Collectors Information
Information for record collectors who love oldies music - guides, shows, and helpful hints.
A Bachelor's Music Guide By Pearmania
Exotica, but also Spy/Crime Jazz, Moog, Cocktail, Space Pop, and much more! A list of essential albums with great scans (no reviews, though).
Exotica, but also Spy/Crime Jazz, Moog, Cocktail, Space Pop, and much more! A list of essential albums with great scans (no reviews, though).
A&M Corner
"The Internet's #1 Classic A&M Records Collector and Listener Resource" lives up to its claims, with discographies, galleries, and an indispensible forum.
"The Internet's #1 Classic A&M Records Collector and Listener Resource" lives up to its claims, with discographies, galleries, and an indispensible forum.
All But Forgotten Oldies
Some of the sound clip links are dead, but this is still a great place to identify any of thousands of one-hit (and then some) wonders and their songs. Can't remember the name of that song? Find out here!
Some of the sound clip links are dead, but this is still a great place to identify any of thousands of one-hit (and then some) wonders and their songs. Can't remember the name of that song? Find out here!
BeatleBids.com
A brand-new site specializing in auctions of Beatle music, movies, and memorabilia! Very professional. Bid on a favorite item or make some scratch off of your own memories!
A brand-new site specializing in auctions of Beatle music, movies, and memorabilia! Very professional. Bid on a favorite item or make some scratch off of your own memories!
Big Ten Inch Harmony
A unique site devoted entirely to vocal groups on 78 rpm vinyl... collector and artist info, radio shows, and more! Order CDs made from these stacks of wax!
A unique site devoted entirely to vocal groups on 78 rpm vinyl... collector and artist info, radio shows, and more! Order CDs made from these stacks of wax!
Both Sides Now: Mail Order Catalogs
A quick and handy list of FREE oldies music catalogs from major distributors. Just call the 1-800 numbers to get your copies!
A quick and handy list of FREE oldies music catalogs from major distributors. Just call the 1-800 numbers to get your copies!
Chris Gardner's Bill Haley Database
A labor of love for one of the founding fathers of rock and roll... a database of every single one of Bill Haley's recordings, compiled over 20 years and searchable by song, recording, release and product. Complete session and release info.
A labor of love for one of the founding fathers of rock and roll... a database of every single one of Bill Haley's recordings, compiled over 20 years and searchable by song, recording, release and product. Complete session and release info.
Collect.com: Records
One of the largest collector's sites on the net - price guides, classifieds, dealer directories, and much much more! Easy to search.
One of the largest collector's sites on the net - price guides, classifieds, dealer directories, and much much more! Easy to search.
Cruisin' USA
Bowling shirts, poodle skirts, letter sweaters, and party items - this online store has all the 50s trappings you might ever need!
Bowling shirts, poodle skirts, letter sweaters, and party items - this online store has all the 50s trappings you might ever need!
Goldmine
The world's greatest oldies collectors magazine, now available online! Lots of articles archived on the website, but you'll need to register.
The world's greatest oldies collectors magazine, now available online! Lots of articles archived on the website, but you'll need to register.
Gorgeous Rock 'n' Roll Gear
An Aussie site that produces cool period clothes for lindy hoppers and anyone who wants to put on the dog.
An Aussie site that produces cool period clothes for lindy hoppers and anyone who wants to put on the dog.
Julian Barker Archives
The UK's leading expert on Sixties music is now the net's leading expert! Ask him simple questions for free, and get collector's appraisals for a modest fee!
The UK's leading expert on Sixties music is now the net's leading expert! Ask him simple questions for free, and get collector's appraisals for a modest fee!
K-Tel Classics
A site devoted entirely to cataloguing the wonderfully cheesy K-Tel compilations of the 70s. Full discographies on all K-Tel releases, and an appropriate graphical look to boot!
A site devoted entirely to cataloguing the wonderfully cheesy K-Tel compilations of the 70s. Full discographies on all K-Tel releases, and an appropriate graphical look to boot!
Marv's Oldies Online
Specializing in rare rockabilly and doo-wop 45s. Read the history, see the 45, and hear it in RealAudio! Also a great place for hot rod culture enthusiasts.
Specializing in rare rockabilly and doo-wop 45s. Read the history, see the 45, and hear it in RealAudio! Also a great place for hot rod culture enthusiasts.
Music 2 CD
This service will transfer any vinyl, tape or voice recording to CD for your continued listening pleasure. Looking to preserve your rare oldies? Look no further!
This service will transfer any vinyl, tape or voice recording to CD for your continued listening pleasure. Looking to preserve your rare oldies? Look no further!
Music Distributing Company
This Pittsburgh warehouse is one of the oldest home arcade dealers in the US, featuring classic Wurlitzer jukeboxes, authentic gas pumps, pinball machines, video games, and more!
This Pittsburgh warehouse is one of the oldest home arcade dealers in the US, featuring classic Wurlitzer jukeboxes, authentic gas pumps, pinball machines, video games, and more!
musicnotes.com
Digital and traditional sheet music folios for all your favorite oldies classics!
Digital and traditional sheet music folios for all your favorite oldies classics!
Nipper's Place
Right now, this site for collectors of vintage RCA vinyl doesn't have much info outside of Esquivel and Henry Mancini, but the bulletin board is a great gathering place for lovers of His Master's Voice.
Right now, this site for collectors of vintage RCA vinyl doesn't have much info outside of Esquivel and Henry Mancini, but the bulletin board is a great gathering place for lovers of His Master's Voice.
Olddigger Collector Website
Correctly billed as the "definite source of Nordic rock'n'roll collecting." Or maybe that's "definitive." Either way, there's lots of articles on Norwegian and Finnish oldies, including scans, artist bios, labels, a scrapbook, and more!
Correctly billed as the "definite source of Nordic rock'n'roll collecting." Or maybe that's "definitive." Either way, there's lots of articles on Norwegian and Finnish oldies, including scans, artist bios, labels, a scrapbook, and more!
Osborne Enterprises and Jellyroll Productions
The world's oldest and largest producer of music Price Guides and Reference Books. Loads of online Price Guides and Collectors' Guides! Completely searchable.
The world's oldest and largest producer of music Price Guides and Reference Books. Loads of online Price Guides and Collectors' Guides! Completely searchable.
Record Collecting Resources
A fantastic collection of vendor info, with personal recommendations from an oldies collector himself.
A fantastic collection of vendor info, with personal recommendations from an oldies collector himself.
Record Collector
The world's leading record collector magazine has information on all types and eras of rock and roll, but their primary focus has always been '50s and '60s music.
The world's leading record collector magazine has information on all types and eras of rock and roll, but their primary focus has always been '50s and '60s music.
Retrosellers.com
The first place to go when you want to buy retro: a vast resource for locating memorabilia from the 40s-60s. Anything and everything you could want is here, along with a sourcing and valuation service for the items you already have.
The first place to go when you want to buy retro: a vast resource for locating memorabilia from the 40s-60s. Anything and everything you could want is here, along with a sourcing and valuation service for the items you already have.
Rubin's Rock N' Roll Reference Discography
A massive searchable database of song titles and their respective artists. Need to find that rare oldie you just can't place? This site may be able to help. Lyrics and tabs, as well!
A massive searchable database of song titles and their respective artists. Need to find that rare oldie you just can't place? This site may be able to help. Lyrics and tabs, as well!
Searchin' For Shakes
The web's most complete garage/psych compilation database started life as an online Microsoft Access file, but now anyone can access it... pick your site speed, manipulate the filters, and search by artist, song, and comp! Know who the Nomads, Strangers, or Fugitives are? Then this is definitely for you!
The web's most complete garage/psych compilation database started life as an online Microsoft Access file, but now anyone can access it... pick your site speed, manipulate the filters, and search by artist, song, and comp! Know who the Nomads, Strangers, or Fugitives are? Then this is definitely for you!
So Rare!
This collectibles site offers a number of unique Elvis items, including several based on his '68 comeback special!
This collectibles site offers a number of unique Elvis items, including several based on his '68 comeback special!
Society of Oldies Collectors
A Pittsburgh non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the classic sounds of the 50s and 60s.
A Pittsburgh non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the classic sounds of the 50s and 60s.
The 78rpm Record Home Page
That's right - an entire site devoted to the classic precursor of the 45 and LP. Contains info on where to find 78s, how to care for them, how to identify them, and how much they're worth.
That's right - an entire site devoted to the classic precursor of the 45 and LP. Contains info on where to find 78s, how to care for them, how to identify them, and how much they're worth.
The Covers Project
Need to know who covered what song? This remarkable site "chains" together related songs; just enter the song or artist in the box to the left and hit the search button! A huge database!
Need to know who covered what song? This remarkable site "chains" together related songs; just enter the song or artist in the box to the left and hit the search button! A huge database!
The Impossible Discographies
This index functions as a collection of discographies for artists too "small" to merit their own fan page. Especially helpful for fans of Sixties and Seventies Britpop.
This index functions as a collection of discographies for artists too "small" to merit their own fan page. Especially helpful for fans of Sixties and Seventies Britpop.
The Jukebox Man
Replacement parts for classic 50s and 60s jukeboxes, right down to the needles for the 45s!
Replacement parts for classic 50s and 60s jukeboxes, right down to the needles for the 45s!
The Record Collector's Guild
Possibly the net's largest collection of record collecting articles, but also a place to find tips, software, equipment, record stores, and discussion with other vinyl junkies!
Possibly the net's largest collection of record collecting articles, but also a place to find tips, software, equipment, record stores, and discussion with other vinyl junkies!
Time Warp Toys And Collectibles - Rock And Pop
This section of the online clearinghouse offers 50s and 60s teen pop memorabilia - including rare albums!
This section of the online clearinghouse offers 50s and 60s teen pop memorabilia - including rare albums!
Vintage Radio Restorations - Records
Real vintage 45s for $2.75 a piece!
Real vintage 45s for $2.75 a piece!
www.45rpm.org.uk
Devoted specifically to classic 45s from the UK, covering the years 1954-1969. Large, good quality scans, discographies, biographies, and a history of the vinyl 7" record!
Devoted specifically to classic 45s from the UK, covering the years 1954-1969. Large, good quality scans, discographies, biographies, and a history of the vinyl 7" record!