

The tent material was twisted around gnarled metal beams on the soaked ground. The circular bleaches were shattered in multiple spots with wires vining through everything.

It also damaged the cell communications network at points around town leading to failed calls and unsendable texts at a time loved ones were seeking updates.

The storm left parts of the rural Chaires community in tatters, with one resident off Old St. Augustine Road describing the neighborhood as “a war zone.” Shanna Matteo said first responders were going house by house to check on residents.

“Our houses are intact but the trees fell on a lot of houses and are blocking a lot of roads,” she said. “They are saying that this is extensive in Tallahassee and countywide. I am blessed that our houses are intact and there doesn't seem to be anyone hurt so far. This could have been so much worse.”

Schools scramble: 'The timing couldn't have been worse'

After a white-knuckle start to the school day in which the district tried to keep schools open, Leon County Superintendent Rocky Hanna took to X to speak directly to parents late Friday morning.

Hanna said the district felt "reassured" by forecasters last night that the capital city would be spared the brunt of the storm.

"The timing couldn't have been worse," Hanna said. "Unfortunately, right before 7 a.m., the alarms went off and we held our busses moved our kids into safety in the hallways."

The school district had hoped to open campuses on a case-by-case basis and even opened elementary schools, but the extent of the damage forced them to change course.

"There were just too many logistical obstacles to overcome," Hanna said.

He told parents crews would be working over the weekend to ensure schools could be open Monday.

Florida State, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee Community College closed their campuses in the wake of the storms. FAMU instructed employees to work from home.

FSU Alert, the campus emergency notification system, said the campus would shut down indefinitely. The university said essential employees may be required to report but that others should contact their supervisors.

"Following the completion of the first wave of storm assessments, it has been determined that the severe impact on campus necessitates the closure of the Tallahassee campus for business operations until further notice,” the university said. 

'Full activation': Long road ahead for recovery

As many city resident picked up the pieces from a brief but ferocious storm, Gov. Ron DeSantis took to X to thank responders and pledge the state's support in the recovery ahead.

"Following the severe weather that impacted North Florida this morning, I have directed the Florida Division of Emergency Management to work with local officials and do everything possible to return life to normalcy for our residents as quickly as possible," he wrote. "Thank you to the first responders and utility workers who are working on power and roadway restoration. Stay safe and heed instructions from  @FLSERT  and local authorities."

Kevin Peters, director of Leon County Emergency Management, said there was wind-based damage throughout the county and multiple reports of possible tornadoes. He said teams would will be going out in the near future to conduct damage assessments.

“The county has escalated to a full activation of the Emergency Operations Center to coordinate community-wide response and recovery,” Peters said.

Oliver, with the Weather Service, said meteorologists would got into the field once the weather passed to confirm whether the damage was caused by tornadoes. He said a firefighter in the Gaines Street area was among eyewitnesses who reported spotting a tornado.

“We’ll have to go out once it’s safe to do so to see what really happened and what moved through the city,” he said. “But we’ve had people call in saying that they actually saw at least one tornado.”

Journalists Kyla Sanford, Alaijah Brown, Ana Goñi-Lessan, Alicia Devine, Douglas Soule, and William Hatfield contributed to this report. Jeff Burlew can be reached at [email protected]