1974 AFRTS Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells Excerpts Millie Jackson Armed Forces LP

$

225

Original AFRTS Station Library transcription LP RL‑24‑4 featuring Millie Jackson’s It Hurts So Good album selections on Side 1, paired with broadcast‑edited excerpts from Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells on Side 2. Produced exclusively for U.S. military broadcast use and never sold commercially, these discs were pressed in limited quantities and distributed to bases worldwide. This edition blends 1970s soul and funk with progressive instrumental rock, creating a rare and highly collectible pairing.
Photo Note: Any circular “ring” visible in images is only a reflection from the ring light used during photography. It is not present on the record or sleeve itself.
Side 1 – P‑14305 / RL‑24‑4 Millie Jackson – It Hurts So Good -Don’t Send Nobody Else – 3:18 (:06) -Now That You Got It – 2:31 (:08) -Two‑Faced World – 3:47 (:21) -Help Yourself – 3:04 (:08) -Close My Eyes – 3:12 (:20) -Hypocrisy – 2:12 (:18) Deadwax: P‑14305 RL‑24‑4 4‑T‑cm
Side 2 – P‑14306 / RL‑24‑4 Mike Oldfield – Tubular Bells (AFRTS Excerpts) -Excerpt “A” – 2:41 (:16) -Excerpt “D” – 2:35 (:06) -Excerpt “B” – 1:39 (:00) -Excerpt “E” – 2:40 (:02) -Excerpt “C” – 5:31 (:08) -Excerpt “F” – 1:33 (:00) Deadwax: P‑14306 RL‑24‑4 4‑T‑cm
VG+ record / VG+ sleeve. Vinyl shows strong gloss with faint hairlines, light dot scuffs, and a few superficial rubs that appear gloss‑deep or just beyond. Playback on a basic test deck reveals faint, consistent surface noise on both sides, slightly heavier at the start of each first track, and likely to diminish significantly on higher‑quality equipment. No pops or rotational defects were detected on Side 1. Side 2 plays similarly clean with one brief static‑type noise near the end of Track 1 that improved with repeated play but did not fully disappear; likely a minor factory artifact or microscopic debris. No skips or tracking issues. Labels show minor wear, light staining near the spindle, and small manufacturing print anomalies. Sleeve is VG+ with minimal wear, light ring impression, and two tiny bumps at the opening. Playback may vary depending on equipment; sold as‑is.
Photo Note: Any circular “ring” visible in images is only a reflection from the ring light used during photography. It is not present on the record or sleeve itself.
Grading Note: AFRTS transcription discs are unique non‑commercial utilitarian pressings, often showing quirks from their service use and occasional factory flaws. These discs commonly exhibit light inherent noise and minor cosmetic anomalies even on clean examples, and they frequently play best on higher‑end equipment.