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FM Radio Broadcast Programming: KDAL (Gold) 1976-1988- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
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  • FM Radio Broadcast Programming: KDAL (Gold) 1976-1988- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • FM Radio Broadcast Programming: KDAL (Gold) 1976-1988- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • FM Radio Broadcast Programming: KDAL (Gold) 1976-1988- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
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  • FM Radio Broadcast Programming: KDAL (Gold) 1976-1988- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • FM Radio Broadcast Programming: KDAL (Gold) 1976-1988- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • FM Radio Broadcast Programming: KDAL (Gold) 1976-1988- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • FM Radio Broadcast Programming: KDAL (Gold) 1976-1988- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • FM Radio Broadcast Programming: KDAL (Gold) 1976-1988- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
  • FM Radio Broadcast Programming: KDAL (Gold) 1976-1988- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
FM Radio Broadcast Programming: KDAL (Gold) 1976-1988- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1/2 IPS
$195.00

Condition: Very Good
Description

Adult Contemporary Gold programming reel from KDAL, dated September 1990 and featuring a curated mix of soft rock and pop hits from 1976–1988. This 7.5 IPS, 2-track reel plays continuous music with no DJ talk or ads, as prepared for on-air broadcast. Artists include Heart, Sade, Bob Seger, Phil Collins, Kenny G, Chicago, Journey, and many more. The cue sheet notes a slightly weaker right channel but otherwise excellent sound quality. A rare surviving example of AC radio station programming from the era.
Details

Ttitle: Radio Broadcast Programming: KDAL (AC Gold) 1976-1988

Radio Station:

  • KDAL

Artists:

  • Gloria Estefan
  • DeBarge
  • Barry Gibb
  • Barbgara Streisand
  • Little River Band
  • Phil Collins
  • J.D. Souther
  • Kenny G
  • Bobby Caldwell
  • The Silver Bullet Band
  • Bob Seger
  • Sade
  • Heart

Year of Release: 1986

Country: United States

Genre:

  • Rock

Reel: 7 1/2 IPS 10 Inch Tape, 2 Track Tape
Track List

1. Alone – Heart
2. Smooth Operator – Sade
3. Against the Wind – Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
4. What You Won’t Do for Love – Bobby Caldwell
5. Songbird – Kenny G
6. You’re Only Lonely – J.D. Souther
7. A Groovy Kind of Love – Phil Collins
8. Cool Change – Little River Band
9. Guilty – Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
10. Who’s Holding Donna Now – DeBarge
11. Words Get in the Way – Gloria Estefan
12. Magnet & Steel – Walter Egan
13. Emotion in Motion – Ric Ocasek
14. Just When I Needed You Most – Randy VanWarmer
15. Sea of Love – The Honeydrippers
16. How Am I Supposed to Live Without You – Michael Bolton
17. She’s Got a Way (About Her) – Billy Joel
18. Right Time of the Night – Jennifer Warnes
19. Baby, What a Big Surprise – Chicago
20. Who’s Crying Now – Journey
21. Shame on the Moon – Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
22. (Where Would I Be) Without Your Love – Roger Daltrey
23. I’m on Fire – Bruce Springsteen
24. Year of the Cat – Al Stewart
Tape Review

The first two or three songs were listened to and the last couple. The tape is complete sounds excellent tape itself is in very good condition
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