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Own an iconic piece of American history with Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler’s landmark 1966 tribute, Ballads of the Green Berets. Released as an authentic early stereo pressing on RCA Victor (LSP-3547), this vintage 12″ vinyl LP features his historic, chart-topping title track alongside deeply moving musical vignettes captured straight from the front lines of the Vietnam War.
Immerse yourself in one of the defining cultural and musical milestones of the mid-1960s with Ballads of the Green Berets by real-life military veteran SSgt. Barry Sadler (U.S. Army Special Forces). Originally released in early 1966 by RCA Victor (LSP-3547), this historic studio album was a massive commercial phenomenon, skyrocketing to number one on the Billboard Top LPs chart, where it held the top spot for five consecutive weeks and went on to sell millions of copies worldwide.
While recovering from a combat injury sustained as a combat medic in Vietnam, Sadler penned a collection of deeply personal, patriotic, and narrative-driven songs alongside co-writer Robin Moore. The record is anchored by his legendary signature single, “The Ballad of the Green Berets,” which became a defining emblem of the era, soaring straight to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Produced by Andy Wiswell with lush, dramatic martial arrangements conducted by Sid Bass, the album offers a raw yet beautifully arranged look into the sacrifices of military service. Across both sides of this 12-inch 33 RPM stereo LP, Sadler delivers heartfelt, gritty vocal narratives, honoring everyone from front-line personnel in “Saigon” to military medical staff in “Salute to the Nurses.” This original analog pressing provides a beautifully warm, resonant, and high-fidelity historical listening experience.
Tracklist:
Side A: The Ballad Of The Green Berets; I’m A Lucky One; Letter From Vietnam; Badge Of Courage; Saigon; Salute To The Nurses.
Side B: I’m Watching The Raindrops Fall; Garet Trooper; The Soldier Has Come Home; Lullaby; Trooper’s Lament; Bamiba.
Housed in its original vintage 1966 cardboard sleeve featuring the iconic cover photo of Sadler in full uniform and beret, this highly collectible album is an indispensable centerpiece acquisition for serious mid-century American historians, military archivists, and vintage physical media collectors alike.
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