1972 AFRTS Lou Rawls Silk Soul Ray Stevens Turn Your Radio On Armed Forces Radio for Sale

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1972 AFRTS Lou Rawls Silk Soul Ray Stevens Turn Your Radio On Armed Forces Radio For Sale

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1972 AFRTS Lou Rawls Silk Soul Ray Stevens Turn Your Radio On Armed Forces Radio:
$54.99

Original AFRTS transcription LP RL‑38‑2, pairing Lou Rawls’ “Silk & Soul” with Ray Stevens’ “Turn Your Radio On.” Produced exclusively for U.S. service members and distributed to bases and broadcast facilities worldwide, AFRTS discs were never sold commercially. This pairing showcases Rawls’ smooth soul‑jazz vocal delivery on Side 1 and Stevens’ gospel‑influenced singer‑songwriter material on Side 2 - a desirable combination for collectors of soul, gospel, and early‑1970s MOR pop.
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.Side 1 – P‑13181 / RL‑38‑2Lou Rawls – Silk & Soul-Here’s That Rainy Day – 5:46 (:32)-Watch What Happens – 3:41 (:16)-Golden Slumbers – 3:33 (:03)-I’m Waiting – 2:23 (:08)-Believe in Me – 3:45 (:09)Deadwax: P13181 ST RL‑38‑2 4‑T‑DR
Side 2 – P‑13182 / RL‑38‑2Ray Stevens – Turn Your Radio On-Let Your Love Be a Light Unto the People – 2:35 (:10)-Why Don’t You Lead Me to That Rock – 2:37 (:00)-Have a Little Talk with Myself – 3:01 (:05)-Yes, Jesus Loves Me – 2:32 (:08)-Love Lifted Me – 3:08 (:00)-Glory Special – 3:36 (:07)Deadwax: P‑13182 ST RL‑38‑2 4‑T‑DR
VG record / VG sleeve. Both sides retain strong, reflective gloss with light hairlines, minor scuffs, and small areas of superficial rub. Playback is clean overall with surface noise slightly below typical AFRTS levels. Side 1 has a short 1/8\" scratch that produced about 25 audible rotations during Track 2 and several faint rotational pops at the end of Track 1; these are shallow and expected to diminish on higher‑end equipment. Side 2 plays clean with minimal surface noise and no audible defects. Labels show minor abrasion, light ink wear, and faint discoloration around the spindle. The sleeve is VG with three small tears along the top opening, light ring wear, and 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.
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.

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1972 AFRTS Lou Rawls Silk Soul Ray Stevens Turn Your Radio On Armed Forces Radio For Sale

1972 AFRTS Lou Rawls Silk Soul Ray Stevens Turn Your Radio On Armed Forces Radio: $54.99

1972 AFRTS Lou Rawls Silk Soul Ray Stevens Turn Your Radio On Armed Forces Radio:
$54.99