You're 100% correct about the constant panning back and forth of the stereo effect - it *does indeed* become nerve-wracking after a while.
This was true of "The Bobby Darin Story" (the CD of his greatest hits on Atco). The "ping-pong" stereo mixing became so grating after a few minutes (e.g. "Bill Bailey," "Mack the Knife") I eventually sought a copy of a greatest hits compilation of Darin's (on Rhino) in which said tracks were mono mixes.
Nice tone, thank heavens there's no needle hiss: is the fella who speaks, Vaugn Monroe, or Bing Crosby? Any information would be welcome, I ask anyone whoreads thic omment to PLRASE REFEAIN from swearing?! Than you!
@bagpuss211 Likely Vaughn Monroe since he had a contract with RCA and did commercials during the 1960s for the company. Bing Crosby was signed with Decca at the time.
@cricketrecords It may not be, but Vaughn did sell a few big hits at RCA in the 1940s and 50s, in particular Ghost Riders In The Sky, a tune which has been covered numerous times.
@VinylLad Sorry, I meant that the announcer heard here was probably not a well known personality. Monroe was definitely well known in the 40's and 50's, and it's because I've heard so many of his records that I know that this is not his voice.
This is a 1967 demonstration record used exclusively by RCA Victor dealers, with copies given to customers who, as 'greg' mentioned, bought one of RCA's "New Vista" stereo console phonographs...the music featured on the album stretches as far back as 1959 {Bernie Green's recording of "Under Paris Skies" was originally released on one of his 1961 RCA Victor "Stereo Action" albums}.
You're 100% correct about the constant panning back and forth of the stereo effect - it *does indeed* become nerve-wracking after a while.
This was true of "The Bobby Darin Story" (the CD of his greatest hits on Atco). The "ping-pong" stereo mixing became so grating after a few minutes (e.g. "Bill Bailey," "Mack the Knife") I eventually sought a copy of a greatest hits compilation of Darin's (on Rhino) in which said tracks were mono mixes.
To be sure, *much* easier on the nerves.
Kramden429 8 months ago
it's 33rpm?
edwardconway27 10 months ago
there's no way that's ol bing
KingFahtah 1 year ago
Nice tone, thank heavens there's no needle hiss: is the fella who speaks, Vaugn Monroe, or Bing Crosby? Any information would be welcome, I ask anyone whoreads thic omment to PLRASE REFEAIN from swearing?! Than you!
bagpuss211 1 year ago
@bagpuss211 Likely Vaughn Monroe since he had a contract with RCA and did commercials during the 1960s for the company. Bing Crosby was signed with Decca at the time.
VinylLad 1 year ago
@VinylLad It's definitely not Vaughn Monroe. He probably was not a well known personality.
cricketrecords 1 year ago
@cricketrecords It may not be, but Vaughn did sell a few big hits at RCA in the 1940s and 50s, in particular Ghost Riders In The Sky, a tune which has been covered numerous times.
VinylLad 1 year ago
@VinylLad Sorry, I meant that the announcer heard here was probably not a well known personality. Monroe was definitely well known in the 40's and 50's, and it's because I've heard so many of his records that I know that this is not his voice.
cricketrecords 1 year ago
Who is the fellow on this exceptional recording? He sounds to me at least, a cross betwen Vaughn Monroe, and Bing Crosby!
bagpuss211 1 year ago
This is a 1967 demonstration record used exclusively by RCA Victor dealers, with copies given to customers who, as 'greg' mentioned, bought one of RCA's "New Vista" stereo console phonographs...the music featured on the album stretches as far back as 1959 {Bernie Green's recording of "Under Paris Skies" was originally released on one of his 1961 RCA Victor "Stereo Action" albums}.
fromthesidelines 2 years ago