Stories

25 Forgotten Disney Read-Along Books With Records

ADVERTISEMENT

When I was a kid, Disney Records with Read-Along books were on my list of most favorite things. I think my first was Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, but my collection only just started there. It was a fun way to occupy my time and in my parent’s eyes, I was doing something educational as well. Those Walt Disney read along’s started back in the late 60s and were adaptations of some of the most popular Disney movies. I remember the sound of Tinkerbell’s chimes as the cue to turn the page. So when going outside was not an option due to weather or whatever other reasons there were, I was very happy entrenched in my “Wonderful World Of Disney”.

I actually remember having a mix of big LPs and 45’s…

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Walt Disney Read-Along Book and Records were first released in 1965. Each book ran 24 pages and included a 7-inch record of a narrator who read the story.

Via Flickr: 40423298@N08

The books were typically adaptations of popular Disney movies, cartoons, and sometimes titles based on non-Disney properties.

The records included dialogue, sounds, and songs from the movies or cartoons. But, the most memorable sound was Tinkerbell’s chimes, the signal for the reader to turn the page.

The records were produced until about 1986 when they were completely replaced by cassettes

1. “Tron”

2. “Star Wars: Adventures in ABC”

3. “The Black Cauldron”

4. “The Voyages of Sinbad The Sailor”

5. “The Story of The Wizard of Oz”

6. “Return To Oz”

7. “Hansel and Gretel”

8. “The Emperor’s New Clothes”

Click “NEXT” to see the last half of this nostalgic photo gallery and listen along

1 of 3 Next

Show comments
Share
Published by

Recent Posts

Richard Gere Makes Huge Move At 74 Years Old With Wife And Children By His Side

Richard Gere, a distinguished actor celebrated for his memorable performances in timeless classics such as…

30 mins ago

The Cast of ‘Conan The Barbarian’ Then And Now 2024

UPDATED 5/14/2024 Conan the Barbarian is a 1982 fantasy adventure film directed and co-written by…

2 hours ago

Kevin Costner Shares His Side Of ‘Yellowstone’ Delays: “I Have Taken A Beating”

The epic neo-Western drama Yellowstone has been at the center of heavy debate, and it's…

2 hours ago

86-Year-Old Jane Fonda Turns Heads With Bold Fashion Look At Cannes Film Festival

The 77th Cannes Film Festival featured an opening ceremony and screening of The Second Act,…

2 hours ago

Cher Leaves Little To The Imagination In Cut-Out Bodysuit For Movie Premiere

Cher stole the show at the recent Los Angeles premiere of the newly released documentary…

3 hours ago

Kelly Clarkson Admits To Taking Weight Loss Drug, But It’s Not Ozempic

Kelly Clarkson has proudly shown off the results of her weight loss journey and transformation,…

4 hours ago