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Country Music Hall of Fame Rookie Cards | This is my attempt to show the earliest public issued card, postcard, exhibit card or promotional item for an inductee of the Country Music Hall of Fame. If you know of any earlier cards, please let me know. |
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - Rookie Cards This is an attempt to show the first cards of an inductee to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This is a strange concept in the music card arena. I have been collecting them for almost 40 years and a "rookie" card is unusual here. However, seeing the money people are paying and the amount of misinformation (grading companies) and "puffing" of items on auction sites, I felt this would be helpful for collectors.
I am including stickers as a card. However, I am not including postcards (with the exception of the Valex RPPC), fan club cards, concert handbills or record company photocards. There are some musicians who lack cards or stickers. I am also adding additional cards for musicians that I have not scanned yet.
As I discover cards for musicians, I will update the listing here. If you know of cards that would be a musicians first card, let me know. In addition, if you feel that the dating of a card is not correct, let me know. I am confident of the dating but am open to discuss it.
I will do the same thing for the Country Music Hall of Fame. |
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1974-1981 Swedish Pop and Film Cards 1974: #501 - 656, 701 - 739 (no dot) (#689 uncorrected error for #639) (missing 541)
1975: #547-780 (with dot) (complete)
1978: #801-956 (complete)
1979: #1-234 (#16, 43 and 76 not issued) (missing 47)
1980: #501-578 (complete)
1981: #381-398 (complete) |
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1957 Topps Hit Stars | This is a classic set showcasing the various musicians and actors/actresses of the day. There are 62 musician cards and 26 actor/actress cards. A mystery to me is what happened to the 11 unreleased actor/actress cards. On the back of the actor/actress cards, it says there were 37 actor/actress cards in the set but only 26 were issued. |
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1959 Nu Cards Rock & Roll | In 1959, these exhibit sized cards were issued depicting the music stars of the day. This same company issued a set of western movie stars. The scans show each of the cards in the set, a complete cello box and some graded cards that I have added to the set. |
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1959 Kane Disc Stars | This set was issued in 1959 after the death of Buddy Holly. |
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1960 Disc Crom | This is a 120 card Spanish set issued in 1960. The cards feature album covers. |
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1962 - 1965 Valex Postcards | This is a set of 100 RPPCs made by Valex. John Vale was a photographer in Blackpool, England. He would take pictures of the performers traveling through Blackpool. He created postcards, 5x7 photos and 8x11 photos. Here are some of my items including a Beatles poster and unopened pack. I am always interested in buying more images. |
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1964 A&BC Beatles Series 1 (dark blue) | This is the first Beatles set issued. The Topps version was produced later due to the success of the A&BC set in the UK. There are three variations in the signature color: dark blue, medium blue and light blue. |
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1964 Topps Beatles B&W 1st Series | This is the first Beatles set issued in the US. Prior to this set in 1964, A&BC issued the 1st series in England. The success of the A&BC set motivated Topps to issue the USA version. |
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1964 NEMS Beatles Postcards | This is a nice postcard set issued by NEMS. The two group shots are my favorites. The four individual postcards are the same photos from one of the group shots. |
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1964 Jenkki Beatles | Beatles set issued in Finland. Missing 3 and 8. |
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Vlinder Matchboxes (1964-1976) | From the late 1950s through the 1970s, Vlinder produced a series of paper thin cards affixed to matchboxes. Here are a few examples of the intact matchboxes. |
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1965 A&BC Rolling Stones | This is a 40 card set of the Rolling Stones that was issued in the United Kingdom in 1965. A&BC tried to duplicate the success of its Beatles cards issued in 1964 and 1965. However, the set did not achieve the same success and the production was limited. |
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1965 A&BC Rolling Stones (extras) | I have built three sets over the years. I sold one set and still have two remaining. These cards are some extras that I have accumulated. |
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1965 Mister Softee's Top Ten | This is the third set from Mister Softee. This sort was issued in England as an ice cream premium. |
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1965 Wand Confectionery Chubby Checker | This set was issued by Wand Confectionery in 1965. The set featured Chubby Checker. The backs of cards all Include dance instructions for the Twist. |
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1965 Lulu's Friendship Album | These cards are paper thin. They were intended to be detached and affixed to the album. I included an example of an album page. |
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1966 Monty Gum "Beat Groups" Cards | This set was issued by Monty Gum in 1966. I have also seen the set listed as a 1965 set. There are 72 cards in the set. The backs are blank back. |
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1966 Heather Pop Music Cards | This is a nice pop music playing card deck issued by Heather Publications in 1966. Heather also issued various country music playing card decks in the 1960s and 1970. In addition, Heather created the playing card decks for the Country Music Record Club during the 1960s. |
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1967 Maple Leaf Gum Pop Stars | This set has 50 cards like the 1965 and 1966 sets. The backs of the cards feature The Teenager News. I am missing the following cards: 32 and 43. If anybody has the missing cards, please let me know. |
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1967 Personality Poster Cards | These are oversized thick postcards issued in 1967 by Personality Posters. Most postcards feature actors. |
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1968 Panini Cantanti Set | This set of cards was issued in 1968. The backs come in three different variations: standard cantanti, bisvalidia and dark blue cantanti. |
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1968 Panini Cantanti | Here are some of my favorite cards and uncut sheets for this set. |
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1966 Samo Chips Pop/Film Cards (Large) | This is a 50 card set. The cards are 2.75 inches x 4 inches. They are almost twice the size as the small cards issued by Samo Chips. |
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1968 Sweden Filmstar Beatles Puzzle Back | This set is also known as the "Number in black square box" set. The back of the cards feature a puzzle piece that make up a Beatles picture. |
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1968 Victoria Chocolat Vedettes (large) | This is a set of 44 large cards issued by Victoria Chocolat. The cards feature pop music and film stars. These cards could have been issued in 1966 or 1967. If anybody has information on the specific date of issue, please let me know. |
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1969 Lord Neilson's Star Cards | This is a 24 card set issued by Lord Neilson in 1969. Lord Neilson was an ice cream manufacturer in the United Kindom. |
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1969 Panini Cantanti set | This set was issued in Italy. They were intended to be glued to an album. They are found with two different types of backs. The cards in my set were never glued to an album and the backs are unblemished. The Prosdocimi stickers have never been attached to an album. However, half of the Prosdocimi stickers have separated from the backs. |
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1969 Edis Cantanti | I am missing the following cards: 7, 58, 224 and 240. I need to upgrade the following cards: 2. |
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1969 Bergmann Star Parade | This is a 136 card set issued by Bergmann. The cards are thin glossy paper that were meant to be glued to an album. |
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1969 Atlantic Appreciation Society | These thick photos were issued by the Atlantic Appreciation Society which was a fan club for Atlantic Records. The Zeppelin was the first publicly sold image of the group. |
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1970 Bergmann Show-Top-Stars Set | This is a set of 270 music and movie star cards. The set was issued in Germany. The cards have the same back and were intended to be glued to an album. |
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1970 Montage | This was a set of 8x10 promotional cards/photos issued in Texas. |
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1970 Hitschler Wrappers | These are very tough to find gum wrappers. If anybody has a Hendrix or Zeppelin from this set, please let me know. |
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1970 Baggioli Caccia al Campione | These are cards that with a perforated round card in the middle and a perforated coupon on the edge. They are tough to find intact. |
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1971 Australian Candy Pop Music Cards | These cards were printed on a cardboard candy box. They are around 5" x 3.5". This set has the first card issued of Kris Kristofferson. |
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1972 Monty Top Pop Cards | This is an un-numbered set issued by Monty Gum in 1972. The cards were issued in packs in the Netherlands. I have some of my cards scanned. I will add images to this set as I scan cards. |
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1972 Panini Cantanti set | This pop and rock music set was issued in Italy in 1972. These cards were never glued to an album. |
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1972 Panini Cantanti | This is one of my favorite sets due to all of the great 70s Rock groups. |
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1972 Tonibell Pop Star Cameos | This set was also issued with Mister Softee Star Discs backs. The cards have the same fronts. |
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1973 Israel World Pop and Film Stars set | This is a complete set issued around 1973. My best guess is 1973 (due to a card from Live and Let Die). However, it could be 1974. Nice collection of pop and film stars from around the world. The scans show the complete binder from cover to cover. I have tried to identify the performers. If you can help, please let me know. |
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1972 Tip Top/EMI Pop Star Swap Cards 2 | This is the second series. There are 24 cards in the series. The set was issued in Australia in late 1972 to early 1973. |
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1973 Polydor Guitar Album | This is a complete set. I have include images of the companion record from 1973. |
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1973 Monty Pop Music Stickers | This set was issued by Monty Gum in 1973. The set could have been issued in 1972 or 1974. However, 1973 seems to be the most likely year. Missing the following two purple/pink borders: Jimmy Osmond and David Cassidy. |
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1973 Panini Picture Pop | This is a 100 card set issued by Panini. This is the first year that Panini went to stickers. Prior to 1973, Panini used cards. |
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1974 Dandy Serie P | This is a 70 card set. I have seen the dates for this set as 1973, 1974 and 1975. 1974 seems more reasonable based on the performers. |
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1974 Monty Pop Star Stickers Set | These stickers were issued in wax packs that contained both round and small rectangle or trapazoid shaped stickers of the pop stars from the era. I am missing a David Essex (name in blue with a pink ribbon on top) and the Williams Brothers (rectangle). |
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1974-1981 Swedish Candy Cards 1974: #501 - 656, 701 - 739 (no dot)
1975: #547-780 (with dot)
1978: #801-956
1979: #1-234
1980: #501-578
1981: #381-398 |
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1975 Lyon's Maid Pop Stars | This set was also issued for Mister Softee. This set was the same except for the word Mister Softee on the back. |
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1976 Pop's and Top's (Portugal) | These cards are glossy thin paper. Nice set that contains some southern rock bands not found in other sets. |
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1978 Elvis (Monty) | This set was made by Monty for the European market. The cards are blank backed. The set consists of 50 cards. |
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1979 Warner Bros. Pop and Rock | This set was issued by Warner Brothers in 1979 as a promotional item for the performers. The cards were issued in cello packs (see last item in my gallery). |
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1979 Lyons Maid Disco Dance Steps Cards | This set of 8 large cards was produced around 1979 by Lyons Maid (Mister Softee). Each card features a disco dance move with instructions on the back of the card. |
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1980 Pop Festival Set | This is a 180 sticker set featuring pop and rock musicians. |
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1984 Rock Blocks | This is an Australian pop music card set. It contains the first card of Madonna. |
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1988 Monty Gum Heavy Metal cards | Missing: 12, 33, 34, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 53, 66, 67, 77, 80, 82, 83 |
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1988 Mr. DJ pop music cards | This is a 50 card set issued in the UK. The cards are in the shape of miniature records. They are approximately 2.5". The back has the words Mr. DJ. |
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RockandRoll | This is an attempt to find the earliest card/postcard/photocard of various rock and roll performers. I am always interested in looking for examples. |
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