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Up for sale is a beautiful mid-century retro "Tune Tote" record binder featuring iconic 1950s "bobby soxer" teen graphics signed by "Ponytail". Manufactured by Standard Products in Plainfield, New Jersey. This is an incredible, highly preserved time capsule piece perfect for any early rock 'n' roll collector or 45 RPM vinyl enthusiast!Condition Details:
- Outer Vinyl & Spine: Vibrant red color with sharp, clear front graphics. The spine is beautifully embossed with crisp music clefs and notes, showing no vertical cracking or dry rot along the hinge lines. Minimal vintage shelf wear consistent with age.
- Handle & Seams: Both interior and exterior views confirm that the original black plastic carrying handle is fully intact, glossy, and secure. Zero stress fractures or separation from the heavy-duty vinyl heat welds.
- Interior Pages: The original paper "Record Index" chart page is in pristine condition—completely crisp, clean, and blank with zero writing, ink marks, or tears. The remaining interior paper sleeves are uniformly aligned with no crushed corners or warping.
- Closures: Both original black metal snap closures on the back flap are fully intact, functional, and snap shut firmly.Vintage 45 RPM Record Inclusions (10 Records Total):
This lot comes pre-loaded with a wonderfully diverse selection of mid-century pop vocal hits, independent pressings, and rare promotional releases, including:
1. The McGuire Sisters - "He" (1955, Coral Records - #9-61501)
2. Frankie Laine - "Moonlight Gambler" (1956, Columbia Records - #4-40780)
3. Guy Mitchell - "Crazy With Love" (1956, Columbia Records - #4-40769)
4. "Tennessee" Ernie Ford - "You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry" (1956, Capitol Records - #F3262)
5. Don Anthony - "So Much Of You" (1958, Barbizon Records - Rare Hollywood Independent Label!)
6. Eydie Gormé - "Dormi-Dormi-Dormi" (1958, Paramount Records - From the Jerry Lewis movie 'Rock-A-Bye Baby')
7. Al Martino - "That's The Way It's Got To Be" (1963, Capitol Records - Milestone Catalog #5000)
8. Time-Life / Capitol Records - "The Swing Era" 33⅓ RPM Flexi-Disc Promo Sampler (Copy 1)
9. Time-Life / Capitol Records - "The Swing Era" 33⅓ RPM Flexi-Disc Promo Sampler (Copy 2 - Duplicate)
10. The Melachrino Strings - "The Swing Era" 45 EP (1956, RCA Victor - Extended Play #EPA 597)Please review all provided gallery photos to confirm the excellent physical structure and exceptional aesthetic condition of this lot.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks for looking!
