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
WBNY 1400 AM Buffalo

Week of March 11, 1961
SO FAR
13303Surveys
994Radio Stations
59705Singles Listings
515691Singles Chart Entries
10578Album Listings
48637Album Chart Entries
FIVE MOST RECENTLY ADDED SURVEYS FOR DATE MARCH 11TH
YEAR STATION DIAL BAND CITY STATE FORMAT
1961 WBNY 1400   AM Buffalo New York T40
1960 WKBW 1520   AM Buffalo New York T40
1972 CHUM 1050   AM Toronto Ontario T40
1966 WFUN 790   AM Miami Florida T40
1963 CHUM 1050   AM Toronto Ontario T40
FIVE MOST RECENTLY ADDED SONGS
ARTIST CIRCA TITLE LABEL & CATALOG
Ken McDonald And Orchestra 1958 One Love Alone Prep 128
Ken McDonald And Orchestra 1958 The Picture Prep 128
Franck Pourcel's French Fiddles 1958 Kisses Capitol 3870
Franck Pourcel's French Fiddles 1958 Armen's Theme Capitol 3870
The North Atlantic Invasion Force (NAIF) 1968 The Orange Patch Mr. G 808