Fly Cessna - RARE 1979 industrial musical - with program
$
75
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Description
If you've seen "Bathtubs Over Broadway" or read "Everything's Coming Up Profits," you know that these private pressing "industrial musical" souvenir albums are some of the rarest and weirdest records in existence. These motivational musicals were only for dealers, salesmen, distributors and other industry insiders at sales meetings and conventions, and the souvenir vinyl records were not available to the public. And many of these shows boasted outstanding music and performances along with the bizarre corporate subject matter.
"Fly Cessna -- Expo '80" is a nice example of the genre from near the end of the "golden age." The industrial musicals field would soon fall prey to economic pressures and changing times, but this show from the end of the '70's, by corporate musical stalwarts Wilson Stone (music) and David Blomquist (lyrics), soars aloft with good tunes and production and a professional cast of eleven, all in service to songs about the glories and frustrations of selling Cessna aircraft.
This copy is still in shrink wrap, and is in excellent shape. The vinyl is likewise minty. A 1979 show attendee had the presence of mind to tuck his or her show program into the album -- a rare bonus. The program gives an overview of the gathering, summarizes the show tunes, and includes photos and executive quotes.
I'm the collector and historian profiled in the documentary "Bathtubs Over Broadway," and the co-author of "Everything's Coming Up Profits - The Golden Age of Industrial Musicals." I'm thinning out my stash of duplicate albums. Check my other listings for additional industrial show treasures.
The record will be well packed for shipment in a record mailer box.
Don't miss this opportunity to acquire a choice example of this deliciously strange and secret slice of American musical and corporate history.
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