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Bring back the nostalgia of Soviet-era childhood with this pair of Double-LP 33 ⅓ RPM 10" vinyl records featuring beloved fairy tale characters brought to life.

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These albums were a staple of pre-internet children's entertainment in the Soviet Union, and now you can relive those memories with your children. Each album contains delightful and entertaining stories that will captivate your child's imagination and provide hours of fun. The colorful and charming illustrations on the album covers will also make a great addition to any vintage vinyl collection. Get ready to take a trip down memory lane and share the joy of these classic Soviet-era children's stories with your little ones.

The records are in very good vintage shape, and come with the original sleeves. The titles are:

1) "Волшебник Изумрудного Города" Ф. Баум, А. Волков – "The Wizard of the Emerald City" F. Baum, A. Volkov - Мелодия Д 15939-42, 2 x Vinyl, LP, 10", Repress, Mono USSR 1970 - In "The Wizard of the Emerald City," Dorothy, a young girl from Kansas, is whisked by a tornado to the magical Land of Oz. Joined by a Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion, she embarks on a quest to find the Wizard, who they believe can grant their wishes. Facing the Wicked Witch of the West and other challenges, they discover the power of friendship, courage, and brains, and ultimately return home with newfound self-belief. Ex-libris, has a check out card on the back and a stamp. Sleeve has tape repair.

2) "Чудесное Путешествие Нильса С Дикими Гусями" Сельма Лагерлёф / "Nils' Wonderful Journey With Wild Geese" Selma Lagerlöf Мелодия – 33 Д 22585/8, 2 x Vinyl, LP, 10", Repress, Mono USSR 1986 - The classic Swedish children's book tells the story of Nils Holgersson, a mischievous boy who is shrunk to a tiny size by a gnome after he mistreats an elf. Nils then joins a flock of wild geese on their migration across Sweden. Throughout his journey, Nils learns valuable lessons about empathy, kindness, and the importance of respecting nature. He encounters various animals and witnesses the diverse landscapes of Sweden, from forests to lakes to historical landmarks. Along the way, he has adventures, makes friends with the animals, and grows as a person. The book is not only an adventure story but also a tale with moral lessons and insights into Swedish geography and culture. Ex-libris, has a check out card on the back and a stamp. Sleeve has tape repair.

Material: Vinyl, cardboard sleeves
Condition: The Vinyls are in Good/Very Good condition with signs of use and library cards. Comes with the original sleeves, both are from a Soviet Lviv library and have checkout cards on the back. See photos for details.
Publisher: Мелодия (Melodiya)
Weight: 464 grams for all
Year Made: 1 x 1970, 1 x 1986