C1970 AFRTS Lenny Dee Spinning Wheel Ron Richardello Brand New Bag Armed Forces

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Original AFRTS transcription LP RL‑31‑0, pairing organist Lenny Dee’s Spinning Wheel with Ron Richardello’s A Brand New Bag. Produced exclusively for U.S. service members and distributed to bases worldwide, AFRTS discs were never sold commercially. Collectors prize these for their scarcity and unusual pairings - here contrasting Dee’s lounge/organ pop interpretations with Richardello’s jazz‑inflected arrangements. A solid VG example with intact AFRTS sleeve.
Photo Note: The circular “ring” visible in some images is only a reflection from the ring light used during photography. It is not present on the record or sleeve itself. Records are photographed under this lighting to highlight gloss, label clarity, and surface details as clearly as possible.
Side 1 – P‑11757 / Stereo / RL‑31‑0  Lenny Dee – Spinning Wheel -Yesterday, When I Was Young – 2:55 -Hurt So Bad – 2:20 -A Day in the Life of a Fool – 2:10 -Love Theme from “Romeo and Juliet” – 2:30 -Quentin’s Theme – 2:40 -The Spinning Wheel – 2:23 -Sweet Caroline – 3:08  Deadwax: P‑11758 RL‑31‑0 2‑A‑LD
Side 2 – P‑11758 / Stereo / RL‑31‑0  Ron Richardello – A Brand New Bag -After Hours – 3:11 -Yesterday – 2:27 -The Shadow of Your Smile – 3:19 -Jitterbug Waltz – 3:37 -Bo Goes to Town – 2:53 -What Now My Love – 3:06  Deadwax: P‑11758 RL‑31‑0 2‑A‑LD
VG record / VG− sleeve. Gloss is strong over most of the surface with scattered hairlines, light rubs, and sleeve scuffs. Playback tested on a portable deck revealed faint surface noise and occasional pops, consistent but not overpowering, with a few audible defects at the start of tracks. AFRTS pressings are known for minor factory flaws and often play better on higher‑end equipment. Labels show minor writing (“organ,” “322”), faint discoloration, and slight ridge wear. Sleeve is VG− with light staining, fading, ring wear, and partial seam delamination; no major splits or tears. Playback may vary depending on equipment; sold as‑is.
Photo Note: The circular “ring” visible in some images is only a reflection from the ring light used during photography. It is not present on the record or sleeve itself. Records are photographed under this lighting to highlight gloss, label clarity, and surface details as clearly as possible.