Tony Bennett Compact Jukebox EP's 33 RPM. Mini LP's / LLP used with title strips

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The Jukebox EP ( also known as a Little LP (LLP), Jukebox LP, Mini LP or Compact 33) was a 7-inch vinyl record with up to three songs on each side, that played at 33 ⅓ rpm in stereo, and had a small center hole. Little LPs were made for jukebox manufacturers such as Seeburg, Wurlitzer, Rock-Ola and ATI.

Little LPs were essentially cut-down versions of the full 12-inch LP.  Production of each title was extremely limited when compared to the actual 12" version.  While many of these "pieces of history" have survived over the years, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a complete version of a title which would include the record, cover, title strips and mini photos (these were made for remote wall boxes - often used in dinners).

I consider the Jukebox EP to be the Ultimate "Promo" since it was authorized and licensed by both the artist and label, yet was manufactured and distributed by a third party.  In addition, quantities made of these items were much smaller than the original 12" version - usually 5,000 - 7,000 copies at it's height and closer to 1,000 units at the end in the mid 1970's.  

In a career spanning over 70 years, Tony Bennett has sold over 50 Million records and winning 20 Grammy Awards!  He has recorded everything from Jazz & Romantic Ballads to Movie Theme Songs & even Rock.

Titles included in this auction are:

It Amazes Me / Firefly (1962) - from Tony Bennett at Carnegie Hall (no cover or title strips)

Tony's Greatest Hits Volume III (1965) - Original Soft Jukebox LP cover (Operator Pack) with eight title strips, six still attached with one mini photo (for wall box display).  

Tho Movie Song Album (1966) - Original Soft Jukebox LP cover (Operator Pack) complete with seventeen title strips and six mini photos, all still attached.

Tony Sings the Great Hits of Today (1970) - Original Jukebox LP cover complete with three title strips.  Also includes one mini photo.  This record includes Tony's version of The Beatles Here, There  Everywhere.

Love Story (1971)  - Original Jukebox LP cover (no title strips)

All five records are "Jukebox Used".  The Covers show signs of age.  These records are used.  I don't clean records, but with some care, all of these records will look nicer than I have graded them.  Please remember that Jukebox's were not kind to vinyl records - so I am grading these records with that in mind.  These Jukebox EP's are wonderful pieces of American history and still highly collectible today.  I have never seen these five titles offered together in one auction!  

These extremely rare Jukebox ep's are being sold from one collector to another.

If you have any questions or would like more information, do not hesitate to ask.

Good luck, and thanks for looking!