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
KLIF KLIF 1190 AM Dallas

Week of May 23, 1966
SO FAR
31944Surveys
1376Radio Stations
96344Singles Listings
1273920Singles Chart Entries
13451Album Listings
105126Album Chart Entries
FIVE MOST RECENTLY ADDED SURVEYS FOR DATE MAY 23RD
YEAR STATION DIAL BAND CITY STATE FORMAT
1966 KLIF 1190   AM Dallas Texas T40
1990 CFGO 1200   AM Ottawa Ontario T40
1970 KYA 1260   AM San Francisco California T40
1971 WPTR 1540   AM Albany New York T40
1958 CKEY 580   AM Toronto Ontario T40
FIVE MOST RECENTLY ADDED SONGS
ARTIST CIRCA TITLE LABEL & CATALOG
The Minglewood Band 1979 Hook, Line & Sinker RCA (Canada) 50528
The Minglewood Band 1979 Ain't What It Used To Be RCA (Canada) 50528
The Raes 1979 Gonna Burn My Boogie Shoes A&M 2160
The Raes 1979 Don't Turn Around A&M 2160
George Harrison 1979 Soft Touch Dark Horse 8844