Perry Duane Cox (born September 3, 1957, Tempe, Arizona) is a pop & rock memorabilia expert and author specializing in the Beatles and the Beach Boys. He is best known for his price and reference guide books on The Beatles and The Beach Boys records and collectibles which have become the standard resource in the collector world. Mr. Cox is highly regarded by his fellow authors and collectors and is recognized as a leading expert in the area of counterfeit identification as well. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Works
(1983) The Complete Beatles U.S. Record Price Guide [5] (by Perry Cox and Joe Lindsay) Pub. O'Sullivan-Woodside ISBN 0-89019-082-8. The first edition of his Beatles price guide was the first such guide ever devoted to the Beatles. [6]
(1986) The Beatles Price And Reference Guide For American Records [7] (By Perry Cox and Mike Miller) Pub. Cox-Miller Ltd. ISBN 0-9617-244-0-4 [8]
(1988) The Official Price Guide To Memorabilia Of Elvis Presley And The Beatles [9] (By Jerry Osborne, Perry Cox, and Joe Lindsay) Pub. Ballantine Books/House Of Collectibles ISBN 0-876-37080-6 [10]
(1990) The Beatles Price Guide For American Records [11] Third Edition (By Perry Cox and Joe Lindsay) Pub. Perry Cox Ent./Biodisc ISBN 0-9617-347-4-4 [12]
(1993) The Beatles Price Guide For American Records Revised Third Edition Pub. Perry Cox Ent./Biodisc ISBN 0-9617-347-6-0 [13]
(1995) The Official Price Guide To The Beatles Records And Memorabilia [14] (By Perry Cox and Joe Lindsay) Pub. Ballantine Books/House Of Collectibles ISBN 0-876-37940-4 [15]
(1999) The Official Price Guide To The Beatles Records And Memorabilia Revised Second Edition [16] (By Perry Cox) Pub. Ballantine Books/House Of Collectibles ISBN 0-676-60181-2 [17]
(2007) Price Guide For The Beatles American Records 6th Edition [18](By Perry Cox and Frank Daniels. Foreword by Bruce Spizer) Pub. 498 Productions ISBN 978-0-9662649-6-8 [19]
(2017) Price and Reference Guide for the Beach Boys American Records [20] (By Perry Cox, Frank Daniels & Mark Galloway. Foreword by Jeffrey Foskett). Perry Cox Ent. ISBN 978-1-5323-4857-0
Journal articles about Perry Cox
Sept 26, 1983, US Magazine
March 5, 1990, Forbes Magazine
June 1990, Eastern Review (in an article about record collecting titled, "Spun Gold,").
The Sunday Mirror featured Cox in an article about his purchase of Paul McCartney's original birth certificate. This article was circulated worldwide. See the November 12, 1995 issue of the magazine. The purchase had taken place in 1984, at which time Perry Cox and Joe Lindsay were profiled in the Arizona Republic. From the February 25, 1984, issue.
Other works and contributions
Cox has authored numerous published articles in Beatles collector magazines such as ''Beatlefan [21]'' and ''Good Day Sunshine''. An article about Beatles autographs appeared in issue #75, dated Winter, 1994, and Beatlology [22]
He occasionally writes for broader magazines, such as DISCoveries, June 1989, and Fall 1989, issues (one of which was co-written by Joe Lindsay.)
Contributor to the published works of Bruce Spizer, writing the forewords for two of his books: ''The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay'' and ''The Beatles Swan Song.'' In addition, he contributed to the content of all of Spizer's books about American records. [23]
Wrote a foreword for Mitch McGeary's books about Beatles concerts and the collecting of concert tickets. [24]
The ''AppleLog'' series, by Jeff Levy, credited Cox with providing collaborative information.This is true of at least two editions, including the most recent (fifth) edition from 2006. [25]
He contributed to the third edition of ''The Beatles Memorabilia Price Guide,'' by Jeff Augsburger, Marty Eck, and Rick Rann, which was published in 1998. [26]
Cox provided assistance on books within the sphere of record collecting but not directly related to the Beatles. For example, Jerry Osborne's Price Guide to Elvis Presley Records and Memorabilia, published in 1998 by the House of Collectibles. [27]
He contributed to Joe Lindsay's ''Picture Discs of the World Price Guide,'' published in 1990 by BIODisc. [28]
He is personally thanked in the credits to the DVD edition of The Kids Are Alright a notable film about the Who.
He is credited in the film, "Good Ol' Freda" issued in 2014. [29]
Appearances
Perry Cox appeared as a featured guest at Beatles Conventions, such as the 2007 Beatles convention in Las Vegas.
Reviews
Positive reviews of his books have appeared in magazines devoted to collecting (e.g., '' Goldmine'' such as this review, written by Mark Wallgren—author of the Beatles on Record—for the November 5, 1999, issue: as well as Beatles-related publications (e.g., ''Beatlology'' Includes an interview mentioned on the cover of the first issue (September/October 1998) as well as interviews in later issues.
I have dealt with Perry, spoke to him on the phone for almost an hour just talking about Beach Boys. He is extremely knowledgeable and like to consider him a friend as I have also bought and sold with him. Adam Halloran on January 5, 2017 [30]
Perry Cox - One of the Absolute Top Leading Authorities on Beatles Records & Memorabilia and Author of "The Official Price Guide To The Beatles Records And Memorabilia". [31]
Review of Price and Reference Guide for the Beach Boys American Records, Feb 23, 2018 by Giggens [32]
Reviews of Price and Reference Guide for the Beach Boys American Records, Amazon.com [33]
Reviews of Price Guide For The Beatles American Records 6th Edition, Amazon.com [34]
Review of Price and Reference Guide for the Beach Boys American Records 103.6 "The Fox" March 19, 2018. [35]
References
- ^ "Beatles Authentication". live.autographmagazine.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ See Bruce Spizer's foreword in the 2007 issue of the Price Guide For The Beatles American Records 6th Edition
- ^ "Perry Cox". www.beatles4me.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "Beatles Collectibles, Authentic Autographs, Records, Memorabilia, LP Albums, 45 Singles & More. All Original". www.fab4collectibles.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ results, search; Lindsay, Joe (1983-06-01). The Complete Beatles U.S. Record Price Guide (1st ed.). Phoenix, Ariz.: Longman Trade/Caroline House. ISBN 9780890190821.
- ^ Perry., Cox (1983). The complete Beatles U.S. record price guide. Lindsay, Joe, 1950- (1st ed.). Phoenix, Ariz.: O'Sullivan Woodside. ISBN 0890190828. OCLC 9557586.
- ^ results, search; Miller, Michael (1986-12-01). Beatles Price and Reference Guide for American Records (2nd ed.). Phoenix, AZ: Cox Miller Ltd. ISBN 9780961724405.
- ^ Perry., Cox (1986). The Beatles price & reference guide for American records. Miller, Michael. (2nd ed.). Phoenix, AZ: Cox-Miller. ISBN 0961724404. OCLC 16407016.
- ^ results, search; Cox, Perry; Lindsay, Joe (1988-01-01). Official Price to Memorabilia of Elvis Presley and The Beatles (1st ed.). New York: House of Collectibles. ISBN 9780876370803.
- ^ Jerry., Osborne (1988). The official price guide to memorabilia of Elvis Presley & the Beatles. Cox, Perry., Lindsay, Joe, 1950- (1st ed.). New York: House of Collectibles. ISBN 0876370806. OCLC 18530865.
- ^ See Bruce Spizer's foreword in the 2007 issue of the Price Guide For The Beatles American Records 6th Edition.
- ^ Perry., Cox (1990). The Beatles price guide for American records : the definitive reference for their records, tapes, and compact discs : includes all artists on the Beatles' Apple label. Lindsay, Joe, 1950-, Cox, Perry. (3rd ed.). Phoenix, AZ.: Perry Cox Ent./BIOdisc. ISBN 0961734744. OCLC 22627096.
- ^ Perry., Cox (1992). The Beatles price guide for American records : the definitive reference for their records, tapes, and compact discs : includes all artists on the Beatles' Apple label. Lindsay, Joe. (Rev. 3rd ed.). Scottsdale, AZ: P. Cox/BIOdisc. ISBN 0961734760. OCLC 33206018.
- ^ Cox, Perry (1995-08-15). Official Price Guide to the Beatles (1st Printing ed.). New York, N.Y.: House of Collectibles. ISBN 9780876379400.
- ^ Perry., Cox (1995). Official price guide to the Beatles : records and memorabilia. Lindsay, Joe, 1950- (1st ed.). New York, N.Y.: House of Collectibles. ISBN 0876379404. OCLC 33241650.
- ^ Cox, Perry (1999-08-17). The Official Price Guide to The Beatles Records and Memorabilia: 2nd Edition (2nd ed.). New York; London: House of Collectibles. ISBN 9780676601817.
- ^ Perry., Cox (1999). The official price guide to The Beatles records and memorabilia (2nd ed.). New York: House of Collectibles. ISBN 0676601812. OCLC 42472539.
- ^ Cox, Perry; Lindsay, Joe (2007-07-17). Price Guide for the Beatles American Records (6th ed.). New Orleans, LA.: Four Ninety-Eight Productions. ISBN 9780966264968.
- ^ Perry., Cox (2007). Price guide for the Beatles American records. Spizer, Bruce., Daniels, Frank, 1963- (6th ed.). New Orleans, LA.: 498 Productions. ISBN 9780966264968. OCLC 173986139.
- ^ Cox, Perry; Daniels, Frank; Galloway, Mark H. (2017-09-17). Price & Reference Guide for the Beach Boys American Records (1st ed.). Independent Publisher. ISBN 9781532348570.
- ^ "Beatlefan". www.beatlefan.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "Beatlology Magazine". www.beatlology.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "beatle.net – The Beatles Legacy on Vinyl". www.beatle.net. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "Beatles Concert Tickets Book". www.rarebeatles.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ Levy, Jeffery (2006). Applelog - The Apple Records Reference Guide (5th ed.). Ottawa: Bagtwo/Eartraffic/Invisible Inc. ISBN 9780969433200.
- ^ Augsburger, Jeff; Eck, Marty; Rann, Rick (1997-08-01). The Beatles Memorabilia Price Guide (3rd ed.). Dubuque, Iowa: Antique Trader Books. ISBN 9780930625689.
- ^ Osborne, Jerry (1998-08-04). Official Price Guide to Elvis Presley Records and Memorabilia: 2nd Edition (2nd ed.). New York, NY: House of Collectibles. ISBN 9780676601411.
- ^ results, search; Bukoski, Pete (1990-01-01). Grobman, Marc (ed.). Picture Discs of the World Price Guide: International Reference Book for Picture Records, 1923-1989 (1st ed.). Scottsdale, AZ: Biodisc. ISBN 9780961734725.
- ^ White, Ryan. "Good Ol' Freda". www.goodolfreda.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "Beatles Authentication". live.autographmagazine.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "Beatles records rare original autographs vinyl memorabilia Beatle The collectibles fab 4 for sale at Beatles4me.com". www.beatles4me.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ Giggens (2018-02-23), Book Review 1: Price & Reference Guide for the Beach Boys American Records, retrieved 2018-04-12
- ^ Cox, Perry; Daniels, Frank; Galloway, Mark H. (2017-09-17). Price & Reference Guide for the Beach Boys American Records (1st ed.). Independent Publisher. ISBN 9781532348570.
- ^ Cox, Perry; Lindsay, Joe (2007-07-17). Price Guide for the Beatles American Records (6th ed.). New Orleans, LA.: Four Ninety-Eight Productions. ISBN 9780966264968.
- ^ "New Beach Boys Price Guide Spotlights American Catalogue – 106.3 The Fox". 1063thefox.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
Perry Duane Cox (born September 3, 1957, Tempe, Arizona) is a pop & rock memorabilia expert and author specializing in the Beatles and the Beach Boys. He is best known for his price and reference guide books on The Beatles and The Beach Boys records and collectibles which have become the standard resource in the collector world. Mr. Cox is highly regarded by his fellow authors and collectors and is recognized as a leading expert in the area of counterfeit identification as well. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Works
(1983) The Complete Beatles U.S. Record Price Guide [5] (by Perry Cox and Joe Lindsay) Pub. O'Sullivan-Woodside ISBN 0-89019-082-8. The first edition of his Beatles price guide was the first such guide ever devoted to the Beatles. [6]
(1986) The Beatles Price And Reference Guide For American Records [7] (By Perry Cox and Mike Miller) Pub. Cox-Miller Ltd. ISBN 0-9617-244-0-4 [8]
(1988) The Official Price Guide To Memorabilia Of Elvis Presley And The Beatles [9] (By Jerry Osborne, Perry Cox, and Joe Lindsay) Pub. Ballantine Books/House Of Collectibles ISBN 0-876-37080-6 [10]
(1990) The Beatles Price Guide For American Records [11] Third Edition (By Perry Cox and Joe Lindsay) Pub. Perry Cox Ent./Biodisc ISBN 0-9617-347-4-4 [12]
(1993) The Beatles Price Guide For American Records Revised Third Edition Pub. Perry Cox Ent./Biodisc ISBN 0-9617-347-6-0 [13]
(1995) The Official Price Guide To The Beatles Records And Memorabilia [14] (By Perry Cox and Joe Lindsay) Pub. Ballantine Books/House Of Collectibles ISBN 0-876-37940-4 [15]
(1999) The Official Price Guide To The Beatles Records And Memorabilia Revised Second Edition [16] (By Perry Cox) Pub. Ballantine Books/House Of Collectibles ISBN 0-676-60181-2 [17]
(2007) Price Guide For The Beatles American Records 6th Edition [18](By Perry Cox and Frank Daniels. Foreword by Bruce Spizer) Pub. 498 Productions ISBN 978-0-9662649-6-8 [19]
(2017) Price and Reference Guide for the Beach Boys American Records [20] (By Perry Cox, Frank Daniels & Mark Galloway. Foreword by Jeffrey Foskett). Perry Cox Ent. ISBN 978-1-5323-4857-0
Journal articles about Perry Cox
Sept 26, 1983, US Magazine
March 5, 1990, Forbes Magazine
June 1990, Eastern Review (in an article about record collecting titled, "Spun Gold,").
The Sunday Mirror featured Cox in an article about his purchase of Paul McCartney's original birth certificate. This article was circulated worldwide. See the November 12, 1995 issue of the magazine. The purchase had taken place in 1984, at which time Perry Cox and Joe Lindsay were profiled in the Arizona Republic. From the February 25, 1984, issue.
Other works and contributions
Cox has authored numerous published articles in Beatles collector magazines such as ''Beatlefan [21]'' and ''Good Day Sunshine''. An article about Beatles autographs appeared in issue #75, dated Winter, 1994, and Beatlology [22]
He occasionally writes for broader magazines, such as DISCoveries, June 1989, and Fall 1989, issues (one of which was co-written by Joe Lindsay.)
Contributor to the published works of Bruce Spizer, writing the forewords for two of his books: ''The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay'' and ''The Beatles Swan Song.'' In addition, he contributed to the content of all of Spizer's books about American records. [23]
Wrote a foreword for Mitch McGeary's books about Beatles concerts and the collecting of concert tickets. [24]
The ''AppleLog'' series, by Jeff Levy, credited Cox with providing collaborative information.This is true of at least two editions, including the most recent (fifth) edition from 2006. [25]
He contributed to the third edition of ''The Beatles Memorabilia Price Guide,'' by Jeff Augsburger, Marty Eck, and Rick Rann, which was published in 1998. [26]
Cox provided assistance on books within the sphere of record collecting but not directly related to the Beatles. For example, Jerry Osborne's Price Guide to Elvis Presley Records and Memorabilia, published in 1998 by the House of Collectibles. [27]
He contributed to Joe Lindsay's ''Picture Discs of the World Price Guide,'' published in 1990 by BIODisc. [28]
He is personally thanked in the credits to the DVD edition of The Kids Are Alright a notable film about the Who.
He is credited in the film, "Good Ol' Freda" issued in 2014. [29]
Appearances
Perry Cox appeared as a featured guest at Beatles Conventions, such as the 2007 Beatles convention in Las Vegas.
Reviews
Positive reviews of his books have appeared in magazines devoted to collecting (e.g., '' Goldmine'' such as this review, written by Mark Wallgren—author of the Beatles on Record—for the November 5, 1999, issue: as well as Beatles-related publications (e.g., ''Beatlology'' Includes an interview mentioned on the cover of the first issue (September/October 1998) as well as interviews in later issues.
I have dealt with Perry, spoke to him on the phone for almost an hour just talking about Beach Boys. He is extremely knowledgeable and like to consider him a friend as I have also bought and sold with him. Adam Halloran on January 5, 2017 [30]
Perry Cox - One of the Absolute Top Leading Authorities on Beatles Records & Memorabilia and Author of "The Official Price Guide To The Beatles Records And Memorabilia". [31]
Review of Price and Reference Guide for the Beach Boys American Records, Feb 23, 2018 by Giggens [32]
Reviews of Price and Reference Guide for the Beach Boys American Records, Amazon.com [33]
Reviews of Price Guide For The Beatles American Records 6th Edition, Amazon.com [34]
Review of Price and Reference Guide for the Beach Boys American Records 103.6 "The Fox" March 19, 2018. [35]
References
- ^ "Beatles Authentication". live.autographmagazine.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ See Bruce Spizer's foreword in the 2007 issue of the Price Guide For The Beatles American Records 6th Edition
- ^ "Perry Cox". www.beatles4me.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "Beatles Collectibles, Authentic Autographs, Records, Memorabilia, LP Albums, 45 Singles & More. All Original". www.fab4collectibles.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ results, search; Lindsay, Joe (1983-06-01). The Complete Beatles U.S. Record Price Guide (1st ed.). Phoenix, Ariz.: Longman Trade/Caroline House. ISBN 9780890190821.
- ^ Perry., Cox (1983). The complete Beatles U.S. record price guide. Lindsay, Joe, 1950- (1st ed.). Phoenix, Ariz.: O'Sullivan Woodside. ISBN 0890190828. OCLC 9557586.
- ^ results, search; Miller, Michael (1986-12-01). Beatles Price and Reference Guide for American Records (2nd ed.). Phoenix, AZ: Cox Miller Ltd. ISBN 9780961724405.
- ^ Perry., Cox (1986). The Beatles price & reference guide for American records. Miller, Michael. (2nd ed.). Phoenix, AZ: Cox-Miller. ISBN 0961724404. OCLC 16407016.
- ^ results, search; Cox, Perry; Lindsay, Joe (1988-01-01). Official Price to Memorabilia of Elvis Presley and The Beatles (1st ed.). New York: House of Collectibles. ISBN 9780876370803.
- ^ Jerry., Osborne (1988). The official price guide to memorabilia of Elvis Presley & the Beatles. Cox, Perry., Lindsay, Joe, 1950- (1st ed.). New York: House of Collectibles. ISBN 0876370806. OCLC 18530865.
- ^ See Bruce Spizer's foreword in the 2007 issue of the Price Guide For The Beatles American Records 6th Edition.
- ^ Perry., Cox (1990). The Beatles price guide for American records : the definitive reference for their records, tapes, and compact discs : includes all artists on the Beatles' Apple label. Lindsay, Joe, 1950-, Cox, Perry. (3rd ed.). Phoenix, AZ.: Perry Cox Ent./BIOdisc. ISBN 0961734744. OCLC 22627096.
- ^ Perry., Cox (1992). The Beatles price guide for American records : the definitive reference for their records, tapes, and compact discs : includes all artists on the Beatles' Apple label. Lindsay, Joe. (Rev. 3rd ed.). Scottsdale, AZ: P. Cox/BIOdisc. ISBN 0961734760. OCLC 33206018.
- ^ Cox, Perry (1995-08-15). Official Price Guide to the Beatles (1st Printing ed.). New York, N.Y.: House of Collectibles. ISBN 9780876379400.
- ^ Perry., Cox (1995). Official price guide to the Beatles : records and memorabilia. Lindsay, Joe, 1950- (1st ed.). New York, N.Y.: House of Collectibles. ISBN 0876379404. OCLC 33241650.
- ^ Cox, Perry (1999-08-17). The Official Price Guide to The Beatles Records and Memorabilia: 2nd Edition (2nd ed.). New York; London: House of Collectibles. ISBN 9780676601817.
- ^ Perry., Cox (1999). The official price guide to The Beatles records and memorabilia (2nd ed.). New York: House of Collectibles. ISBN 0676601812. OCLC 42472539.
- ^ Cox, Perry; Lindsay, Joe (2007-07-17). Price Guide for the Beatles American Records (6th ed.). New Orleans, LA.: Four Ninety-Eight Productions. ISBN 9780966264968.
- ^ Perry., Cox (2007). Price guide for the Beatles American records. Spizer, Bruce., Daniels, Frank, 1963- (6th ed.). New Orleans, LA.: 498 Productions. ISBN 9780966264968. OCLC 173986139.
- ^ Cox, Perry; Daniels, Frank; Galloway, Mark H. (2017-09-17). Price & Reference Guide for the Beach Boys American Records (1st ed.). Independent Publisher. ISBN 9781532348570.
- ^ "Beatlefan". www.beatlefan.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "Beatlology Magazine". www.beatlology.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "beatle.net – The Beatles Legacy on Vinyl". www.beatle.net. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "Beatles Concert Tickets Book". www.rarebeatles.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ Levy, Jeffery (2006). Applelog - The Apple Records Reference Guide (5th ed.). Ottawa: Bagtwo/Eartraffic/Invisible Inc. ISBN 9780969433200.
- ^ Augsburger, Jeff; Eck, Marty; Rann, Rick (1997-08-01). The Beatles Memorabilia Price Guide (3rd ed.). Dubuque, Iowa: Antique Trader Books. ISBN 9780930625689.
- ^ Osborne, Jerry (1998-08-04). Official Price Guide to Elvis Presley Records and Memorabilia: 2nd Edition (2nd ed.). New York, NY: House of Collectibles. ISBN 9780676601411.
- ^ results, search; Bukoski, Pete (1990-01-01). Grobman, Marc (ed.). Picture Discs of the World Price Guide: International Reference Book for Picture Records, 1923-1989 (1st ed.). Scottsdale, AZ: Biodisc. ISBN 9780961734725.
- ^ White, Ryan. "Good Ol' Freda". www.goodolfreda.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "Beatles Authentication". live.autographmagazine.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ "Beatles records rare original autographs vinyl memorabilia Beatle The collectibles fab 4 for sale at Beatles4me.com". www.beatles4me.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ^ Giggens (2018-02-23), Book Review 1: Price & Reference Guide for the Beach Boys American Records, retrieved 2018-04-12
- ^ Cox, Perry; Daniels, Frank; Galloway, Mark H. (2017-09-17). Price & Reference Guide for the Beach Boys American Records (1st ed.). Independent Publisher. ISBN 9781532348570.
- ^ Cox, Perry; Lindsay, Joe (2007-07-17). Price Guide for the Beatles American Records (6th ed.). New Orleans, LA.: Four Ninety-Eight Productions. ISBN 9780966264968.
- ^ "New Beach Boys Price Guide Spotlights American Catalogue – 106.3 The Fox". 1063thefox.com. Retrieved 2018-04-12.