If you want to know any artist related to a song or record label, just ask Val Shively. This guy is a walking encyclopedia for Doo Wop and R &B records. It's amazing how he knows exactly where to find your favorite oldies stored on the shelves that are stacked with records from floor to ceiling. In the past I purchased several 45's and CD's from Val. I'm glad he's located in Philly. Don't ever leave. U-Tube did a good job in posting this interview with Val Shively. Thanks!
my only source for oldies! i've have called and had somethings shipped, and when I'm in town I drop in and buy. great service and have yet to be disappointed. i'll just have a few words or a hum and oh, my goodness, they know just what i'm talking or singing.
Anybody know the name of the song that's playing in the background of this vid for the first minute and 50 seconds? Sounds like a northern soul record.
i once bought a val shively's t-shirt and a tina britt 45 here on one of my travels to philly. i was also honored to be allowed to use the bathroom in the back. THANKS, VAL.
i meet Val about 2 years ago i brought 120 worth of music but when he found out that i was from Chattanooga,Tn he wanted to know about a 45 worth 2500 to 3500 a group that came from my hometown--i still got all that paper stuff he give his customers
I've known Val since 1964 when he worked in our family (Empire) record shop before he went with Norman. Absolutely one of the nicest human beings in the world; a real Mensch! (He'll kill me for saying this!) And as you can see, he's a walking encyclopedia in his field.
Val was just on VH1 Soul's Soul City - Philadelphia show. There were so many shots of places I used to haunt... including 52nd Street! Good show; good people.
You know that Twilight Zone episode, where the guy has a stop-watch and freezes time?.... I'd like to be that guy, in this place, go nuts for a day, then sneek out and start the clock again !
PS...anyone know what date this is from? Val mentions Northern soul has been hot for over 30 years , since late 60's..so I guess this is from around 2000?
I bought a huge portion of my collection from Val. Great guy, really. But this is mild. Sometimes I would walk in, and he'd say; " Where's your list? Gimme your list. I don't have time to f-- k around." I took it with a grain of salt, and understood. Busy man! You have to respect a man that's honest. Once in a while I got to walk around in there. Heaven! Hope you're doing well Val, Reggie from Jersey.
Haven't had contact with Val in over 40 years. Back to the days of Norman Cooper's one stop. In those days, Tom Bell didn't have a car and I would help him out frequently with a ride around Philly. In those days, Val was totally immersed in oldies, it is his life and he has succeeded, as has Tom. Funny, Val got older while I look the same. What can I say except "memories"
we here in Philadelphia are lucky to have Val Shively,....most of the guys that recorded can all way get there record from Val free (smile) THANKS VAL
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elvingtonred 4 months ago
next time i'm in the Philly Area I gotta stop by.....looks like an awesome place
19Chuck80 8 months ago
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strandwolf 1 year ago
If you want to know any artist related to a song or record label, just ask Val Shively. This guy is a walking encyclopedia for Doo Wop and R &B records. It's amazing how he knows exactly where to find your favorite oldies stored on the shelves that are stacked with records from floor to ceiling. In the past I purchased several 45's and CD's from Val. I'm glad he's located in Philly. Don't ever leave. U-Tube did a good job in posting this interview with Val Shively. Thanks!
hotoldies 1 year ago
RIP Weldon McDougal
TopshelfTom 1 year ago
my only source for oldies! i've have called and had somethings shipped, and when I'm in town I drop in and buy. great service and have yet to be disappointed. i'll just have a few words or a hum and oh, my goodness, they know just what i'm talking or singing.
comingout05 1 year ago
2:13
Temptones!
Gotta love Daryl Hall.
acarlisl 1 year ago 2
I wonder do he have "This is my Song" By The Four Intruders?
bj19138 2 years ago
What movie is this clip from? Someone told me the title once but i sure can't remember....
TopshelfTom 2 years ago
At least Val didn't end up like House Of Sounds.
Knugabug 2 years ago
That's wild. I knew about Val from his auctions, but never saw his warehouse. It's certain you'd find something in there! Nice clip!
chuckdee121 2 years ago
give me a tall ship and a star to sail her by
pharoahsoulero 2 years ago
Met Val in '97! He was helpful in spite of me not knowing what labels the records I wanted were on.
djlain 2 years ago
Val is the man!
JustAnotherKissFan 2 years ago
GOLD MINE.....
SLEEPS77 2 years ago
Anybody know the name of the song that's playing in the background of this vid for the first minute and 50 seconds? Sounds like a northern soul record.
Superbizzee 2 years ago
i once bought a val shively's t-shirt and a tina britt 45 here on one of my travels to philly. i was also honored to be allowed to use the bathroom in the back. THANKS, VAL.
crowamonghens 2 years ago
i meet Val about 2 years ago i brought 120 worth of music but when he found out that i was from Chattanooga,Tn he wanted to know about a 45 worth 2500 to 3500 a group that came from my hometown--i still got all that paper stuff he give his customers
cthe7thman 3 years ago
HI VAL JOHNNY KLINE
johnny9148 3 years ago
I've known Val since 1964 when he worked in our family (Empire) record shop before he went with Norman. Absolutely one of the nicest human beings in the world; a real Mensch! (He'll kill me for saying this!) And as you can see, he's a walking encyclopedia in his field.
Val was just on VH1 Soul's Soul City - Philadelphia show. There were so many shots of places I used to haunt... including 52nd Street! Good show; good people.
prrbill 3 years ago
Come on over to Upper Darby, Pa, and say Yo! to my buddy Val.
BigDAS 3 years ago
Heaven.
6Soul7 3 years ago
How my god i'v died and gone to heaven .going to the bank manager tomorrow ,
raysoul45 3 years ago
You know that Twilight Zone episode, where the guy has a stop-watch and freezes time?.... I'd like to be that guy, in this place, go nuts for a day, then sneek out and start the clock again !
PS...anyone know what date this is from? Val mentions Northern soul has been hot for over 30 years , since late 60's..so I guess this is from around 2000?
maydom04 3 years ago
i got that too
cthe7thman 3 years ago
I bought a huge portion of my collection from Val. Great guy, really. But this is mild. Sometimes I would walk in, and he'd say; " Where's your list? Gimme your list. I don't have time to f-- k around." I took it with a grain of salt, and understood. Busy man! You have to respect a man that's honest. Once in a while I got to walk around in there. Heaven! Hope you're doing well Val, Reggie from Jersey.
nemesisofthedevil 3 years ago
I've been to Val's and bought my Link Wray and Travis Wammack 45's there. Great place,it's like an Easter Egg hunt for adults.lol
joez116 4 years ago
where are these records?
i would pay money just to get into this place to look at them! i'm a young collecter and I am obessed with soul music!
VinylRecords60 4 years ago
wow, what a collection!
i love r&b (especially obscure 60's soul)
and northern soul!
I wanna meet this guy!
VinylRecords60 4 years ago
Haven't had contact with Val in over 40 years. Back to the days of Norman Cooper's one stop. In those days, Tom Bell didn't have a car and I would help him out frequently with a ride around Philly. In those days, Val was totally immersed in oldies, it is his life and he has succeeded, as has Tom. Funny, Val got older while I look the same. What can I say except "memories"
Bruce
baruchbenyaakov 4 years ago
That has to be one of the best record collections in the world......Weldon, you are my main man.
T.L. Harris
tlharris 4 years ago
we here in Philadelphia are lucky to have Val Shively,....most of the guys that recorded can all way get there record from Val free (smile) THANKS VAL
WELGORDON 4 years ago 2