A case for 45's

7-inch singles and 7-inch EP’s, commonly referred to as 45’s, while not as popular as LP’s (what we refer to as albums) are certainly just as collectible and often times more highly prized by collectors.

 This is because 45’s are often more rare and more unique than LP’s. This is due to a variety of reasons:

 45’s are sometimes pressed as limited editions

With a run of only a few hundred copies. 45’s are often pressed with songs that will not be included on an album, so the songs are unique to the 45 format.

There are often remixes or different versions of a hit single on a 45, or a b-side that doesn’t appear anywhere else.

 Some artist never released an LP

Many artists, especially from the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s only had a small handful of songs even pressed to vinyl, and this was done in the 45rpm format.

45’s are a great way to get the songs you love without the investment in an entire album.

If you really want to be able to spin “All Night Long (All Night)” by Lionel Richie at your party, but you know you’re not going to be listening to the rest of the album, then you buy that 45!

TEARS FOR FEARS - WOMAN IN CHAINS - MISPRINTED 7" VINYL SINGLE

Notice the missing “in” on the title

LIONEL RICHIE - "ALL NIGHT LONG (ALL NIGHT)" - 7-INCH VINYL SINGLE

He wants to make extra sure you know it’s going to be “ALL NIGHT”

VARIOUS - COSMOS 70 / APOLLO NASA - 7" VINYL

You might find yourself with a unique piece

Finally, and this pertains largely to the late 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, less detailed care was given to the 45 format and mistakes were made, generally in the form of sleeve and label misprints in part or all of a pressing run.

 Plus they take up less space and they’re cute. Buy them.

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