Henry Blair And Billy Bletcher – Rusty In Orchestraville (Vinyl LP, US, 1962, Capitol Records J-3255)

Why This Record Matters
First released as a Capitol children’s record in 1946, Rusty In Orchestraville uses a story to introduce children to orchestral instruments and musical excerpts. Sonovox effects give the instruments speaking voices, combining narration, music, and early electronic sound effects.

Collector Note
This is the 1962 US Capitol J-3255 LP, pressed at Capitol’s Scranton plant. It pairs Rusty In Orchestraville on side A with Sparky’s Music Mix-up on side B, and this copy includes its original inner sleeve.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP
Label: Capitol Records – J-3255
Country: US
Released: 1962
Genre: Pop, Classical, Children's
Style: Story

Matrix / Runout
Side A label: J1-3255
Side A runout: J1-3255-D1 [lathe]
Side B label: J2-3255
Side B runout: J2-3255-N2 [lathe]

Tracklist
Side A
A Rusty In Orchestraville – 18:32

Side B
B Sparky's Music Mix-up – 19:00

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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