Australian Radio Commercial for Friedland Door Chimes 1964

Radio Commercial Record for Friedland Door Chimes. Australia, 1964
(Chime sound) “Ding-Dong”
(Woman singing) Welcome. That’s the cheerful way, the friendly way, to welcome your guests every day, with the happy sound of a Friedland Door Chime.
(Chime sound) “Ding-Dong”
(Man speaking) Give a Christmas Gift that keeps on giving all year round. Give a musical welcome to guests. Give a Friedland Battery or Electric Door Chime. Priced from 44 Schillings.
(Chime sound) “Ding-Dong”
(Woman singing) Welcome.
(Chime sound) “Ding-Dong”
—1964 Australian radio commercial
This advertisement was familiar to Australian Radio listeners in late 1964. This almost certainly was to spur demand for Friedland’s then new line of stylish mid-century door chimes. Friedland Chimes of this era were manufactured by V&E Friedland Limited of England and distributed worldwide.
Vinyl records were commonly distributed to radio stations where the DJ or announcer would play them as paid advertising.
Manufacturer | Recording: NaTec Sound Studios for Roger Enemark Agency
Chimes: Friedland |
Location of Manufacturer | Advertisement: Sydney, Australia (possibly recorded in England)
Chimes: Stockport, Cheshire, England |
Date of Manufacture | 1964 |
Materials | Record: Vinyl with Paper label
Chimes: Various |
Dimensions/specifications | Record; 6 3/4 inches in diameter. 45 rpm. 25 seconds long
Chimes: various |
Details | ElectraChime Collection.
Talent attributed to Canvin & Coles. |