My November 10 2026 Auction: Surf, Hot Rod, Hot Rockin' Instro 45's!!
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My Surf 45's Auction Highlights!
Surf 45's are very much like Paramount Blues 78's. They didn't make very many of the very best ones and they are super hard to find these days, especially in clean condition, but unlike Paramount Blues records, these Mega Rare Surf 45's can look worn, yet they play just about perfect.
I have been buying and selling Surf 45's since the mid-1970's and the good ones were NEVER plentiful. Prices have risen steadily, but for the most part they have not gone crazy . . . yet. But they are certainly poised to, as the younger generations love the fuzzy guitars and rip-roaring tunes!
This month's selection is one of the very best I have ever been able to put together and has some stunningly rare ones that I have never seen nor had a copy to sell before. It takes at least a full year, if not longer, to accumulate enough for a great list. My last Surf auction was almost two years ago.
From my perspective, considering how rare some of these are, there is still a long ways to go with upside value potential. Grab 'em now! They will never get cheaper! 
My name is John Tefteller-I have been buying and selling rare phonograph records for the past 35 years. I have a worldwide reputation for my knowledge of rare records, especially Blues 78's.
My personal collection contains some of the rarest records on the planet. My auctions in Discoveries magazine featured some of the rarest records on the planet. Many have sold for "record" prices. For top quality records, no one can top The World's Rarest Records!
I have the world's largest inventory of Blues, Rhythm & Blues and Rock & Roll 78's with over 75,000 in stock. I also have a fabulous selection of over 100,000 45's from the 1950's and early 1960's in the following categories: Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll, Girl Groups, Surf and Country.
I am always interested in buying more rare records! I will pay top dollar for your rare Blues and Rhythm & Blues 45's and 78's in Near Mint condition. Before you sell your rare records to ANYONE, you should at least talk to me. I consistently pay the highest prices for records for my collection and am more than fair when buying for resale. 
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