Distributed to radio stations for one-time airplay, this series was a self-contained nearly 30 minute program advertised as "Radio's Alternative Talk Show." The series was released through Joseph-Fox Communications, Inc. and underwritten by Columbia House with advertisements for their service typically appearing at the beginning and end of each program.
The LPs in the series were issued in generic cardboard record sleeves with cue sheets outlining the segment time and running time of each side. A separate 7" was also available in conjunction with the 12" that provided short dailies as promo segments. Compact Discs in the series were issued in generic sleeves with similar cue sheets. Attached to the cue sheets was an affidavit form, intended to be signed by a radio station representative, providing station identification and dates of airplay.
From radiosurvivor.com: I certainly remember these types of syndicated college radio shows from back in the day and even have a similar LP of a 1987 show called “Music View: Radio’s Weekly New Music Magazine.” According to promotional material included with the LP, the show was “the hippest 1/2 hour on America’s airwaves.” Produced and hosted by former WNYU Program Director Jon Fox, Music View also included contributions from Jack Rabid (then the Alternative Editor for Rockpool).
Sponsored by the Columbia Record and Tape Club, the free weekly service was busy signing up affiliate stations when episode 1 landed in my mailbox at WHRC in fall, 1987. Episode one included interviews with Robyn Hitchcock and Tommy Stinson (the Replacements) and featured music from both artists, as well as from Flower, Rema Rema, and The Saints. On the B-side of my LP, episode two includes music from Hoodoo Gurus, Celibate Rifles, Flag of Convenience, New Model Army, and Redd Kross.
Credits from discogs.com: Hosted By – John (sic) Fox [Jon's name has no h - ed.] Presenter – Joseph - Fox Communications Credits appearing here are derived directly from both the audio portion and cue sheets of the release.
Tracks A2c and A2d are reversed on the cue sheet. They are listed here in correct playing order. Barcodes Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 1P-79771 Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 1P-79772 Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): 1P-79771-1A #77 G1 (A) A3 Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): 1P-79772-1A #78 G1 (A) SL A2 Companies Phonographic Copyright (p) – Joseph - Fox Communications, Inc. Copyright (c) – Joseph - Fox Communications, Inc. Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton, GA