This Week In Music History Nov 10-23The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! NOV 15: Happy birthday Frida Lyngstad! Best known as one of the two female vocalists in the legendary pop group ABBA, Lynstad has led a life and career shaped by resilience, artistic range, and quiet determination. Born Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad in 1945 in Norway and raised in Sweden, she discovered her passion for singing early and began performing in local jazz and dan...
This Week In Music History Sept 29-Oct 12The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! OCT 5: Happy birthday to Steve Miller! He has always been the definition of cool—part bluesman, part cosmic rocker, and all heart. Born in Milwaukee in 1943, Miller grew up surrounded by legends; Les Paul was a family friend who showed him a few early tricks on the guitar. After cutting his teeth in Chicago’s electric blues scene, Miller packed up for San Francisco, rig...
Rare Beatles 1964 U.S. Tour Photos Unearthed And Now AvailableMusicGoldmine has acquired the exclusive rights to a set of rare photographs of the Beatles on their first full U.S. tour. The photos were shot on August 27, 1964 at Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati, Ohio, which was the seventh stop on the Fab 4's 25-date U.S. tour, a run which kicked off Beatlemania in the USA. These fantastic photos, shot that day by photographer Walt Burton, were acquired as original Kodak Tri-X 35mm negatives. Photographer Burton was a leading figure in the Greater Cin...
Collecting Picture Discs: Shapes, Colors, and RarityIn a world where music is often reduced to digital files and streaming playlists, there’s something delightfully tactile, nostalgic, and visually captivating about collecting picture discs. These unique records—pressed with colorful images, artist/band photos, logos, or conceptual artwork—represent more than just sound. They’re miniature canvases, time capsules, and love letters to music fans who value both the aesthetic and the emotional connection to the music they adore. Collecting picture...
This Week In Music History Jul 14-27The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 22: Sad day here- Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at age 76. Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, the legendary figure in rock and heavy metal music first rose to fame as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, a band often credited with pioneering heavy metal in the early 1970s. With dark, heavy riffs and occult-themed lyrics, songs lik...
This Week In Music History Jun 30-Jul 13The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JULY 1: Happy birthday to Debbie Harry! Deborah Harry, born July 1, 1945 in Miami, Florida, is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and actress best known as the frontwoman of Blondie. Raised in New Jersey, Harry initially worked as a secretary, go-go dancer, and Playboy Bunny before finding her true calling in music. In 1974, she co-founded Blondie with guitarist Chr...
This Week In Music History Jun 16-29The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 18: Happy birthday to Paul McCartney! Born June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England, McCartney is one of the most influential figures in music history. As co-lead vocalist and bassist for The Beatles, McCartney helped revolutionize popular music in the 1960s with groundbreaking songwriting alongside John Lennon. His melodic bass lines, versatile vocals, and knack for cr...
This Week In Music History Sept 1-14The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 1: Happy birthday to Barry Gibb! Born September 1, 1946, in Douglas, Isle of Man, the legendary singer, songwriter, and producer is best known as the eldest member of the Bee Gees. Alongside his younger twin brothers, Robin and Maurice, he helped form one of the most successful groups in pop history, with a career spanning more than five decades. After moving to Au...
Fantastic Collection Of Artist-Presented RIAA White Matte Awards: Updated 10/1/25Note: This article has been updated to indicate sold items as of 10-1-25 MusicGoldmine recently acquired a stellar collection of rare RIAA "white matte" record awards. For those not familiar, this type of RIAA awards are the rarest and most valuable of all RIAA awards. They were made from 1964 through 1974 in quite limited numbers for each title by only one company, the New York Frame & Picture Co. Also worth noting is that artist-presented awards are always the most valuable*...
This Week In Music History Jul 28-Aug 10The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 26: Happy birthday to Roger Taylor! Born July 26, 1949, in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England, Taylor is best known as the dynamic drummer and vocalist for the legendary rock band Queen. With his powerful playing style, distinctive high harmonies, and songwriting contributions, Taylor played a vital role in shaping Queen’s sound and global success. Taylor began his musi...
Artist Of The Month Feature LaunchedEach month we'll be featuring our items from an iconic artist in a single collection you can view off our website home page. Just look for the Artist Of The Month collection. Each collection will contain all our regular and sale-priced items related to that artist or a group of artists--like "Artists From Live Aid", etc. In terms of items in each month's collection, you'll find something for every price range from records, cassettes, CDs and box sets to record awards, post...
40 Years Ago: How “We Are The World” Came TogetherForty years ago in 1985, the music world witnessed an unprecedented moment of unity when dozens of the biggest stars of the era gathered to record “We Are The World.” On its 40th anniversary, here’s a look at why and how the famed charity single came together, along with its impact and legacy. Released in 1985 under the banner of USA For Africa, the track became not only a cultural milestone but also a humanitarian triumph. It raised millions for famine relief in Africa and showcased the abil...
This Week In Music History Nov 10-23
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! NOV 15: Happy birthday Frida Lyngstad! Best known as one of the two female vocalists in the legendary pop group ABBA, Lynstad has led a life and career shaped by resilience, artistic range, and quiet determination. Born Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad in 1945 in Norway and raised in Sweden, she discovered her passion for singing early and began performing in local jazz and dan...
This Week In Music History Sept 29-Oct 12
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! OCT 5: Happy birthday to Steve Miller! He has always been the definition of cool—part bluesman, part cosmic rocker, and all heart. Born in Milwaukee in 1943, Miller grew up surrounded by legends; Les Paul was a family friend who showed him a few early tricks on the guitar. After cutting his teeth in Chicago’s electric blues scene, Miller packed up for San Francisco, rig...
Rare Beatles 1964 U.S. Tour Photos Unearthed And Now Available
MusicGoldmine has acquired the exclusive rights to a set of rare photographs of the Beatles on their first full U.S. tour. The photos were shot on August 27, 1964 at Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati, Ohio, which was the seventh stop on the Fab 4's 25-date U.S. tour, a run which kicked off Beatlemania in the USA. These fantastic photos, shot that day by photographer Walt Burton, were acquired as original Kodak Tri-X 35mm negatives. Photographer Burton was a leading figure in the Greater Cin...
Collecting Picture Discs: Shapes, Colors, and Rarity
In a world where music is often reduced to digital files and streaming playlists, there’s something delightfully tactile, nostalgic, and visually captivating about collecting picture discs. These unique records—pressed with colorful images, artist/band photos, logos, or conceptual artwork—represent more than just sound. They’re miniature canvases, time capsules, and love letters to music fans who value both the aesthetic and the emotional connection to the music they adore. Collecting picture...
This Week In Music History Jul 14-27
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 22: Sad day here- Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at age 76. Born John Michael Osbourne on December 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, the legendary figure in rock and heavy metal music first rose to fame as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath, a band often credited with pioneering heavy metal in the early 1970s. With dark, heavy riffs and occult-themed lyrics, songs lik...
This Week In Music History Jun 30-Jul 13
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JULY 1: Happy birthday to Debbie Harry! Deborah Harry, born July 1, 1945 in Miami, Florida, is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and actress best known as the frontwoman of Blondie. Raised in New Jersey, Harry initially worked as a secretary, go-go dancer, and Playboy Bunny before finding her true calling in music. In 1974, she co-founded Blondie with guitarist Chr...
This Week In Music History Jun 16-29
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUN 18: Happy birthday to Paul McCartney! Born June 18, 1942, in Liverpool, England, McCartney is one of the most influential figures in music history. As co-lead vocalist and bassist for The Beatles, McCartney helped revolutionize popular music in the 1960s with groundbreaking songwriting alongside John Lennon. His melodic bass lines, versatile vocals, and knack for cr...
This Week In Music History Sept 1-14
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! SEPT 1: Happy birthday to Barry Gibb! Born September 1, 1946, in Douglas, Isle of Man, the legendary singer, songwriter, and producer is best known as the eldest member of the Bee Gees. Alongside his younger twin brothers, Robin and Maurice, he helped form one of the most successful groups in pop history, with a career spanning more than five decades. After moving to Au...
Fantastic Collection Of Artist-Presented RIAA White Matte Awards: Updated 10/1/25
Note: This article has been updated to indicate sold items as of 10-1-25 MusicGoldmine recently acquired a stellar collection of rare RIAA "white matte" record awards. For those not familiar, this type of RIAA awards are the rarest and most valuable of all RIAA awards. They were made from 1964 through 1974 in quite limited numbers for each title by only one company, the New York Frame & Picture Co. Also worth noting is that artist-presented awards are always the most valuable*...
This Week In Music History Jul 28-Aug 10
The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! JUL 26: Happy birthday to Roger Taylor! Born July 26, 1949, in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England, Taylor is best known as the dynamic drummer and vocalist for the legendary rock band Queen. With his powerful playing style, distinctive high harmonies, and songwriting contributions, Taylor played a vital role in shaping Queen’s sound and global success. Taylor began his musi...
Artist Of The Month Feature Launched
Each month we'll be featuring our items from an iconic artist in a single collection you can view off our website home page. Just look for the Artist Of The Month collection. Each collection will contain all our regular and sale-priced items related to that artist or a group of artists--like "Artists From Live Aid", etc. In terms of items in each month's collection, you'll find something for every price range from records, cassettes, CDs and box sets to record awards, post...
40 Years Ago: How “We Are The World” Came Together
Forty years ago in 1985, the music world witnessed an unprecedented moment of unity when dozens of the biggest stars of the era gathered to record “We Are The World.” On its 40th anniversary, here’s a look at why and how the famed charity single came together, along with its impact and legacy. Released in 1985 under the banner of USA For Africa, the track became not only a cultural milestone but also a humanitarian triumph. It raised millions for famine relief in Africa and showcased the abil...
