1961 Reader's Digest Wonderful World of Popular Music, 10-LP Set Program Booklet
$ 8.78
Description
1961 Reader's Digest Wonderful World of Popular Music, 10-LP Set Program Booklet. 🏢 Publisher: The Reader’s Digest Association, Pleasantville, New York. 📀 Intended set: “Popular Music That Will Live Forever” – Reader’s Digest / RCA Custom. 🏭 Manufacturer (set): RCA Custom Records – made exclusively for Reader’s Digest. Step back into the golden age of hi-fi with this original 1961 Reader’s Digest “The Wonderful World of Popular Music” program booklet, created to accompany the classic 10-LP box set “Popular Music That Will Live Forever.” Inside you’ll find detailed notes on every record and track, including sections like Pops Concert Favorites, Music from Films, Marches, Music for Dining, Music for Relaxation, Waltzes, Latin Rhythms, Fox Trots, and Songs That Will Live Forever (Sing Along). The booklet also features period photos, illustrations, and background stories on the songs and composers, along with printed lyrics for the sing-along selections shown in your photos. This is an original mid-century piece, not a reprint. It’s perfect if: – You have the LP set but lost or damaged the booklet – You collect Reader’s Digest/RCA ephemera – You love vintage popular music history and lyric booklets Please note: booklet only – no records are included. Item specifics (bullet point style with emojis) 🎵 Format: Softcover program/insert booklet for 10-LP vinyl box set 📀 Intended set: “Popular Music That Will Live Forever” – Reader’s Digest / RCA Custom 📅 Year/decade: Circa 1961, early 1960s issue 🏢 Publisher: The Reader’s Digest Association, Pleasantville, New York 🏭 Manufacturer (set): RCA Custom Records – made exclusively for Reader’s Digest 📚 Pages: Approx. 32 pages, including contents, notes, and sing-along lyrics 🎬 Sections covered: Pops Concert Favorites, Music from Films, Marches, Music for Dining, Music for Relaxation, Waltzes for Dancing, Latin Rhythms, Fox Trots, Songs That Will Live Forever 📐 Size: Approx. LP-sized booklet (fits in 12" record box) 🎨 Interior: Text with black & white photos, illustrations, and song/artist credits 📖 Language: English 🧾 Special features: Track-by-track program notes + printed lyrics for sing-along record 📦 Included in this listing: Booklet only (no records, no outer box) 🗺️ Country of origin: USA Condition Good to Very Good vintage condition: cover shows light edge/corner wear, mild handling creases, and an old price sticker on the front; interior pages appear clean and legible with typical age toning but no major writing or tears noted from the photos. Additional details A great choice for completing your set or adding a bit of authentic 1960s charm to your music room or record display. Ships bagged and boarded or well-protected in stiff packaging to keep it flat and safe in transit. Seller’s note: All vintage items are inspected and described as accurately as possible, but minor signs of age or use may be present. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description, and feel free to ask any questions before purchase. Color tones may vary slightly between screens. Keywords Reader’s Digest music booklet, Wonderful World of Popular Music, Popular Music That Will Live Forever, 10 LP box set insert, RCA Custom records ephemera, 1961 music program, vintage LP booklet, mid century popular music, sing along lyrics book, record set replacement booklet, classic film music notes, marches waltzes fox trots, collectible music memorabilia, Pleasantville New York Reader’s Digest, vintage hi fi collection.
