1960s AFRTS Pink Panther André Previn Johnny Williams Armed Forces Transcription
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AFRTS RL‑26‑6 transcription disc featuring André Previn performing Music of the Young Hollywood Composers, with arrangements by Previn and Johnny Williams (later famed for Star Wars). Includes themes from Checkmate, Inside Daisy Clover, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Pink Panther, and more. Issued exclusively for U.S. military broadcast in the mid‑1960s, these non‑commercial pressings were never sold to the public. A scarce piece of AFRTS and Hollywood music history, collectible despite condition.
SIDE A – RL‑26‑6 / SSL‑17399 / P‑9557 -A Million Bucks (TV series "Checkmate", Johnny Williams–D. Previn) -You’re Gonna Hear From Me (Inside Daisy Clover, A. & D. Previn) -Livin’ Alone (The Moving Target, A. & D. Previn) -Soldier in the Rain (Henry Mancini) -To Kill a Mockingbird (Elmer Bernstein–Mack David) -The Pink Panther Theme (Henry Mancini) Dead Wax: P‑9557 / SSL‑17399 / RL‑26‑6 / 3TFC / 122A
SIDE B – RL‑26‑6 / SSL‑17400 / P‑9558 -Daisy (Inside Daisy Clover, A. Previn) -Emily (The Americanization of Emily, Johnny Mandel–Johnny Mercer) -Tuesday’s Theme (Bachelor Flat, Johnny Williams) -Nevermore (Fire Down Below, Jack Lemmon) -I Will Wait for You (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Michel LeGrand–Norman Gimbel) -A Happy Song (Inside Daisy Clover, A. & D. Previn) Dead Wax: P‑9558 / SSL‑17400 / RL‑26‑6 / 3TFC / 122B
Format: 12‑inch, 33 RPM transcription disc Label: AFRTS / American Forces Radio & Television Service – Station Library Sleeve: Original AFRTS paper sleeve with handwritten “1004” (earlier number crossed out, possibly “982”); staining/fading, moderate tears/creases, light ring wear, seam split along ~⅔ of one side, additional crossed‑out markings “P3LCB,” embossed “ENV. PAT. 2827223.”
G+/G from visual inspection and test play on portable turntable. Side A: frequent crackle/pops and moderate surface noise, no skips; scratches and rubs present, label with spindle wear and handwritten “1004” (corrected number). Side B: similar playback with moderate crackle/pops and surface noise, no skips; scratches and rubs present, label with spindle wear and corrected handwriting. Sleeve shows staining/fading, moderate tears/creases, light ring wear, seam split along ~⅔ of one side, crossed‑out markings. Playback may vary; see photos. Sold as‑is.
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