Free
Step into the lobby. Browse the full archive, stream everything, and save your place — no credit card required.
- ◦Full archive streaming
- ◦Progress sync across devices
- ◦Browse shows & episodes
- ◦Store open — buy any time
Supporter
You are a regular here. Save your shows, get early access to newly processed programs, and enjoy a 10% store discount.
- ✓Everything in Free
- ✓Save shows & favorites
- ✓Early access to new programs
- ✓Members-only newsletter
- ✓10% off store purchases
Collector
The full Vault experience. Stream at 192 kbps, download up to 50 episodes per month, unlock PDF liner notes, and build your own personal archive.
- ✓Everything in Supporter
- ✓192 kbps master-quality streaming
- ✓Download up to 50 episodes/month (MP3)
- ✓PDF liner notes when available
- ✓Priority new-show notifications
- ✓20% off store + free shipping over $25
What is included
| Feature | Free | Supporter | Collector |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streaming | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Audio quality | 64 kbps | 64 kbps | 192 kbps masters |
| Progress sync | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Save shows | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Early access | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Downloads | — | — | 50 / month |
| PDF liner notes | — | — | ✓ |
| Store discount | — | 10% off | 20% off |
| Free shipping | — | — | Orders over $25 |
| Notifications | — | New shows | Priority alerts |
The store is always open — no membership required
Browse and purchase physical CD-R sets, USB drives, and DVD-ROM collections any time — no subscription needed. Members receive automatic discounts at checkout: 10% for Supporters, 20% for Collectors (plus free shipping on orders over $25).
From our listeners
“Like finding a box of old radio transcription discs in your grandfather's attic — except it never runs out.”
“I fall asleep to Jack Benny every night. Worth every penny.”
“The liner notes are phenomenal. I feel like a scholar of the Golden Age.”
Questions
Can I cancel any time?
Yes. No contracts, no commitments. Cancel from your account page and your access continues through the end of your billing period.
What happens to my downloads if I cancel?
Any episodes you downloaded while a Collector member are yours to keep. Downloads are DRM-free MP3 files.
Can I give a membership as a gift?
Yes — gift memberships are available in the store. The recipient gets a code to redeem, no account required at purchase.
Is payment secure?
All billing is handled by Stripe. We never see or store your card details.
What is the archive exactly?
Thousands of episodes sourced from public domain recordings spanning the 1930s through 1960s, professionally cleaned and organized.
Do downloads expire?
Downloaded files do not expire. Your 50 monthly download credits reset each month — unspent credits do not roll over.
The Golden Age is waiting. Pull up a chair.
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