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“The Rarest DX In The World” – A 33 RPM Journey Through 1960s Shortwave

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Bruce, who writes:

Hi Thomas,

I came across this item on eBay and then found a copy on YouTube:

Enjoy!

– Bruce F.

Wow–what a nostalgic treat! Thank you for sharing, Bruce!

The eBay seller listed all of the broadcasters on the recording:

Side “A”

    1. RadioNepal, Kathmandu, Nepal [00:00]
    2. Radio Thailand, Bangkok,Thailand [04:10]
    3. Fiji Broadcasting Commission, Suva, Fiji[07:09]
    4. Voice of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya [09:53]
    5. Radiodiffusion du Togo, Lome, Togo [11:57]
    6. Sierra Leone Broadcasting Service, Freetown, Sierra Leone [16:55]
    7. Radiodiffusion-Television Belge, Brussels, Belgium [18:27]

Side “B”

    1. RadioVietnam, Saigon, South Vietnam [00:00]
    2. Radio Hong Kong, HongKong [3:45]
    3. Radio Wewak (VL9CD), Wewak, Papua New Guinea[04:19]
    4. Voice of Tarawa /Gilbert & Ellice IslandsBroadcasting Service (VTW2), Tarawa [07:35]
    5. Radio CookIslands, Rarotonga, Cook Islands [12:36]
    6. Radio Mauritania,Nouakchott, Mauritania [16:22]
    7. Radio Andorra, Roc Des Anellettes, Andorra [18:01]

I’m wondering if any readers have a copy of this record and can share a photo of the jacket notes. I haven’t been able to find a clear image of the back cover online. I’m interested in finding out who produced the album—any information would be appreciated!