Rare BBC Transcription Service 12" Vinyl LP - CN 811 Wilfred Thesiger / Heat
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Description
Side 1: TALKS (Page 259)
Band 1: The Empty Quarter of Arabia * Author/Narrator: Wilfred Thesiger
Duration: 13'56"
Description: The legendary explorer describes his travels through the Rub' al Khali (The Empty Quarter) desert.
Band 2: The Long Wait
Author/Narrator: Duncan Carse
Duration: 14'00"
Description: The famous British explorer talks about his time spent alone on the remote sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia.
Side 2: SCHOOLS (Page 60) - Series: HEAT
Band 1 (No. 9): "How Animals Keep Warm"
Author/Narrator: Professor J.E.G. Raymont
Duration: 13'05"
Band 2 (No. 10): "How Man Keeps Warm"
Author/Narrator: Dr. O.G. Edholm
Duration: 13'39"
Item Condition
Vinyl: Excellent visual condition with a bright, glossy sheen. Shows very minimal signs of handling. The iconic green, yellow, and white BBC Transcription Service labels are crisp and clean with no writing or severe spindle wear. (Note: Expiry date printed on the label is 30.11.72).
Continuity Sheets: Two original paper sheets included. They show light, natural aging/yellowing consistent with a vintage paper item, but are fully intact with no major rips, tears, or heavy staining. Text is perfectly legible.
Sleeve: Includes the original yellow BBC card sleeve. It shows some light storage wear and natural aging, but remains solid and functional.
Specifications
Format: 12" Vinyl LP (33 1/3 RPM)
Label: BBC Transcription Service
Catalog Number: CN 811 / 122480 / 122481
Country of Manufacture: England
Note to Collectors: Because BBC Transcription discs were intended to be destroyed or returned after their broadcast license expired, surviving copies—especially those with their original continuity paperwork—are incredibly difficult to find. Don't miss the chance to add this rare archival piece to your collection!
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