Shopping for vintage movie-related vinyl records often means choosing between two very different experiences: a soundtrack built for listening or a read-along package built around a storybook. The four choices here span classic cinema, 1970s science fiction, and 1980s Gremlins memorabilia. The key decision is whether you want a single, display-oriented set, a comic-book companion, or a multi-story collection of smaller records.
Quick take
- Best for a classic film-score focus: *Ben-Hur Deluxe Box Set 1E1 LP & Book VG+ MGM Soundtrack Complete* pairs Miklós Rózsa's soundtrack with a hardcover book in a deluxe box format.
- Best starting point for Star Trek fans: *1979 Star Trek Book And Record Set William Shatner Comic Book Vinyl LP Record* is the lowest-priced choice and combines a comic book with a first-pressing record.
- Best for the largest Gremlins story collection: *Gremlins Mini Book Set Complete 5 Vintage 1984 Gizmo Movie Story Book Records* centers on five book-and-record pairings.
- Best for a smaller Gremlins lot with a higher listed price: *Gremlin Gizmo Movie Adventures Read-Along Books & 7" Vinyl Records Lot of 4 Vtg* contains four read-along book-and-record entries.
Listed price comparison
The range runs from USD 12.00 to USD 44.99, with the lowest listed price 73% below the highest. The lower two choices suit shoppers deciding first by franchise or format, while the two Gremlins selections ask whether five mini books or a four-item lot better fits the collection.
| Record set | Listed price | Relative price |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 Star Trek Book And Record Set William Shatner Comic Book Vinyl LP Record | USD 12.00 | |
| Ben-Hur Deluxe Box Set 1E1 LP & Book VG+ MGM Soundtrack Complete | USD 14.99 | |
| Gremlins Mini Book Set Complete 5 Vintage 1984 Gizmo Movie Story Book Records | USD 25.00 | |
| Gremlin Gizmo Movie Adventures Read-Along Books & 7" Vinyl Records Lot of 4 Vtg | USD 44.99 |
Decision matrix
Choose by listening style. The Ben-Hur set is the clear match for shoppers seeking an LP soundtrack: its track list moves from "Prelude" through "The Miracle And Finale," and the credited composer is Miklós Rózsa. Star Trek is categorized across rock, soundtracks and musicals, and spoken word, making it a more story-oriented departure from a straight film-score record. Both Gremlins choices are read-along formats, so their appeal is inseparable from the accompanying books.
Choose by franchise and era. The Star Trek selection is a 1970s item, while both Gremlins choices lean into 1980s movie memorabilia. Ben-Hur is identified with the 1950s era and a mono MGM Record Manufacturing Division pressing. A collection organized around one film or franchise should lead the choice here more than a small difference in price.
Choose by package format. Ben-Hur is a deluxe box set with an LP and hardcover book. Star Trek uses a cardboard sleeve and includes a comic book. The USD 25.00 Gremlins set is described as a mini book set with five books and records, whereas the USD 44.99 Gremlin Gizmo lot is a group of four books and 7-inch records. That distinction matters for collectors who prefer one larger presentation over several compact read-along installments.
Choose by stated condition. The Ben-Hur package is used, with vinyl graded VG+ and its box noted as VG to VG+; its appeal is the complete, structurally solid box-and-book presentation. Star Trek is marked new. The Gremlins Mini Book Set is marked used, while the Gremlin Gizmo lot is marked new and its description identifies stories 1, 2, and 3 as sealed, with story 5 opened and like-new. Condition language is especially relevant when the books and outer packaging are part of why you want the set.
Concise product notes
Ben-Hur Deluxe Box Set 1E1 LP & Book VG+ MGM Soundtrack Complete
Pick this for a classic-cinema centerpiece rather than a children's read-along. The MGM Records package brings together a mono LP, a hardcover book, and music credited to composer Miklós Rózsa, with Carlo Savina listed as conductor. Its detailed sequence of score cues-including "Roman March," "Naval Battle," and "Victory Parade"-gives it a focused soundtrack identity. The main tradeoff is condition: it is used, with light age-related wear and corner wear described for the box. It is also a single LP package, so it is less suited to someone whose priority is multiple separate stories or a franchise-specific collection.
1979 Star Trek Book And Record Set William Shatner Comic Book Vinyl LP Record
For the smallest outlay in this group, the Star Trek set offers a distinct comic-book-and-record combination. Its 1979 era, first-pressing designation, original cover, and cardboard sleeve give the package a concise vintage presentation for fans of the franchise. The genre mix includes spoken word alongside soundtracks and musicals, which fits a record intended to accompany a story rather than a score-only listening session. Its limitation is scale: the title describes one comic book and one vinyl LP, not a multi-book series. Shoppers looking specifically for 1980s Gremlins material or a deluxe box presentation should look elsewhere.
Gremlins Mini Book Set Complete 5 Vintage 1984 Gizmo Movie Story Book Records
This is the natural choice for a Gremlins collector who wants the broadest story count among the read-along selections. The complete 1984 mini set combines five books and records, is identified as a first edition and first pressing, and uses a book-and-record case type. Its 7-inch vinyl size and read-along genre make it more compact and narrative-led than the Ben-Hur LP. The compromise is that it is marked used, and the description says the set was not tested. It also favors an episodic movie-story format over a single long-form soundtrack album or a comic-book presentation.
Gremlin Gizmo Movie Adventures Read-Along Books & 7" Vinyl Records Lot of 4 Vtg
Choose the Gremlin Gizmo lot if four vintage read-along books and 7-inch vinyl records fit your collection better than the five-item mini-book set. The package is tied to a motion picture, belongs to the 1980s era, and is categorized as children's music with English language content. Stories 1, 2, and 3 are described as sealed, while story 5 is opened and like-new, giving the lot a mixed package presentation. The limitation is straightforward: it carries the highest listed price in this comparison despite having four stories rather than five. It is best reserved for shoppers drawn to this specific lot format.
Final recommendation
Start with the 1979 Star Trek Book And Record Set William Shatner Comic Book Vinyl LP Record when a first-pressing Star Trek comic-and-record package is the priority; its USD 12.00 listed price makes it the most accessible entry. Select Ben-Hur Deluxe Box Set 1E1 LP & Book VG+ MGM Soundtrack Complete for the dedicated Miklós Rózsa score, deluxe box, and hardcover-book format. For Gremlins, choose the Gremlins Mini Book Set Complete 5 Vintage 1984 Gizmo Movie Story Book Records when five book-and-record pairings matter most. Choose the Gremlin Gizmo Movie Adventures Read-Along Books & 7" Vinyl Records Lot of 4 Vtg only when its four-story lot and sealed-story mix are the deciding appeal.
