ARSA — THE AIRHEADS RADIO SURVEY ARCHIVE


Not just "reliving the past" but more importantly "preserving the past". Radio is unique in that, unlike other media forms, there is no easy access to old music radio shows. Old movies and TV shows continue to be shown on network or cable TV, and can be rented/purchased on tapes or DVD. Print media like old books, magazines, comics, and newspapers can be purchased from specialty stores or kept in libraries for viewing. But where can one go to obtain and listen to old music radio shows? Aircheck tapes & radio surveys can only be found in the hands of collectors. At some point, most collectors begin to realize that this is more than a hobby and that we are in fact preserving radio history.

—— Gary Pfeifer, 2003

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Find scads of scans of radio station surveys, just like the ones you used to pick up at the record store when you went shopping with mom & pop. All the chart data is meticulously entered into the database, so you can cross-reference to see how your favorite hit fared in different markets across the country. To navigate the site, "tune" to the buttons on the left.

ARSA is a non-profit site intended to mix nostalgia with historical value. The site is open to everyone and you are invited to have a browse. Friends that wish to contribute or otherwise participate in the "Chart Chat" forum will need to create their free profile and/or identify themselves below. Click here to create your profile.

OUR MOST RECENT SURVEY
CHUM 1050 AM Toronto

Week of April 10, 1971
SO FAR
32375Surveys
1386Radio Stations
96856Singles Listings
1289382Singles Chart Entries
13504Album Listings
107883Album Chart Entries
FIVE MOST RECENTLY ADDED SURVEYS FOR DATE JUNE 17TH
YEAR STATION DIAL BAND CITY STATE FORMAT
1966 2SM 1270   AM Sydney New South Wales, Australia T40
1971 WEEX 1230   AM Easton Pennsylvania T40
1985 WLTF 106.5   FM Cleveland Ohio T40
1963 WHOO 990   AM Orlando Florida T40
1964 WMCA 570   AM New York New York T40
FIVE MOST RECENTLY ADDED SONGS
ARTIST CIRCA TITLE LABEL & CATALOG
Ray Barretto & His Orchestra 1963 El Bantu Tico 422
Ray Barretto & His Orchestra 1963 Mr. Blah Blah Tico 422
The Kirby Stone Four 1963 Fancy Dan WB 5366
The Kirby Stone Four 1963 The Great Escape March WB 5366
Corki Ray 1963 Once It Was Mine Brent 7044