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WELCOME TO EVERYONE TO KEITH'S KOLLECTABLES, ONE OF EBAY'S PREMIERE SELLERS OF RARE RADIO SHOWS OF EVERY GENRE.

PLEASE REMEMBER MY FELLOW COLLECTOR FRIENDS, IF YOU PURCHASE FIVE OR MORE ITEMS AT ONE TIME FROM MY STORE, EBAY WILL DISCOUNT YOUR ENTIRE ORDER BY 20%.  

AND IF YOU ENJOY THE TOP COUNTRY HITS COUNTDOWN SHOWS ALONG WITH RARE INTERVIEWS AND SPECIAL FEATURES, YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!

LET ME DESCRIBE THIS SHOW AND SERIES TO YOU AND THEN AFTERWARDS, IF YOU DO NOT KNOW MUCH ABOUT RADIO SHOWS, PLEASE READ ON FOR MY HUMBLE 'RADIO SHOWS 101' FOR A BRIEF HISTORY OF RADIO SHOWS AND MY OWN PERSONAL HISTORY OF DISCOVERING THEM, A STORY I LOVE TO TELL!

It is called COUNTRY MUSIC'S TOP 10 WITH CHARLIE COOK AND JANINE WOLF

    It was an enormously popular show in its heyday, the heyday of music radio shows in general as radio stations grew into the expanding medium of syndicated pop and country music featuring top stars and experts of the genre. 

 It WAS AN HOUR WEEKLY SHOW FEATURING THAT WEEK'S TOP TEN COUNTRY HITS COUNTED DOWN FROM 10 TO 1 ALONG WITH SPECIAL FEATURES AND INTERVIEWS THROUGHOUT THE HOUR.

Count down shows in general were either three or four hours in length, covering the top 30 or top 40 songs of the week, or more compacted versions featuring the top ten with extra features included because many listeners only wanted to hear the top songs of the week.  After all, think about it, you probably remember most the top ten songs or so of any week in your own music history.  The others just faded away over time.

EACH SHOW FEATURED GREAT SONGS ALL WOVEN TOGETHER BY SHOW HOSTS CHARLIE COOK AND JANINE WOLF WHO HAD A GREAT ON AIR CHEMISTRY TOGETHER WHICH BRINGS SPECIAL ENJOYMENT TO THE COUNTDOWN.  

Most countdown shows, or any syndicated show for that matter, normally had one host.  But the ones that had two, made the show special because of the back and forth conversations between the hosts.

Several well known country countdown shows also adopted this dual host in a different fashion - there was a show host and every week a guest co host who was an artist with songs on the chart.

THIS SHOW AIRED ON JUNE 15, 1987

EACH SHOW'S CONTENTS CAN BE SEEN IN THE LISTING PICTURES

   THE SHOW WAS SPONSORED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY TOYOTA TRUCKS. 

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, EXACTLY, WHAT IS A RADIO SHOW?

WHY COLLECT THEM?

WHAT MAKES THEM DIFFERENT FROM LISTENING TO YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC ON PANDORA?

 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 at Wal Mart 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 hundred of each week's show that survived but think about it.  A 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.  

Many stations just tossed them away after airing because the storage space at most  radio stations was very limited.  (Believe me I know - I worked at just such a station for seven pus glorious years!)

SO they are increasingly hard to find. 

 They were first distributed on reel to reel tape or 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 the people who buy them hold on to them.  

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 has decreased.

 And, I have one of the biggest radio show libraries in the world consisting of over fifteen thousand of 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. Once you get hooked, like me, it is a love affair for life!  Welcome to the Club! 

 RADIO SHOWS OFFER A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR YOUR FAVORITE  MUSIC PRESENTED IN A FASHION THAT YOU CANNOT FIND ANYWHERE ELSE.   THAT IS THE JOY OF RADIO SHOWS.

It is a great variety of music along with interviews and facts.   You will enjoy great music and the best part is that you can hear them again and again, over and over,  whenever you want.   

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

  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.  IT IS AMERICANA!

  MOST PEOPLE DON'T EVEN KNOW THESE SHOWS EXIST AND SO DON'T KNOW WHAT TREASURES THEY ARE.  

  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    

  Good Luck and God Bless You.