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Classic 45's on the Web: Rare vinyl 45 records store featuring original issue and jukebox soul 45s, classic rock 45s, modern rock 45s, doo-wop 45s, RnB 45s, and large virtual boxes of old vinyl 45 rpm records. We're based in the United States, but welcome customers from around the world.

10/20/2024

Hello folks! Just a reminder that www.classic45s.com anniversary sale will end October 24. Hope you can stop by and take advantage of the sale! Our gratitude to all of you for 23 great years!

10/10/2024

Hello folks! Just a shout out that at www.classic45s.com have started our annual Anniversary sale, celebrating 23 years shipping great slabs of vinyl around the US and the world! In gratitude to all of you, we are offering 15-30% off the entire stock through October 24. Shop as many time as you like, the discount is good to use over and over again. If you are a first time shopper, it's a great way to start your loyalty discounts building. Those of you who have been with us a long a time, you'll be enjoying 25-30% off your orders. Come back for that special item you wanted, or load up on tunes for the jukebox!

07/17/2024

Putting in some more rare 80s throughout the day today--stop by when you need a break and visit us at www.classic45s.com

07/13/2024

We've been out on the road again at www.classic45s.com to hunt up and bring back by the very best the 45 world has to offer. Today we put in 70s rock, and here is just a small sampling of what you can find at the store (assuming someone else hasn't found it first)! Stay cool and enjoy!

06/11/2024

We came into a small batch of these, new and unplayed. And this is why we search high and low for closed warehouses for everyone to enjoy the fruit!

04/10/2024

As we continue to clean out this warehouse of lost in time pristine vinyl, it's finds like these that keep us going! Stop by www.classic45s.com to grab a copy before the few we have are gone! This and nearly 13,000 45s waiting for you online!

Revolution 909/ Burnin' by Daft Punk
Label: Virgin 19891
Year: 1996
Condition: M
$75.00

Revolution 909/ Burnin'
From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy. Here's a beautiful Mint copy of this popular Techno group's very first single, released as a "For Jukeboxes Only!" item, as was typical of U.S. 45s in the 1990s. Very rare and impossible to find, the A side is specially edited from a 5:26 album track. The B side is also from their debut album. Note: This 45 record has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

03/25/2024

The warehouse finds just keep coming. How great to run into this amazing item in multiples. Can never have enough!

This is a new copy of the out-of-print Warner Bros. Back to Back Hits reissue... pristine Mint!

03/12/2024

Putting in some obscure hard rock w/picture sleeves by everyone's favorite AC/DC and Pink Floyd. Also a couple of obscure modern soul records will be going in

02/13/2024

At www.classic45s.com we are putting in a lovely full set of these beautiful Beatles colored vinyl jukebox releases. New, unplayed, and stunning both your ears and eyes!

12/26/2023

Calling all rare northern soul lovers! This one will be going up for sale shortly at www.classic45s.com. Save your holiday $$!

Most of you will know that John Manship sold a copy of this at auction in February of this year. Prior to that the only sale I've been able to find is from 2018 for a VGish copy. In deference to Manship's knowledge, we quote the write up from his auction here for your reference:

"RAREST OF THE RARE! Never released, never mailed shotted to USA radio stations. If this record wasn't so insanely unavailable over the last 50 years , it would have been a Wigan Casino MONSTER !!! A 1000 times rarer than the M.V.P.'s, a 45 of infinite rarity This previously unplayed copy, that except for an airing on Dean Anderson's "Sound Of Soul" radio show, an archive copy that surfaced straight from the EMI library clear-out, along with several other Cobblestone 45s that Buddah mailed to Europe only, in a publicity exercise, to see if record companies and publishers may be enticed to release any of them or utilize in the form of their own copyright versions. Triumphant horns explode the intro into orbit, ringing vibes decorate its path to a lush vocal, elevated by an avalanche strings. Strap yourself in for a journey into real-deal Northern Soul from the desk of the "Wizard" Stan Vincent, one of the main men supplying at Buddah records with standout songwriting ! Stan "The Wizard" who crafted the timeless soul classic Five Stairsteps - "Oooh Child" and Ronnie Dyson's "When You Get Right Down to It" also many "Vincent" creations become Northern Soul plays. Paul Wagnar's "The World I Knew " being quite easily the rarest of all his work, as the USA release never happened and promotion seemingly channeled into Europe only. An all powerful Northern Soul storm, a huge production, an imposing juggernaut hardly any NS DJ or collector has ever owned."

Below is a link to the audio file for the copy we have for sale. https://www.classic45s.com/jukebox/The_World_I_Knew.mp3

Condition of the audio is very close to Mint, but you can listen to discern for yourself. The labels appear Mint to us, but the vinyl would separately grade EX+ - M- ... scuffing is apparent, but does not impact the stunning audio.

10/20/2023

Happy Friday! Enjoying some soul at www.classic45s.com today! Stop by or PM if you need one of these, but come to the iste if you want to see the 12, 500 in stock on line! Feel free to sign up for our weekly newsletter to see what goes in new each week--just drop me your email in messenger or subscribe on the site! Everyone have a great weekend!

Don't Send Nobody Else by Ace Spectrum
Label: Atlantic 3012📷Year: 1974
Factory sleeve included
Condition: M-$100.00📷Don't Send Nobody ElseStereo/Mono promo copy.
Terrific mid-1970s dance number in a swinging, Philly Soul style. This was the group's only chart record. It's an edited version of a 5:00 album track. Note: This copy comes in a vintage Atlantic Records factory sleeve. It has Mint labels with a date penciled on the Stereo side. The vinyl looks untouched, and the audio sounds pristine Mint.

Squeeze Me - Part I/ Part II by The Dynamic 7
Label: Sound Stage 7 2625Year: 1969
Condition: M-$30.00
Label: Sound Stage 7 2625Year: 1969
Condition: M-$30.00📷Squeeze Me - Part I/ Part II
Talk about dynamic! This Funky Soul dance workout will definitely get you thinking about that part of the group's name. Makes me say "Whoo-ee!" Note: This beautiful, Near Mint copy has pristine Mint sound.

I'm Gonna Miss You/ Hope We Have by The Artistics
Side B
Label: Brunswick 55301Year: 1966
Factory sleeve included
Condition: M-$35.00📷I'm Gonna Miss You/ Hope We Have
Here's a beautiful, rarely-seen copy of the original 1966 pressing of this Northern Soul classic. Actually, a lot of fans prefer the more uptempo B side... which definitely doubles the fun of this "single"! Have a listen to the mp3 "snippet" to hear what I mean. Note: This copy comes in a vintage Brunswick Records factory sleeve. The labels and vinyl grade very close to Mint, and the audio sounds absolutely pristine!

10/11/2023

Happy Wednesday all! It's finally here--Classic45s annual sale where you can save 15-30% off all of our stock depending on whether you have an established discount as a long time customer, or would just like to give us a try. The sale is on through October 24. Stop by www.Classic 45s.com and treat yourself to some new ear candy!

10/09/2023

Just found a small stash of these at www.classic45s.com. Both sides are just wonderful slices of smooth soul!

Feel No Pain/ Love Is Stronger Than Pride by Sade
Label: Epic 74903
Year: 1993
Factory sleeve included

From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original factory sleeve. This astounding single has two great sides, the A side being a delicious edit of the album's 5:09 track. The B side is a special, 45-only remix of a stunning song from an earlier album. This copy has no notable flaws, grading Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

09/27/2023

Put in a few unique ones yesterday at www.classic45s.com. Enjoy!

I Get The Sweetest Feeling/ Nothing But Heartaches (Keep Haunting Me) by Jackie Wilson
Label: Brunswick 55381
Year: 1968
Condition: M-
$30.00

Two incredible sides from Jackie Wilson... the A side was a top-10 hit in the UK on the strength of Northern Soul dance club play, but the B side maybe deserved even more spins as a dance track.

My Home Ain't Here/ I Woke Up Cryin' (Oh What A Dream) by Lonesome Sundown
Label: Excello 2213
Year: 1962
Condition: M-
$50.00

My Home Ain't Here/ I Woke Up Cryin' (Oh What A Dream)

This is a new, unplayed stock copy from the Louise Neal 45 Collection. This one's A side is a dynamite RnB rocker sure to please! The B side is a fine Blues number. Note: This beautiful copy grades Near Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

Elvis Sings Christmas Songs (EP) by Elvis Presley
Label: RCA EPA 4108
Year: 1957
Picture sleeve included: M-
Condition: M-
$150.00

Elvis Sings Christmas Songs (EP)
This set of 4 Christmas tunes was first released in 1957. The 4 songs are:
Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)
Blue Christmas
Santa Claus Is Back In Town
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Note: The picture cover grades Near Mint overall, with no notable flaws. It has two great photos of Elvis on the back. The EP itself grades Near Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio).

09/21/2023

For those Red Hot Chili Pepper lovers...this rarity just in!

From a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy. Here's a Mint copy of this rarely seen single, which was a top-10 hit in 1999. The B side is a non-album track. This copy comes with original jukebox strips for this single.

09/21/2023

Happy Thursday All! We are putting in some amazing rock and soul items--and do so almost every day! Stop by www.classic45s.com and ease yourself into an early start to the weekend! If you are looking for cheaper reissues, we have those too for many titles...seeking out Mintish copies of long out of print titles!

08/04/2023

Happy Friday soul lovers! Putting in some soul to keep the summer cool and smooth at www.classic45s.com. Here is a small sample of the latest. Come directly to the site if you are inclined to take something home!
Some Kind Of Wonderful/ I'll Be Loving You by The Soul Brothers Six
Label: Atlantic 2406📷Year: 1967
Factory sleeve included
Condition: M$200.00
Ever hoped to find a pristine Mint copy of this amazing single? How about finding a pristine Mint PROMO copy? This gorgeous promo is as close to flawless as you can get. By the way, this group never made an album, only singles.

(I'm Gonna) Spend My Money/ Wash Board Take I by The Poor Boys
Label: Apollo 1203📷Year: 1964
Condition: M$150.00

This is a new, unplayed promo copy from the Louise Neal 45 Collection. This little rocker is in high demand. Note: This copy has light storage wear on the labels, but the vinyl looks untouched and the audio sounds pristine Mint.

Let Me Love You/ I'm So Tired by The Headliners
Label: VAL 1000Year: 1965
Condition: M-$25.00📷Let Me Love You/ I'm So Tired
Beautiful soul group harmony record... with remnants of the doo-wop sound still lingering. These tracks were subsequently released on A&M. Note: This beautiful copy grades Near Mint across the board (Labels, Vinyl, Audio). The A side audio sounds pristine. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)

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