- Take a Musical Journey . . . the World is Yours -

 

In 1969 the National Geographic Society began issuing a series of sound recordings. The recordings were published in 12", 33 1/3 RPM Stereo vinyl (and in tape cassettes). The series was discontinued in 1979, though it seemed more were planned.

There were a total of 25 albums released, under two theme banner categories: the "Sounds of the World" encompassed 9 releases, while the other 16 titles were issued under the "American Adventure Series". Society members could subscribe seasonally (e.g., American Adventure released 4 titles per year) - much like the loyal membership would subscribe carte blanche to the Special Publications book series, at 4 titles per year.

The books, and the Records were promoted with advance leaflets and brochures showing pictures and offering details of the content particulars. I have not precisely timed these, but all are less than 30 minutes per side. Where a title does have an inner LP sleeve, the sleeves do have text indicating track title, info., and lyrics. 

 

American Adventure Recording series:

Steamboat's -A- Comin'  ~ 1976 ; w/ illustrated cardboard sleeve - 8-pages of content 

Barbershop Days  ~  1977 ; w/ illust. cardboard sleeve - 6 pgs. (stiff cardboard) of content

Cowboy Songs  ~  1976 ; w/ illust. cardboard sleeve - 10 pgs. of content Rebels and Redcoats  ~  1976  ; w/ illust. cardboard sleeve - 10 pgs. of content Wabash Canonball  ~  1977 ; w/ illust. cardboard sleeve - 6 pages (stiff cardboard) of content Westward Ho !  ~  1977 ; w/ illust. cardboard sleeve - 6 pgs. (stiff cardboard) of content
Condition:
See my above condition statement. The outer jackets show shelf + time wear. No significant of noticeable fading, NO writing or tears or moisture issues. The gloss/sheen level on the exterior of jackets varies from title to title - some are shinier than other, but all have smooth, clean surfaces with at least moderate sheen. I'll let the photos do most of the other close-up detail talking, as per the edges and LP's themselves, etc. 
NO warping on the LP's.

*  'Westward Ho!'  has a small piece of archival Lineco-brand mending tissue placed in the middle spine edge area (visible in photo), which just barely wraps around the edge; there was an abrasion scuff on the jacket there, and it was thin, and the hinge was about to tear through. Lineco is NOT like scotch tape, will not yellow, crack, or flake off with time -- it is also PH- neutral and rated by the Library of Congress and Librarians Association of America for conservation/repairs.


*** I have one more Nat Geo LP listed --->  "The Music of Spain" ***