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
WKBK WKBK 1220 AM Keene

Week of May 22, 1966
SO FAR
31819Surveys
1376Radio Stations
96275Singles Listings
1270068Singles Chart Entries
13443Album Listings
104363Album Chart Entries
FIVE MOST RECENTLY ADDED SURVEYS FOR DATE MAY 18TH
YEAR STATION DIAL BAND CITY STATE FORMAT
1963 CJAD 800   AM Montreal Quebec T40
1984 CFRA 580   AM Ottawa Ontario T40
1985 CJME 1300   AM Regina Saskatchewan T40
1964 WKBH 1570   AM La Crosse Wisconsin T40
1975 WRAW 1340   AM Reading Pennsylvania T40
FIVE MOST RECENTLY ADDED SONGS
ARTIST CIRCA TITLE LABEL & CATALOG
Patsy Cline 1964 That's How A Heartache Begins Decca 31616
Patsy Cline 1964 Love Letters In The Sand Decca 31616
Ray Pollard 1966 It's A Sad Thing United Artists 50012
Ray Pollard 1966 All The Things You Are United Artists 50012
Shirley Bassey 1966 Take Away United Artists 50031