“When you’re ready for something better.” Time to hop into the time machine and catch an ancient music commercial. This time around we’ve got an October 1979 spot for Sanyo’s Plus Series stereos. You may remember the famous jingle at … Continue reading →
Vintage Commercial time! Today, we’ve uncovered a spot from October 1978 for JCPenney’s MCS audio rack stereo systems. This baby looks just right for blasting out some Wild Cherry or Black Oak Arkansas. Slap on some vinyl and let’s get … Continue reading →
Here’s another classic Memorex cassette tape commercial. This one aired in December of 1977 and stars Melissa Manchester and Ella Fitzgerald. Singer-songwriter, and actress, Melissa Manchester’s ’70s hits include; “Midnight Blue” and “Don’t Cry Out Loud.” Memorex Cassette Commercial (Manchester … Continue reading →
“Good for your system!” Here’s a classic Marantz stereo system components commercial featuring a disco jingle and roller-skating revelers. The spot aired in October of 1979. Marantz Stereo System Commercial (1979) Previously on Vintage Commercials: Ella Fitzgerald For Memorex (1972) … Continue reading →
“Is it Ella or is it Memorex?” Vintage Commercial time! Here’s the great jazz and swing singer Ella Fitzgerald in a commercial for Memorex cassette tapes. Those of you around in the Seventies (I was a six years young at … Continue reading →
“You feel right inside the music.” Here’s a vintage commercial from Panasonic. The spot aired in October of 1972 and shows off the company’s Series 44 stereo system with discrete 4-channel sound. Adjust your volume accordingly. Panasonic ‘Series 44’ Stereo … Continue reading →
“Pioneer- we bring it back alive!” Here’s a vintage commercial from Pioneer directed at the now older, settled down Woodstock generation. The spot features Richie Havens (who opened the classic concert) singing “Freedom.” Oh, and the narrator for the spot … Continue reading →
Here’s a spot for KDIA radio in San Francisco featuring a one million Japanese yen giveaway. KDIA was a soul and funk station from the 1960s through the ’80s. Roll the tape! ’70s KDIA Radio ‘Millionaire’ Commercial (1979) Previously on … Continue reading →
Vintage Commercial time! Here’s a luscious :30 seconds of turntable porn from Pioneer. This stylish spot for the PL-518 aired in October of 1978. Let it play. Pioneer Turntable Commercial (1978) Previously on Vintage Commercials: Panasonic Stereos (Edward Herrmann, 1971) … Continue reading →
“Just slightly ahead of our time.” Here’s a funny, so-hip-it-hurts spot for Panasonic stereos. The commercial aired in October of 1971 and features actor Edward Herrmann as “one of the country’s leading bachelors.” Herrmann shows off a variety of awesome … Continue reading →