Sold Date: January 16, 2021
Start Date: December 5, 2020
Final Price: $46.99 (USD)
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 WELCOME EVERYONE TO KEITH'S KOLLECTABLES, ONE OF EBAY'S PREMIERE BUYERS AND SELLERS OF PRISTINE RADIO SHOWS OF EVERY GENRE ALONG WITH OTHER GREAT RARE AND UNIQUE AMERICANA.

PLEASE REMEMBER MY SPECIAL OFFER TO FELLOW COLLECTORS.  IF YOU BUY FIVE OR MORE ITEMS FROM MY STORE AT ONE TIME, EBAY WILL DISCOUNT YOUR TOTAL BY 20% WHEN YOU CHECK OUT AUTOMATICALLY.  IT IS THE LEAST I CAN DO FOR EVERYONE WHO LOOKS FOR GREAT DEALS JUST AS I DO.

THIS IS ONE OF THE ABSOLUTE RAREST COUNTDOWN RADIO SHOWS THAT EVER AIRED.  IT FEATURED THE ONE AND ONLY RICK DEES AND HIS BAND OF IDIOTS ON LP. READ ON AND I WILL DESCRIBE THE SHOW AND SERIES AND THEN READ ON IF YOU DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT RADIO SHOWS, FOR MY HUMBLE 'RADIO SHOWS 101' SHORT COURSE ON RADIO SHOWS!

This show, for all you vinyl lovers, and there are a bunch out there judging by the number of you that have responded to my rare and old vinyl radio show sales, is a rare vinyl that you will rarely find on eBay ever.   

  It is called  RICK DEES WEEKLY TOP 40 

  Rick Dees is one of rock's greatest dj's 

His shows are classic for their laid back style and his 'cast of idiots' who join him.  His show is as much for the fun of the dj as the greatness of the music.  Years come and go, hits come and go, but Rick Dees and his great style continue. 

 These shows is from the 1980's on virgin vinyl and contain great music to go with Rick's zaniness.

  In addition there are tremendous interviews and other features.

 Already well known, Rick hit it big in his career when hired by RKO Radio to do mornings at WHBQ in Memphis.  That success motivated RKO to offer him the morning show at KHJ in Los Angeles.  He later went to KIIS FM , also in LA and turned the station into the #1 revenue generating radio station in America.

The Weekly Top 40 show began in September 1983 and continues today although only available by digital download since 2010 it is unavailable to collectors. The show was created by KIIS to compete with American top 40.  It is heard weekly in over 200 countries and the American Forces Radio Network.  In 2008 it became the first English speaking radio show to air in China.

Dees continues distribution of his Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown globally to terrestrial radio stations and streaming in the U.S., making it the longest continuously running Hit Music Countdown in the world. He also continues to host the syndicated Daily Dees daily show.

Rick has been honored throughout his career with awards including the Marconi Award, induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame and the National Association of broadcasters Hall of fame.  He has received a Grammy for a comedy album.  He is a Billboard Magazine Radio Personality of the year for 10 consecutive years, has received a People’s Choice Award and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Having an opportunity to own one of his early work in radio is a rare opportunity and this is true Americana.  

  The show comes on  4 LP's in new condition  and are distributed by THE DIR BROADCASTING RADIO NETWORKS. 

    The cue sheets  come with this show and are in excellent condition.  

     THIS SHOW AIRED ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1985 AND IS CYCLE #853-10 

I HAVE ONLY A FEW OF THE FANTASTIC LP SHOWS FROM THIS SERIES AND  WILL BE LISTING THEM UNTIL THEY ARE GONE.  MOST OF YOUR FAVORITE  ARTISTS ARE REPRESENTED.

  THE MUSIC FROM THIS GREAT SHOW CAN BE SEEN ON THE PICTURED CUE SHEETS IN THE LISTING

SO HERE ARE THE BIG QUESTIONS IF YOU DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT RADIO SHOWS: 

 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?  

  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. 

 Most air on Saturday or Sunday mornings, afternoons or evenings or less often 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, they have a unique presentation of their favorite artist or music not available anywhere else and often with dj presentation which is 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 and many have just a few 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. 

Many radio stations just tossed them away after airing because they could never be aired again due to the time limited commercials and the limited storage space at most radio stations (believe me I know, I work at one!)

SO 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 the people who buy them hold on to them. 

  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 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 limited editions in the hundreds at most and many much less.  Once you get hooked, like me, it is a love affair for life!    Welcome to the Club!      

         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 and wonderful interview segments and other features.  

  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  

 Most people even enjoy the national commercials that are included on the show because some 35 years later they sound fresh and bring back more innocent time!    It is a great show and would be a valuable addition to your collection

Good Luck and God Bless You