CRUISIN': THE 50s & 60s, RARE Complete Set of 13 INCREASE LPs - NM/EX condition

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CRUISIN': The 50's & 60's
Complete Set of 13 LPs on Increase Records
Featuring classic hits, DJ links, news, sports and commercial breaks from the great rock 'n' roll years

For Sale:

CRUISIN' : THE FIFTIES & SIXTIES (A History Of Rock 'N' Roll Radio)
13 x vinyl LP set on Increase Records

Rare, complete set of this classic series of nostalgic releases on 13 LPs (later years were released, subsequently and on CD only)

A very rare offering for such a cool nostalgic record set. I have seen these for auction before, but usually only one at a time. This set is a NEAR MINT and complete -  all 13 volumes with NO cut out holes, nicks or marks.

Each record has around 10 classic songs, Disc Jockey announcements, News and Sports breaks, Station ID, cool vintage Commercials such as Coca Cola, McDonald's, Ford Automobiles and lots more. Oh yes....and awesome comic book style album cover art!

1955 – Jumping George Oxford \ KSAN San Francisco

1956 – Robin Seymour \ WKMH Detroit

1957 – Joe Niagara \ WIBG Philadelphia

1958 – Jack Carney \ WIL St. Louis

1959 – Hunter Hancock \ KGFJ Los Angeles

1960 – Dick Biondi \ WKBW Buffalo

1961 – Arnie Woo Woo Ginsburg \ WMEX Boston

1962 – Russ Weird Beard Knight \ KHF Dallas

1963 – B Mitchell Reed \ WMCA New York

1964 – Johnny Holiday \ WHK Cleveland

1965 – Robert W Morgan \ KHJ Los Angeles

1966 – Pat O’Day \ KJR Seattle

1967 – Dr. Don Rose \ WQXI Atlanta

A novel idea, simulating "air checks" of well-known disc jockeys nationwide, gave birth to the "Cruisin'" series. More than just another set of "oldies" albums, the producers at Increase Records enlisted the services of various deejays to simulate actual broadcasts of their respective radio shows, including theme songs, station IDs, and commercials of both national and local nature. If you enjoy "air checks," this series of simulations should be in your collection.

"Cruisin'" originally started as series of LPs in June 1970, with the 1956 through 1962 volumes. 1955 and 1963 were added to the series in January 1972, and 1964 through 1967 were added to the LP set in September 1973.

PLEASE NOTE: The LPs on offer are the U.S. re-issues from the early eighties and due to copyright issues, some tracks may differ from the original 1970's releases. Years 1955 to 1962 were re-issued in 1983 and the remainder in 1984. To ensure you know exactly what is being offered, I have provided complete track listings for your information.

The CD versions were first released in March 1993, distributed through budget-line K-Tel Records, making several changes and omissions, and expanding the series to cover 1968 and 1969. An additional CD called "The Cruisin' Years" (CD# 1000) was issued in 1993. It is a compilation of tracks from several of the other releases. The 1970 CD and the Porky Chedwick CD were added in December 1995.

Since the CDs "abbreviated" the original series, my personal preference is for the LPs because their continuity is better. For example, on the 1955 CD, George Oxford refers to having played "I Got A Woman" by Ray Charles earlier in the show - as he DOES on the LP, but that track is omitted from the CD, making the reference less meaningful.


CRUISIN': THE FIFTIES & SIXTIES (A History Of Rock 'N' Roll Radio) is a wonderful and unique, nostalgic, record series on Increase Records. A year-by-year recreation of pop music radio during the years 1955 to 1967, on thirteen vinyl albums.

Each album is not just a collection of the top pop music of a particular year, but a total recreation by a top disc jockey (of that year) doing his original program via a major pop music station. That means actual commercials, promotional jingles, sound effects, newscast simulations and even record hop announcements, in addition to the original records themselves.

The series was produced with unprecedented attention to detail. One disc jockey, Dick Biondi of Chicago, called his old home town, Buffalo, New York, just to get an accurate ten-year-old weather report. Another, Arnie "Woo Woo" Ginsburg of Boston, showed up in the studio carrying a suitcase full of chrome kazoos, cowbells, oogah horns and other noisemakers he'd used on the air in 1961. Then, after laying them out on a towel by the mike, much like a brain surgeon preparing to operate, "Woo Woo" wailed.  

CRUISIN' producer Ron Jacobs monitored thousands of feet of tape, travelled over 10,000 miles and rooted through forgotten files and cluttered basements for old commercials, station promos and jingles. He also managed to get clearances for 84 different records, of which 42 are certified million-sellers, and all are from the Top 30 of their respective years.  The disc jockeys who appear on the series were picked after a month of carefully researching a decade's issues of BILLBOARD, including tabulating all disc jockey mentions. The names were then cross checked with audience rating services and long-time radio expert Bill Gavin--all this just to determine with jocks on which stations represented each year most accurately.

These albums are real collectors items and together create a unique set of remarkable, historical recordings.

Note: Due to ebay restrictions of 12 pictures per listing, I have not been able to include a photo of Cruisin' 1967. Please contact me if you wish to see this sleeve.


Track Listings

CRUISIN' 1955

"Jumpin'" George Oxford
KSAN, San Francisco
Increase Records INCM 2000

SIDE ONE: Opening Theme - "Jumpin" George, I Got a Woman -- Ray Charles (2:48) "Jumpin'" George Rock and Roll Jubilee, Annie Had a Baby -- Hank Ballard and the Midnighters (2:40) Teen Jive Talk, Hearts of Stone -- Charms (2:31) Acme Home Remodelers commercial, All Around The World -- Little Willie John, "Oh Yeh", Earth Angel -- Penguins (2:28), KSAN station ID

SIDE TWO: Maybelline -- Chuck Berry (2:27) "Jumpin" George Bar-B-Q Jingle, Only You -- Platters (2:33) Letter from Korea, Ain't It a Shame -- Fats Domino (2:24) 30th & San Pedro Furniture Warehouse Commercial, Story Untold -- Nutmegs (2:15) Rogers Men's Store Commercial, Columbus Motors Commercial (1955 Dodge), Rock Around The Clock -- Bill Haley And The Comets

CRUISIN' 1956

Robin Seymour
WKMH, Dearborn
Increase Records INCM 2001

SIDE ONE: Robin Seymour Theme - The Four Lads, Roll Over Beethoven -- Chuck Berry (2:00) Recommended Record Stores, Eddie My Love -- The Teen Queens (3:09) Faygo Root Beer Commercial, Robin Seymour's Original, Rock 'n' Roll Review, Tonite Tonite -- The Mello Kings (2:30) Dog Pound (Remote) Announcement, Fever -- Little Willie John (2:40) 1956 Ford Commercial - The Four Lads, The Great Pretender -- The Platters (3:21) WKMH Station I.D.

SIDE TWO: WKMH Sports Headlines - Van Patrick, Tutti Frutti -- Little Richard (2:25) Sunday Show Promo, Stranded in the Jungle -- The Cadets (3:01) Merchants Green Stamp Commercial, Ivory Tower -- Otis Williams (2:10) Baseball Scores, Budweiser Commercial - The Crew Cuts, In The Still Of The Night -- The Five Satins (2:59) Top In Pops, Honky Tonk -- Bill Doggett (2:36) Robin Seymour Theme - The Four Lads, WKMH Station I.D.

CRUISIN' 1957

Joe Niagra
WIBG, Philadelphia
Increase Records INCM 2002

SIDE ONE: Joe Niagra Theme, So Rare -- Jimmy Dorsey (2:30) Muntz TV Commercial,  Searchin' -- The Coasters (2.42) Gelatin Plus & Rayco Commercial, School Days -- Chuck Berry (2:35) WIBG Jingle, WIBG Weather Sound, Party Doll -- Buddy Knox (2:01) 1957 Ford Commercial, Goodnight Sweetheart -- The Spaniels (2:44) WIBG Station I.D.

SIDE TWO: Little Darlin' -- The Diamonds (2:03) Maternity B.V.M. Hop Announcement,  Bony Moronie -- Larry Williams (2:38) WIBG Calling All Cars, WIBG Community Club Award Promo, To The Aisle -- The Five Satins (2:35) WIBG Newstrip Promo, Honeycomb - Jimmie Rodgers (2:11) 1957 Mercury Commercial, Raunchy -- Bill Justice (2:18)

CRUISIN' 1958

Jack Carney
WIL, St. Louis
Increase Records INCM 2003

SIDE ONE: Jack Carney Theme, At The Hop -- Danny and The Juniors (2:31) WIL Back To School Contest, Tequila -- The Champs (2:09) 1958 Mercury Commercial, Kisses Sweeter Than Wine -- Jimmie Rodgers, WIL College of Musical Knowledge Contest, Good Golly Miss Molly -- Little Richard, Yakety Yak -- The Coasters 

SIDE TWO: Just A Dream -- Jimmy Clanton (2:20) Gillette Commercial, Do You Wanna Dance -- Bobby Freeman (2:28) Old Spice Commercial, Rockin' Robin -- Bobby Day (2:30) WIL Jingle, Get A Job -- The Silhouettes (2:25) Gary Owens Show Plug, 1958 Chevrolet Commercial, Rebel Rouser -- Duane Eddy (2:04)

CRUISIN' 1959

Hunter Hancock
KGFJ, Los Angeles
Increase Records INCM 2004

SIDE ONE: Hunter Hancock Theme, (Baby) Hully Gully -- The Olympics (2:03) Jordan High School Record Hop, There Is Something On Your Mind -- Big Jay McNeely (3:10)  Charlie Brown -- The Coasters (2:21), Chuck Berry Bit, Almost Grown -- Chuck Berry (2:16) Saturday Evening Post Commercial, What A Difference A Day Makes -- Dinah Washington (2:35) Champion Spark Plug Commercial, KGFJ Station I.D.

SIDE TWO: Sixteen Candles -- The Crests (2:50), Personality -- Lloyd Price (2:35) Dolphin's of Hollywood Commercial, It's Just A Matter Of Time -- Brook Benton (2:26), Sea Of Love -- Phil Phillips (2:30) Robert Hall Commercial, Kansas City -- Wilbert Harrison (2:18) Hunter Hancock Theme

CRUISIN' 1960

Dick Biondi
WKBW, Buffalo
Increase Records INCM 2005

SIDE ONE: Dick Biondi Theme, Teen Angel -- Mark Dining (2:39) St. Mary's Record Hop Plug, Save The Last Dance For Me -- The Drifters (2:29) WKBW Big Weather,  Wardynski Sausage Commercial, What In The World's Come Over You -- Jack Scott (2:39) Biondi's Pick of the Week, Finger Poppin' Time -- Hank Ballard & The Midnighters (2:30) Budweiser Commercial, Tell Laura I Love Her --Ray Peterson  (2:21) WKBW station ID

SIDE TWO: Alley Oop -- The Hollywood Argyles (2:55) Gillette Commercial and Jingle, Stay -- Maurice Williams (1:37) Genessee Beer Commercial, Elvis Presley Bit, The Big Hurt -- Toni Fisher (2:09) L & M Commercial, Because They're Young -- Duane Eddy (1:59) Norwich High Record Hop "Thank You", Fannie Mae -- Buster Brown (2:48)

CRUISIN' 1961

Arnie "Woo Woo" Ginsburg
WMEX, Boston.
Increase Records INCM 2006

SIDE ONE: Arnie Ginsburg Theme - The 3D's, Blue Moon -- The Marcels (2:15) WMEX Tower of Talent, My True Story -- The Jive Five (2:30) Adventure Car Hop commercial Johhny B. Goode -- Chuck Berry (2:25), But I Do -- Clarence "Frogman" Henry (2:15) 1961 Ford Commercial, Purple People Eater -- Sheb Wooley, WMEX Station ID

SIDE TWO: Arnie Ginsburg Theme - Freddie Cannon, Tossin' & Turnin' -- Bobby Lewis (2:10) WMEX Teacher of the Day contest, Pal Mal Rock Commercial - Mal, The 3D's, and Arnie, Runaway -- Del Shannon (2:17) WMEX jingle, Barbara Ann -- The Regents (2:12) Fenway DJ promo, Ya Ya -- Lee Dorsey (2:17) 1961 Pontiac Commercial Hideaway -- Freddie King (2:34)

CRUISIN' 1962

Russ "Weird Beard" Knight
KLIF, Dallas
Increase Records INCM 2007

SIDE ONE: KLIF News Headlines, Peppermint Twist -- Joey Dee (formerly of the Starlighters) (1:54) Soldier Boy -- The Shirelles (2:40) L & M Commercial, KLIF Summer Spectacular - Knight's Bullseye, Hey Baby -- Bruce Channel (2:14) KLIF Master Control, Let Me In -- The Sensations (2:53) Skyland Chrysler Commercial, Up On The Roof -- The Drifters, KLIF station ID

SIDE TWO: Duke of Earl -- Gene Chandler (2:13), You'll Lose a Good Thing -- Barbara Lynn (2:25) Gillette commercial, The Wanderer -- Dion (2:40) KLIF E.S.P. promo, Close To Cathy -- Mike Clifford, Flying High in the Dallas Sky, Mennen Skin Bracer Commercial, Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow -- The Rivingtons

CRUISIN' 1963

B Mitchell Reed

WMCA, New York
Increase Records INCM 2008

SIDE ONE: Opening Theme, WMCA, "Good Guy" Sweatshirt Winner Announcement & B.M.R. "Bell Ringer" intro, Sally Go Round The Roses -- The Jaynettes (2:38) WMCA "Good Guys" Song, He's So Fine -- The Chiffons (1:53) 1963 Dodge Commercial, Green Acres Promo, Baby It's You -- Shirelles (2:40) "Name It And Claim It" Winner, It's My Party -- Leslie Gore (2:19), Hey Girl -- Freddy Scott (3:04) WMCA Station I.D.

SIDE TWO: Walk Right In -- The Rooftop Singers (2:32) Litter Basket Public Service Song, B.M.R. Correspondent's Report, WMCA "That's The Way To Spend Your Day" Song, Mama Didn't Lie -- Jan Bradley (2:02) 1963 Rambler Commercial, Hey Paula -- Paul & Paula (2:25) "Musical Love Letters" Contest Winners, Louie, Louie -- Kingsmen (2:24)


CRUISIN' 1964

Johnny Holliday
WHK, Cleveland
Increase Records INCM 2009

SIDE ONE: Johnny Holliday Theme, Harlem Shuffle -- Bob & Earl (2:47) Salute to Warrensville Heights High Tigers, Nitty Gritty -- My Guy -- Mary Wells, Budweiser Commercial, Little Honda -- Hondells, WHK Action Central News Promo, Chapel Of Love -- The Dixie Cups (2:45) 1964 Rambler Commercial Since I Fell For You -- Lenny Welch (2:53) Kahn's Weiner Commercial

SIDE TWO: "My Mommy Listens To WHK" Promo, The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) -- Betty Everett (2:11) Coca-Cola Commercial -- The Limelighters, WHK Cash Quiz Jackpot Promo, It's All Right -- The Impressions (2:48) Miss Teenage Cleveland Announcement, American Lamb Council Commercial - Jane Wyatt, Remember (Walkin' In The Sand) -- The Shangri-Las (2:18) WHK Radio Wonders Basketball Team Announcement, Suspicion -- Terry Stafford (2:28) WHK Color Channel 14 Jingle

CRUISIN' 1965

Robert W. Morgan
KHJ, Los Angeles
Increase Records INCM 2010

SIDE ONE: KHJ I.D. & Robert W. Morgan Jingle,  The "In" Crowd -- Ramsey Lewis (2:58) 1965 Rambler Commercial, Wooly Bully -- Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs (2:20) Thrifty Drug Stores Jingles & Commercial, Down In The Boondocks -- Billy Joe Royal , KHJ Magic Key (Boss Mustang) Promo, The Birds & The Bees -- Jewel Akens (2:07) "Mr. Zip" Public Service Announcement, KHJ-TV Beatle Special Promo & "Golden" Jingle, Sweet Little Sixteen -- Chuck Berry (2:14)

SIDE TWO: "It's 8:30 in Boss Angeles!" This Diamond Ring -- Gary Lewis, Standard Shoe Stores Commercial, "It's Boss" Promo, It Ain't Me Babe -- The Turtles (2:07) 1965 Studebaker Commercial Rescue Me -- Fontella Bass, U.C.L.A. Bruin Football Announcement, "The Outlaws Is Coming" Commercial, Lover's Concerto -- The Toys (2:34)

CRUISIN' 1966

Pat O'Day
KJR, Seattle
Increase Records INCM 2011

SIDE ONE: Pat O'Day Theme, Psychotic Reaction -- The Count Five (2:50) Boeing 50th Anniversary Salute, Born A Woman - Sandy Posey (2:06) Sunny -- Bobby Hebb (2:45) 1966 Barracuda Plymouth Commercial, Wipeout - The Surfaris (2:12) KJR Community News, Thrift-Way Stereo Commercial, Where Were you when I needed You -- Grass Roots (2:45) 1966 Lincoln Continental Commercial, Ballad Of Green Beret -- Barry Sadler (2:21) KJR Channel 95 Jingle

SIDE TWO: KJR Number One Announcement, When A Man Loves A Woman -- Percy Sledge (2:52) 1966 Lincoln Continental Commercial, Community News, Lil' Red Riding Hood -- Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs (2:47) Parker's All-City Dance Commercial , B.A.B.Y. -- Carla Thomas (2:53) Jay Jacobs Jingle & Commercial, Sweet Pea -- Tommy Roe (2:24)


CRUISIN' 1967

Dr. Don Rose
WQXI, Atlanta
Increase INCM 2012

SIDE ONE: Dr. Don Rose Theme, Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) -- John Fred & His Playboy Band (2:47) WQXI Hole-In-One Contest Plug, Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie -- Jay & The Techniques (2:41) 1967 Ford Commercial, Happy Together -- The Turtles (2:56) WQXI Secret Student Announcement, The Letter - Box Tops (1:48) Dr. Don's Birthday Book, Gimme Little Sign - Brenton Wood (2:20)

SIDE TWO: WQXI Station I.D. & News, WQXI 'Tenna Topper Contest Promo, Snoopy VS. The Red Baron - The Royal Guardsmen (2:43) 1967 Rambler Commercial 98.6 - Keith (2:45) The WQXI Atlantan Of The Day, John Smith Chevrolet Commercial, The Rain, The Park & Other Things - The Cowsills (2:57) Falcon Factbook Announcement, Incense And Peppermints - Strawberry Alarm Clock (2:37) WQXI "Good, Good Morning" Jingle


Condition:
Media: Near Mint
Covers:  Excellent

Discs:
Visible condition: All discs are in fantastic condition; clean and shiny, with only the odd, faint, surface mark, from inner-sleeve wear. Labels are clean, with no spindle marks.
Audible condition: Sound is bright and clear with no pops or clicks and no distortion or background noise, even between tracks.

Sleeve: 
All covers are in better-than-excellent condition; stiff and flat, with square corners, perfect edges, top & bottom and a rigid spine, with all text clearly visible. No bends, creases or tears and hardly any sign of wear. Inner sleeves are in excellent condition.

Product detail:
Label: Increase Records
Catalogue Numbers: INCM 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

All albums have been carefully stored since purchase in the 80's and played, only rarely, in a smoke-free home.  All photos are of actual items being offered, taken in natural light and with no filters applied.

Don't miss your chance to own this fantastic collection, in excellent condition
 - You will not find a better complete set at this price! 

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