This is the Columbia Records pressing (KK-1) of 9:34 A.M. May 5 1961, a historic recording documenting America's first manned space flight by Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. Produced by CBS News for CBS Radio with correspondent Bob Trout, this LP captures the authentic report and sounds of the Mercury Freedom 7 mission including the countdown, launch, in flight communications, recovery, Shepard's first report, and a statement by President John F. Kennedy. A fascinating piece of space race history and American heritage, this record preserves one of the most important moments of the 20th century for future generations. Edited and produced by Dan Bloom.

The Count Down and Blast Off

In Flight and Recovery

First Report

Statement by President John F. Kennedy

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