"A Walk Across The Rooftops" by THE BLUE NILE (2012 Virgin/Linn 'Deluxe Edition' 2CD Remaster) - A Review by Mark Barry...

"...Ocean's Deep..."

I was quite literally trembling with excitement as I ripped the shrinkwrap off this reissue. I've loved Scotland's BLUE NILE for decades now (saw them live 3 times - religious experiences all of them) - and 'Remasters' of their first two masterpieces is enough to make me animated in the trouser area. But typical of Virgin's supposed 'DELUXE EDITIONS' (the useless reissue of Peter Gabriel's "So" jumps to mind) - it's a case of the sublime and seriously missed chances. Here are the finite details...

Released Monday 19 November 2012 in the UK - "A Walk Across The Rooftops" by THE BLUE NILE on Virgin/Linn Records LKHCDR 1 (5099901730326) is a 2CD 'Deluxe Edition' Remaster and breaks down as follows:

Disc 1 (38:04 minutes):

1. A Walk Across The Rooftops

2. Tinseltown In The Rain

3. From Rags To Riches

4. Stay [Side 2]

5. Easter Parade

6. Heatwave

7. Automobile Noise

Tracks 1 to 7 are their debut album "A Walk Across The Rooftops" - released April 1984 on LP in the UK on Linn Records LKH 1. It was first issued on CD in mid-1989 with a page inlay and not great sound. This is the first remaster of the album - handled by Calum Malcolm (a member of the original line-up and long-time Producer for the group) along with Band members Paul Buchanan and Robert Bell (US customers should use the barcode number provided above to get the right issue when searching on Amazon.com).

The remaster is breathtaking. The danger would have been to amp everything up - but it's not like that. It's subtle, clean and beautifully realized. You may still have to crank the volume knob a bit - but the sonic clarity on every song is 'so' good. Linn were a high-end turntable manufacturer (still are) and the album was their first - used almost as an example of sonic greatness. That initial production has stood the album well. From the moment "A Walk Across The Rooftops" fades in with synths to when it opens up with that bass in the background - is just incredible. "From Rags To Riches" completely comes alive and "Automobile Noise" sounds newly minted. "Heatwave" is fantastic - full of detail - the differing instruments suddenly in your speakers. And I've waited over 20 years to hear the sublime electro-funk of "Stay" in proper audiophile quality - so I'll confess to some pogo-shapes being thrown in my home as I listened to it. But the peach on here is "Easter Parade" which is now HUGE but in an opened-up way. Superbly done. In fact the album stills sound strangely other-worldly - but in a luscious way. What a starting point (and their follow-up "Hats" would only trump it ten-fold).

I wish I could be so enthusiastic about the packaging and the bonus disc. The minimalist gatefold card digipak is pretty for sure - but the 12-page booklet is a joke. There's 10-pages filled with a singular photo on each (none any use nor explained). There's no history - no liner notes - no lyrics - no input from the band - not even any real info on the 'bonus' stuff. It has more than a feel of what you can get away with rather than an appreciation of a masterpiece. Nothing under the see-through CD trays either. Which brings us to the 'bonus disc'...

Disc 2 (32:58 minutes):

Tracks 1 and 5 "I Love This Life" and "The Second Act" are the A & B-sides of their debut 7" single on RSO Records RSO 84 released in October 1981. They were first made digitally available on the "I Would Never" CD single in August 2004 on Sanctuary Records (a track lifted off the "High" album) - but the sound quality wasn't the greatest. Here they're fully remastered and even though "The Second Act" is hissier than the A - the sonic improvement on both is very real (both tracks have been sought after for years by Electro-Pop fans).

Track 3 is "St. Catherine's Day". Starved of anything new for nearly 3 decades - Blue Nile fans will flip for this lone previously unreleased song. Feeling a lot like an outtake from 1989's "Hats" 5 years later - there's no annotation as to where it came from or why it sounds so fully-formed now. But I will say that it's been worth the wait because it's beautiful in that plaintive melancholic Blue Nile way. It's a genuine nugget on here and easily worth the price of entry alone (lyrics from it title this review). There are times when I just can't stop playing this...

Track 7 is "Regret" - it originally turned up as a UK non-album B-side to the 12" single of the "Tinseltown In The Rain" from 1984 on Linn Records LKS 2-12. It's only LP/CD appearance to my knowledge was on the 1991 compilation called "The Tree And The Bird And The Fish And The Bell - Glasgow Songs By Glasgow Artists" which in itself has been hard to get for years. It's a truly gorgeous song and brill to now hear it remastered to perfection (see PS below regarding a tie-in).

Which leaves us with the absences and seemingly 'new' inclusions. Exclusions first - fans will be gutted to see that "Saddle The Horses" (a non-album B-side to "Stay" in 1984) is missing - still unavailable on CD anywhere. Where's "Easter Parade" recorded with Rickie Lee Jones during the "Hats" period? Worse is the AWOL status of "Heatwave (Instrumental)" and the stunning 'Extended Remix' of "Stay" when it was reissued in 1989. That version beefed up the acoustic and electric guitars to incredible effect and has been one of my favourite 12" singles in the world ever since - and it isn't bloody on here!

For the life of me I can't find the three versions offered here anywhere in the band's Discography - and though not stated as 'new' - typically they're a very mixed bag. The "Mix" of "Tinseltown In The Rain" (Track 4) runs to 6:31 minutes - a full half-minute longer than any other previous version and is the best of the three here (you have to love Virgin who would call a track "Mix" and leave no other info about it). The "Little Mix" of "Stay" (Track 6) at 3:34 minutes is not great - while the "Rhythm Mix" of "Heatwave" (Track 2) at 5:50 minutes is too busy with distorted guitars ruining its original vibe. These are personal opinions of course - others may love them - but for me it's grating to know that there are released vinyl versions out there which are far better and should have been included here. It also doesn't take a Mensa member to work out that the playing times of both discs could have been amalgamated into one (with more added on too) - and the second disc could have been a DVD featuring those rare early videos. But alas...

To sum up - the remaster of the original album is an absolute triumph - 10 out of 10 - but the side is let down by the bare-knuckles packaging and those sloppy omissions on Disc 2 (docked a star for that).

PS: In September 2012 - I reviewed the BLU RAY reissue of Paul Greengrass' magnificent 9/11 movie - "United 93". In the review I mention a YouTube video apparently collated and posted by a fan who wanted to say something about the atrocity on its 10th Anniversary. The video uses "Regret" by THE BLUE NILE played against a backdrop of black and white images from that tragic event. Recorded years before in a country some 6000 miles away (and of course about something entirely different) the song somehow fits perfectly - both musically and lyrically. I urge you to check it out on YouTube. More to the point (and I'll openly admit to this) - it moved me to tears - as did the best bits of this reissue...

PPS: see also my review for the 2CD reissues of "Hats" and "Peace At Last"

ATLANTIC RECORDS – THE LABEL’S FIRST US 45 RPM 7” SINGLES FROM 1951 to 1953 And Their 2012 “Goldmine Price Guide” US Dollar Values…

(Formed October - November 2012 by MARK BARRY)

LAYOUT:

Catalogue Number – ARTIST and Accompaniment

Release Date. Notes on the issue including US Dollar Rarity Value as per “Goldmine” 2012

See also - other releases by that artist in this list

REFERENCES:

Release dates – taken from US Billboard magazines 1951 to 1953 (online)

US dollar values taken from “Goldmine Standard Catalogue Of American Records 1950 -1990” - 8^th Edition - Published September 2012

FEATURED:

1. NUMERICAL ORDER Discography  - Atlantic 7” singles 1951 to 1953

2. ARTIST ORDER Discography – Atlantic 7” singles 1951 to 1953

3. ARTIST INDEX referencing all entries for NUMERICAL ORDER 7” singles

4. RARIST and MOST VALUABLE 7” singles – Highest to Lowest in order

5.  78”s not included in the 7” list (missing catalogue numbers – 915 to 979)

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1. NUMERICAL ORDER Discography  - Atlantic 7” singles 1951 to 1953 

 

1. Atlantic 45-914 - JOE MORRIS and his Orchestra featuring Laurie Tate 

Anytime, Any Place, Anywhere b/w Come Back Daddy, Daddy

Jan 1951. The label’s first 45 rpm 7” single. The 78” was released Sept 1950.

This 45 is rare – listed at $500.00

See also – numbers 5, 37, 46 and 68

2. Atlantic 45-919 - RUTH BROWN with Budd Johnson’s Orchestra

Teardrops From My Eyes b/w Am I Making The Same Mistake Again

Jan 1951. The label’s second 45 rpm 7” single. The 78” was released Oct 1950.

Rare – listed at $400.00

See also – numbers 13, 27, 36, 41, 47, 54 and 66

See also – number 74 for BUDD JOHNSON (Solo)

3. Atlantic 45-925 – AL HIBBLER/Billy Taylor and his Orchestra

The Blues Came Falling Down b/w Old Folks 

February 1951. His first 7” single for Atlantic. 78” was released December 1950.  Rare – listed at $50.00

See also – numbers 4 and 11

4. Atlantic 45-932 – AL HIBBLER with Orchestra

Trav’lin’ Light b/w If I Knew You Were There

March 1951. Note: the spelling of “Trav’lin’” is taken from the label of the record, but it’s also referred to “Travellin’” in some sources. His second 7” single for Atlantic. Rare - listed at $50.00

See also – numbers 1 and 11

5. Atlantic 45-933 – BILLY MITCHELL with Joe Morris and His Orchestra

My Love, My Desire b/w Pack Up All Your Bags

February 1951. Note: the B-side is by JOE MORRIS BLUES CAVALCADE featuring Billy Mitchell. Rare – listed at £300.00

See also – numbers 15, 19 and 37 for BILLY MITCHELL

See also – numbers 1, 37, 46 and 68 for JOE MORRIS

6. Atlantic 45-934 – THE CLOVERS

Don’t You Know I Love You b/w Skylark

March 1951. Their first 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $1000.00

See also – numbers 10, 28, 32, 40, 50 and 71

7. Atlantic 45-935 – FRANK CULLEY and his Orchestra

Culley-Flower b/w I’ve Got You Under My Skin

April 1951. Rare on 45 – not listed – estimate mint value $50.00 

8. Atlantic 45-939 – JOE TURNER with Vann “Piano Man” Walls and his Orchestra

Chains Of Love b/w After My Laughter Came Tears

May 1951. His first 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $500.00

See also – numbers 14, 25, 33, 44, 62 and 77

9. Atlantic 45-943 – JIMMY LEWIS And His Band

Let’s Get Together And Make Some Love b/w I’ll Be Faithful To You

August 1951. His only 7” single for Atlantic. Rare - not listed in the Goldmine price guide...rough mint value $80.00. Was bootlegged on 45 in 2010’s

10. Atlantic 45-944 – THE CLOVERS with Instrumental Accompaniment

Fool, Fool, Fool b/w Needless

October 1951. Their second 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $250.00

See also – numbers 6, 28, 32, 40, 50, 61 and 71

11. Atlantic 45-945 – AL HIBBLER with Jimmy Mundy’s Orchestra

Now I Lay Me Down To Dream b/w This Is Always

October 1951. His third 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $50.00

See also – numbers 3 and 4

12. Atlantic 45-946 – WILLIS JACKSON and his ORCHESTRA

Harlem Nocturne b/w Street Scene

October 1951. His first 7” for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $150.00

See also – numbers 22, 30 and 38

13. Atlantic 45-948 – RUTH BROWN with Howard Biggs Orchestra

Shine On-Big Bright Moon Shine On b/w Without My Love

November 1951. Her second 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $60.00

See also for Ruth Brown – numbers 2, 27, 36, 41, 47, 54 and 66

See also for Howard Biggs – number 16 (with LIL GREEN)

14. Atlantic 45-949 – JOE TURNER with Van “Piano Man” Walls and His Orchestra

The Chill Is On b/w Bump Miss Susie

December 1951. His second 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $800.00

See also – numbers 8, 25, 33, 44, 62 and 77

15. Atlantic 45-950 – BILLY MITCHELL

If I Had Known b/w Verna Lee

December 1951. His second 7” for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $200.00

See also – numbers 5, 19 and 37 (with JOE MORRIS)

16. Atlantic 45-951 – LIL GREEN with Howard Biggs Orchestra

Every Time b/w I’ve Got That Feeling

November 1951. Her only 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $100.00

17. Atlantic 45-952 – THE CARDINALS

I’ll Always Love You b/w Pretty Baby Blues

November 1951. Their first 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $400.00

See also – numbers 23, 35 and 56

18. Atlantic 45-953 – THE LOUMELL MORGAN QUINTET

Jock-O-Mo b/w Charmaine

January 1952. His only 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $200.00

19. Atlantic 45-954 – BILLY MITCHELL

Let’s Have A Ball Tonight b/w Someday You’ll Be Sorry

January 1952. His third 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $200.00

See also – numbers 5, 15 and 37 (with Joe Morris)

20. Atlantic 45-955 – STICK McGHEE and his Buddies

Wee Wee Hours (Part 1) b/w Wee Wee Hours (Part 2)

January 1952. His first 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $100.00

See also – number 52

21. Atlantic 45-956 – OSCAR “Big Blues” BLACK and his ORCHESTRA

Love, Love, Love b/w Troubled Man Blues

January 1952. His only 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $150.00

22. Atlantic 45-957 – WILLIS “Gator Tail” JACKSON and his ORCHESTRA

Wine-O-Wine b/w Good Gilding

January 1952. His second 7” for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $150.00

See also – numbers see 12, 30 and 38

23. Atlantic 45-958 – THE CARDINALS

Wheel Of Fortune b/w Kiss Me Baby

January 1952. Their second 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $600.00

See also – numbers 17, 35 and 56

24. Atlantic 45-959 – ED WILEY and ROOSEVELT WARDELL

So Glad I’m Free b/w Deep Moanin’ Blues

January 1952. Their only 7” single for Atlantic. Very rare – no value listing…estimated mint value $80.00

25. Atlantic 45-960 – JOE TURNER with Van ‘Piano Man’ Walls Orchestra

Sweet Sixteen b/w I’ll Never Stop Loving You

April 1952. His third 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $120.00

See also – numbers 8, 14, 33, 44, 62 and 77

26. Atlantic 45-961 – TAB SMITH His Fabulous Alto Sax And His Orchestra

Echo Blues b/w Moon Dream 

March 1952. Rare – no listing – estimated mint value $60.00

27. Atlantic 45-962 – RUTH BROWN with Orchestra

5-10-15 Hours b/w Be Anything But Be Mine

April 1952. Her third 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $60.00

See also – numbers 2, 36, 41, 47, 54 and 66

28. Atlantic 45-963 – THE CLOVERS with Rhythm Accompaniment

One Mint Julep b/w Middle Of the Night

March 1952. Their third 7” single on Atlantic.  Rare – listed at $100.00

See also – numbers 6, 32, 40, 50, 61 and 71

29. Atlantic 45-964 – ODELLE TURNER with Jesse Stone and his Orchestra

Alarm Clock Boogie b/w Draggin’ Hours

April 1952. Her only 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $150.00

30. Atlantic 45-967 – WILLIS “Gator Tail” JACKSON and his ORCHESTRA

Here In My Heart b/w Rock, Rock, Rock

July 1952. A-side features GLADYS BRUCE on Vocals. His third 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $100.00

See also – numbers see 12, 22, 38 and 59

31. Atlantic 45-968 – AUSTIN POWELL and the James Quintet

Wrong Again b/w What More Can I Ask

July 1952. Their only 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $200.00

32. Atlantic 45-969 – THE CLOVERS

Ting-A-Ling b/w Wonder Where My Baby’s Gone

July 1952. Their fourth 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $100.00

See also – numbers 6, 28, 40, 50, 61 and 71

33. Atlantic 45-970 - JOE TURNER with Van ‘Piano Man’ Walls Orchestra

Don’t You Cry b/w Poor Lover’s Blues

July 1952. His fourth 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $100.00

See also – numbers 8, 14, 25, 44, 62 and 77

34. Atlantic 45-971 – SOLDIER BOY HOUSTON

Western Ride Blues b/w Hug Me Baby

July 1952. His only 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $250.00

35. Atlantic 45-972 – THE CARDINALS

The Bump b/w She Rocks

August 1952. Their third 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $300.00

See also – numbers 17, 23 and 56

36. Atlantic 45-973 – RUTH BROWN

Daddy Daddy b/w Have A Good Time

August 1952. Her fourth 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $60.00

See also – numbers 2, 27, 41, 47, 54 and 66

37. Atlantic 45-974 – JOE MORRIS’ BLUES CAVALCADE featuring Billy Mitchell

Bald Head Woman b/w Ghost Train

August 1952. Rare – listed under Billy Mitchell - $200.00

See also – numbers 1, 5, 46 and 68

38. Atlantic 45-975 – WILLIS JACKSON and His Orchestra

‘Gater’s Groove b/w Estrellita

October 1952. His fourth 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $80.00

See also – numbers see 12, 22 and 30

39. Atlantic 45-976 – RAY CHARLES

Roll With Me Baby b/w The Midnight Hour

October 1952. His first 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $500.00

See also – numbers 45, 60 and 69

40. Atlantic 45-977 – THE CLOVERS

I Played The Fool b/w Hey, Miss Fannie

October 1952. Their fifth 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $250.00

See also – numbers 6, 28, 32, 50, 61 and 71

41. Atlantic 45-978 – RUTH BROWN

Three Letters b/w Good For Nothing Joe

October 1952. Her fourth 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $60.00

See also – numbers 2, 27, 36, 47, 54 and 66

42. Atlantic 45-980 – VAN ”PIANO MAN” WALLS and his Orchestra

After Midnight b/w Blue Sender

December 1952. His first ‘solo’ 7” single for Atlantic - see also Joe Turner.

Rare – listed at $100.00

See also – with Joe Turner - numbers 7, 13, 24, 32 and 43

See also – Solo – number 49

43. Atlantic 45-981 – DIAMONDS

A Beggar For Your Kisses b/w Call, Baby, Call

December 1952. Their first 7” single on Atlantic. Very rare – listed $1500.00

See also – numbers 64 and 77

44. Atlantic 45-982 – JOE TURNER with Van “Piano Man” Walls and his Orchestra

Still In Love b/w Baby I Still Want You

December 1952. His fifth 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $100.00

See also – numbers 8, 14, 25, 33, 62 and 77

45. Atlantic 45-984 – RAY CHARLES

The Sun’s Gonna Shine Again b/w Jumpin’ In The Mornin’

January 1953. His second 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $400.00

See also – numbers 39, 60 and 69

46. Atlantic 45-985 – JOE MORRIS BLUES CAVALCADE 

That’s What Makes My Baby Fat b/w I’m Going To Leave You 

January 1953. Both sides feature FAY SCRUGGS on Duet Vocals with Morris. His second 7” single for Atlantic (his 1^st is Atlantic’s first 45 on 914).

Rare – listed at $100.00

See also – numbers 1, 5, 37 and 68

47. Atlantic 45-986 – RUTH BROWN

(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean b/w R.B. Blues

January 1953. Her fifth 7” single for Atlantic Records. Rare – listed at $60.00

See also – numbers 2, 27, 36, 41, 54 and 66

48. Atlantic 45-987 – THE BLUE BELLES

The Story Of A Fool b/w Cancel The Call

January 1953. This is Patti LaBelle And The Blue Belles - their only 7” for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $150.00

49. Atlantic 45-988 – VANN WALLS and THE ROCKETS 

Big Leg Mama b/w Open The Door

April 1953. His second 7” single for Atlantic. See also Joe Turner.

Rare – listed under The Rockets at $100.00

See also – number 42 (Solo)

See also – numbers see 8, 14, 25, 33 and 44 (with JOE TURNER)

50. Atlantic 45-989 – CLOVERS

Crawlin’ b/w Yes, It’s You

March 1953. Their sixth 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $80.00

See also – numbers 6, 28, 32, 40, 61 and 71

51. Atlantic 45-990 – TINY GRIMES and his Rocking Highlanders

Begin The Beguine b/w The Man I Love

April 1953. Rare – not listed…estimated mint value $50.00

52. Atlantic 45-991 – STICK McGHEE

New Found Love b/w Meet You In The Morning

April 1953. His third 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $80.00

See also – number 20

53. Atlantic 45-992 – EUNICE DAVIS with Orchestra

Go To Work Pretty Daddy b/w Let’s Meet On 125^th Street

April 1953. Rare – listed at $60.00

54. Atlantic 45-993 – RUTH BROWN with Orchestra

Wild Wild Young Men b/w Mend Your Ways

May 1953. Her sixth 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $50.00

See also – numbers 2, 13, 27, 36, 41, 47 and 66

55. Atlantic 45-994 – CHARLES “Chuck” NORRIS

Messin’ Up b/w Let Me Know

May 1953. His only 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $60.00

56. Atlantic 45-995 – THE CARDINALS

Lovie Darlin’ b/w You Are My Only Love 

May 1953. Their fourth 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $400.00

See also – numbers 6, 23 and 35 

57. Atlantic 45-996 – HAL PAIGE and his Band

Drive It Home b/w Break Of Day Blues

May 1953. His first 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $150.00

58. Atlantic 45-997 – EVA FOSTER and the Van Perry Quartet [A]

You’ll Never Know b/w Maxin’ For Maxie

June 1953. B-side is credited to VAN PERRY QUARTET featuring, Frank Wess, saxophone. Rare – not listed – estimate mint value $50.00.

59. Atlantic 45-998 – WILLIS “Gator Tail” JACKSON and His Orchestra

Walkin’ Home b/w Shake Dance

June 1953. His fifth 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $80.00

See also – numbers 12, 22, 30 and 38 

60. Atlantic 45-999 – RAY CHARLES And His Orchestra

Mess Around b/w Funny But I Still Love You

June 1953. His third 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $200.00

See also – numbers 39, 45 and 69

61. Atlantic 45-1000 – THE CLOVERS

Good Lovin’ b/w Here Goes A Fool

June 1953. Their seventh 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $80.00

See also – numbers 6, 10, 28, 32, 40, 50 and 71

62. Atlantic 45-1001 – JOE TURNER

Honey Hush b/w Crawdad Hole

August 1953. His sixth 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $200.00

See also – numbers 8, 14, 25, 33, 44 and 77

63. Atlantic 45-1002 – CARMEN TAYLOR with Orchestra

Lovin’ Daddy b/w Ding Dong

August 1953. Her first 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $50.00

See also – number 76

64. Atlantic 45-1003 – DIAMONDS

Two Loves Have I b/w I’ll Live Again

August 1953. Their second 7” single on Atlantic. Very rare – listed at $600.00

See also – numbers 43 and 77

65. Atlantic 45-1004 – LaVERN BAKER with Orchestra

Soul On Fire b/w How Can You Leave A Man Like This?

August 1953.  Her first 7” single on Atlantic - miscredited as LaVerne Baker.

Rare – listed at $50.00

66. Atlantic 45-1005 – RUTH BROWN with Orchestra

The Tears Keep Tumblin’ Down b/w Would If I Could

October 1953. Her seventh 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $40.00

See also – numbers 2, 13, 27, 36, 41, 47 and 54

67. Atlantic 45-1006 – CLYDE McPHATTER and The Drifters

Money Honey b/w The Way I Feel

October 1953. Their/his first 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $80.00

68. Atlantic 45-1007 – FAYE ADAMS with Joe Morris Orchestra

Sweet Talk b/w Watch Out, I Told You

November 1953. Rare – listed at $50.00

See also – numbers 1, 5, 36 and 45 (for Joe Morris)

69. Atlantic 45-1008 – RAY CHARLES

Feelin’ Sad b/w Heartbreaker

November 1953. His fourth single for Atlantic - rare – listed at $100.00

See also – numbers 39, 45 and 60

70. Atlantic 45-1009 – TOMMY RIDGLEY and Orchestra

I’m Gonna Cross The River b/w Ooh! Lawdy, My Baby

November 1953. His first 7” single on Atlantic – rare – list at $60.00

71. Atlantic 45-1010 – THE CLOVERS

The Feeling Is So Good b/w Comin’ On

November 1953. Their eight 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $150.00

See also – numbers 6, 10, 28, 32, 40, 50 and 61

72. Atlantic 45-1011 – DIZZY GILLESPIE QUINTET

Groovin’ The Nursery Rhymes b/w Diz’s Tune

November 1953. Not listed – estimated mint value $60.00

73. Atlantic 45-1012 – SARAH VAUGHAN

It Might As Well Be Spring b/w You Go To My Head

November 1953. Rare – listed at $100.00

74. Atlantic 45-1013 – BUDD JOHNSON

Off Shore b/w Don’t Take Your Love From Me

November 1953. Rare – listed at $25.00

See also – number 2 (with RUTH BROWN)

75. Atlantic 45-1014 – CHOKER CAMPBELL and his Band featuring HAROLD YOUNG

Last Call For Whiskey b/w How Could You Do This

November 1953. His first 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $50.00

76. Atlantic 45-1015 – CARMEN TAYLOR

Bag Mamou Daddy b/w Mama, Me And Johnny Free

December 1953. Her second 7” for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $50.00

See also – number 63

77. Atlantic 45-1016 – JOE TURNER and his BLUES KINGS

TV Mama b/w Oke–She–Moke– She–Pop

December 1953. Both sides credit “BLUES KINGS” which is ELMORE JAMES

Rare – listed at $120.00

See also – numbers 8, 14, 25, 33, 44 and 62

78. Atlantic 45-1017 – DIAMONDS

Romance In The Dark b/w Cherry

December 1953. Their third 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $600.00

See also – numbers 43 and 64

Note: Atlantic 45-1018 is RUTH BROWN “Love Contest” (February 1954) and Atlantic 45-1019 is CLYDE McPHATTER and The Drifters “Such A Night” (February 1954)


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2. ARTIST ORDER Discography - 7” singles from 1951 to 1953

1. Atlantic 45-1007 – FAYE ADAMS with Joe Morris Orchestra

Sweet Talk b/w Watch Out, I Told You

November 1953. Rare – listed at $50.00

See also – Joe Morris

2. Atlantic 45-1004 – LaVERN BAKER with Orchestra

Soul On Fire b/w How Can You Leave A Man Like This?

August 1953.  Her first 7” single on Atlantic - miscredited as LaVerne Baker.

Rare – listed at $50.00

3. Atlantic 45-956 – OSCAR “Big Blues” BLACK and his ORCHESTRA

Love, Love, Love b/w Troubled Man Blues

January 1952. His only 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $150.00

4. Atlantic 45-987 – THE BLUE BELLES

The Story Of A Fool b/w Cancel The Call

January 1953. This is Patti LaBelle And The Blue Belles - their only 7” for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $150.00

5. Atlantic 45-919 - RUTH BROWN with Budd Johnson’s Orchestra

Teardrops From My Eyes b/w Am I Making The Same Mistake Again

Jan 1951. The label’s second 45 rpm 7” single. The 78” was released Oct 1950.

Rare – listed at $400.00

See also – BUDD JOHNSON (Solo)

6. Atlantic 45-948 – RUTH BROWN with Howard Biggs Orchestra

Shine On-Big Bright Moon Shine On b/w Without My Love

November 1951. Her second 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $60.00

For Howard Biggs – see also LIL GREEN

7. Atlantic 45-962 – RUTH BROWN with Orchestra

5-10-15 Hours b/w Be Anything But Be Mine

April 1952. Her third 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $60.00

8. Atlantic 45-973 – RUTH BROWN

Daddy Daddy b/w Have A Good Time

August 1952. Her fourth 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $60.00

9. Atlantic 45-978 – RUTH BROWN

Three Letters b/w Good For Nothing Joe

October 1952. Her fourth 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $60.00

10. Atlantic 45-986 – RUTH BROWN

(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean b/w R.B. Blues

January 1953. Her fifth 7” single for Atlantic Records. Rare – listed at $60.00

11. Atlantic 45-993 – RUTH BROWN with Orchestra

Wild Wild Young Men b/w Mend Your Ways

May 1953. Her sixth 7” single on Atlantic - rare – listed at $50.00

12. Atlantic 45-1005 – RUTH BROWN with Orchestra

The Tears Keep Tumblin’ Down b/w Would If I Could

October 1953. Her seventh 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $40.00

13. Atlantic 45-1014 – CHOKER CAMPBELL and his Band featuring HAROLD YOUNG

Last Call For Whiskey b/w How Could You Do This

November 1953. His first 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $50.00

14. Atlantic 45-952 – THE CARDINALS

I’ll Always Love You b/w Pretty Baby Blues

November 1951. Their first 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $400.00

15. Atlantic 45-958 – THE CARDINALS

Wheel Of Fortune b/w Kiss Me Baby

January 1952. Their second 7” single on Atlantic - rare – listed at $600.00

16. Atlantic 45-972 – THE CARDINALS

The Bump b/w She Rocks

August 1952. Their third 7” single on Atlantic - rare – listed at $300.00

17. Atlantic 45-995 – THE CARDINALS

Lovie Darlin’ b/w You Are My Only Love 

May 1953. Their fourth 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $400.00

18. Atlantic 45-976 – RAY CHARLES

Roll With Me Baby b/w The Midnight Hour

October 1952. His first 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $500.00

19. Atlantic 45-984 – RAY CHARLES

The Sun’s Gonna Shine Again b/w Jumpin’ In The Mornin’

January 1953. His second 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $400.00

20. Atlantic 45-999 – RAY CHARLES And His Orchestra

Mess Around b/w Funny But I Still Love You

June 1953. His third 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $200.00

21. Atlantic 45-1008 – RAY CHARLES

Feelin’ Sad b/w Heartbreaker

November 1953. His fourth single for Atlantic - rare – listed at $100.00

22. Atlantic 45-934 – THE CLOVERS

Don’t You Know I Love You b/w Skylark

March 1951. Their first 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $1000.00

23. Atlantic 45-944 – THE CLOVERS with Instrumental Accompaniment

Fool, Fool, Fool b/w Needless

October 1951. Their second 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $250.00

24. Atlantic 45-963 – THE CLOVERS with Rhythm Accompaniment

One Mint Julep b/w Middle Of the Night

March 1952. Their third 7” single on Atlantic.  Rare – listed at $100.00

25. Atlantic 45-969 – THE CLOVERS

Ting-A-Ling b/w Wonder Where My Baby’s Gone

July 1952. Their fourth 7” single on Atlantic - rare – listed at $100.00

26. Atlantic 45-977 – THE CLOVERS

I Played The Fool b/w Hey, Miss Fannie

October 1952. Their fifth 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $250.00

27. Atlantic 45-989 – CLOVERS

Crawlin’ b/w Yes, It’s You

March 1953. Their sixth 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $80.00

 

28. Atlantic 45-1000 – THE CLOVERS

Good Lovin’ b/w Here Goes A Fool

June 1953. Their seventh 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $80.00

29. Atlantic 45-1010 – THE CLOVERS

The Feeling Is So Good b/w Comin’ On

November 1953. Their eight 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $150.00

30. Atlantic 45-935 – FRANK CULLEY and his Orchestra

Culley-Flower b/w I’ve Got You Under My Skin

April 1951. Rare on 45 – not listed – estimate mint value $50.00 

31. Atlantic 45-992 – EUNICE DAVIS with Orchestra

Go To Work Pretty Daddy b/w Let’s Meet On 125^th Street

April 1953. Rare – listed at $60.00

32. Atlantic 45-981 – DIAMONDS

A Beggar For Your Kisses b/w Call, Baby, Call

December 1952. Their first 7” single on Atlantic - very rare – listed $1500.00

33. Atlantic 45-1003 – DIAMONDS

Two Loves Have I b/w I’ll Live Again

August 1953. Their second 7” single on Atlantic. Very rare – listed at $600.00

34. Atlantic 45-1017 – DIAMONDS

Romance In The Dark b/w Cherry

December 1953. Their third 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $600.00

35. Atlantic 45-997 – EVA FOSTER and the Van Perry Quartet [A]

You’ll Never Know b/w Maxin’ For Maxie

June 1953. B-side is credited to VAN PERRY QUARTET featuring, Frank Wess, saxophone. Rare – not listed – estimate mint value $50.00.

36. Atlantic 45-951 – LIL GREEN with Howard Biggs Orchestra

Every Time b/w I’ve Got That Feeling

November 1951. Her only 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $100.00

37. Atlantic 45-1011 – DIZZY GILLESPIE QUINTET

Groovin’ The Nursery Rhymes b/w Diz’s Tune

November 1953. Not listed – estimated mint value $60.00

38. Atlantic 45-990 – TINY GRIMES and his Rocking Highlanders

Begin The Beguine b/w The Man I Love

April 1953. Rare – not listed…estimated mint value $50.00

39. Atlantic 45-925 – AL HIBBLER/Billy Taylor and his Orchestra

The Blues Came Falling Down b/w Old Folks 

February 1951. His first 7” single for Atlantic. 78” was released December 1950.  Rare – listed at $50.00

40. Atlantic 45-932 – AL HIBBLER with Orchestra

Trav’lin’ Light b/w If I Knew You Were There

March 1951. Note: the spelling of “Trav’lin’” is taken from the label of the record, but it’s also referred to “Travellin’” in some sources.

His second 7” single for Atlantic. Rare- listed at $50.00

41. Atlantic 45-945 – AL HIBBLER with Jimmy Mundy’s Orchestra

Now I Lay Me Down To Dream b/w This Is Always

October 1951. His third 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $50.00

42. Atlantic 45-971 – SOLDIER BOY HOUSTON

Western Ride Blues b/w Hug Me Baby

July 1952. His only 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $250.00

43. Atlantic 45-946 – WILLIS JACKSON and his ORCHESTRA

Harlem Nocturne b/w Street Scene

October 1951. His first 7” for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $150.00

44. Atlantic 45-957 – WILLIS “Gator Tail” JACKSON and his ORCHESTRA

Wine-O-Wine b/w Good Gilding

January 1952. His second 7” for Atlantic - rare – listed at $150.00

45. Atlantic 45-967 – WILLIS “Gator Tail” JACKSON and his ORCHESTRA

Here In My Heart b/w Rock, Rock, Rock

July 1952. A-side features GLADYS BRUCE on Vocals.

His third 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $100.00

46. Atlantic 45-975 – WILLIS JACKSON and His Orchestra

‘Gater’s Groove b/w Estrellita

October 1952. His fourth 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $80.00

47. Atlantic 45-998 – WILLIS “Gator Tail” JACKSON and His Orchestra

Walkin’ Home b/w Shake Dance

June 1953. His fifth 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $80.00

 

48. Atlantic 45-1013 – BUDD JOHNSON

Off Shore b/w Don’t Take Your Love From Me

November 1953. Rare – listed at $25.00

 

49. Atlantic 45-943 – JIMMY LEWIS And His Band

Let’s Get Together And Make Some Love b/w I’ll Be Faithful To You

August 1951. His only 7” single for Atlantic. Rare - not listed in the Goldmine price guide...rough mint value $80.00. Was bootlegged on 45 in 2010’s

50. Atlantic 45-955 – STICK McGHEE and his Buddies

Wee Wee Hours (Part 1) b/w Wee Wee Hours (Part 2)

January 1952. His first 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $100.00

51. Atlantic 45-991 – STICK McGHEE

New Found Love b/w Meet You In The Morning

April 1953. His second 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $80.00

52. Atlantic 45-1006 – CLYDE McPHATTER and The Drifters

Money Honey b/w The Way I Feel

October 1953. Their first 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $80.00

53. Atlantic 45-933 – BILLY MITCHELL with Joe Morris and His Orchestra

My Love, My Desire b/w Pack Up All Your Bags

February 1951. Note: the B-side is by JOE MORRIS BLUES CAVALCADE featuring Billy Mitchell. Rare – listed at £300.00

See also – JOE MORRIS

54. Atlantic 45-950 – BILLY MITCHELL

If I Had Known b/w Verna Lee

December 1951. His second 7” for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $200.00

See also - JOE MORRIS

55. Atlantic 45-954 – BILLY MITCHELL

Let’s Have A Ball Tonight b/w Someday You’ll Be Sorry

January 1952. His third 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $200.00

56. Atlantic 45-953 – THE LOUMELL MORGAN QUINTET

Jock-O-Mo b/w Charmaine

January 1952. His only 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $200.00

57. Atlantic 45-914 - JOE MORRIS and his Orchestra featuring Laurie Tate 

Anytime, Any Place, Anywhere b/w Come Back Daddy, Daddy

Jan 1951. The label’s first 45 rpm 7” single. The 78” was released Sept 1950.

This 45 is rare – listed at $500.00

See also – BILLY MITCHELL

58. Atlantic 45-974 – JOE MORRIS’ BLUES CAVALCADE featuring Billy Mitchell

Bald Head Woman b/w Ghost Train

August 1952. Rare – listed under Billy Mitchell - $200.00

See also – BILLY MITCHELL

59. Atlantic 45-985 – JOE MORRIS BLUES CAVALCADE 

That’s What Makes My Baby Fat b/w I’m Going To Leave You 

January 1953. Both sides feature FAY SCRUGGS on Duet Vocals with Morris. His second 7” single for Atlantic (his 1^st is Atlantic’s first 45 on 914).

Rare – listed at $100.00

See also – BILLY MITCHELL

60. Atlantic 45-994 – CHARLES “Chuck” NORRIS

Messin’ Up b/w Let Me Know

May 1953. His only 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $60.00

61. Atlantic 45-996 – HAL PAIGE and his Band

Drive It Home b/w Break Of Day Blues

May 1953. His first 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $150.00

62. Atlantic 45-968 – AUSTIN POWELL and the James Quintet

Wrong Again b/w What More Can I Ask

July 1952. Their only 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $200.00

63. Atlantic 45-1009 – TOMMY RIDGLEY and Orchestra

I’m Gonna Cross The River b/w Ooh! Lawdy, My Baby

November 1953. His first 7” single on Atlantic – rare – list at $60.00

64. Atlantic 45-961 – TAB SMITH His Fabulous Alto Sax And His Orchestra

Echo Blues b/w Moon Dream 

March 1952. Rare – no listing – estimated mint value $60.00

65. Atlantic 45-1002 – CARMEN TAYLOR with Orchestra

Lovin’ Daddy b/w Ding Dong

August 1953. Her first 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $50.00

66. Atlantic 45-1015 – CARMEN TAYLOR

Bag Mamou Daddy b/w Mama, Me And Johnny Free

December 1953. Her second 7” for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $50.00

67. Atlantic 45-939 – JOE TURNER with Vann “Piano Man” Walls and his Orchestra

Chains Of Love b/w After My Laughter Came Tears

May 1951. His first 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $500.00

68. Atlantic 45-949 – JOE TURNER with Van “Piano Man” Walls and His Orchestra

The Chill Is On b/w Bump Miss Susie

December 1951. His second 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $800.00

See also – VAN WALLS (Solo)

69. Atlantic 45-960 – JOE TURNER with Van ‘Piano Man’ Walls Orchestra

Sweet Sixteen b/w I’ll Never Stop Loving You

April 1952. His third 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $120.00

See also – VAN WALLS (Solo)

70. Atlantic 45-970 - JOE TURNER with Van ‘Piano Man’ Walls Orchestra

Don’t You Cry b/w Poor Lover’s Blues

July 1952. His fourth 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $100.00

See also – VAN WALLS (Solo)

71. Atlantic 45-982 – JOE TURNER with Van “Piano Man” Walls and his Orchestra

Still In Love b/w Baby I Still Want You

December 1952. His fifth 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $100.00

See also – VAN WALLS (Solo)

72. Atlantic 45-1001 – JOE TURNER

Honey Hush b/w Crawdad Hole

August 1953. His sixth 7” single for Atlantic. Rare – listed at $200.00

See also – VAN WALLS (Solo)

73. Atlantic 45-1016 – JOE TURNER and his BLUES KINGS

TV Mama b/w Oke–She–Moke– She–Pop

December 1953. Both sides credit “BLUES KINGS” which is ELMORE JAMES

Rare – listed at $120.00

See also – VAN WALLS (Solo)

74. Atlantic 45-964 – ODELLE TURNER with Jesse Stone and his Orchestra

Alarm Clock Boogie b/w Draggin’ Hours

April 1952. Her only 7” single on Atlantic. Rare – listed at $150.00

75. Atlantic 45-1012 – SARAH VAUGHAN

It Might As Well Be Spring b/w You Go To My Head

November 1953. Rare – listed at $100.00

76. Atlantic 45-980 – VAN ”PIANO MAN” WALLS and his Orchestra

After Midnight b/w Blue Sender

December 1952. His first ‘solo’ 7” single for Atlantic - see also Joe Turner.

Rare – listed at $100.00

See also – with JOE TURNER

77. Atlantic 45-988 – VANN WALLS and THE ROCKETS 

Big Leg Mama b/w Open The Door

April 1953. His second 7” single for Atlantic. See also Joe Turner.

Rare – listed under The Rockets at $100.00

See also – (with) JOE TURNER

78. Atlantic 45-959 – ED WILEY and ROOSEVELT WARDELL

So Glad I’m Free b/w Deep Moanin’ Blues

January 1952. Their only 7” single for Atlantic. Very rare – no value listing…estimated mint value $80.00

Note: Atlantic 45-1018 is RUTH BROWN “Love Contest” (February 1964) and Atlantic 45-1019 is CLYDE McPHATTER and The Drifters “Such A Night” (February 1954)

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3. ARTIST INDEX For The NUMERICAL LIST 

 (Large lettering is Principal Artist – Lower Case is featured):

FAYE ADAMS – see 68

Howard Biggs (with RUTH BROWN) - see 13

Howard Biggs (with LIL GREEN) - see 16

OSCAR “Big Blues” BLACK – see 21

THE BLUE BELLES – see 48

BLUES CAVALCADE (with Joe Morris) – see 5, 37, 46

BLUES KINGS (featuring Elmore James) (with JOE TURNER) – see 77

RUTH BROWN – see 2, 13, 27, 36, 41, 47, 54 and 66

Gladys Bruce (with WILLIS “Gator Tail” JACKSON) – see 30

CHOKER CAMPBELL – see 75

THE CARDINALS – see 17, 23, 35 and 56

RAY CHARLES - see 39, 45, 60 and 69

THE CLOVERS – see 6, 10, 28, 32, 40, 50 and 71

FRANK CULLEY – see 7

EUNICE DAVIS – see 53

THE DIAMONDS – see 43 and 64

The Drifters (with CLYDE McPHATTER) - see 67

EVA FOSTER – see 58

DIZZY GILLESPIE – see 72

TINY GRIMES – see 51

AL HIBBLER – see 3, 4 and 11

SOLDIER BOY HOUSTON – see 34

WILLIS “Gator Tail” JACKSON – see 12, 22, 30, 38 and 59

Elmore James (in the BLUES KINGS with JOE TURNER) – see 77

James Quintet (with AUSTIN POWELL) – see 31

BUDD JOHNSON – see 74

BUDD JOHNSON (with RUTH BROWN) – see 2

JIMMY LEWIS – see 9

STICK McGHEE – see 20 and 52

CLYDE McPHATTER and The Drifters – see 67

BILLY MITCHELL – see 5, 15 and 19

BILLY MITCHELL (with Joe Morris) – see 37

LOUMELL MORGAN – see 18

JOE MORRIS – see 1, 5, 37 and 46

JOE MORRIS (with FAYE ADAMS) – see 68

Jimmy Mundy (with AL HIBBLER) – see 11

CHARLES “Chuck” NORRIS – see 55

HAL PAIGE – see 57

VAN PERRY QUARTET (with EVA FOSTER) – see 58

AUSTIN POWELL – see 31

TOMMY RIDGLEY – see 70

THE ROCKETS (with VANN WALLS) – see 49

Rocking Highlanders (with TINY GRIMES) – see 51

Fay Scruggs (with JOE MORRIS) – see 46

TAB SMITH – see 26

Jesse Stone (with ODELLE TURNER) – see 29

Laura Tate (with JOE MORRIS) - see 1

Billy Taylor (with AL HIBBLER) – see 3

CARMEN TAYLOR – see 63 and 76

JOE TURNER – see 8, 14, 25, 33, 44, 62 and 77

ODELLE TURNER – see 29

SARAH VAUGHAN – see 73

Van “Piano Man” Walls [aka Vann Walls] [Solo] – see 42 and 49

Van “Piano Man” Walls [aka Vann Walls] [With Joe Turner] – see 8, 14, 25, 33 and 44

ROOSEVELT WARDELL – see 24

Frank Wess (with (EVA FOSTER and the Van Perry Quartet) – see 58

ED WILEY – see 24

HAROLD YOUNG (with CHOKER CAMPBELL) – see 75

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4. RARIST and MOST VALUABLE ATLANTIC 45’s 1951 to 1953

(Prices from the “Goldmine Standard Catalogue Of American Records 1950 to 1990 - 8^th Edition”. Published in the USA - September 2012)

Layout: ARTIST – A-side – Catalogue Number – Value – Discography Reference:

1. THE DIAMONDS – A Beggar For Your Kisses – 45-981 - $1500.00 (see 43)
2. THE CLOVERS – Don’t You Know I Love You – 45-934 - $1000.00 (see 6)
3. JOE TURNER – The Chill Is On – 45-949 - $800.00 (see 14)
4. THE CARDINALS – Wheel Of Fortune – 45-958 - $600.00 (see 23)
5. THE DIAMONDS – Two Loves Have It – 45-1003 - $600.00 (see 64)
6. THE DIAMONDS – Romance In The Dark – 45-1017 - $600.00 (see 78)
7. JOE MORRIS – Anytime, Any Place, Anywhere – 45-914 - $500.00 (see 1)
8. JOE TURNER – Chains Of Love – 45-939 - $500.00 (see 8)
9. RAY CHARLES – Roll With Me Baby – 45-976 - $500.00 (see 39)
10. RUTH BROWN – Teardrops From My Eyes – 45-919 - $400.00 (see 2)
11. THE CARDINALS – I’ll Always Love You – 45-952 - $400.00 (see 17)
12. THE CARDINALS – Good Lovin’ – 45-995 - $400.00 (see 56)
13. RAY CHARLES – The Sun’s Gonna Shine Again – 45-984 - $400.00 (see 45)
14. THE CARDINALS – Lovie Darlin’ – 45-995 - $400.00 (see 56)
15. BILLY MITCHELL – My Love, My Desire – 45-933 - $300.00 (see 5)
16. THE CARDINALS – The Bump – 45-972 - $300.00 (see 35)
17. THE CLOVERS – Fool, Fool, Fool – 45-944 - $250.00 (see 10)
18. SOLDIER BOY HOUSTON – Western Ride Blues – 45-971 - $250.00 (see 34)
19. THE CLOVERS – I Played The Fool – 45-977 - $250.00 (see 40)
20. BILLY MITCHELL – If I Had Known – 45-950 - $200.00 (see 15)
21. LOUMELL MORGAN – Jock-O-Mo – 45-953 - $200.00 (see 18)
22. AUSTIN POWELL – Wrong Again – 45-968 - $200.00 (see 31)
23. JOE MORRIS/BILLY MITCHELL – Bald Head Woman – 45-974 - $200.00 (see 37)
24. RAY CHARLES – Mess Around – 45-999 - $200.00 (see 60)
25. JOE TURNER – Honey Hush – 45-1001 - $200.00 (see 62)
26. WILLIS JACKSON – Harlem Nocturne – 45-946 - $150.00 (see 12)
27. WILLIS JACKSON – Wine-O-Wine – 45-957 - $150.00 (see 22)
28. OSCAR BLACK – Love, Love, Love – 45-956 - $150.00 (see 21)
29. ODELLE TURNER – Alarm Clock Boogie – 45-964 - $150.00 (see 29)
30. HAL PAIGE – Drive It Home – 45-996 - $150.00 (see 57)
31. THE BLUE BELLES – The Story Of A Fool – 45-987 - $150.00 (see 48)
32. THE CLOVERS – The Feeling Is So Good – 45-1010 - $150.00 (see 71)
33. JOE TURNER – Sweet Sixteen – 45-960 - $120.00 (see 25)
34. JOE TURNER (and Elmore James) – TV Mama – 45-1016 - $120.00 (see 77)
35. LIL GREEN – Every Time – 45-951 - $100.00 (see 16)
36. STICK McGHEE – Wee Wee Hours – 45-955 - $100.00 (see 20)
37. THE CLOVERS – One Mint Julep – 45-963 - $100.00 (see 28)
38. WILLIS JACKSON – Here In My Heart – 45-967 - $100.00 (see 30)
39. THE CLOVERS – Ting-A-Ling – 45-969 - $100.00 (see 32)
40. JOE TURNER – Don’t You Cry – 45-970 - $100.00 (see 33)
41. VAN WALLS – After Midnight – 45-980 - $100.00 (see 42)
42. JOE TURNER – Still In Love – 45-982 - $100.00 (see 44)
43. JOE MORRIS – That’s What Makes My Baby Fat – 45-985 - $100.00 (see 46)
44. VANN WALLS/ROCKETS – Big Leg Mama – 45-988 - $100.00 (see 49)
45. RAY CHARLES – Feelin’ Sad – 45-1008 - $100.00 (see 69)
46. SARAH VAUGHAN – It Might As Well Be Spring – 45-1012 - $100.00 (see 78)
47. JIMMY LEWIS – Let’s Get Together And Make Some Love – 45-943 - $80.00 (value is an estimate - see 9)
48. ED WILEY and ROOSEVELT WARDELL – So Glad I’m Free – 45-959 - $80.00 (value is an estimate – see 24)
49. WILLIS JACKSON – ‘Gater’s Groove – 45-975 - $80.00 (see 38)
50. THE CLOVERS – Crawlin’ – 45-989 - $80.00 (see 50)
51. STICK McGHEE – New Found Love – 45-991 - $80.00 (see 52)
52. WILLIS JACKSON – Walkin’ Home – see 45-998 - $80.00 (see 59)
53. THE CLOVERS – Good Lovin’ – 45-1000 - $80.00 (see 61)
54. CLYDE McPHATTER/DRIFTERS – Money Honey – 45-1006 - $80.00 (see 67)
55. RUTH BROWN – Shine On-Big Bright Moon Shine On – 45-948 - $60.00 (see 13)
56. TAB SMITH – Echo Blues – 45-961 - $60.00 (value is an estimate – see 26)
57. RUTH BROWN – 5-10-15 Hours – 45-962 - $60.00 (see 27)
58. RUTH BROWN – Daddy, Daddy – 45-973 - $60.00 (see 36)
59. RUTH BROWN – Three Letters – 45-978 - $60.00 (see 41)
60. RUTH BROWN – (Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean – 45-986 - $60.00 (see 47)
61. EUNICE DAVIS – Go To Work Pretty Daddy – 45-992 - $60.00 (see 53)
62. CHARLES NORRIS – Messin’ Up – 45-994 - $60.00 (see 55)
63. TOMMY RIDGLEY – I’m Gonna Cross The River – 45-1009 - $60.00 (see 70)
64. DIZZY GILLESPIE – Groovin’ The Nursery Rhymes – 45-1011 - $60.00 (estimate value – see 72)
65. AL HIBBLER – The Blues Cam Falling Down – 45-925 - $50.00 (see 3)
66. AL HIBBLER – Trav’lin’ Light – 45-932 - $50.00 (see 4)
67. FRANK CULLEY – Culley-Flower – 45-935 - $50.00 (estimate value – see 7)
68. AL HIBBLER – Now I Lay Me Down To Dream – 45-945 - $50.00 (see 11)
69. TINY GRIMES – Begin The Beguine – 45-990 - $50.00 (estimated value – see 51)
70. RUTH BROWN – Wild Wild Young Men – 45-993 - $50.00 (see 54)
71. EVA FOSTER/VAN PERRY QUARTET – You’ll Never Know – 45-997 - $50.00 (estimate value – see 58)
72. CARMEN TAYLOR – Lovin’ Daddy – 45-1002 - $50.00 (see 63)
73. LaVERN BAKER – Soul On Fire – 45-1004 - $50.00 (see 65)
74. FAYE ADAMS – Sweet Talk – 45-1007 - $50.00 (see 66)
75. CHOKER CAMPBELL – Last Call For Whiskey – 45-1014 - $50.00 (see 75)
76. CARMEN TAYLOR – Big Mamou Daddy – 45-1015 - $50.00 (see 76)
77. RUTH BROWN – The Tears Keep Tumblin’ Down – 45-1005 - $40.00 (see 66)
78. BUDD JOHNSON – Off Shore – 45-1013 - $25.00 (see 74)

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5. 78”s not included in the 7” list (missing catalogue numbers – 915 to 979)

1. Atlantic 915 – DOROTHY ANN with WILL BRADLEY’S BAND

I’m Nobody’s Baby b/w June Night

(78” only - released July 1950)

2. Atlantic 916 – LAWYER HOUSTON and his Guitar

Lawyer Houston Blues b/w Dallas Be Bop Blues

(78” only - released July 1950)

3. Atlantic 917 – LEADBELLY and his Guitar

Goodnight Irene b/w Good Morning Blues

(78” only - released August 1950)

 

4. Atlantic 918 – FRANK CULLEY and his Orchestra

Mona Lisa b/w My Silent Love

(78” only - released September 1950)

5. Atlantic 920 – TINY GRIMES and his Band

Flying High b/w Jumpin’ At Gleason’s

(78” only – released September 1950)

6. Atlantic 921 – TOMMY REYNOLDS and his Orchestra, Featuring Prof. Sid Raymond and His Dancing Teeth

Valentina b/w Oceana Roll

(78” only – released 1950)

7. Atlantic 922 – FRANK CULLEY and His Orchestra

Little Miss Blues b/w Gone After Hours (After Hours Session No. 2, Part 1)

(78” only – released 1950)

8. Atlantic 923 – JOE MORRIS and His Orchestra featuring Laurie Tate

Don’t Take Your Love From Me b/w Stormy Weather

(78” only, January 1951)

9. Atlantic 924 – JIMMY EARLE

Climbing Up To Heaven Blues b/w Cold Love

(78” only, released Dec 1950)

10. Atlantic 926 – STICK McGHEE And His Buddies

Tennessee Waltz Blues b/w Housewarmin’ Boogie 

(78” only, January 1951)

11. Atlantic 927 – JIMMY LEWIS and his Trio

Slippin’ And Slidin’ b/w I’ve Gotta Right To Love

(78” only, January 1951)

12. Atlantic 928 – THE GOSPEL PILGRIMS

Korea-Fighting In The Foreign Land b/w I’m So Grateful To The N.A.A.C.P.

(78” only, February 1951)

13. Atlantic 929 – SISTER ESSIE MAE THOMAS (The Gospel Pilgrims)

Do You Know My Heavenly Father? B/w The Storm Is Passing Over

(78” only, February 1951)

14. Atlantic 930 – RUTH BROWN with BUDD JOHNSON and Orchestra

Standing On The Corner b/w I’ll Wait For You

(78” only, February 1951)

 

15. Atlantic 931 - JOE MORRIS and his Orchestra

Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! b/w Jump, Everybody, Jump

(78” only, February 1951)

16. Atlantic 936 – MARION MORGAN and the BEACHCOMBERS with Joel Herron and his Orchestra

Take My Love b/w Sierra Nevada

(78” only – released April 1951)

17. Atlantic 937 – STICK McGHEE and his Buddies

One Monkey Don’t Stop The Show b/w Blue Barrelhouse

(78” only – released May 1951)

18. Atlantic 938 – THE CARDINALS

Shouldn’t I Know b/w Please Don’t Leave Me

(78” only – released May 1951 - Re-issued on 45 in the 2000’s)

19. Atlantic 940 – JOE MORRIS BLUES CAVALCADE Featuring JIMMY LEWIS with Joe Morris and his Orchestra

Love Fever Blues b/w Midnight Grinder

(78” only – released May 1951)

20. Atlantic 941 – RUTH BROWN with Budd Johnson’s Orchestra (no 45)

I Know b/w I Don’t Want Anybody

(78” only (NO 45) – released July 1951)

21. Atlantic 942 – JOE MORRIS and his Orchestra with Laurie Tate

You’re My Darling b/w I Hope You’re Satisfied

(78” only – released July 1951)

22. Atlantic 947 – ROY (“Bald Head”) BYRD and his New Orleans Rhythm

Hey Little Girl b/w Willie Mae

(78” only – Byrd is PROFESSOR LONGHAIR – released June 1951)

23. Atlantic 965 – JOE MORRIS and his Orchestra with Laurie Tate

Can’t Stop My Crying b/w Rock Me Daddy

(78” only – released May 1951)

24. Atlantic 966 – DIZZY GILLESPIE and His Orchestra

This Is Happening b/w Love Is Here To Stay

(78” only – released 1951)

25. Atlantic 979 – THE TILTERS

Ee-Til-Ya-Dee b/w El Cumbanchero

(78” only – released 1952)