Lot 10 Vintage 1950s 45 RPM Records Les Paul Four Aces Les Baxter Mercury Decca for Sale

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Lot 10 Vintage 1950s 45 RPM Records Les Paul Four Aces Les Baxter Mercury Decca For Sale

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Lot 10 Vintage 1950s 45 RPM Records Les Paul Four Aces Les Baxter Mercury Decca:
$13.00

You get the EXACT 10 records in the photos.
Condition:The vinyl is GD to VG+. Average VG.Full Tracklist — 10 Records / 20 Songs

1. Les Paul & Mary Ford — Capitol F1451 — 1951
A. How High the Moon
B. Walkin' and Whistlin' Blues

This is one of the strongest records in the lot. Les Paul & Mary Ford's "How High the Moon" was a major No. 1 hit and was backed with "Walkin' and Whistlin' Blues."

2. Les Paul & Mary Ford — Capitol F1373 — 1951
A. Mockin' Bird Hill
B. Chicken Reel

"Mockin' Bird Hill" was another major early Les Paul & Mary Ford release, with "Chicken Reel" on the reverse.

3. Paul Weston and His Orchestra — Capitol F1870
A. Laura
B. Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You)

4. Les Baxter and His Orchestra — Capitol F2374 — 1953
A. April in Portugal
B. Suddenly

The catalog number and pairing are consistent with Les Baxter's 1953 Capitol release.

5. Acquaviva and His Orchestra — MGM K30614 — 1952
A. Beyond the Next Hill
B. Tillie's Tango

Both titles and the K30614 catalog number are confirmed in contemporary/discographical sources.

6. Richard Hayman and His Orchestra — Mercury 70237X45 — 1953
A. Sadie Thompson's Song (Blue Pacific Blues)
B. Drive In

This pairing was issued on Mercury 70237X45 in 1953.

7. The Laurie Sisters — Mercury 70548X45 — 1955
A. No Chance
B. Dixie Danny

"Dixie Danny" became the Laurie Sisters' Top 30 hit in 1955.

8. The Four Aces featuring Al Alberts — Decca 9-27860 — 1951
A. Tell Me Why
B. A Garden in the Rain

This is another particularly desirable title in the group. "Tell Me Why" reached No. 2, while "A Garden in the Rain" also charted.

9. Leroy Anderson and His "Pops" Concert Orchestra — Decca 9-28168
A. Serenata
B. Plink, Plank, Plunk!

10. Bill Darnel — Decca 9-28706 — 1953
A. Tonight, Love
B. Come to Me

The Bill Darnel pairing is confirmed as Decca 9-28706, released in 1953.

Nice 10-record lot of original vintage 7-inch 45 RPM singles, primarily dating from the early-to-mid 1950s. The collection includes recordings on Capitol, Decca, Mercury and MGM, with several recognizable artists and important early 1950s popular recordings.

Highlights include two Les Paul & Mary Ford Capitol singles, including the classic "How High the Moon," The Four Aces' hit "Tell Me Why," Les Baxter's "April in Portugal," The Laurie Sisters' "Dixie Danny," plus recordings by Leroy Anderson, Richard Hayman, Paul Weston, Acquaviva and Bill Darnel.

All 10 records shown are included. Most retain vintage company paper sleeves.

The records themselves show varying amounts of surface wear consistent with age and use.

A very nice instant collection of 1950s American 45 RPM popular music, especially appealing for collectors of early Capitol, Decca and Mercury releases.

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Lot 10 Vintage 1950s 45 RPM Records Les Paul Four Aces Les Baxter Mercury Decca For Sale

Lot 10 Vintage 1950s 45 RPM Records Les Paul Four Aces Les Baxter Mercury Decca: $13.00

Lot 10 Vintage 1950s 45 RPM Records Les Paul Four Aces Les Baxter Mercury Decca:
$13.00