{"product_id":"fm-radio-broadcast-programming-kdal-gold-1976-1988-2-track-reel-to-reel-tape-7-1-2-ips-copy","title":"FM Radio Broadcast Programming: KDAL (Gold) 1976-1988- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1\/2 IPS","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm @w-xl\/main:pt-header-height pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-693eefe8-e934-8328-898b-ec65116da980-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"8998eac1-6a21-4851-b448-e2575d2c0192\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eThis is a broadcast programming reel made for FM use, a KDAL AC Gold AM Gold style compilation of soft rock and adult contemporary hits, assembled for on air FM playback at 7.5 IPS on 2 track half track machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eA key point with radio tapes like this is that FM distribution reels are a different animal than AM era program sources. AM broadcasting was commonly bandwidth limited and heavily processed to cut through noise and distance, and even when the music selection overlaps, the FM delivery is intended for stereo and higher fidelity air. This reel is exactly that, the AM Gold vibe delivered for FM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eThere are generally two broad categories of FM program reels you’ll run into.\u003cbr data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e1 Station built reels, locally compiled or edited at the station or production studio\u003cbr data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e2 Syndicated distribution service reels supplied by programming companies that produced complete format music mixes for stations, especially as FM stations needed distinct programming and as automation scaled up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eTape details\u003cbr data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eSeries note V.A. Broadcast Programming KDAL AC Gold\u003cbr data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eProgram Hits Radio Show 1976–1988 Slow\u003cbr data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eDate marker 9\/90\u003cbr data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eSpeed 7.5 IPS\u003cbr data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eTrack format 2 track half track\u003cbr data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eContent note No talk\u003cbr data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eAudio note as labeled Right channel a bit weaker than left otherwise excellent sound quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003eTrack listing\u003cbr data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e1 Heart Alone\u003cbr data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e2 Sade Smooth Operator\u003cbr data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003e3 Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band Against the Wind\u003cbr data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e4 Bobby Caldwell What You Won’t Do for Love\u003cbr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e5 Kenny G Songbird\u003cbr data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003e6 J.D. Souther You’re Only Lonely\u003cbr data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e7 Phil Collins A Groovy Kind of Love\u003cbr data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e8 Little River Band Cool Change\u003cbr data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e9 Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb Guilty\u003cbr data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2048\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e10 DeBarge Who’s Holding Donna Now\u003cbr data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003e11 Gloria Estefan Words Get in the Way\u003cbr data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e12 Walter Egan Magnet and Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003e13 Ric Ocasek Emotion in Motion\u003cbr data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e14 Randy VanWarmer Just When I Needed You Most\u003cbr data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2243\"\u003e15 The Honeydrippers Sea of Love\u003cbr data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003e16 Michael Bolton How Am I Supposed to Live Without You\u003cbr data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e17 Billy Joel She’s Got a Way About Her\u003cbr data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e18 Jennifer Warnes Right Time of the Night\u003cbr data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e19 Chicago Baby What a Big Surprise\u003cbr data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003e20 Journey Who’s Crying Now\u003cbr data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003e21 Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band Shame on the Moon\u003cbr data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003e22 Roger Daltrey Where Would I Be Without Your Love\u003cbr data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003e23 Bruce Springsteen I’m on Fire\u003cbr data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2640\"\u003e24 Al Stewart Year of the Cat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"3067\"\u003eCondition\u003cbr data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003eBox package Plain white broadcast box with visible shelf wear scuffs and edge corner wear spine area shows tape or label residue as shown\u003cbr data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003eInserts Printed cue sheet track list included see photos\u003cbr data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003eReel tape Metal reel appears intact and tape looks clean and complete visually\u003cbr data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003ePlayback notes labeled No talk Right channel slightly weaker than left otherwise excellent sound quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3225\"\u003eVintage broadcast tape is sold as a collectible media item. Playback results will also depend on your machine alignment head format and tape path condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ReelHifi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47380293091548,"sku":"2043","price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1022\/7676\/files\/10_8c1c3084-05b9-49b8-83aa-537a131a4d30.png?v=1765493680","url":"https:\/\/reelhifi.ca\/products\/fm-radio-broadcast-programming-kdal-gold-1976-1988-2-track-reel-to-reel-tape-7-1-2-ips-copy","provider":"ReelHifi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}