Pop singer Tommy James paid a visit to downtown Jim Thorpe on Saturday afternoon; specifically the Soundcheck record store.

James, who performed in concert Saturday night at Penn’s Peak to a packed house, greeted about 50 fans at Soundcheck. There he signed copies of his CDs, vinyl records, a book he wrote and even concert tickets.

The event was open to the public. It was organized by the singer’s record label and Jim “Trooper” Pompa, owner of Soundcheck.

Pompa was unable to attend because of another commitment.

Bill Holdswith of Collegeville, who took charge of the visit on behalf of James, said the singer released his first LP in 10 months recently, one called “Alive.”

Soundcheck has copies of the CD, many which were purchased by the attendees of the event.

One of those visiting was Jon Dalrymple of Washington, New Jersey, who said he has been a fan of James since he was 11 years old.

He said it was his birthday and was attending the Penn’s Peak concert as a birthday present. He had copies of vinyl 45 rpm records that James signed.

Joann Behrens of Jim Thorpe was the first person in line to meet James, arriving at Soundcheck more than an hour before the star was scheduled.

She had several objects that James signed for her.

James mentioned his book, “The Mob and Music,” and said it is expected to soon be made into a movie.

Producing the movie is Barbara De Fina. De Fina has produced such films as “Goodfellows” and “Casino.”

Pompa said numerous performers have stopped into Soundcheck in the past including drummer Corky Lang and singer-songwriter Jonathan Edwards

James was at Soundcheck for over an hour.

He signed a limited number of his novel for the music store.