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In the Soviet Union, like in most of the pre-internet world, children's entertainment mainly came in three formats; state-sponsored live performances, the screen (TV, cinema), or the phonograph. To keep things lively, a wide selection of vinyl records were produced in the USSR, such as this set of four (6) 10" 33 ⅓ RPM fairy tale albums featuring the most popular children's characters!

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The records are in very good vintage shape and have been cleaned in a record washing machine, played for quality control. All come with the original sleeves. The titles are:

1. "Жил-был На Свете Серенький Козлик" Э. Мошковская / E. Moshkovskaya * - Once upon a time there was a gray goat in the world. Мелодия – 33 М51-39339-40 Vinyl, LP, 10", Repress, Mono, USSR, 1980 - "Жил-был На Свете Серенький Козлик" is a children's story about a little gray goat who lives in a meadow with his friends - a rooster, a cat, and a duck. One day, the goat decides to go on a journey and leaves his friends behind. On his adventure, he meets a sly fox who tricks him and steals his bell. The goat realizes his mistake and returns to his meadow, where his friends forgive him and help him retrieve his stolen bell. The story teaches children about the importance of friendship and the consequences of trusting strangers. The record features narration, songs, and music, making it an entertaining and educational experience for young listeners.

2. Незнайка — Путешественник" Н. Носов / "Dunno - Traveler" N. Nosov - Мелодия – 33 Д9219-20 Vinyl, 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Mono, USSR, 1961. Dunno, recognized by his bright blue hat, canary-yellow trousers, orange shirt, and green tie, is the title character of Nosov's trilogy, "The Adventures of Dunno and his Friends".

3. "Бременские музыканты" / The Bremen Town Musicians) - Мелодия Д 24707-8 Vinyl, 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono, Repress, USSR 1969. - "Audiokazka" based on the fairy tale of the same name by the Brothers Grimm. In 1969, the screens of the great and mighty Soviet Union released an absolutely atypical cartoon for that time - "The Bremen Town Musicians". More than one generation has grown up on this musical tale. The tale broke all records for the number of records sold, but the cartoon did not receive any awards. Cover has signs of wear.

4. "Малахитовая шкатулка" Павел Бажов / "Malachite Box" Pavel Bazhov Мелодия – Д 24133-4 Vinyl, 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono, USSR, 1968 - "Malachite Box" is a popular fairy tale written by Pavel Bazhov, a famous Russian author. The story is set in the Ural Mountains and follows the journey of a poor girl named Nastenka, who receives a magical malachite box from a mysterious old man. The box is said to contain great wealth, but Nastenka must keep it closed and never open it. However, she is tempted by the promise of riches and eventually opens the box, unleashing chaos and tragedy upon herself and her village. The story explores themes of greed, temptation, and the consequences of our actions. Has a name and the date 1977 written on the cover.

5. "Приключения Пифа" Е. Жуковская, М. Астрахан –"The Adventures of Pif". E. Zhukovskaya, M. Astrakhan – Мелодия - Д35029-30 Vinyl, 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono, Repress, USSR 1980 - The Soviet cartoon tells about the adventures of the famous comic book characters Pif the dog and Hercules the cat. 

6. "Крылатые Качели (Песни Из Телефильма «Приключения Электроника»)" / Winged Swings (Songs from the TV movie "The Adventures of Electronics") by Various Artists - Мелодия – 33 М51—43219-20 Vinyl, LP, 10", Repress, Mono,: USSR 1983 - A collection of fun pop songs. Has a tape repair on the cover.

Material: Vinyl
Condition: Vinyls are in Very Good condition with signs of use, and have been cleaned in a record cleaning machine and played for quality control. Come with the original sleeves, but they have signs of wear and wrinkling. See photos for details.
Publisher: Мелодия (Melodiya)
Weight: 803 grams for all
Year Made: 1 x 1961, 1 x 1968, 1 x 1969, 1 x 1977, 1 x 1980, 1 x 1983