New Year's Day K-Tel Marathon

By Bruce Janu -
What better way to celebrate the beginning of a New Year than to take a trip to years past with the magic of K-Tel.

We kick off a marathon of K-Tel starting with the 2013 premiere of Dynamic Sound at 11 am (central).

Then, back to back episodes of Adventures in Vinyl follows:

Right On, 1976
Rock 80, 1980
Fantastic, 1973
Music Machine, 1977
Pure Rock, 1981

Adventures in Vinyl---the only radio show dedicated to the lost art of the K-Tel record compilation.


Comments

  1. Elizabeth LailMay 6, 2024 at 6:13 AM

    Absolutely! K-Tel's timeless compilations transport us back in time, capturing the essence of bygone eras. From disco hits to rock anthems, each track is a nostalgic journey. And for those seeking a blast from the past while tackling their CIPD level 3 assignment help, these compilations offer a soundtrack that's both inspiring and motivating.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM

    This post is a great resource. I’ll definitely be bookmarking it.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 25, 2026 at 1:21 AM

    평소 어깨와 목이 자주 뭉쳐 힘들었는데, 전문가가 진행한 출장마사지 긴장이 풀리고 피로가 확실히 줄어드는 경험을 했습니다. 친절하고 체계적인 서비스가 만족스러웠습니다.

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