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My February 19, 2026 auction is Blues 45's!

Closes Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7pm PT

My Rare & Classic Blues 45's Auction Highlights!


Hello Blues 45's Collectors! This auction offers one of the BEST selections of Rare and Classic Blues 45's that you will ever see — ANYWHERE!! Lots of Rarities and some just never come up for sale — AT ANY PRICE! Included is a great collection of "Pittsburgh Sound" Jump Blues.

Most of the records are nice and clean. Records graded VG+ will play M. You will look long and hard to find better copies — ANYWHERE! If you see records you just "HAVE TO HAVE" please bid accordingly as my auctions are known worldwide for getting the best prices for Great and Rare items.

So bid like you REALLY want to own them and REQUEST A CALL BACK on closing night to get one last shot at the treasures you've been seeking!


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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