1960s AFRTS George Beverly Shea Alfred Bolden Gospel Armed Forces Transcription
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Description
AFRTS RL‑38‑8 transcription disc pairing two gospel programs: Surely Goodness and Mercy featuring George Beverly Shea with The Blackwood Brothers Quartet, and Presenting Alfred Bolden, showcasing the “World’s Greatest Gospel Organist.” Issued exclusively for U.S. military broadcast, non‑commercial, and pressed for the AFRTS Station Library.
SIDE A – RL‑38‑8 / SSL‑19291 / R‑419 George Beverly Shea with The Blackwood Brothers Quartet -Surely Goodness and Mercy -Where the Roses Never Fade -Jesus Walks Among Us -Heavenly Sunlight -O Day of Rest and Gladness -Tell It Again Dead Wax: R‑419 / RL‑38‑8 / 1‑T‑E7
SIDE B – RL‑38‑8 / SSL‑19292 / R‑420 Presenting Alfred Bolden – “World’s Greatest Gospel Organist” -Only What You Do for Christ -What a Friend -A Blessing -He’s Sweet I Know -I Want Jesus to Walk with Me -Amazing Grace Dead Wax: R‑420 / RL‑38‑8 / 1‑T‑E7
Format: 12‑inch, 33 RPM transcription disc Label: AFRTS / American Forces Radio & Television Service – Station Library Sleeve: Original AFRTS paper sleeve with matching handwritten “59”
VG/VG from visual inspection and test play on portable turntable; plays flat with minor tonearm movement (likely player‑related). Side A: light crackle/pops, moderate surface noise, no skips; a few thin hairline scratches, light rub/residue, audible tonearm vibration (possible player‑related), label with light spindle wear, handwritten “59,” minimal extra wear. Side B: fewer crackle/pops, similar light surface noise, no skips; minor hairlines, light rub/residue, label with moderate spindle wear, handwritten “59,” light extra wear. Original AFRTS sleeve stamped “1‑1” in circle, staining/fading (possible water exposure ~1" wide along one side), small tears/creases, moderate ring wear. Playback may vary; see photos. Sold as‑is.
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