1969 AFRTS Nancy Wilson / Lorraine Ellison RL‑20‑0 Armed Forces Transcription LP

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Original AFRTS transcription LP RL‑20‑0, pairing Nancy Wilson’s Hurt So Bad with Lorraine Ellison’s Stay With Me. Produced exclusively for U.S. service members and distributed to bases worldwide, AFRTS discs were never sold commercially. Collectors prize these for their scarcity and unusual pairings - here showcasing Wilson’s jazz‑inflected soul vocals alongside Ellison’s powerhouse R&B delivery.
Side 1 – P‑11619 / RL‑20‑0  Nancy Wilson – Hurt So Bad -Willie and Laura Mae Jones – 2:48 -Can’t Take My Eyes Off You -Hurt So Bad – 2:40 -Spinning Wheel – 2:38 -Come Back to Me – 2:34 -One Soft Night – 2:27  Deadwax: P-11619 RL 20-0 1-T-cg RE-1 11/13
Side 2 – P‑11620 / RL‑20‑0  Lorraine Ellison – Stay With Me -Only Your Love – 3:15 -You Don’t Know Nothing About Love – 4:25 -I Want to Be Loved – 2:45 -No Matter How It All Turns Out – 3:02 -The Hurt Came Back Again – 2:40 -A Good Love – 2:34  Deadwax: P-11620 RL 20-0 4-T-E7
VG record / VG sleeve. Both sides retain strong gloss with only faint rubs, minor sleeve scuffs, and a few very fine hairlines. Playback is clean overall, with faint surface noise noted throughout, most of which is believed to be equipment‑related. A few pops and crackles were heard, plus minor audible sleeve scuffing on Side 2, but no skips or tracking issues. Labels show matching “183” markings, minor scuffs and ink wear but remain legible. The AFRTS branded sleeve is VG with matching “183” markings, faint staining, minor fading, two small tears at the opening, and light ring wear; no seam splits. Playback may vary depending on equipment; sold as‑is.
Photo Note: The circular “ring” visible in some images is only a reflection from the ring light used during photography. It is not present on the record or sleeve itself. Records are photographed under this lighting to highlight gloss, label clarity, and surface details as clearly as possible.
Grading Note: AFRTS transcription discs are unique non‑commercial pressings, often showing quirks from their service use and occasional factory flaws. They frequently play best on higher‑end equipment. I grade conservatively and document anomalies such as label wear, sleeve markings, gloss wear, rubs, and playback notes so buyers know exactly what they’re getting. This approach avoids blanket condition claims and ensures accuracy, transparency, and trust in every listing.