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I’ve got this massive pile of old vinyl left over from my parents, and honestly, it feels like it's just gathering dust at this point. I’m thinking about selling them instead of letting them rot, but I have zero interest in dumping them at some local record store for pennies on the dollar. I don't even have a clue what half of this stuff is actually worth. I'm going to drop a list of the titles here to see if anyone actually cares, and frankly, it would be a huge help if someone could give me a rough idea of the value—I'm totally lost on pricing. I also have about the same amount of American records that I can list if there's any real interest. The list is a bit of a mess because I had to export it from Excel, so excuse the formatting. Thanks in advance.
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So, I was digging through some old crates the other day and stumbled upon this Tina Charles track, "Disco Fever," from back in '76. It’s one of those Columbia singles that just hits you with that pure, unadulterated seventies energy. You listen to it and you can practically smell the hairspray and the floor wax in a crowded Midtown disco. It’s got that specific kind of polished, upbeat grit that defined an era before everything became so digital and hollow. Just a little slice of nostalgia that reminds you how much louder—and arguably more honest—the music used to be.
Crispian St. Peters – The Golden Era Of Hits vol.7 & Decca Single
3. T.Rex – Born To Boogie (Columbia single)
So, I was digging through some old crates and stumbled upon this T. Rex thing—"The Groover," released back in '73 on Ariola. It’s one of those singles that just hits you differently when you aren't expecting it. You know how it is; sometimes you think you know a band's whole vibe, and then they drop something that feels like a sudden left turn in a dark alley. Just a little bit of glam rock magic that reminds you why we fell for this stuff in the first place. It’s got that specific grit, that swagger... it's hard to put into words without sounding like a textbook, but yeah, it's a good one.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently—you know how it goes, just looking for something that doesn't sound like it was manufactured in a corporate boardroom—and I stumbled upon this 1972 Columbia single, "Middle Of The Road" by Bottoms Up. It’s funny, isn't it? How a piece of vinyl can just sit there for decades, collecting dust, waiting for someone to trip over it. It’s like finding an old, half-forgotten receipt from a diner in Chicago; it doesn't mean much to anyone else, but it carries this weird, heavy weight of a specific moment in time. This track feels exactly like that. It’s got that raw, unpolished grit you only get from stuff released back then before everything became so polished and sterilized. Just a little slice of history that somehow managed to survive the shuffle.
The Beatles, "All You Need Is Love," Columbia single.
The Kinks, "Lola," 1970. A classic Columbia single that actually made some noise once they finally hit the States.
The George Baker Selection released that "Fly" single back in the day—you know, the one by Negram? Just thinking about it.
So, I was digging through some old crates today and stumbled onto this 1972 Columbia single by Wings—"C Moon." It’s one of those tracks that just hits different when you aren't expecting it. You know how it is; sometimes you think you're looking for something big and bombastic, and instead, you find this laid-back, groovy little gem that makes you realize how much better life was before everything became so loud and frantic. It’s got that certain something... hard to pin down, really. Just a bit of a trip.
So, I was digging through some old crates today—you know how it goes, just aimlessly hunting for something that doesn't suck—and I stumbled onto this 1972 Columbia single, "Hurricane Smith." It’s one of those tracks that makes you wonder who actually sat behind the glass in the studio. Who was this person? There's a certain mystery to these old releases, like they were recorded in a basement in Brooklyn by someone who disappeared the next morning. You look at the label and it’s just... there. No massive marketing machine, no big-name producer attached to the credits, just a vibe and a bit of vinyl. Makes me think about how much better music was when you had to actually work for it, instead of just clicking a button on a laptop in some overpriced apartment in San Francisco. Anyway, just a random find. Total trip.
Matt Collins – Sick And Tired (Columbia single)
So, I was digging through some old crates the other day and stumbled upon this 1964 Columbia single of The Beatles' "Yesterday." It’s funny how certain things just stick with you. You look at a release from that era and realize how much the landscape has shifted since then. Back then, everything felt so immediate, you know? Just a piece of vinyl and a song that changed everything. Now, we’ve got infinite streaming, but sometimes I think we lost that tactile connection to the music. Anyway, just a little trip down memory lane.
The Sweet, Teenage Rampage, 1974, Victor Single.
Ike & Tina Turner – "Delilah's Power" (1975) – United Artists – Single Man, digging through the crates today and stumbled onto this one. 1975. Ike & Tina Turner. "Delilah's Power." It’s a United Artists release, a single that just hits different when you realize where everything was at back then. It’s got that raw, gritty soul energy that feels like a punch to the gut in the best way possible. You can hear the tension in the production—it's heavy, it's soulful, and it carries that specific kind of weight you only find in mid-70s R&B. Sometimes I feel like modern stuff is just too polished, too sanitized, like someone took a diamond and sanded all the edges off until there's nothing left to grab onto. This track? It’s all edges. It's unrefined power. Just sitting here thinking about how much harder people used to go on these recordings. Makes you wonder if we lost that edge somewhere along the line.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this 1974 Columbia single, "El Bimbo" by Bimbo Jet. It’s one of those tracks that just feels like a time capsule, you know? It came out under EMI back in the day, and man, hearing it again brings back all those hazy, disco-era vibes. It’s funny how certain songs just hit you with that specific sense of nostalgia—it’s like walking into an old diner in middle America and smelling coffee you haven't had in twenty years. Just a weird, fleeting moment of time frozen in wax.
So, I was digging through some old crates and stumbled upon this 1970 Columbia single by Julie Felix called "Heaven Is Here." It’s one of those tracks that just hits you with that specific brand of early 70s sentimentality. You know the type—it feels like sitting in a dimly lit living room in a quiet suburb somewhere in the Midwest, watching the dust motes dance in a sunbeam while everything else in the world feels like it's falling apart. There's a certain heavy, peaceful kind of melancholy to it. It’s not exactly high art, but it carries that weight, like a faded photograph you found in a shoebox under the bed. Just a little slice of time frozen in wax.
The Walker Brothers – "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Any More" (Columbia single)
Robin Gibb – Saved By The Bell (Columbia single)
So, I was digging through some old crates the other day and stumbled upon this Al Martino track—"Spanish Eyes." It’s a Columbia single. You know how it is with those old records; sometimes you find something that just hits different because it carries all that heavy, old-school atmosphere. It’s one of those songs that feels like it belongs in a dim, smoky lounge in Chicago rather than sitting in a dusty box in my living room. Just a little piece of history floating around.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this Rita Pavone piece—"La Partita Di Pallone." It’s an old Columbia single. You know how it is with these vintage pressings; sometimes you find gold, sometimes you just find dust. This one actually holds up, though. It’s got that specific kind of energy that makes you wonder why everything sounds so processed nowadays. Just sitting there in my collection, reminding me of a time when music felt a little less manufactured and a little more... well, real.
1975 | Ike & Tina Turner | "That's My Purpose" | United Artists | Single
ABBA, "Fernando," 1976, NBC, Single
Back in '77, there was this Wings track, "Mull of Kintyre." It came out on a Columbia single, if I remember correctly. Just one of those songs that sticks in your head, even when you're trying to forget it.
So, I was digging through some old crates and stumbled upon this one—Mary Hopkin, "Those Were The Days," back in '68. It came out on an Apple single. You know, that whole era where everything felt like it was spinning out of control, yet somehow perfectly synchronized. There's just something about those tracks from that period; they hit different when you've lived enough life to actually feel the weight of the lyrics. It’s funny how a song can stay frozen in time while everything else just... decays. Anyway, just a little bit of nostalgia for a year that felt a lifetime ago.
25 Blondie – Heart Of Glass & WGBH Single
So, I was digging through some old crates the other day and stumbled upon this Amii Stewart track, "Jealousy," from back in '79. It’s an old Columbia single. You know how it is—some songs just hit you differently when they're pulled out of the dust after decades. It’s got that specific late-seventies energy, that disco-infused groove that feels both incredibly polished and slightly desperate at the same time. Kind of like a high-end cocktail lounge in Manhattan where everyone's pretending they aren't heartbroken. Just a thought.
So, I was digging through some old stacks today and stumbled upon this Mac Davis track from '75—"Stop And Smell The Roses." It came out on a Columbia single back then. Just one of those songs that feels like it belongs to a completely different era, you know? A time before everything became so loud and frantic. It’s got that specific mid-seventies vibe, kind of mellow, kind of weary, much like most of us feel these days if we're being honest. It’s funny how music can act like a time machine, pulling you back to a specific moment when life felt just a little bit slower. Not that things are slow now, obviously—it's all chaos—but the song itself... it's a mood.
Annarita Spinaci – Quando Dico Che Ti Amo (1967) / Columbia single
So, I was digging through some old crates today and stumbled upon this Annarita Spinaci track from '67—"Balla Balla," released via Interrecord. It’s one of those singles that just feels like a time capsule. You know how it is; you find these old pieces of vinyl and suddenly you're transported back to a different era entirely. It’s got that specific mid-century vibe that most modern stuff just can't replicate, no matter how hard they try with the vintage filters. Just a little slice of history sitting there on the turntable.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this 1972 Columbia single by Los Diablos called "Oh, Oh, July." It’s one of those tracks that just pulls you back into a different era. You know that feeling? Like finding an old Polaroid in a junk drawer—it’s dusty, a little faded, but it hits you right in the gut. This stuff was coming out of Columbia Records back then, and man, they really knew how to capture a mood. Just a raw, soulful slice of 70s American music history sitting there.
31 Silver Convention Get Up And Boogie Columbia single
So, I was digging through some old crates and stumbled upon this Chubby Checker Columbia single—the "Peanut Vendor" one. It’s funny how much noise people make about certain tracks while ignoring the absolute gems sitting right there in the bargain bin. You listen to it and you can almost feel that specific era of American pop history just vibrating off the vinyl. It’s got that certain something, you know? Not that overproduced, polished garbage they pump out of Nashville these days, but something raw and honest. Just a guy, a beat, and a vibe. Anyway, just a random thought while I was cleaning the turntable.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this Elton John thing from '72. It’s that "Daniel" single, released back when he was under DJM. You know, before everything got all polished and corporate. There's just something about those early 70s singles—they had this raw, unpolished energy that you just don't find on modern streaming playlists. It’s a trip thinking about how much the industry changed between then and now. Back then, a hit like this felt like an actual event, not just another algorithmically generated track designed to fade into the background of a coffee shop playlist. Anyway, just a little bit of nostalgia hitting me out of nowhere today.
1975. Osibisa. "Sunshine Day." Back when Columbia Records was actually putting out stuff that had some soul left in it. A classic Columbia single.
Jackie De Shannon – Put A Little Love In Your Heart (Liberty Single)
Tiz Par Csokot Egyvegbol by Laszlo Szalay. It’s a Columbia single.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this 1969 Tommy Roe single, "Dizzy," released back in the day by Columbia Records. It’s funny how certain tracks just grab you out of nowhere. You know that feeling? Like you're walking down a street in Chicago, the wind is biting, and suddenly this specific melody hits you, and for three minutes, everything feels a little less heavy. Anyway, "Dizzy" is one of those tracks. It’s got that infectious, slightly dizzying energy that defines an era. It's pure nostalgia wrapped in a catchy hook. Just one of those pieces of history that reminds you how much pop music used to actually *feel*.
1976. Smokie. "I'll Meet You At Midnight." Back when Columbia Records was actually putting out stuff that had some soul left in it. Just a single.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this Mungo Jerry track, "Lady Rose." It’s a Columbia single from back in the day. Honestly, looking at these old releases just makes me feel ancient. You know that feeling? Like you blink and suddenly you're staring at a stack of vinyl instead of a pile of CDs? Anyway, it's a decent little slice of music, even if it feels like a relic from a different lifetime. Just one of those things that pops up when you aren't looking for it.
Tom Jones, "Without Love," Decca single. Just some old soul food from the vault.
Michael Holm, Mendocino & Ariola Single
So, I was digging through some old crates the other day and stumbled upon this—The Isley Brothers, "The Old Heart Of Mine," released back in '68. It’s a 45 RPM Columbia single. You know, those old 7-inch records always have that specific weight to them, a certain gravity that modern digital files just can't replicate. It's like comparing a heavy cast-iron skillet to a non-stick Teflon pan; one has soul, the other is just convenient. This track specifically... man, it's got that classic late-sixties grit. It makes you realize how much musical DNA was being written in studios back then, long before everything became polished and sterilized by software. Just a raw, honest slice of American soul history sitting there in my hands.
43 | Roulette | Mony Mony | 1968 | 45 RPM | Columbia single
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this 1972 Island release—that Uriah Heep "Easy Livin'" single. It’s funny how certain tracks just grab you by the throat out of nowhere. You know that feeling? Like finding a crumpled twenty in an old coat pocket, only it's a heavy riff instead of cash. It’s pure, unadulterated 70s energy. There's a certain grit to it that modern production just can't replicate—everything feels too polished now, like a suburban strip mall compared to a dive bar in Brooklyn. This track has that raw, slightly messy soul. It reminds me of those long, aimless drives down the interstate where you don't really have a destination, you're just moving because staying still feels worse. Anyway, just a little something from the archives. Still hits the spot.
So, I was digging through some old crates the other day and stumbled upon this one: Chicory Tip, "Son Of My Father," from back in '72. It’s a Suzy single—wait, no, let me get my facts straight—it's that specific Columbia single. It’s funny how certain tracks just hit you differently when you aren't looking for them. You expect the usual disco-adjacent fluff from that era, but there's something about this one that feels... I don't know. A bit more textured? It’s like finding a vintage leather jacket in a bin of cheap polyester; it's got that weight to it. Anyway, just a random thought floating around my head today.
The Tams – "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me" // Columbia single
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled back onto George Harrison’s 1971 release, "Bangla-Desh." It’s one of those tracks that just hits different when you think about the context. Back then, he was riding high with Apple—you know, the label—releasing this heavy, topical stuff as a single. It wasn't just catchy pop; it was him actually trying to make a dent in the world during a pretty chaotic time. It's kind of wild how music can pivot from pure melody to a plea for humanity like that. Just one of those moments where the artist stops being a rock star and starts being a person.
1969. Jane Birkin. "Je T'Aime...Moi Non Plus." It’s an anti-single, really. Just one of those tracks that feels like it was pulled straight out of a smoky, dimly lit jazz club in Greenwich Village back in the day. Pure mood.
Rolling Stones. "Brown Sugar." 1971. That classic 45 RPM single. Just looking at this entry makes me feel like I've aged about twenty years in a single glance. It’s funny how a little piece of vinyl can carry so much weight, isn't it? Back then, you didn't just stream a song; you actually held the music in your hands, felt the grooves, and waited for that needle to drop. Now everything is just... digital air. There's something almost lost in that transition, something tactile that we traded away for convenience. Anyway, just a quick bit of nostalgia for the archives.
So, I was digging through some old crates today and stumbled upon this one: "The Ballad of John and Yoko" by The Beatles. Released back in '69 on Apple. It’s a single, obviously. You know, looking at it now, it feels like such a snapshot of that era—that weird, heavy transition period where everything felt like it was shifting underfoot. Just one of those tracks that carries all that specific weight from 1969.
So, I was digging through some old crates today—you know how it goes, just looking for something that doesn't sound like manufactured garbage—and I stumbled upon this Peter Holm track from '69. It’s a Columbia single. Just one of those things that makes you realize how much soul used to be poured into a four-minute window before everything became digital noise. It’s got that specific grit, that certain something... anyway, just a random thought while I'm sitting here staring at my turntable.
Terry Jacks, "Seasons In The Sun," Columbia single.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this 1973 Columbia single of "Angie" by The Rolling Stones. It’s funny how these things surface when you aren't even looking for them. Just one of those moments where the past decides to tap you on the shoulder. Anyway, back to the music—it's a classic, obviously, but there's something about that specific era of the Stones that just feels different, you know? A bit more weathered, maybe. Like they'd seen too much. Just like most of us.
54 Plastic Ono Band Give Peace A Chance Apple Single
Nazareth – This Flight Tonight. A Columbia single. Just sitting here thinking about that one.
56 The Beatles Let It Be 1970 Apple Single
57 Bee Gees How Deep IS Your Love 1977 Atlantic Records Single
58 Dawn What Are You Doing Sunday 1971 Columbia Records Single
59 Bill Haley And His Comets Rock 'n Roll Brunswick Single
60 Three Dog Night Joy To The World Columbia Records Single
61 Dawn Knock Three Times 1970 Columbia Records Single
62 Deep Purple Black night 1970 Harvest Single
63 Bob Moore Mexico Monument Single
64 Dawn Candida Columbia Records Single
65 Elvis Presley Burning Love 1972 Columbia Records Single
66 Joe Dassin L'Amerique 1970 CBS Single
67 The Beatles Ain't She Sweet Atlantic Records Single
68 Mungo Jerry In The Summertime 1970 Stateside Single
69 The Beatles Hey Jude 1968 45 RPM Single
70 Mungo Jerry Baby Jump 1971 Columbia Records Single
71 James Brown Cold Sweat Atlantic Records Single
72 Petula Clark Vom Wind VerWeht 1968 Vogue Single
73 The Beatles I Want To Hold Your Hand Odeon Single
74 Lobo I's Love You To Want Me Atlantic Records Single
75 The Beach Boys Help Me Rhonda Columbia Records Single
76 The Hollies Hey Willy 1971 Columbia Records Single
77 Joe Cocker She Came In Trough The Bathroom Window Columbia Records Single
78 The Moody Blues Nights In White Satin 1973 Columbia Records Single
79 The Beatles Act Naturally Odeon Single
80 Michel Polnareff Tibilli 1973 Epic Single
81 Mary Hopkin Knock, Knock Who's There Apple Single
82 Three Dog Night Mama Told Me Not To Come 1970 Stateside Single
83 Whichwhat In The Year 2525 1696 Parlophone Single
84 Blue Mink The Banner Man 1971 Regal Zonophone Single
85 The Rolling Stones Sad Day Decca Single
86 Mary Hopkin Goodbye 1969 Apple Single
87 The New Vaudeville Band Winchester Cathedral Atlantic Records Single
88 Ricky Shayne Mamy Blue 1971 Columbia Records Single
89 Massimo Ranieri Erba Di Casa Mia 1973 CBS Single
90 Peggy March Shake RCA Single
91 Alice Cooper School's Out 1973 WBR Single
92 Al Bano La Siepe 1968 BIEM Single
93 Herbert Rehbein You Are My Destiny Metronome Single
94 Ruggero Cori Mambo Italiano Columbia Records Single
95 Ten Years After Love Like A Man 1970 Deram Single
96 The Fantastics Somerhing Old, Something New 1971 Bell Single
97 Eddie Constantine Biem Flustertango Philips Single
98 Labelle Lady Marmelade Epic Single
99 Clan Celentago Straordinariamente BIEM Single
100 Bruno Filippini Non Ho Il Coraggio MRC Single
101 Marc Bolan Children Of The Revolution EMI Single
102 Mungo Jerry Long Legged Woman Dressed In Black 1974 Stateside Single
103 Aphrodite's Child Rain And Tears BIEM Single
104 The Rolling Stones Little By Little Decca Single
105 Mahalia Jackson He's Got The Whole World In His Hands Philips Single
106 Colonel Bogey The River Kwai March BIEM Single
107 Fox Only You Can Atlantic Records Single
108 Dawn Knock Three Times 1970 Bell Single
109 The Sweet Funny Funny 1971 RCA Single
110 C.C.S. Tap Turns On The Water 1971 Columbia Single
111 Ohio Express Yummy Yummy Yummy Atlantic Records Single
112 Edwin Starr War Atlantic Records Single
113 Dionyssis Savopoulos Ntirlanta Atlantic Records Single
114 Mouth And Macneal I See A Star Atlantic Records Single
115 Bee Gees Too Much Heaven 1978 RSO Single
116 East Of Eden Marcus Junior 1970 Deram Single
117 Tom Jones Never Give Away Love Decca Single
118 Cook Cooks Cooking Calypso Single
119 Siw Malmkvist Harlekin 1968 Metronome Single
120 Cliff Richard Congratulations 1968 Columbia Single
121 Sly & The Family Stone Everybody IS A Star 1970 CBS Single
122 Status Quo Whatever You Want 1979 Vertigo Single
123 Aphrodite's Child Don't Try To Catch A River RTB Single
124 Die Blue Diamonds Traum Von Mir Fontana Single
125 The Scaffold Lily The Pink 1968 Parlophone Single
126 Paul Anka The Fools Hall Of Fame RTB Single
127 The Shadows Shadoogie Columbia Single
128 Manfred Mann Mighty Quinn RTB Single
129 Geordie All Because Of You 1973 EMI Single
130 The Equals Happy Birthday Girl 1970 Stateside Single
131 Gianni Nazzaro Vino Amaro 1973 CBS Single
132 Deep Purple Speed King 1970 Harvest Single
133 The Band Rag Mama Rag 1969 Capitol Single
134 The Sweet Inspiration Sweet Inspiration 1968 Atlantic Single
135 Perry Como Caterina RCA Single
136 The Monkees I'm A Believer RCA Single
137 Hamilton Bohannon Disco Stomp 1975 Brunswick Single
138 The Move Tonight 1971 Harvest Single
139 Creedence Clearwater Revival Commotion 1969 Liberty Single
140 Heintje Mama Ariola Single
141 Roy Black Dein Schonstes Geschenk Polydor Single
142 Frankie Miller Darlin' Chrysalis Single
143 Perry Como The Island Of Forgotten Lovers RCA Single
144 Flo Sandon A Come Amore Durium Single
145 The Hollies He Ain't Heavy...He's My Brother 1969 Parlophone Single
146 Sandie Shaw Puppet On A String 1967 PYE Single
147 Sylvia Y Viva Espana 1973 Sonet Single
148 Edoardo Lucchina LE Ore Durium Single
149 Showaddywaddy The Party 1975 Bell Single
150 New World Rose Garden 1971 Columbia Single
151 Edy Brando Non Pensare A Me Arena Single
152 Johnny Nash Tears On My Pillow 1975 CBS Single
153 The Bee Gees Tomorrow Tomorrow RTB Single
154 Cliff Richard Big Ship 1969 Columbia Single
155 10 C.C. Rubber Bullets 1973 Decca Single
156 Jamaica Johnny Last Train To St. Fernando Philips Single
157 Roger Daltrey One Man Band 1973 Track Record Single
158 Sandie Shaw Ho Sognato Te PYE Single
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So, I was digging through some old crates the other day and stumbled upon this Tina Charles track, "Disco Fever," from back in '76. It’s one of those Columbia singles that just hits you with that pure, unadulterated seventies energy. You listen to it and you can practically smell the hairspray and the floor wax in a crowded Midtown disco. It’s got that specific kind of polished, upbeat grit that defined an era before everything became so digital and hollow. Just a little slice of nostalgia that reminds you how much louder—and arguably more honest—the music used to be.
Crispian St. Peters – The Golden Era Of Hits vol.7 & Decca Single
3. T.Rex – Born To Boogie (Columbia single)
So, I was digging through some old crates and stumbled upon this T. Rex thing—"The Groover," released back in '73 on Ariola. It’s one of those singles that just hits you differently when you aren't expecting it. You know how it is; sometimes you think you know a band's whole vibe, and then they drop something that feels like a sudden left turn in a dark alley. Just a little bit of glam rock magic that reminds you why we fell for this stuff in the first place. It’s got that specific grit, that swagger... it's hard to put into words without sounding like a textbook, but yeah, it's a good one.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently—you know how it goes, just looking for something that doesn't sound like it was manufactured in a corporate boardroom—and I stumbled upon this 1972 Columbia single, "Middle Of The Road" by Bottoms Up. It’s funny, isn't it? How a piece of vinyl can just sit there for decades, collecting dust, waiting for someone to trip over it. It’s like finding an old, half-forgotten receipt from a diner in Chicago; it doesn't mean much to anyone else, but it carries this weird, heavy weight of a specific moment in time. This track feels exactly like that. It’s got that raw, unpolished grit you only get from stuff released back then before everything became so polished and sterilized. Just a little slice of history that somehow managed to survive the shuffle.
The Beatles, "All You Need Is Love," Columbia single.
The Kinks, "Lola," 1970. A classic Columbia single that actually made some noise once they finally hit the States.
The George Baker Selection released that "Fly" single back in the day—you know, the one by Negram? Just thinking about it.
So, I was digging through some old crates today and stumbled onto this 1972 Columbia single by Wings—"C Moon." It’s one of those tracks that just hits different when you aren't expecting it. You know how it is; sometimes you think you're looking for something big and bombastic, and instead, you find this laid-back, groovy little gem that makes you realize how much better life was before everything became so loud and frantic. It’s got that certain something... hard to pin down, really. Just a bit of a trip.
So, I was digging through some old crates today—you know how it goes, just aimlessly hunting for something that doesn't suck—and I stumbled onto this 1972 Columbia single, "Hurricane Smith." It’s one of those tracks that makes you wonder who actually sat behind the glass in the studio. Who was this person? There's a certain mystery to these old releases, like they were recorded in a basement in Brooklyn by someone who disappeared the next morning. You look at the label and it’s just... there. No massive marketing machine, no big-name producer attached to the credits, just a vibe and a bit of vinyl. Makes me think about how much better music was when you had to actually work for it, instead of just clicking a button on a laptop in some overpriced apartment in San Francisco. Anyway, just a random find. Total trip.
Matt Collins – Sick And Tired (Columbia single)
So, I was digging through some old crates the other day and stumbled upon this 1964 Columbia single of The Beatles' "Yesterday." It’s funny how certain things just stick with you. You look at a release from that era and realize how much the landscape has shifted since then. Back then, everything felt so immediate, you know? Just a piece of vinyl and a song that changed everything. Now, we’ve got infinite streaming, but sometimes I think we lost that tactile connection to the music. Anyway, just a little trip down memory lane.
The Sweet, Teenage Rampage, 1974, Victor Single.
Ike & Tina Turner – "Delilah's Power" (1975) – United Artists – Single Man, digging through the crates today and stumbled onto this one. 1975. Ike & Tina Turner. "Delilah's Power." It’s a United Artists release, a single that just hits different when you realize where everything was at back then. It’s got that raw, gritty soul energy that feels like a punch to the gut in the best way possible. You can hear the tension in the production—it's heavy, it's soulful, and it carries that specific kind of weight you only find in mid-70s R&B. Sometimes I feel like modern stuff is just too polished, too sanitized, like someone took a diamond and sanded all the edges off until there's nothing left to grab onto. This track? It’s all edges. It's unrefined power. Just sitting here thinking about how much harder people used to go on these recordings. Makes you wonder if we lost that edge somewhere along the line.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this 1974 Columbia single, "El Bimbo" by Bimbo Jet. It’s one of those tracks that just feels like a time capsule, you know? It came out under EMI back in the day, and man, hearing it again brings back all those hazy, disco-era vibes. It’s funny how certain songs just hit you with that specific sense of nostalgia—it’s like walking into an old diner in middle America and smelling coffee you haven't had in twenty years. Just a weird, fleeting moment of time frozen in wax.
So, I was digging through some old crates and stumbled upon this 1970 Columbia single by Julie Felix called "Heaven Is Here." It’s one of those tracks that just hits you with that specific brand of early 70s sentimentality. You know the type—it feels like sitting in a dimly lit living room in a quiet suburb somewhere in the Midwest, watching the dust motes dance in a sunbeam while everything else in the world feels like it's falling apart. There's a certain heavy, peaceful kind of melancholy to it. It’s not exactly high art, but it carries that weight, like a faded photograph you found in a shoebox under the bed. Just a little slice of time frozen in wax.
The Walker Brothers – "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Any More" (Columbia single)
Robin Gibb – Saved By The Bell (Columbia single)
So, I was digging through some old crates the other day and stumbled upon this Al Martino track—"Spanish Eyes." It’s a Columbia single. You know how it is with those old records; sometimes you find something that just hits different because it carries all that heavy, old-school atmosphere. It’s one of those songs that feels like it belongs in a dim, smoky lounge in Chicago rather than sitting in a dusty box in my living room. Just a little piece of history floating around.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this Rita Pavone piece—"La Partita Di Pallone." It’s an old Columbia single. You know how it is with these vintage pressings; sometimes you find gold, sometimes you just find dust. This one actually holds up, though. It’s got that specific kind of energy that makes you wonder why everything sounds so processed nowadays. Just sitting there in my collection, reminding me of a time when music felt a little less manufactured and a little more... well, real.
1975 | Ike & Tina Turner | "That's My Purpose" | United Artists | Single
ABBA, "Fernando," 1976, NBC, Single
Back in '77, there was this Wings track, "Mull of Kintyre." It came out on a Columbia single, if I remember correctly. Just one of those songs that sticks in your head, even when you're trying to forget it.
So, I was digging through some old crates and stumbled upon this one—Mary Hopkin, "Those Were The Days," back in '68. It came out on an Apple single. You know, that whole era where everything felt like it was spinning out of control, yet somehow perfectly synchronized. There's just something about those tracks from that period; they hit different when you've lived enough life to actually feel the weight of the lyrics. It’s funny how a song can stay frozen in time while everything else just... decays. Anyway, just a little bit of nostalgia for a year that felt a lifetime ago.
25 Blondie – Heart Of Glass & WGBH Single
So, I was digging through some old crates the other day and stumbled upon this Amii Stewart track, "Jealousy," from back in '79. It’s an old Columbia single. You know how it is—some songs just hit you differently when they're pulled out of the dust after decades. It’s got that specific late-seventies energy, that disco-infused groove that feels both incredibly polished and slightly desperate at the same time. Kind of like a high-end cocktail lounge in Manhattan where everyone's pretending they aren't heartbroken. Just a thought.
So, I was digging through some old stacks today and stumbled upon this Mac Davis track from '75—"Stop And Smell The Roses." It came out on a Columbia single back then. Just one of those songs that feels like it belongs to a completely different era, you know? A time before everything became so loud and frantic. It’s got that specific mid-seventies vibe, kind of mellow, kind of weary, much like most of us feel these days if we're being honest. It’s funny how music can act like a time machine, pulling you back to a specific moment when life felt just a little bit slower. Not that things are slow now, obviously—it's all chaos—but the song itself... it's a mood.
Annarita Spinaci – Quando Dico Che Ti Amo (1967) / Columbia single
So, I was digging through some old crates today and stumbled upon this Annarita Spinaci track from '67—"Balla Balla," released via Interrecord. It’s one of those singles that just feels like a time capsule. You know how it is; you find these old pieces of vinyl and suddenly you're transported back to a different era entirely. It’s got that specific mid-century vibe that most modern stuff just can't replicate, no matter how hard they try with the vintage filters. Just a little slice of history sitting there on the turntable.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this 1972 Columbia single by Los Diablos called "Oh, Oh, July." It’s one of those tracks that just pulls you back into a different era. You know that feeling? Like finding an old Polaroid in a junk drawer—it’s dusty, a little faded, but it hits you right in the gut. This stuff was coming out of Columbia Records back then, and man, they really knew how to capture a mood. Just a raw, soulful slice of 70s American music history sitting there.
31 Silver Convention Get Up And Boogie Columbia single
So, I was digging through some old crates and stumbled upon this Chubby Checker Columbia single—the "Peanut Vendor" one. It’s funny how much noise people make about certain tracks while ignoring the absolute gems sitting right there in the bargain bin. You listen to it and you can almost feel that specific era of American pop history just vibrating off the vinyl. It’s got that certain something, you know? Not that overproduced, polished garbage they pump out of Nashville these days, but something raw and honest. Just a guy, a beat, and a vibe. Anyway, just a random thought while I was cleaning the turntable.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this Elton John thing from '72. It’s that "Daniel" single, released back when he was under DJM. You know, before everything got all polished and corporate. There's just something about those early 70s singles—they had this raw, unpolished energy that you just don't find on modern streaming playlists. It’s a trip thinking about how much the industry changed between then and now. Back then, a hit like this felt like an actual event, not just another algorithmically generated track designed to fade into the background of a coffee shop playlist. Anyway, just a little bit of nostalgia hitting me out of nowhere today.
1975. Osibisa. "Sunshine Day." Back when Columbia Records was actually putting out stuff that had some soul left in it. A classic Columbia single.
Jackie De Shannon – Put A Little Love In Your Heart (Liberty Single)
Tiz Par Csokot Egyvegbol by Laszlo Szalay. It’s a Columbia single.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this 1969 Tommy Roe single, "Dizzy," released back in the day by Columbia Records. It’s funny how certain tracks just grab you out of nowhere. You know that feeling? Like you're walking down a street in Chicago, the wind is biting, and suddenly this specific melody hits you, and for three minutes, everything feels a little less heavy. Anyway, "Dizzy" is one of those tracks. It’s got that infectious, slightly dizzying energy that defines an era. It's pure nostalgia wrapped in a catchy hook. Just one of those pieces of history that reminds you how much pop music used to actually *feel*.
1976. Smokie. "I'll Meet You At Midnight." Back when Columbia Records was actually putting out stuff that had some soul left in it. Just a single.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this Mungo Jerry track, "Lady Rose." It’s a Columbia single from back in the day. Honestly, looking at these old releases just makes me feel ancient. You know that feeling? Like you blink and suddenly you're staring at a stack of vinyl instead of a pile of CDs? Anyway, it's a decent little slice of music, even if it feels like a relic from a different lifetime. Just one of those things that pops up when you aren't looking for it.
Tom Jones, "Without Love," Decca single. Just some old soul food from the vault.
Michael Holm, Mendocino & Ariola Single
So, I was digging through some old crates the other day and stumbled upon this—The Isley Brothers, "The Old Heart Of Mine," released back in '68. It’s a 45 RPM Columbia single. You know, those old 7-inch records always have that specific weight to them, a certain gravity that modern digital files just can't replicate. It's like comparing a heavy cast-iron skillet to a non-stick Teflon pan; one has soul, the other is just convenient. This track specifically... man, it's got that classic late-sixties grit. It makes you realize how much musical DNA was being written in studios back then, long before everything became polished and sterilized by software. Just a raw, honest slice of American soul history sitting there in my hands.
43 | Roulette | Mony Mony | 1968 | 45 RPM | Columbia single
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this 1972 Island release—that Uriah Heep "Easy Livin'" single. It’s funny how certain tracks just grab you by the throat out of nowhere. You know that feeling? Like finding a crumpled twenty in an old coat pocket, only it's a heavy riff instead of cash. It’s pure, unadulterated 70s energy. There's a certain grit to it that modern production just can't replicate—everything feels too polished now, like a suburban strip mall compared to a dive bar in Brooklyn. This track has that raw, slightly messy soul. It reminds me of those long, aimless drives down the interstate where you don't really have a destination, you're just moving because staying still feels worse. Anyway, just a little something from the archives. Still hits the spot.
So, I was digging through some old crates the other day and stumbled upon this one: Chicory Tip, "Son Of My Father," from back in '72. It’s a Suzy single—wait, no, let me get my facts straight—it's that specific Columbia single. It’s funny how certain tracks just hit you differently when you aren't looking for them. You expect the usual disco-adjacent fluff from that era, but there's something about this one that feels... I don't know. A bit more textured? It’s like finding a vintage leather jacket in a bin of cheap polyester; it's got that weight to it. Anyway, just a random thought floating around my head today.
The Tams – "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me" // Columbia single
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled back onto George Harrison’s 1971 release, "Bangla-Desh." It’s one of those tracks that just hits different when you think about the context. Back then, he was riding high with Apple—you know, the label—releasing this heavy, topical stuff as a single. It wasn't just catchy pop; it was him actually trying to make a dent in the world during a pretty chaotic time. It's kind of wild how music can pivot from pure melody to a plea for humanity like that. Just one of those moments where the artist stops being a rock star and starts being a person.
1969. Jane Birkin. "Je T'Aime...Moi Non Plus." It’s an anti-single, really. Just one of those tracks that feels like it was pulled straight out of a smoky, dimly lit jazz club in Greenwich Village back in the day. Pure mood.
Rolling Stones. "Brown Sugar." 1971. That classic 45 RPM single. Just looking at this entry makes me feel like I've aged about twenty years in a single glance. It’s funny how a little piece of vinyl can carry so much weight, isn't it? Back then, you didn't just stream a song; you actually held the music in your hands, felt the grooves, and waited for that needle to drop. Now everything is just... digital air. There's something almost lost in that transition, something tactile that we traded away for convenience. Anyway, just a quick bit of nostalgia for the archives.
So, I was digging through some old crates today and stumbled upon this one: "The Ballad of John and Yoko" by The Beatles. Released back in '69 on Apple. It’s a single, obviously. You know, looking at it now, it feels like such a snapshot of that era—that weird, heavy transition period where everything felt like it was shifting underfoot. Just one of those tracks that carries all that specific weight from 1969.
So, I was digging through some old crates today—you know how it goes, just looking for something that doesn't sound like manufactured garbage—and I stumbled upon this Peter Holm track from '69. It’s a Columbia single. Just one of those things that makes you realize how much soul used to be poured into a four-minute window before everything became digital noise. It’s got that specific grit, that certain something... anyway, just a random thought while I'm sitting here staring at my turntable.
Terry Jacks, "Seasons In The Sun," Columbia single.
So, I was digging through some old crates recently and stumbled upon this 1973 Columbia single of "Angie" by The Rolling Stones. It’s funny how these things surface when you aren't even looking for them. Just one of those moments where the past decides to tap you on the shoulder. Anyway, back to the music—it's a classic, obviously, but there's something about that specific era of the Stones that just feels different, you know? A bit more weathered, maybe. Like they'd seen too much. Just like most of us.
54 Plastic Ono Band Give Peace A Chance Apple Single
Nazareth – This Flight Tonight. A Columbia single. Just sitting here thinking about that one.
56 The Beatles Let It Be 1970 Apple Single
57 Bee Gees How Deep IS Your Love 1977 Atlantic Records Single
58 Dawn What Are You Doing Sunday 1971 Columbia Records Single
59 Bill Haley And His Comets Rock 'n Roll Brunswick Single
60 Three Dog Night Joy To The World Columbia Records Single
61 Dawn Knock Three Times 1970 Columbia Records Single
62 Deep Purple Black night 1970 Harvest Single
63 Bob Moore Mexico Monument Single
64 Dawn Candida Columbia Records Single
65 Elvis Presley Burning Love 1972 Columbia Records Single
66 Joe Dassin L'Amerique 1970 CBS Single
67 The Beatles Ain't She Sweet Atlantic Records Single
68 Mungo Jerry In The Summertime 1970 Stateside Single
69 The Beatles Hey Jude 1968 45 RPM Single
70 Mungo Jerry Baby Jump 1971 Columbia Records Single
71 James Brown Cold Sweat Atlantic Records Single
72 Petula Clark Vom Wind VerWeht 1968 Vogue Single
73 The Beatles I Want To Hold Your Hand Odeon Single
74 Lobo I's Love You To Want Me Atlantic Records Single
75 The Beach Boys Help Me Rhonda Columbia Records Single
76 The Hollies Hey Willy 1971 Columbia Records Single
77 Joe Cocker She Came In Trough The Bathroom Window Columbia Records Single
78 The Moody Blues Nights In White Satin 1973 Columbia Records Single
79 The Beatles Act Naturally Odeon Single
80 Michel Polnareff Tibilli 1973 Epic Single
81 Mary Hopkin Knock, Knock Who's There Apple Single
82 Three Dog Night Mama Told Me Not To Come 1970 Stateside Single
83 Whichwhat In The Year 2525 1696 Parlophone Single
84 Blue Mink The Banner Man 1971 Regal Zonophone Single
85 The Rolling Stones Sad Day Decca Single
86 Mary Hopkin Goodbye 1969 Apple Single
87 The New Vaudeville Band Winchester Cathedral Atlantic Records Single
88 Ricky Shayne Mamy Blue 1971 Columbia Records Single
89 Massimo Ranieri Erba Di Casa Mia 1973 CBS Single
90 Peggy March Shake RCA Single
91 Alice Cooper School's Out 1973 WBR Single
92 Al Bano La Siepe 1968 BIEM Single
93 Herbert Rehbein You Are My Destiny Metronome Single
94 Ruggero Cori Mambo Italiano Columbia Records Single
95 Ten Years After Love Like A Man 1970 Deram Single
96 The Fantastics Somerhing Old, Something New 1971 Bell Single
97 Eddie Constantine Biem Flustertango Philips Single
98 Labelle Lady Marmelade Epic Single
99 Clan Celentago Straordinariamente BIEM Single
100 Bruno Filippini Non Ho Il Coraggio MRC Single
101 Marc Bolan Children Of The Revolution EMI Single
102 Mungo Jerry Long Legged Woman Dressed In Black 1974 Stateside Single
103 Aphrodite's Child Rain And Tears BIEM Single
104 The Rolling Stones Little By Little Decca Single
105 Mahalia Jackson He's Got The Whole World In His Hands Philips Single
106 Colonel Bogey The River Kwai March BIEM Single
107 Fox Only You Can Atlantic Records Single
108 Dawn Knock Three Times 1970 Bell Single
109 The Sweet Funny Funny 1971 RCA Single
110 C.C.S. Tap Turns On The Water 1971 Columbia Single
111 Ohio Express Yummy Yummy Yummy Atlantic Records Single
112 Edwin Starr War Atlantic Records Single
113 Dionyssis Savopoulos Ntirlanta Atlantic Records Single
114 Mouth And Macneal I See A Star Atlantic Records Single
115 Bee Gees Too Much Heaven 1978 RSO Single
116 East Of Eden Marcus Junior 1970 Deram Single
117 Tom Jones Never Give Away Love Decca Single
118 Cook Cooks Cooking Calypso Single
119 Siw Malmkvist Harlekin 1968 Metronome Single
120 Cliff Richard Congratulations 1968 Columbia Single
121 Sly & The Family Stone Everybody IS A Star 1970 CBS Single
122 Status Quo Whatever You Want 1979 Vertigo Single
123 Aphrodite's Child Don't Try To Catch A River RTB Single
124 Die Blue Diamonds Traum Von Mir Fontana Single
125 The Scaffold Lily The Pink 1968 Parlophone Single
126 Paul Anka The Fools Hall Of Fame RTB Single
127 The Shadows Shadoogie Columbia Single
128 Manfred Mann Mighty Quinn RTB Single
129 Geordie All Because Of You 1973 EMI Single
130 The Equals Happy Birthday Girl 1970 Stateside Single
131 Gianni Nazzaro Vino Amaro 1973 CBS Single
132 Deep Purple Speed King 1970 Harvest Single
133 The Band Rag Mama Rag 1969 Capitol Single
134 The Sweet Inspiration Sweet Inspiration 1968 Atlantic Single
135 Perry Como Caterina RCA Single
136 The Monkees I'm A Believer RCA Single
137 Hamilton Bohannon Disco Stomp 1975 Brunswick Single
138 The Move Tonight 1971 Harvest Single
139 Creedence Clearwater Revival Commotion 1969 Liberty Single
140 Heintje Mama Ariola Single
141 Roy Black Dein Schonstes Geschenk Polydor Single
142 Frankie Miller Darlin' Chrysalis Single
143 Perry Como The Island Of Forgotten Lovers RCA Single
144 Flo Sandon A Come Amore Durium Single
145 The Hollies He Ain't Heavy...He's My Brother 1969 Parlophone Single
146 Sandie Shaw Puppet On A String 1967 PYE Single
147 Sylvia Y Viva Espana 1973 Sonet Single
148 Edoardo Lucchina LE Ore Durium Single
149 Showaddywaddy The Party 1975 Bell Single
150 New World Rose Garden 1971 Columbia Single
151 Edy Brando Non Pensare A Me Arena Single
152 Johnny Nash Tears On My Pillow 1975 CBS Single
153 The Bee Gees Tomorrow Tomorrow RTB Single
154 Cliff Richard Big Ship 1969 Columbia Single
155 10 C.C. Rubber Bullets 1973 Decca Single
156 Jamaica Johnny Last Train To St. Fernando Philips Single
157 Roger Daltrey One Man Band 1973 Track Record Single
158 Sandie Shaw Ho Sognato Te PYE Single