Rare 1970 Release Royal Recordings Complete New Testament KJV 26-LP Set 2 Volume For Sale

RARE VINTAGE beautiful 1970 release of the Royal Recordings Complete New Testament, King James Version, presented as a deluxe 26-LP spoken-word Bible set housed in two matching presentation volumes.This set was issued by Royal Recording, a division of Royal Publishers, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee, and represents one of the company’s earliest major recording projects. Contemporary trade reporting from 1970 announced the formation of Royal Recording as a religious recording division and specifically described the release of the Complete New Testament on twenty-six 12-inch LP records housed in two albums.The collection contains the complete King James Version New Testament, beginning with Matthew and continuing through Revelation.Included in this set:* 26 full-size 12-inch vinyl LP records* 33⅓ RPM* Two matching deluxe binder-style presentation volumes* 13 records per volume* Complete King James Version New Testament* Integrated record storage sleeves* Original contents/index page* Original presentation page* Original Lifetime Guarantee notice* Decorative cream and gold Bible-style bindings* “Sound of Scripture” interior presentation designThe first disc begins with:Record 1, Side 1 — Matthew 1–5The recordings continue sequentially through the complete New Testament and conclude with Revelation. Historical BackgroundRoyal Publishers was a major Bible publisher based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1970, the company expanded into recorded scripture through a newly formed division called Royal Recording.A contemporary trade announcement described one of Royal Recording’s first major projects as the Complete New Testament on twenty-six 12-inch LP records contained in two albums.This deluxe recorded Bible set was designed as more than a conventional record collection. Its oversized cream-and-gold binders, Gothic lettering, presentation page, decorative styling, and integrated record sleeves were created to give the collection the appearance and presence of a traditional family Bible.Royal also promoted the collection with a Lifetime Guarantee, and the original guarantee notice remains present inside this set.Collector InterestThis is an especially interesting piece for collectors of:* Vintage religious memorabilia* Vintage Bible editions* Christian vinyl records* Spoken-word recordings* King James Version material* Vintage Nashville publishing* 1970s religious ephemera* Recorded scripture history* Audiobook history* Unusual vinyl collections* Decorative vintage books and display piecesThe two matching volumes are particularly attractive when displayed together because they resemble oversized bound family Bibles.Important Identification NoteThis set should not be confused with the more commonly encountered 1950s 16⅔ RPM New Testament record sets.The Royal Recordings discs in this collection are clearly labeled 33⅓ RPM, and this two-volume, 26-LP format corresponds with Royal Recording’s 1970 Complete New Testament release.ConditionThis is a vintage pre-owned set and shows age-appropriate wear.Visible condition includes:* Age-related toning and discoloration to the cream binders* Light surface and storage wear consistent with age* Gold and printed lettering remain attractive and readable* Interior pages remain intact* Presentation inscription area appears unfilled* Original contents/index page is present* Original Lifetime Guarantee notice is present* Both matching volumes are includedTitle: The Holy Bible – Complete New TestamentEdition: King James VersionLabel/Publisher: Royal Recording / Royal Publishers, Inc.Release: 1970 releaseFormat: Vinyl LPRecord Size: 12 inchSpeed: 33⅓ RPMNumber of Records: 26Number of Volumes: 2Genre: Religious / Christian / Spoken WordLanguage: EnglishCountry: United StatesPublisher Location: Nashville, TennesseeFeatures: Complete Set, Two-Volume Presentation Edition, Vintage Religious RecordingEra: 1970s