Stereo Spectacular Demonstration & Sound Effects [Side 1] - Various Artists

Stereo Spectacular Demonstration & Sound Effects (1963)
I found this LP at a record show and had to check it out. I love these old stereo demonstration records for their cheesiness and as a throwback to the days when stereo sound was still something of a novelty.
This album was released in 1963 on the original Audio Fidelity label. It is not the same company who have released audiophile pressings of classic albums in recent years. Side one is a continuous 20 minute piece featuring sound effects and excerpts of songs appearing on other Audio Fidelity albums.
My specs:
Recorded using Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB turntable with internal preamp removed and an AT120E cart. All records are cleaned on a VPI 16.5. I use Adobe Audition CC for recording and processing. Clicks are removed manually with a light filter used sparingly.

[@LucianaMedeirosDJ]

II'm quite emotional about finding this record here on KZbin. We were trying to find this one because this is really a masterpiece for my family as well and I can see in the comments that it has/had an interesting connection with children, how we as kids LOVED this record. For my family was a kind of National anthem and we used to listen to it a lot!!! Thank you for sharing it and all your comments here!!! 😍🤩

[@Elprisionero6]

My dad had this same record. I used to listen as a child placing the speakers as far apart as possible. Thank you so much for sharing it!!!

[@ScaryStoriesNYC]

I can't believe how interesting I found this as a kid

[@mysticwolf75]

Wow! I never thought I'd hear this again! My Grandpa had this on reel to reel, but his began with "Realistic Audiophile Series Presents..." I used to listen to this all the time in his basement when I was a kid. Brings back a lot of childhood memories.

[@PedroLCogoy]

I used to have this vinyl but I'm pretty sure my father bought it in the 70s. Used to listen to it almost everyday. Had such a great time with the stereo effects and some of the funny stuff.

[@Joostemoss]

We had this as a kid and loved it .. haven't heard it for over 45 years .. ..Love the complaints department lol

[@punkrockbarbie9687]

Me too. I thought this was the coolest thing ever. And we only had a hi-fi, so didn't even get the effect.

[@Ivartshiva]

I grew up with this record and I know every nuance of it even though I haven't heard it for over 50 years. Thanks for the upload! A rare LP now

[@antonkruger]

Me too

[@cimbakahn]

Me three!

[@Selrisitai]

There are two dozen for sale on Ebay right now.

[@VarionJimmy]

Thanks a lot for uploading this! 👍

[@williamos1]

same for me! was looking on inet after remembering my chialdhood.

[@Musicradio77Network]

This LP has a different intro with a new narrator mentioned “Marquette Stereo”, and I know what Marquette Stereo was. There was another version of the intro that says “Realistic, Audiophile Series presents”. The original says “Audio Fidelity Records presents”.

[@miquefan]

There are a few variations of this title according to Discogs. My copy is not listed there. It has DFS 7777 AM (MARQUETTE) in the deadwax and what looks like 11-67 but hard to read. Side 2 shows DFS 7777 B (REV) and more clearly a date of 6-26-67. Fun stuff.

[@Musicradio77Network]

@@miquefan I checked Google under Marquette Stereo and I saw a picture of a console stereo. Marquette did made console stereos back in the 1960’s, but I don’t know that Marquette is still in business.

[@mysticwolf75]

Same here. My Grandpa's copy said " Realistic Audiophile Series Presents". They must have made the same one for different companies.

[@dirkwalther2354]

I watch and hear it on my mono-smartphone... :D

[@litoboy5]

great

[@BurnsCreative]

Had this LP once. Somewhere deep in the album notes The Big Band is given credit. And I think the tune is American Bordello. Can you confirm who the band or tune is? Thanks for posting.

[@miquefan]

The LP credits The Big Band but does not give a song title. It does say the selection is from "Percussive Big Band Jazz" DFS-7005

[@BurnsCreative]

Thanks a bunch. Found it credited to Bobby Christian and his band. The whole LP is at kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXaXk2dqn7eFqrs and it appears that Audio Fidelity did at least three of these. Each LP was a different band but the same players were on most of them. Some players included Doc Severinsen, Tony Mottola, and Gene Krupa. Great make-shift studio band.