Val Shively R&B Records

the best record dealer in the world. reputedly has more than 5 million records in stock, specializes in 1950s doo-​wop and hard to find R&B singles. Val Shively is a living legend among those who know record collecting – if you want a piece of vinyl, he will locate it for you. his clients are worldwide, and they are the best and most discerning vinyl collectors in the world. his store is not a place to browse – you go in and tell him or his assistant what you want, and you wait while they go find it. but they will find it. its better to call first.

Great help, if it isn’t available right away, they will dig through the collection and find it for you. It might take a day or two for some stuff, but worth the wait. I got some first pressings of some Ramones records and 2 were still shrink wrapped and the one that was used, was maybe played once. I am a fan.

Wednesday — June 5, 2013 — 2PM
Before the 8 track, cassettes, CDs, mp3, and streaming, music was heard on vinyl. A «45» was the familiar vehicle for listening to music.
45s are globally available primarily through mail order or the internet. I maintain a small stash of 45s and still cherish them. I’ve ordered 45s through the internet with pleasing results.
Billy Harner released a 45 in 1969 titled «I struck it rich». The song was available through the internet with a variety of prices. Val Shively had the record AND the cheapest price. Although the song was available trough Val Shively web site, I decided to visit the store. In a word, overwhelming. Records lined the walls by the thousands. I wondered how they managed to find anything.
The record was presented in good shape. It played just as I remembered on the local AM radio almost 45 years ago.
I suggest you call Val’s place to verify that your «memory» is available. Browsing is simply impossible and in fact, discouraged. If you visit the store, I believe you’ll be amazed.