Sold Date: September 21, 2023
Start Date: September 1, 2023
Final Price: $17.75 (USD)
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Up for sale are 16 polka 45s, several are very uncommon and on collectible labels like Cuca, Potter and Wright. 2 are major label, one of which is by local Hilbert, Wisconsin legend Lawrence Duchow. All but a few are local Wisconsin artists.
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On the collectible Milwaukee label Wright, home of The Wanderer's Rest, The Plague, Sheer Coincidence, and more.
"After some years of experience playing with various groups, Tony formed his own band which was heard every Sunday afternoon direct from WTKM Studios at Hartford, Wisconsin. The band not only grew in popularity, but also grew in size and played since 1955 in an ever expanding area. They were invited to play on the Dick Rodgers TV Show."
Tony Rademacher And His Orchestra – Happy Mountaineer  Label:Wright – W-70101  Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM  Country: US 
AHappy Mountaineer  BMinnesota Polka
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From Milwaukee, The Bernie Roberts Orchestra began in 1944 and their recording career began in 1949 when they hit it very big with their first recording of the "Jolly Musicians Polka". The Bernie Roberts Band began as a family band with Bernie and 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Bernie Roberts on the accordion, Blondie on 1st trumpet and featured vocals; Marcella on piano; Johnny on trumpet, sax and clarinet; Oscar on drums and Howard Haase on bass horn. Other bass players were Gary Johnson and Erwin Gassner. Other piano players were George Freeman, George Flint and Carol Neumann.
Bernie Roberts And His Orchestra – Over Three Hills  Label:Flame Records – F-700  Format: Vinyl, 7" 45 rpm  Country:US 
A1Over Three Hills  B1Drifting & Dreaming
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Another Bernie on Pageant:
Bernie Roberts And His Orchestra – Pretty Red Wing / At The Spring Waltz  Label:Pageant Records – P 701  Format: Vinyl, 7"  Country:US 
APretty Red Wing  BAt The Spring Waltz
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From Hilbert, WI. Potter Records was a small label out of nearby Potter, Wisconsin. Wisconsin rockabilly legend Dick Hiorns also released a couple records on Potter.
Lawrence Duchow And His Red Raven Inn Orchestra – Swedish Polka / Just Another Polka  Label:Potter Records – PR-2001  Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM  Country:US  Released:1954 
AJust Another Polka  BSwedish Polka
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Lawrence Duchow And His Red Raven Inn Orchestra – Mambo Polka  Label:RCA Victor Records – 47-5282 Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM  Country:US 
A Mambo Polka B Audrie's Polka
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Marinette, WI legend in NE Wisconsin and the UP of Michigan. On the great Cuca label. 
Whoopee Norm Edlebeck - Old Veteran's Polka / Elephant Waltz Label:Cuca Records – J-1308  Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single  Country:US  Released:1967 
AOperator Please  BBe My Baby
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Walter "Li'l Wally" Jagiello AKA Władysław Jagiełło, Mały Władziu and Mały Władzio (August 1, 1930 – August 17, 2006) was a Polish polka musician, songwriter and music arranger from Chicago, Illinois. He was a self-taught Chemnitzer concertina and drum player, who sang Polish as well as English in many of his songs. His most famous compositions include "Puka Jasiu (Johnny's Knocking)" and "I Wish I Was Single Again". His song "Let's Go, Go-Go White Sox", as recorded by Captain Stubby and the Buccaneers underwent a resurgence in 2005.
This one is a beauty on YELLOW wax.
Li'l Wally And The Harmony Boys – How Lovely Is Christmas  Label:Jay Jay Records – 228  Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Yellow  Country:US  Released:1960 
AHow Lovely Is Christmas 1:55  BSanta Claus Is Coming To Town 2:25
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Jerry Voelker and the Jolly Gents have been performing for almost fifty years. The band has played in the Midwest, Russia, China, Mexico, Europe, Hawaii and on a number of cruises. The five-piece band plays a variety of styles including Czech, German polkas and waltzes, and modern jitterbug and polka masses.
Jerry Voelker And The Jolly Gents – Let's Go Chasing Men / Blue Eyes Waltz  Label:KL Recording – KS-134 / 25752  Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Quadraphonic  Country:US Released:1975 
ALet's Go Chasing Men 2:56  BBlue Eyes Waltz 2:22
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After some years of experience playing with various groups, Tony formed his own band which was heard every Sunday afternoon direct from WTKM Studios at Hartford, Wisconsin. The band not only grew in popularity, but also grew in size and played since 1955 in an ever expanding area. They were invited to play on the Dick Rodgers TV Show.
Tony Rademacher And His Orchestra – Happy Mountaineer  Label:Wright – W-70101  Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM  Country: US 
AHappy Mountaineer  BMinnesota Polka
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Arlington, Minnesota, formed in 1947, the Jolly Lumberjacks were a longtime "old-time" music staple of the dancehalls and event centers of the upper midwest -- which was called the Northwest back in the day, doncha know.

Jolly Lumberjacks – Because You Love Me / Roller Coaster Polka
Label:Soma – 1012-X45
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
Country:US

ABecause You Love Me
BRoller Coaster Polka

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Polka quartet from Chester, PA comprised of brothers Walt, John, Gene and Emil Matys. PROMO copy.

The Matys Bros. – Who Stole The Keeshka? / Portki
Label:Select – 45K-719
Format: Vinyl, 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Country:US
Released:1962

AWho Stole The Keeshka? 1:50
BPortki 2:05

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Polka big band started in Waterbury, Connecticut. Joe Rock passed away in 1964.
Joe Rock And His Orchestra – Dyno Hop / Wind And Rain Polka  Label:Stella Records  – 2022  Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM  Country:US 
ADyno Hop  BWind And Rain Polka

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The Mulcays – Tumbling Tumbleweeds / That Old Black Magic  Label:Soma – 1444  Format: Vinyl, 7", Single  Country:US  Released:1965

ATumbling Tumbleweeds 2:38
BThat Old Black Magic 2:49

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The Mulcays – Heartaches
Label:Soma – 1464
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
Country:US
Released:1966

AHeartaches1:50
BMelody Of Love2:06

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Casey Homel was either from Chicago or just across the border in Wisconsin. This is a cool 4-song ep on his own Casey Records label. 

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Frankie Yankovic And His Yanks – Polkas & Waltzes - Just For Fun
Label:Columbia – 7-9223
Format: Vinyl, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mini-Album, Jukebox
Country:US
Released:1965

A1In Heaven There Is No Beer A2Billows' Polka A3Teach Me How To Yodel

B1The Last Time I Saw Henry B2Barking Dog Polka B3Broken Wine Glass

SPECIAL COIN OPERATOR RELEASE - In Picture Sleeve, with Jukebox labels!