RADIO SHOW: COUNTRY TOP 25 '83 w/LEE ARNOLD/RONNIE MILSAP 12/31/83 17 INTERVIEWS

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WELCOME EVERYONE TO KEITH'S KOLLECTABLES, ONE OF EBAY'S PREMIERE BUYERS AND SELLERS OF PRISTINE RARE RADIO SHOWS OF ALL GENRES ALONG WITH OTHER GREAT VINTAGE AMERICANA. 

AND PLEASE  NOTE FELLOW COLLECTOR FRIENDS THAT WHEN YOU BUY FIVE OR MORE ITEMS FROM MY STORE AT ONE TIME THAT EBAY WILL IMMEDIATELY DISCOUNT YOUR INVOICE BY 20%  IT IS THE LEAST I CAN DO FOR MY FELLOW COLLECTORS WHO LOOK FOR GREAT DEALS AS MUCH AS I DO!   THANK YOU!

NOW IF YOU ARE A COUNTRY MUSIC FAN AND ESPECIALLY ENJOY YEAR END COUNTDOWNS HOSTED BY THE BEST OF COUNTRY ALONG WITH AMAZING UNIQUE AND RARE INTERVIEWS, DO READ ON

SO HERE ARE THE BIG QUESTIONS: 

 WHAT IS A RADIO SHOW? 

 WHY COLLECT THEM? 

 WHERE DO THEY COME FROM? 

Well, those are good questions, especially if you have never known of them. 

First allow me tell you my own personal story of discovering the wonder of radio shows.

  I discovered radio shows quite by accident while reading one of my favorite (long since departed) magazines called "Discoveries" (It was later bought by the same company that publishes "Goldmine" which I personally always considered a lesser publication, but that is another story.

  This was before ebay became the driving force in radio show sales (and everything else) in the later 1990's.

 I was especially attracted in "Discoveries" to a two page (or more) spread in each issue by a guy called "The Old Hippie". 

 Let me tell you, the Old Hippie had it all.  He was a real pioneer.  Way before anyone knew what radio shows even were let alone that they could be bought as rarities, he had the market cornered.

Most shows that he advertised were way beyond my budget but I drooled over those pages every issue and once in awhile I could afford one or two. 

 Now, I have attempted in my own humble way to take on the mantle of "The Old Hippie".  I have listed over 10,000 unique radio shows of all genres for you all to drool over, and most at prices, hopefully, that collectors can better afford!  I want to make available to collectors what I could not afford and especially in these days of higher prices and lesser availability.

Radio shows are harder and harder to find in quantity and the prices for the ones still out there just go higher and higher as they disappear from the market.  However, because of my large presence on eBay, I am always being contacted with selling offers, some of which I take advantage of and some I have to pass on because of the prices. I have found that by buying in bulk, even when many or most of the shows are lesser known but still amazing shows, I can offer the best prices on all titles.

 So, again, what is a radio show?  

Well, those are good questions, especially if you have never known of them.

  Radio Shows are syndicated productions by one of several large and small distributors who supply broadcast product to radio stations normally during weekends when the usual air personalities have a break. 

 Many air on Saturday or Sunday evenings or during overnight segments.  They often feature some of the best known voices for their genre from across the country thus the Dick Clark's and Casey Kasem's and Rick Dees and Dick Bartley and so many others. 

 People collect them for various reasons. 

 Some just collect the series because they like it and want them all. 

 Some collect their favorite artists or genre of music.  Rather than an album by the artist or a compilation bought or downloaded through iTunes or wherever, they have a unique presentation of their favorite artist or music not available anywhere else and always with dj presentations which were very entertaining.

  Some collect interviews with their favorite artists as most shows had interview segments.  

Some collect commercials especially old car commercials but certainly not limited to only those.

  AND, these shows are in limited quantity.

  They were pressed just for syndicated stations in the United States. 

 Many have just a few still in circulation. 

 Some of the more popular shows may have as many as a few hundred of each week's show that survived but think about it.  A few hundred for some 200 million Americans and millions of overseas collectors who look for unique presentations of their favorite artists or form of music is about as rare as rare can be.  

AND most stations just threw them away since they could never be aired again due to the time limited commercial content on the shows and the limited storage space available at most radio stations.  Believe me I know,  I work at one!  

That being said, they are increasingly hard to find. 

 They were first distributed on reel to reel tape if the show goes back that far into the 60's, then later on lp, later on CD and even later (after 2000 for most shows) on CDR. 

 Now they are not available at all to collectors since they are distributed by digital download much like you get your music from iTunes.

 These shows become rarer and rarer every day because they are not made anymore and the people who buy them hold on to them.  My best contact for these shows is long out of shows but because of the volume of my sales, radio stations still approach me with lots for sale.  As long as I can get them for reasonable prices, I will continue to buy although the prices just go up and up.

  The shows that you get now and hold on to will never decrease in value and only increase.  

 I have prided myself since the start to provide the best and fairest cost with a no holds barred guarantee that you will be happy or I refund your money.

  I sell them for near what I bought them for.  I give volume discounts and discount postage always.  As the postal service increases their rates, my shipping rates over the years have actually decreased. 

 And, I have one of the biggest radio show libraries in the world consisting of over ten thousand shows, so many that I don't even know all that I have and am sometimes amazed when I go to look for one show and find another that I did not realize I had.

  Finally, it is Americana at its best. 

 Whether the show be from the 60's or 2000's, rock, countdown, oldies, country, classical, religious, jazz or big band, it is unique and home grown.  And you just can't find them anywhere.  Even record stores that still exist will rarely have any.  

 Radio shows are wonderful representations of the real golden age of radio at least music wise. 

 And every  one you buy is  an original, not a copy, not a remake - all are limited editions in the hundreds at most and most much less. 

 This show was from the golden age of country and rock.  Music was king and the dj's were just as popular.  You can relive those days with a dynamite year end countdown series.  

THIS SHOW IS ONE OF THE BEST COUNTRY ARTIST FEATURED COUNTDOWN SHOWS. 

 It is called COUNTRY MUSIC COUNTDOWN 1983  and aired on the MUTUAL BROADCASTING SYSTEM. 

 It was an enormously popular show year end special.

  It was a three hour top 25 show with multiple interviews, montages, and special features.

THIS SHOW AIRED ON DECEMBER 31, 1983

IT COMES ON THREE LPS WITH CUE SHEETS.  THE LPS ARE IN LIKE NEW CONDITION.  IT IS ENCLOSED IN AN ATTRACTIVE BOX.  ALL THE PAPERWORK FOR THE SPECIAL ARE INCLUDED

    This show probably was played on the day it aired and not since, thirty six years later.     

 It is an enthralling show that will captivate you.  You will be disappointed when it is over but it is yours and you can listen over and over again.

I do highly recommend that you transfer it to mp3 and cds immediately to protect your vinyl records.      

  IT IS VERY RARE AND WOULD BE A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION.

    Remember, when you buy this show, not only will you own the tunes but also interspersed between songs is fascinating commentary and stories on the artists and songs most by the guests in the studio.  

  Also, keep in mind that this and all  shows are not just about the music - the music can be found anywhere.  It is the mixture of great music and great announcing that makes it so entertaining.  

As well, it is a piece of radio history.  

You just aren't going to find these shows anymore.  Think of what they will be worth in a few years!  (IF you wanted to sell.)  I am selling to share with other music lovers what I was able to get at a reasonable price     

 It is a great show and would be a valuable addition to your collection 

Good Luck and God Bless You.