More radio broadcast shows to explore:
THE HELLO, I MUST BE GOING TOUR – July 1982 through February 1983
THE NO JACKET REQUIRED TOUR – February 1985 through July 1985
THE PRINCIPLE OF MOMENTS TOUR (With Robert Plant) – August 1983 through October 1983
THE BUT SERIOUSLY TOUR – February 1990 through October 1990
THE BOTH SIDES TOUR – April 1994 through May 1995
THE PHIL COLLINS BIG BAND TOUR – January 1996 through December 1996
THE DANCE INTO THE LIGHT TOUR – February 1997 through December 1997
THE PHIL COLLINS BIG BAND TOUR (PART II) – June 1998 through December 1998
THE FIRST FINAL FAREWELL TOUR – June 2003 through November 2005
THE GOING BACK TOUR – June 2010
THE NOT DEAD YET TOUR – June 2017 through October 2019
PHIL COLLINS RADIO INTERVIEW SPECIALS – Various Dates
GENESIS RADIO INTERVIEW SPECIALS – Various Dates
While the previous pages on this site detailed the complete Phil Collins Transcription Radio Shows, along with the PC and Genesis Radio Interview Shows, I do have many other similar shows from a number of other bands and artists in my collection. This page will detail all of the remaining shows that I have in my personal collection, both interview specials and concert broadcasts. This is not meant to be a definitive listing of all of the known shows from each band or artists, as was the case with the PC and Genesis shows, this is simply a place to find details of other shows that I have purchased. Perhaps you will find some information herein that will be helpful. I truly hope so.
And as an aside, you may have noticed on the previous pages (and on this page as well) that I sometimes use the narrative descriptions from Discogs in my descriptions here. That is because in almost every case, I was the original submitter of the items on Discogs. Especially the Genesis and Phil Collins material. When I joined Discogs, most of these radio transcription shows did not exist on the site. Thus, it fell to me to add them. So I am not plagiarizing when I utilize those notes, I am simply copying what I originally provided to that site. If you have any questions about the shows listed here, please reach out to me via the Contact Me page.
*One Note: On this page you will find every Genesis radio transcription concert show that I own. Unlike the Phil Collins concerts, these shows are not listed elsewhere on this site because, as mentioned in the Complete Phil Collins Radio Guide, Dave Dunnington has done a fantastic job of cataloging all of the Genesis shows on his site. You can see that list HERE. I am not intending to be redundant by listing some of those same shows here. Again, I am simply cataloging the shows that I have in my collection. So let’s get started…
The Eagles
King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents A Conversation With The Eagles #C-307:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 23 March 1980
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
The folks at King Biscuit and nationally syndicated DJ Dave Herman present an interview with The Eagles regarding their career and their latest release (at that time) EAGLES LIVE. Unlike most Biscuit shows, this is not a live concert recording, rather, it’s an “intimate” discussion featuring Don Felder, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit. All five members of the band are interviewed by Herman. Contains original commercial blocks and DJ introductions by Herman.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet I
Cue Sheet II
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label
Bob Seger
King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents A Conversation With Bob Seger #BOB 309:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 6 April 1980
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Another Biscuit “conversation” release with Host Dave Herman. Here, Herman presents an interview with Bob Seger regarding his career and his latest release (at that time) AGAINST THE WIND. Unlike most Biscuit shows, this is not a live concert recording. As noted during the broadcast, the interview segments were originally recorded in July of 1979. Contains original commercial blocks and DJ introductions by Herman. Side D is blank.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet I
Cue Sheet II
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label (Blank)
The Rolling Stones
King Biscuit Flower Hour #KB 312 (Elvis Costello Label Misprint):
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 27 April 1980
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
King Biscuit captured The Stones on two of their North American tours for this double vinyl release. As will most Biscuit shows, Side D is blank. The labels for this set were misprinted, identifying the artist as Elvis Costello & The Attractions. D.I.R. Broadcasting had to therefore apologize that the label was printed in error and that the label should read ‘The Rolling Stones.’ Because of this misprint, this set is extremely valuable and hard to find. My copy did not come with any of the original paperwork, which can be seen in the Discogs listing.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label (Blank)
Eric Clapton
B.B.C. Rock Hour #127 –
The Eric Clapton Special (Version AA):
London Wavelength Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 6 July 1980
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Host Richard Skinner presents an interview with Eric Clapton regarding his live album JUST ONE NIGHT. Tommy Vance conducts the interview and plays live cuts from that album, along with other Clapton-related tracks. All of the live tracks are taken from the aforementioned live release. Contains original commercial blocks and DJ introductions. This is Version AA per the Matrix / Runouts.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Genesis
The Source – Live at The Lyceum:
NBC Young Adult Network Records
Recorded Live at The Lyceum Ballroom
London, UK: 7 May 1980
Original Broadcast –
Week of 18 July 1980
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
This historic Lyceum 7 May 1980 concert had air time in the U.S. courtesy of The Source, a program put out by NBC since 1979, distributed via radio show LPs. Seventy minutes of the live Genesis are supplemented with the usual announcements and adverts. The venue is mistakenly identified as Drury Lane Theatre. Note: Follow You, Follow Me from this show was used on the official release THREE SIDES LIVE.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
The Rolling Stones
King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents – Radio Meets The Rolling Stones #KB 325:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 27 July 1980
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
New York radio disc jockey Scott Muni leads a “round table” discussion with several well known disc jockeys from across the United States and the members of The Rolling Stones for a King Biscuit Flower Hour 90 minute radio special. As with the above listed A CONVERSATION WITH BOB SEGER show, this is also not a live concert recording. The disc jockeys present are Mark Parenteau from WBCN in Boston, (who was later sentenced to three years in federal prison for sexual child abuse, and who passed away in 2016), Norm Winer from WXRT in Chicago (who quit being a DJ in 2016 after 37 years at WXRT), Tempi Lindsey from KTXQ in Dallas, Jack Snyder from KMET in Los Angeles and Charlie Kendall from WMMR in Philadelphia (who later appeared as a regular host of Westwood One’s Superstar Concert Series). The entire group met at the WNEW studios in New York, where they all sat around a table drinking, smoking, telling stories and asking / answering questions from the various DJs. Some questions from “fans” are also presented, but no call-in audience members are present. One can actually hear cigarette lighters clicking, beer cans popping open and being poured, and glasses clinking throughout the show. Tracks from the most recent Stones album at the time, EMOTIONAL RESCUE, were also featured during the show. Original commercial blocks are also included.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet I
Cue Sheet II
Cue Sheet III
Envelope
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Eddie Money /
Warren Zevon
King Biscuit Flower Hour #KB 336:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Recorded live at The Kiel Opera House,
St. Louis, Missouri: Unknown Month / Day 1980
&
The Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
22 April 1980
Original Broadcast –
Week of 12 October 1980
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
A double bill King Biscuit show from 1980, this show combines performances from Eddie Money and Warren Zevon. The date of the Money show is unknown (Wolfgang’s Vault lists it as 12 October 1980, however, this is actually the original broadcast date of the double LP show), while Zevon’s performance is from April of that year. Contains original commercial blocks and intros by King Biscuit regular contributor Bill Minkin. From my personal collection.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label – Blank
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
King Biscuit Flower Hour Best Of The Biscuit
#BOB 339:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Recorded Live at The Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK:
7 March 1980
Original Broadcast –
Week of 2 November 1980
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Tom Petty And the Heartbreakers were on the road for their 1979 breakthrough album, DAMN THE TORPEDOES, when they recorded a handful of shows between 1979 and 1980 for the King Biscuit Flower Hour. These three sides capture one of those shows recorded at London’s Hammersmith Odeon on 7 March 1980. There were multiple versions of this show released on vinyl and compact disc over the years, as can be seen via the below link.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label (Blank)
The Eagles
Spotlight Special Presents: The Eagles #SLS 102:
ABC Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Unknown Month / Day 1980
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
A two-hour radio show featuring interviews, songs and historical notes about the band. Host Kris Erik Stevens, an ABC Radio Networks DJ for many years, provides historical notes between the interview segments and songs. Includes interviews with Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Don Felder, Joe Walsh, Jackson Browne, Bob Seger and Elektra / Asylum Records Chairman of the Board Joe Smith. No commercials are included on this set, and unlike most radio shows on vinyl, this set has Sides A and B on one LP, along with Sides C and D on the second LP. (Usually double LP radio shows were set up as Sides A and C on one LP, and Sides B and D on the second LP to allow DJs to play the sides continuously.) Note that Side B does not contain the 700 Hz Tone Locked Groove used for balancing the audio levels prior to broadcast, but Sides A, C and D do. (Side D actually has two such “tones”, one at the beginning of the side and one prior to the Promo spots.)
Complete track listing can be found here:
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Dire Straits / Loverboy
King Biscuit Flower Hour Best Of The Biscuit
#KB / BOB 374:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Recorded Live at Old Waldorf, San Francisco, California: 31 March 1979
&
Vancouver Coliseum, Vancouver, British Columbia: 3 August 1980
Original Broadcast –
Week of 5 July 1981
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
A double-bill King Biscuit show with segments previously aired on radio stations across the U.S. The venues for each performance are not specifically mentioned by regular contributor and host Bill Minkin. He does, however, mention the cities for each show. A little investigating reveals that the Dire Straits portion was recorded at The Old Waldorf during their first tour of the States. The Loverboy segment was most likely recorded at the Vancouver Coliseum (later renamed the Pacific Coliseum) on 3 August 1980. Contains original commercial blocks and two sections of extended silence for local station announcements.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label (Blank)
Keith Richards
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #81-21:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 26 October 1981
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Host Mary Turner interviews Keith Richards in a two part show; Part I of which is featured on this two LP set. (Part II is listed as show # 81-22, and can be found below.) The discussion centers on The Rolling Stones formation and early years. Commercial blocks and studio tracks are mixed with conversations between Richards and Turner, who appear in the studio together. Released on translucent vinyl.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cover
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
The Rolling Stones
Super Groups – Rolling Stones ’81 #SG 006:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Recorded Live at Various Locations: XX-XX-1981
Original Broadcast –
Week of 31 October 1981
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
This radio show is a mix of live cuts, interview segments and studio tracks featuring The Rolling Stones, who went out on the road in September of 1981 in support of the album TATTOO YOU. (This was to be the last tour of the United States the Stones would do until 1989.) This set was therefore released to U.S. radio stations to promote the tour. D.I.R., who produced the show in association with ABC Radio Networks, are the people behind King Biscuit. Most of the live tracks on this set were not recorded during the 1981 tour, however, these tracks were culled from previous shows recorded by D.I.R. Several of the concerts throughout the tour were captured and selected songs were released on the 1982 live album STILL LIFE (AMERICAN CONCERT 1981).
Complete track listing can be found here:
Mailer Box
Cue Sheet I
Cue Sheet II
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label
Keith Richards
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #81-22:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 2 November 1981
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Turner continues her discussion with Keith Richards in this two part show; Part II of which is featured on this two LP set. (Part I is listed as show # 81-21, and can be found above.) The discussion centers on The discussion centers on the success of The Rolling Stones, Brian Jones death, writing with Mick Jagger and the inception of The Glimmer Twins. Commercial blocks and studio tracks are mixed with conversations between Richards and Turner, who appear in the studio together. Released on translucent vinyl.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cover
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Red Rider
B.B.C. Rock Hour #246:
London Wavelength Records
Recorded Live in Cincinnati, Ohio:
Unknown Date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 15 November 1981
pre-FM Single Vinyl LP
This radio special features a live performance from Red Rider captured in Cincinnati, Ohio, although the venue and date are never mentioned. Hosted by Mark Parenteau and containing original commercial blocks.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet I
Cue Sheet II
Side B Label
Genesis
B.B.C. Rock Hour Special – Best Of Rock Hour #304 (Version B):
London Wavelength Records
Recorded Live at Knebworth Park, Stevenage, UK:
24 June 1978
Original Broadcast –
Week of 24 January 1982
pre-FM Single Vinyl LP
U.S. radio transcription disc featuring highlights from Genesis’ performance at the 1978 Knebworth Festival, which was the band’s only European appearance on their tour in support of the album … AND THEN THERE WERE THREE… Note that the final track is only listed as Los Endos on the Cue Sheet, however, the complete track listing is Dance On A Volcano / Drum Duet / Los Endos. This is Version B of this release.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet Front
Cue Sheet Back
Side A Label
Side B Label
Genesis
Super Groups In Concert #SGY-7:
ABC Rock Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at The Nassau Coliseum
Long Island, New York:
29 November 1981
Original Broadcast –
Week of 10 April 1982
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
Yellow Mello Yello Label Version
This radio show is the first of many versions of the set from the Nassau Coliseum in 1981 that I own. It is also the most complete set from the Nassau Coliseum concert, with the only significant omission being Turn It On Again, found on other Westwood One radio shows and the THREE SIDES LIVE album and video.
Dodo / Lurker, Abacab, Misunderstanding, Turn It On Again, Follow You, Follow Me, the In The Cage Medley and Behind The Lines can all be found on the THREE SIDES LIVE official live album ad video release. Partially recorded at The Nassau Coliseum in New York on 29 November 1981, (with the exception of Man On The Corner, No Reply At All and probably Misunderstanding which were most likely captured at The Savoy Club in New York City on 28 November 1981). Behind The Lines usually segued directly into Duchess when performed live, (and indeed it does so on THREE SIDES LIVE) however, this recording utilizes a quick fade out as Duchess begins and the song slips directly into No Reply At All. Lastly, Follow You, Follow Me was recorded at the Lyceum Ballroom in London on 7 May 1980.
Another version of this same set was pressed with green labels and sponsored by Sprite soda instead of Mello Yello. That show is listed directly below.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet I
Cue Sheet II
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label
Abacab Print Ad
Genesis
Super Groups In Concert #SGS-7:
ABC Rock Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at The Nassau Coliseum
Long Island, New York:
29 November 1981
Original Broadcast –
Week of 10 April 1982
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
Green Sprite Label Version
Identical show as the set that was pressed with yellow labels and sponsored by Mello Yello; listed directly above.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label
The Rolling Stones
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #82-15:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 12 April 1982
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Host Mary Turner interviews Mick Jagger and Ron Wood of The Rolling Stones in the studio for this radio special. This is a two part show, with this entry containing Part I. Part II aired one week later, on 19 April 1982, contained interviews with all of the band members, and can be found below.
The discussion centers on recording in various locations, fame, and the band’s latest album The Rolling Stones – Tattoo You. Commercial blocks and studio tracks are mixed with conversations between Turner and the two band members, who appear in the studio together. There are several tracks which do not appear on the Cue Sheet. In addition, the running order of the commercials in tracks B8 and C12 are incorrect on the Cue Sheet.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cover
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Billy Squire
King Biscuit Flower Hour #KB 415:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Recorded Live at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California: 20 November 1981
Original Broadcast –
Week of 18 April 1982
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
King Biscuit radio show featuring Billy Squire captured live during the tour promoting his 1981 release DON’T SAY NO. The show features original commercial blocks and DJ introductions by King Biscuit regular contributor Bill Minkin. As usual, Side D is blank.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet I
Cue Sheet II
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label (Blank)
The Rolling Stones
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #82-16:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 19 April 1982
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Turner continues her discussion with Mick Jagger and Ron Wood of The Rolling Stones, and in addition, Keith Richards and Bill Wyman join the conversation in the studio for this radio special. This is a two part show, with this entry containing Part II. Part I aired one week earlier, on 12 April 1982, contained interviews with just Mick Jagger and Ron Wood only, and can be found above.
The discussion centers on the band’s formation, early years and current work. Commercial blocks and studio tracks are mixed with conversations between Turner and all of the band members, who appear in the studio together. Midway through the last side (Track D5) host Mary Turner plays a long montage of classic Stones tracks as a means of catching the listener up on all the hits. This track leads into the End Credits.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cover
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Genesis
King Biscuit Flower Hour #KB 424:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Recorded Live at The Nassau Coliseum
Long Island, New York:
29 November 1981
Original Broadcast –
Week of 20 June 1982
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Another version of the famous Nassau Coliseum show from Genesis. The show features original commercial blocks and DJ introductions by King Biscuit regular contributor Bill Minkin. As usual, Side D is blank.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet I
Cue Sheet II
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label (Blank)
Journey
King Biscuit Flower Hour #KB 428:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Recorded Live at The Summit, Houston, Texas:
6 November 1981
Original Broadcast –
Week of 18 July 1982
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
King Biscuit radio show featuring Journey captured live during the tour promoting their 1982 release FRONTIERS. The show features original commercial blocks and DJ introductions by King Biscuit regular contributor Bill Minkin. As usual, Side D is blank.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label (Blank)
Genesis
Westwood One In Concert #IC 82-19 X:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at The Nassau Coliseum
Long Island, New York:
29 November 1981
Original Broadcast –
Week of 13 September 1982
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
This is the third version of this show that I own on vinyl. The host for this exact show is unknown as he never identifies himself during the show. Though slightly fewer tracks are present on this version as opposed to the above listed Super Groups In Concert version (Firth Of Fifth and Me And Sarah Jane do not appear on this version), it is still essentially the same show.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Dire Straits
B.B.C. Rock Hour Special #340 (Version A):
London Wavelength Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 7 November 1982
pre-FM Single Vinyl LP
U.S. radio transcription disc in which Host Richard Skinner presents an interview with Mark Knopfler regarding Dire Straits’ fourth album, LOVE OVER GOLD. Tracks from the album are included along with commercial blocks, while Interviewer Tommy Vance and Knopfler appear in the studio together. This is Version A of this release.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Side A Label
Side B Label
Billy Joel
The Billy Joel Special:
The Man And His Music
#L- 11908:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 29 November 1982
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Host Dave Herman interviews Billy Joel at his home in Long Island for this radio broadcast special encompassing his entire career up to his latest release (at the time) THE NYLON CURTAIN. Commercial blocks and studio tracks are mixed with conversations between Joel and Herman, who appear together. The break down of segments is as follows:
Record One: Sides A & C
Side A: Segments 1 & 2
Side C: Segments 5 & 6
Record Two: Sides B & D
Side B: Segments 3 & 4
Side D: Segments 7 & 8
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet I
Cue Sheet II
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
The Rolling Stones
Super Groups In Concert 1983 #SG 19:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Recorded Live at Various Locations: XX-XX-1981
Original Broadcast –
Week of 19 March 1983
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
U.S. radio transcription disc consisting of multiple live tracks, all culled from The Stones 1981 American Tour in support of their album TATTOO YOU. (This was to be the last tour of the United States The Stones would do until 1989.) Contains original commercial blocks and DJ introductions by Pat St. John.
The tracks were recorded at the following locations:
Side A: The Pontiac Superdome, Detroit, Michigan – 30 November & 1 December 1981
Side B: Rosemont Horizon, Chicago, Illinois – 23 November 1981
Side C: Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana – 5 December 1981
Side D: Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona – 13 December 1981
Side E & F: The Capital Centre Arena, Largo, Maryland (just outside Washington, D.C.) – 7 December 1981
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet I
Cue Sheet II
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label
Men At Work
CARGO: World Premier Weekend #A2S 1650:
Columbia Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 15 – 17 April 1983
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
This is an official release from Columbia Records celebrating the release of Men At Work’s second album CARGO. The first of the two LPs features music from the album, while the second features band members discussing the tracks.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Back Cover
Music Side A Label
Music Side B Label
Interview Side C Label
Interview Side D Label
Pete Townshend
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #83-18:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 25 April 1983
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Host Mary Turner interviews guitar great Pete Townshend about his musical roots, his solo work and his work with The Who. Original commercial blocks are included along with tracks from Townshend’s solo albums and a few tracks by The Who.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Sleeve
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Greg Kihn Band
Westwood One In Concert #P83-15:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California: 19 March 1983
Original Broadcast –
Week of 2 May 1983
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
The Greg Kihn Band was captured by Westwood One for this one hour radio concert special. There are several more shows from the In Concert series listed below. Hosted by Westwood One regular contributor Phil Hendrie, and featuring original commercial blocks. Released on translucent virgin purple vinyl.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet
Affidavit Front
Affidavit Back
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Robert Plant
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #83-31:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 25 July 1983
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Mary Turner interviews Robert Plant about his time with Led Zeppelin, playing live, and his latest album (at that time) THE PRINCIPLE OF MOMENTS. Includes studio tracks from several other albums and original commercial blocks. Released on translucent vinyl.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Sleeve
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Genesis
Superstar Concert Series #SS 83-5:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at The Nassau Coliseum
Long Island, New York:
29 November 1981
Original Broadcast –
Week of 29 July 1983
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
This radio show is another version of the concert from the Nassau Coliseum, similar to the above listed In Concert #IC 82-19 X from September 1982. Hosted by DJ David Perry and containing original commercial blocks for Sprite and Coke sodas. Although SS 83-5 does not appear on the LP labels, it does appear etched in the Matrix / Runouts on each LP. This is also the last version of this show that I own on vinyl. I do have a few versions on compact disc, which are listed below.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Box Cover
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label
Dire Straits
King Biscuit Flower Hour
The Prince’s Trust Fund Rock Gala #KB 502:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Recorded Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK:
22 – 23 July 1983
Original Broadcast –
Week of 18 December 1983
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
This radio show contains a concert performance recorded for The Prince’s Trust Fund Rock Gala in July of 1983 at London’s Hammersmith Odeon. (Someone on Discogs has incorrectly changed the venue to The Dominion Theatre with no explanation as to why.) All of the tracks were repackaged for broadcast in November 1984 for a Best Of The Biscuit special. This show is listed below. A few of these tracks also turned up on the King Biscuit Flower Hour: Dire Straits – A Retrospective show from August 1986. That show is also listed below. Finally, these tracks also appear on the official release ALCHEMY – DIRE STRAITS LIVE. Contains original commercial blocks and DJ introductions from King Biscuit regular contributor Bill Minkin.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet I
Cue Sheet II
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label (Blank)
U2
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #84-01:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 26 December 1983
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Mary Turner interviews Adam Clayton about his musical career, touring, and the band’s latest album (at that time) WAR. Includes live tracks from the UNDER A BLOOD RED SKY album, along with studio tracks from several other albums and original commercial blocks. Released on translucent vinyl.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Sleeve
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side b Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Bob Seger
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #84-03:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 9 January 1984
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Mary Turner interviews Bob Seger about his musical career, touring, his admiration of John Lennon and his latest album (at that time) THE DISTANCE. Includes live tracks from the LIVE BULLET and NINE TONIGHT albums, along with studio tracks from several Seger albums and original commercial blocks. This is Part Two of a two part set of shows. Part One was released under Show #84-02, but I do not own a copy of that show. Released on translucent virgin purple vinyl.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Sleeve
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Dire Straits
B.B.C. Rock Hour Special #512 (Version A):
London Wavelength Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 18 March 1984
pre-FM Single Vinyl LP
U.S. radio transcription disc in which Host Richard Skinner interviews Mark Knopfler regarding Dire Straits’ first live concert album, ALCHEMY – DIRE STRAITS LIVE. Tracks from the double album are included along with commercial blocks, while Skinner and Knopfler appear in the studio together. All of the Straits tracks were recorded live in concert at Hammersmith Odeon in London on 22–23 July 1983, and appear on the aforementioned album. The show also contains one studio track from Bob Dylan’s 1983 album INFIDELS, which Knopfler produced and performed on. This is Version A of this release.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet I
Cue Sheet II
Cue Sheet III
Side A Label
Side B Label
Genesis
Superstar Concert Series #SS 84-5:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at The Forum, Los Angeles, California:
13 – 14 January 1984
Original Broadcast –
Week of 21 April 1984
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
Later during the Mama Tour, Genesis played at the L.A. Forum for three nights commencing on 12 January 1984. Portions of these shows were recorded by Westwood One and sent to radio stations in the U.S for broadcast in April of that year. During this particular show, Phil says “It’s Saturday night and we’re going to have some fun…” pinpointing the 14th as one of the nights used for this recording. Illegal Alien and It’s Gonna Get Better from 14 January show have turned up on the ARCHIVE #2 1976-1992 box set, however, since the version of It’s Gonna Get Better on this set differs from that of Archive box set, we now know that the radio show version is from 13 January. So this set contains songs recorded on at least two separate nights in L.A. Westwood One regular contributor Phil Hendrie handles the hosting duties on this show. This exact set was repackaged by Westwood One for broadcast in October of 1984 under #PAN 84-2, listed below.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Box Cover
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label
Mama Tour Print Ad
David Gilmour
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #84-18:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 23 April 1984
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Mary Turner interviews David Gilmour about his musical career, playing with Pink Floyd and his latest solo album (at that time) ABOUT FACE. Includes original commercial blocks and DJ intros by Westwood One regular contributor Phil Hendrie. One of the more rare OTRSP shows, and a prized possession. Released on translucent virgin purple vinyl.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Sleeve
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Steve Winwood, Jimmy Page & Various Artists
Superstar Concert Series #SS 84-B:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at The Royal Albert Hall, London, UK:
20 September 1983
Original Broadcast –
Week of 7 May 1984
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
Westwood One captured the one-off Ronnie Lane / A.R.M.S. Benefit Concert at the Royal Albert Hall in September of 1983. The show featured multiple artists, including drummers Charlie Watts, Simon Phillips and Kenny Jones, guitarist Andy Fairweather-Low, bassist Bill Wyman, pianist Chris Stainton and percussionist Ray Cooper. The concert was billed as The Ronnie Lane Appeal for A.R.M.S. (Action into Research for Multiple Sclerosis). From my personal collection.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Box Cover
Cue Sheet I
Cue Sheet II
Cue Sheet III
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label
Genesis
King Biscuit Flower Hour – The Mama Tour Two Part Special #KB 524 / 525:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Recorded Live at The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
27 November 1983
Original Broadcast –
Part I: 20 May 1984
Part II: 27 May 1984
pre-FM Quadruple Vinyl LP
This is the first of four Mama Tour shows recorded at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that I have in my collection.
On their hugely successful Mama Tour, Genesis played three consecutive nights at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 25 – 27 November 1983. The third night was recorded by King Biscuit, with 110 minutes of this concert having been broadcast by King Biscuit over two consecutive Flower Hour shows on consecutive weekends in May of 1984 The material is certainly different from the CAPTURED LIVE! recording sourced from the previous night, 26 November. (That show is listed below.) The mix on this show is a little heavier on bass and audience noise, making for a fuller experience. A shortened version of this show was also broadcast by King Biscuit in September of 1984 as a Best Of show, listed below.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Part I Cue Sheet I
Part I Cue Sheet II
Part I Side A Label
Part I Side B Label
Part I Side D Label
Part I Side D Label (Bank)
Part I Cue Sheet I
Part I Cue Sheet II
Part II Side A Label
Part II Side B Label
Part II Side C Label
Part II Side D Label (Blank)
The Pretenders
Superstar Concert Series #SS 84-7:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at The Universal Amphitheatre,
Universal City, Los Angeles, California:
7 – 9 March 1984
Original Broadcast –
Week of 2 June 1984
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
Another entry in the Superstar Concert Series of shows, this time featuring The Pretenders. Hosted by Westwood One regular contributor Phil Hendrie, and featuring original commercial blocks. This show was released on virgin purple translucent vinyl.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Box Cover
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label
Genesis
CAPTURED LIVE!
#CL 2684 / 2784:
RKO Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
26 November 1983
Original Broadcast –
Part I: 23 July 1984
Part II: 30 July 1984
pre-FM Quadruple Vinyl LP
Radio show producers RKO recorded 100 minutes from the second of the three 1983 dates at this venue for broadcast as part of their CAPTURED LIVE! series. This show aired over two consecutive weekends on U.S. radio stations, with DJ Jim Ladd hosting and no commercial blocks presented on the vinyl itself.
The running order of the songs gets jumbled at the end, with RKO choosing to place Misunderstanding and Illegal Alien after the show’s actual closer, Turn It On Again, thus creating a false encore. Presented on translucent vinyl. These transcription LPs are very hard to find.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Part I Cue Sheet I
Part I Cue Sheet II
Part I Side B Label
Part I Side C Label
Part I Side D Label
Part II Cue Sheet I
Part II Cue Sheet II
Part II Side A Label
Part II Side B Label
Part II Side C Label
Part II Side D Label
Genesis
King Biscuit Flower Hour – The Best Of The Biscuit #BOB 543:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Recorded Live at The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
27 November 1983
Original Broadcast –
30 September 1984
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
This is the Best Of show featuring the Genesis performance from The Spectrum, which originally aired over two consecutive weekends in May 1984, which is listed above. Obviously a shortened version, this time on two LPs rather than four.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet I
Cue Sheet II
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label (Blank)
Genesis
Superstar Concert Series #PAN 84-2:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at The Forum, Los Angeles, California:
13 – 14 January 1984
Original Broadcast –
Week of 20 October 1984
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
Exact same show as #SS 84-5, repackaged for broadcast in October of ’84 rather than April of that year. DJ Phil Hendrie hosts both shows with the only difference being the commercials presented and the labels on the discs themselves.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label
Mama Tour Print Ad
Lindsey Buckingham
B.B.C. Rock Hour
#543 (Version B):
London Wavelength Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 20 October 1984
pre-FM Single Vinyl LP
Host John Platt interviews Lindsey Buckingham about his musical career, his time with Fleetwood Mac, dating Stevie Nicks and his latest solo album (at that time) GO INSANE. Includes original commercials and DJ introductions by Platt. This show is almost identical to B.B.C. Rock Hour # 543 (Version A), but this is Version B, and as such contains slightly different commercial blocks. The songs played and the interview segments are identical on both releases. Platt and Buckingham appear to sound (at times) as if they are in the studio together. This is Version B of this release.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet Front
Cue Sheet Back
Side A Label
Side B Label
John Mellencamp
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #84-44:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 27 October 1984
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Host Mary Turner interviews John Mellencamp in the studio for this radio special. The discussion centers on Mellencamp’s early years and current work up to his latest release (at that time) UH-HUH. Commercial blocks and studio tracks are mixed with conversations between Turner and Mellencamp who appear in the studio together. Released on translucent vinyl.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Sleeve
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Dire Straits
King Biscuit Flower Hour Best Of The Biscuit
#BOB 548:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Recorded Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK:
22 – 23 July 1983
Original Broadcast –
Week of 4 November 1984
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Another Best Of show from King Biscuit, this time repeating the show from December 1983 entitled The Prince’s Trust Fund Rock Gala starring Dire Straits. Same is listed above. A few of these tracks also turned up on the King Biscuit Flower Hour: Dire Straits – A Retrospective show from August 1986. That show is also listed below. Finally, these tracks also appear on the official release ALCHEMY – DIRE STRAITS LIVE. Original commercial blocks and the usual host, Bill Minkin, are all present on this set.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label (Blank)
Genesis
CAPTURED LIVE!
#CL 4184:
RKO Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
26 November 1983
Original Broadcast –
5 November 1984
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
After RKO produced the quadruple LP, two consecutive weekend broadcast of this show back in July of the same year, they then put out an abbreviated two LP edition concentrating mainly on the hits. This double LP set was presented on translucent vinyl and – for a change – did contain commercial blocks. Jim Ladd hosted this show as well, and, as with the two-part presentation, the running order of the songs gets jumbled at the end, with RKO again choosing to place Misunderstanding and Illegal Alien after the show actual closer, Turn It On Again, thus creating a false encore.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet Front
Cue Sheet Back
Script Page I
Script Page II
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
John Mellencamp
Superstar Concert Series #PAN 84-3:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at Indiana University Auditorium
Bloomington, Indiana:
10 April 1984
Original Broadcast –
Week of 10 November 1984
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
Westwood One concert featuring John Mellencamp during his 1984 tour. Featuring original commercials and DJ introductions by Westwood One regular contributor Phil Hendrie.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Box Cover
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label
Bryan Adams
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #85-01:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 31 December 1984
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Host Mary Turner interviews Bryan Adams in the studio for this radio special. The discussion centers on Adams’ early years and current work up to his latest release (at that time) RECKLESS. Commercial blocks and studio tracks are mixed with conversations between Turner and Adams, who appear in the studio together. Released on translucent vinyl.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Sleeve
Affidavit Front
Affidavit Back
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Russ Ballard
A Portrait Of An Artist By Mary Turner #SPRO-9100 / 9101:
EMI America Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Unknown Month / Day 1984
pre-FM Single Vinyl LP
This is another official release, this time from EMI America Records. This special promotional LP details Russ Ballard’s self titled 1984 release.
Side A is an audio-documentary of Russ Ballard’s career, narrated by Mary Turner, of Off The Record Special fame, interspersed with snippets of several of his compositions, in this order:
Unit Four Plus Two – Concrete And Clay
Three Dog Night – Liar
Argent – Hold Your Head Up
Roger Daltrey – Come And Get Your Love
Ace Frehley – New York Groove
Rainbow – Since You’ve Been Gone
The London Symphony Orchestra – Since You’ve Been Gone
Santana – Winning
Roger Daltrey – Free Me
Frida – I Know There’s Something Going On
Side B features two tracks from the aforementioned album, however, Track B1 is the Radio Edit version rather than the full length song.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Front Cover
Back Cover
Side A Label
Side B Label
U2
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #85-05:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Late January / Early February 1985
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Another in the OTRSP series of shows featuring U2. This time Mary Turner interviews Adam Clayton and The Edge about the band’s politics, touring and their latest album (at that time) THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE. Includes live tracks from the UNDER A BLOOD RED SKY album, along with studio tracks from several other albums and original commercial blocks. As to the estimated broadcast date, my copy did not come with a Cue Sheet which would have listed the exact date. Investigation revealed that Show # 85-01 on Discogs has an image of a Cue Sheet, and that show aired between 31 December 1984 and the first week of January 1985. Therefore, this show, which is Show # 85-05, should have aired about four weeks later. Released on translucent vinyl.
This show is not currently listed on Discogs.
Sleeve
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
David Gilmour
Westwood One In Concert #IC 85-07:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at The Stabler Arena, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: 12 July 1984
Original Broadcast –
Week of 18 March 1985
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Westwood One captured Gilmour on tour in support of his second solo effort, ABOUT FACE. Phil Hendrie takes over hosting duties once again, and original commercial blocks are included. This is a super-rare and hard to find release.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side DA Label
Bruce Springsteen
A Conversation With Bruce Springsteen #BSS 85-1:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Recorded in Hartford, Connecticut: XX-XX-1985
Original Broadcast –
Week of 29 April 1985
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
Westwood One London Correspondent Roger Scott interviews The Boss in person during his 1985 Born In The U.S.A. tour for this radio broadcast special. The conversation takes place, as Scott points out at the very beginning of the show, “at two AM on a Sunday morning after a show in Hartford, Connecticut…” and encompasses Springsteen’s entire career up to his latest release (at the time) BORN IN THE U.S.A.. Original commercial blocks are mixed with tracks by Springsteen and The E Street Band, along with the interview segments. Westwood One regular contributor Phil Hendrie handles the hosting duties, and as such, sets up the intros and segment breaks. Portions of this interview special can also be heard on the BORN IN THE USA SPECIAL, listed below. According to Discogs, there is an earlier broadcast version of this show from December ’84; my copy is from April ’85.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Magazine Advert
Affidavit
Cue Sheet
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label
Bryan Adams, Los Lobos, Van Morrison, Guiffria, George Thorogood & The Delaware Destroyers
King Biscuit Flower Hour On Tour This Month
#KB 575:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 12 May 1985
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
This King Biscuit entry is a compilation of several artists who were all on the road the year / month the show was broadcast. King Biscuit regular contributor Bill Minkin handles the hosting duties for this show. There were several such entries from the folks at King Biscuit, and I have a few in my collection. This show is not currently listed on Discogs, therefore, I will detail the contents here:
George Thorogood & The Delaware Destroyers: I Drink Alone, Bad To The Bone, Gear Jammer
Los Lobos: Will The Wolf Survive?, Don’t Worry Baby
Van Morrison: Moondance, Wavelength
Guiffria: Do Me Right Tonight, Call To The Heart
Bryan Adams: This Time, Cuts Like A Knife
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label (Blank)
Eric Clapton
Super Groups Live #SG 37:
ABC Rock Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at The Baltimore Civic Center
Baltimore, Maryland:
23 April 1985
Original Broadcast –
Week of 24 May 1985
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
U.S. radio transcription discs containing portions of a live concert from Eric Clapton promoting his latest release (at the time) BEHIND THE SUN. Contains original commercial blocks for Mountain Dew and DJ introductions by Charlie Kendall. Although this is a triple vinyl set, Side F is blank.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label (Blank)
Glenn Frey
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #85-33:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 12 August 1985
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Another in the OTRSP series of shows. Mary Turner interviews Glenn Frey alone, and the discussion centers on all things Eagles and Frey’s solo career. Commercial blocks and studio tracks are mixed with conversations between Frey and Turner, who appear in the studio together. The show also features a portion of Linda Ronstadt’s version of Desperado. Released on translucent vinyl.
Sleeve
Affidavit Front
Affidavit Back
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Dire Straits
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #85-42:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 14 October 1985
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Mary Turner interviews Dire Straits front man / guitarist Mark Knopfler and bassist John Illsley, and discusses the success of the band, touring the world and their latest album (at the time) BROTHERS IN ARMS. Includes original commercial blocks and DJ intros by Westwood One regular contributor Phil Hendrie. Released on translucent vinyl. This exact show was later released in February of 1986 , and is listed below.
Sleeve
Cue Sheet
Satellite News Roundup Front
Satellite News Roundup Back
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Dire Straits
King Biscuit Flower Hour Two Part Special
#KB 601 / 602:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Live at The Majestic Theatre,
San Antonio, Texas:
16 August 1985
Original Broadcast –
Part I: 10 November 1985
Part II: 17 November 1985
pre-FM Quadruple Vinyl LP
Another King Biscuit concert special spread out over two consecutive weekends in late November 1985. Recorded during their hugely successful Brothers In Arms tour, this show from Texas features all the hits. Bill Minkin again hosts the show, and original commercial blocks are included.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Part I Cue Sheet I
Part I Cue Sheet II
Part I Side A Label
Part I Side B Label
Part I Side C Label
Part I Side D Label (Blank)
Part I Cue Sheet I
Part I Cue Sheet II
Part II Side A Label
Part II Side B Label
Part II Side C Label
Part II Side D Label (Blank)
Dire Straits, Heart, Eric Clapton, Robert Plant, Tears For Fears, The Firm
Best Of Super Groups Live
#BSG 38:
ABC Rock Radio Network Records
Live Various Locations, Dates
Original Broadcast –
21 – 25 November 1985
pre-FM Quadruple Vinyl LP
Meg Griffin hosts a weekend concert special bringing together several performance from the past year (1985). Artists include Dire Straits (recorded in Houston, Texas on their Brothers In Arms world tour) Heart (recorded in Raleigh, North Carolina), Robert Plant (also recorded in Houston, Texas), Tears For Fears (from Toronto, Canada), Eric Clapton (recorded in Baltimore, Maryland) and a special performance by The Firm (recorded in London, UK). Includes original commercial blocks and DJ intros by Griffin. Like many other D.I.R. Broadcasting vinyl shows, the last side of the discs (in this case, Side F) is blank.
Dire Straits were recorded at The Summit in Houston, Texas on 17 August 1985
Heart were recorded at Dorton Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina on 31 August 1985
Robert Plant was recorded at The Summit in Houston, Texas on 22 June 1985
Tears For Fears were recorded at Massey Hall in Toronto, Canada on 30 May 1985
Eric Clapton was recorded at The Civic Center in Baltimore, Maryland on 23 April 1985
The Firm were recorded at Wembley Arena in London, England on 22 May 1985
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label (Blank)
Bruce Springsteen
Born In The U.S.A. Special:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Recorded in Hartford, Connecticut: XX-XX-1985
Original Broadcast –
Week of 29 November 1985
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
Westwood One London Correspondent Roger Scott interviews The Boss in person during his 1985 Born In The U.S.A. tour for this radio broadcast special. A good portion of the interview segments can also be found on A CONVERSATION WITH BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN (which is listed above) as they were recorded for that special as well. The show encompasses Springsteen’s entire career up to his latest release (at the time) BORN IN THE U.S.A., and also features interview segments with Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who, along with Huey Lewis, Max Weinberg, Little Steven and Nils Lofgren. Original commercial blocks are mixed with tracks by Springsteen and The E Street Band, along with the interview segments. Westwood One regular contributor Phil Hendrie handles the hosting duties, and as such, sets up the intros and segment breaks.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Cue Sheet I
Cue Sheet II
Satellite News Roundup I
Satellite News Roundup II
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label
Roger Daltrey
King Biscuit Flower Hour East Coast Tour ’85 Two Part Special #KB 609 / 610:
D.I.R. Broadcasting Records
Recorded Live at D.A.R. Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.:
4 December 1985
& The Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
5 December 1985 & The Orpheum Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts:
8 December 1985
Original Broadcast – Part I:
Week of 5 January 1986
Part II: 12 January 1986
pre-FM Quadruple Vinyl LP
The Biscuit recorded Daltrey in concert during his 1985 East Coast tour of the U.S. in support of his solo effort UNDER A RAGING MOON. Host Bill Minkin notes that this radio special presents Daltrey “for the first time ever as a solo artists.” Recorded in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Boston, Massachusetts, although there are only two venues that are mentioned by Minkin during the broadcast. (The locations and dates are derived from the Wolfgang’s Vault website, and you can see the list of these Daltrey shows HERE.)
In addition to the stellar live tracks, the show features some backstage interview segments with Daltrey, and two performances from Daltrey’s guitarist Russ Ballard. Ballard performs YOUR TIME IS GONNA COME and VOICES, my all time favorite Ballard song! A really great show from the Biscuit with Daltrey and his band in top form.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Part I Cue Sheet I
Part I Cue Sheet II
Part I Side B Label
Part I Side C Label
Part I Side D Label (Blank)
Part II Cue Sheet I
Part II Cue Sheet II
Part II Side A Label
Part II Side B Label
Part II Side C Label
Part II Side D Label (Blank)
Dire Straits
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #86-08:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
24 February 1986
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Repackaged broadcast of the exact same OTRSP show from October 1985, which is listed above. Released on translucent vinyl.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Sleeve
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Jackson Browne
Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner #86-15:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
7 April 1986
pre-FM Double Vinyl LP
Host Mary Turner interviews Jackson Browne about his latest album (at that time) LIVES IN THE BALANCE. Includes studio tracks from several other albums and original commercial blocks, which are mixed with conversations between Browne and Turner, who appear in the studio together. Released on translucent vinyl.
A very limited track listing can be found here:
Sleeve
Certificate Of Performance
Cue Sheet
Satellite News Roundup Front
Satellite News Roundup Back
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
The Hooters / Tears For Fears
Superstar Concert Series #SS 86-B:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at The Tower Theater, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: XX-XX-XXXX
& An Unknown Venue:
XX-XX-XXXX
(Possibly The Convention Center, Dallas, Texas:
14 September 1985)
Original Broadcast –
Week of 12 April 1986
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
U.S. radio transcription discs containing a double bill live concert performance by The Hooters and Tears For Fears. The Hooters performance was recorded “in front of a hometown crowd” at The Tower Theater in Philadelphia, PA on an unknown date. The venue and recording date for the Tears For Fears segments are not provided during the broadcast. Contains original commercial blocks and DJ introductions by Charlie Kendall. Released on translucent vinyl.
The basis for the suspected venue and date for the Tears For Fears performance is based on a comment on Discogs.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Box Cover
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label
Don Henley
Superstar Concert Series #SS 86-14:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Recorded Live at The Universal Amphitheatre, Universal City, Los Angeles, California:
3 September 1985
Original Broadcast –
Week of 12 July 1986
pre-FM Triple Vinyl LP
Westwood One captured Henley on his Building The Perfect Beast tour live at The Universal Amphitheatre in Universal City, Los Angeles, California on 3 September 1985 for this radio broadcast. Contains original commercial blocks and intros by Westwood One regular contributor Charlie Kendall. This is one of at least two known versions of this show.
Complete track listing can be found here:
Box Cover
Cue Sheet
Side A Label
Side B Label
Side C Label
Side D Label
Side E Label
Side F Label
The Rolling Stones
Made In The Shade #RS Special:
Westwood One Radio Networks Records
Unknown recording date
Original Broadcast –
Week of 11 August 1986
pre-FM Quadruple Vinyl LP
U.S. radio transcription discs consisting of a three-hour music and interview special in which Westwood One London correspondent / host Roger Scott provides an extremely detailed history of the band. Contains multiple interview segments with three members