We Buy 45 Records in Milwaukee — and Nationwide for the Right Collection

I've been buying and playing 45s for over 25 years. I DJ rare soul events across the US and Europe, and I've run The Get Down — Milwaukee's rare soul and funk night — for 23 years. As the leader of Kings Go Forth, I toured the world playing original soul music and pressed records collectors still search for today. I know what your 45s are worth because I've spent decades buying them at the source.

Milwaukee and Wisconsin sellers: text photos or bring them in — same-day cash offer.
Serious collections anywhere in the US: soul, funk, DJ estates, industry collections — I want to hear from you regardless of where you are.

Same-day offers in Milwaukee. Nationwide inquiries welcome for rare and estate collections.

who buys 45 records?

We Buy 45s!

How Selling Your 45s Works

Text photos or call and tell us roughly what you have — genre, quantity, condition — and we'll give you an honest answer fast. Smaller collections come to our Milwaukee shop at 904 E. Center St. for a same-day cash offer. Larger collections with real value may qualify for a house call anywhere in Wisconsin. Serious or rare 45 collections outside the area — reach out and we'll figure out the best path forward.

We buy 45s across most genres — soul, funk, rock, R&B, jazz, punk, disco, reggae, and regional small-label releases. Original pressings, promo copies, DJ copies, picture sleeves or not. A handful of records or several thousand — we're interested either way.

No forms, no waiting, no lowball offers based on a quick glance. We price based on what 45s actually sell for — because we've been buying and selling them at this level for over 25 years.

Milwaukee shop open daily 12–4PM  ·  House calls available in Wisconsin  · 

 
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Frequently Asked Questions About Selling 45s

Do you pay cash for 45 records?
Yes. We make same-day cash offers for 45rpm records at our Milwaukee shop. Payment can also be made via Venmo or Zelle if preferred.

Can I sell just a few 45s?
Absolutely. We buy everything from a handful of singles to multi-thousand-record collections. Text photos first and we'll let you know if it's worth a trip in.

Do 45s need to have sleeves?
No. Sleeves help but many of the best 45s come without them. We evaluate your records regardless of packaging.

Which types of 45s are most valuable?
Original pressings of soul, funk, R&B, punk, and regional small-label releases from the 1960s and 70s tend to command the highest offers. Promo copies and DJ copies on the right titles also carry real premiums.

Do you buy 45s outside of Milwaukee?
For most records, we serve Milwaukee and Wisconsin. For serious or rare 45 collections — soul, funk, DJ estates, industry collections — we'll hear from sellers anywhere in the US. Text or call to start the conversation.

Ready to sell? Fastest response is always a text with photos.