Choosing vinyl records in this group is less about picking a single "best" pressing and more about matching the format, condition, and included extras to the way you collect. Some shoppers will care most about a familiar film or TV tie-in, while others may prefer a multi-disc narrative set, a vintage record-and-book package, or a soundtrack item with original-cover appeal.
Quick take
- Lowest listed price: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Drew BARRYMORE 1982 7" 33 Vinyl Record Book SPIELBERG is the least expensive pick and is the clearest fit for shoppers who want a 1980s read-along movie item.
- Best for Star Trek collectors: Star Trek Book and Vinyl Record Set A Mirror For Futility RARE & VINTAGE is the focused choice if the title and book-and-record format matter most.
- Best for Rankin/Bass Hobbit interest: The Hobbit (1977) Rankin/Bass Production - 2 LP on Buena Vista Records no book has the strongest pull for shoppers looking specifically for the 1977 production on Buena Vista Records.
- Most complete multi-disc concept: Little Boy Goes to Hell - 4×45 RPM Vinyl Set + Book - Conrad Uno / PuddleTown is the only new-condition option here and includes a four-record setup plus book.
Listed price comparison
The listed prices span $14.95 to $49.99, with the lowest price about 70% below the highest. That spread matters because the least expensive item is a compact 7-inch read-along record book, while the highest-priced item is a 4×45 RPM set with a book.
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Drew BARRYMORE 1982 7" 33 Vinyl Record Book SPIELBERG | USD 14.95 | |
| Star Trek Book and Vinyl Record Set A Mirror For Futility RARE & VINTAGE | USD 19.99 | |
| The Hobbit (1977) Rankin/Bass Production - 2 LP on Buena Vista Records no book | USD 25.00 | |
| Little Boy Goes to Hell - 4×45 RPM Vinyl Set + Book - Conrad Uno / PuddleTown | USD 49.99 |
Decision matrix
| If you care most about... | Start with... | Why it fits | Main tradeoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| A familiar 1980s film read-along | E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Drew BARRYMORE 1982 7" 33 Vinyl Record Book SPIELBERG | Includes narration by Drew Barrymore as Gertie, music by John Williams, and a 24-page read-along booklet | Used condition, with the record graded good plus and sleeve very good |
| A Star Trek book-and-record collectible | Star Trek Book and Vinyl Record Set A Mirror For Futility RARE & VINTAGE | The title is dedicated to A Mirror For Futility and includes the book-and-vinyl format | Used condition, with original inner sleeves only if included |
| A 1977 animated Hobbit soundtrack-style item | The Hobbit (1977) Rankin/Bass Production - 2 LP on Buena Vista Records no book | Tied to the Rankin/Bass production and Buena Vista Records, with original cover listed | No book, poster, decals, or third songs-only vinyl |
| A new multi-record narrative package | Little Boy Goes to Hell - 4×45 RPM Vinyl Set + Book - Conrad Uno / PuddleTown | Four 45 RPM records plus a book, with original cover and original inner sleeve features listed | Highest listed price in this group |
Concise product notes
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Drew BARRYMORE 1982 7" 33 Vinyl Record Book SPIELBERG
This is the most approachable pick if you want a compact movie read-along record tied to E.T. The Extra Terrestrial. The appeal is specific: music by John Williams, narration by Drew Barrymore as Gertie, voice credits including Henry Thomas and Robert McNaughton, and a 24-page booklet with full-color movie images. It also plays at 33 RPM, which is useful to note because the title is a 7-inch format. The limitation is condition-related: the record is described as good plus, the sleeve as very good, and the cover has minor storage scuffs, so it is better suited to a shopper comfortable with a used read-along collectible.
Star Trek Book and Vinyl Record Set A Mirror For Futility RARE & VINTAGE
Star Trek Book and Vinyl Record Set A Mirror For Futility RARE & VINTAGE is the cleanest thematic match for a shopper who wants the Star Trek name directly in the title and wants the book-and-record pairing rather than a standard album alone. The format is listed as a record, with black vinyl, original cover, and a very good plus record grading. The book is described as intact, which helps distinguish it from incomplete storybook-style vinyl packages. The main limitation is that it is still a used item, and the wording around original inner sleeves is conditional, so its strongest appeal is the title and format rather than a fully detailed component list.
The Hobbit (1977) Rankin/Bass Production - 2 LP on Buena Vista Records no book
The Hobbit (1977) Rankin/Bass Production - 2 LP on Buena Vista Records no book is the one to focus on if your collection leans toward animated fantasy, Rankin/Bass productions, or Buena Vista Records releases from the 1970s. It is listed with a cardboard sleeve, black vinyl, original cover, and deluxe edition, first pressing attributes. The records are described as about VG+, which gives it collector interest even with wear to the box. The key limitation is right in the title and description: it has no book, poster, or decals, and the third songs-only vinyl is missing, so it is not the pick for someone trying to assemble a complete package in one purchase.
Little Boy Goes to Hell - 4×45 RPM Vinyl Set + Book - Conrad Uno / PuddleTown
Little Boy Goes to Hell - 4×45 RPM Vinyl Set + Book - Conrad Uno / PuddleTown stands apart because it is a four-record 45 RPM set with a book and is the only item here marked new. The description names Conrad Uno, The Puddletown Youth Symphony, and the Minkler Brothers, which makes it a more unusual regional or narrative vinyl project compared with the better-known film and TV tie-ins. It also lists original cover and original inner sleeve features. The tradeoff is cost: it sits at the top of the price range, so it makes the most sense for shoppers who specifically want the multi-disc set and book rather than simply the lowest-cost collectible.
Final recommendation
If you want the lowest-cost way into these storybook-style vinyl records, choose E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Drew BARRYMORE 1982 7" 33 Vinyl Record Book SPIELBERG at USD 14.95. It has a clear 1980s film connection, a named John Williams credit, Drew Barrymore narration, and the read-along booklet format.
If your priority is a franchise collectible, Star Trek Book and Vinyl Record Set A Mirror For Futility RARE & VINTAGE is the more direct pick because the title centers on Star Trek and the book-and-record set is the point of the item.
For a shopper focused on 1970s animated fantasy, The Hobbit (1977) Rankin/Bass Production - 2 LP on Buena Vista Records no book is compelling, but only if the incomplete package is acceptable. The missing book, poster, decals, and third songs-only vinyl are meaningful limitations.
Choose Little Boy Goes to Hell - 4×45 RPM Vinyl Set + Book - Conrad Uno / PuddleTown if you want the most substantial package in this set of choices. At USD 49.99, it is the highest listed price, but it is also the only new-condition option and the only 4×45 RPM set with a book.