Choosing among vinyl records with booklets, gatefolds, or story-set extras is less about finding one universal winner and more about matching the format to the collection you are building. A read-along movie tie-in, a vintage science-fiction record set, a first-edition musical soundtrack, and a multi-disc narrative project all serve different kinds of shoppers.
Quick take
- Best lowest-listed-price pick: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Drew BARRYMORE 1982 7\" 33 Vinyl Record Book SPIELBERG is the least expensive option and centers on a 1980s read-along booklet tied to the classic film.
- Best Star Trek-themed pick: Star Trek Book and Vinyl Record Set A Mirror For Futility RARE & VINTAGE is the obvious choice if the title and original-cover feature matter most.
- Best new-condition multi-disc set: Little Boy Goes to Hell - 4×45 RPM Vinyl Set + Book - Conrad Uno / PuddleTown stands apart with its new condition and four 45 RPM records.
- Best soundtrack-gatefold pick: Doctor Dolittle Orig Motion Soundt/20th Century Stereo Gatefold Inner Book NMVG fits shoppers who want a soundtrack with a gatefold case and inner book.
Listed price comparison
The spread runs from USD 14.95 to USD 49.99, with the lowest listed price about 70% below the highest. That makes the choice fairly clear if you are sorting first by cost, but the formats vary enough that price alone does not tell the whole story.
| 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 | |
| Doctor Dolittle Orig Motion Soundt/20th Century Stereo Gatefold Inner Book NMVG | USD 27.45 | |
| Little Boy Goes to Hell - 4×45 RPM Vinyl Set + Book - Conrad Uno / PuddleTown | USD 49.99 |
Decision matrix
If you want a movie read-along: Start with E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Drew BARRYMORE 1982 7\" 33 Vinyl Record Book SPIELBERG. The title, 1982 era, 7-inch format, 33 RPM playback, John Williams music credit, and Drew Barrymore narration point toward a collectible children's and stage-and-screen piece rather than a conventional full soundtrack album.
If you want a science-fiction record-and-book set: Star Trek Book and Vinyl Record Set A Mirror For Futility RARE & VINTAGE is the most direct match. It is listed as used, black vinyl, with original cover, and its genre is soundtracks and musicals.
If condition and multiple discs matter most: Little Boy Goes to Hell - 4×45 RPM Vinyl Set + Book - Conrad Uno / PuddleTown is the only option here marked new. It is also the only 4×45 RPM set, which gives it a different collecting angle from the single-record soundtrack and read-along choices.
If you want a musical soundtrack with packaging presence: Doctor Dolittle Orig Motion Soundt/20th Century Stereo Gatefold Inner Book NMVG brings together a first-edition attribute, gatefold case type, and an original inner book, with Rex Harrison, Samantha Eggar, and Anthony Newley named as artists.
Concise product notes
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Drew BARRYMORE 1982 7\" 33 Vinyl Record Book SPIELBERG
This is the strongest fit for a shopper who wants a compact 1980s film tie-in rather than a standard LP experience. The read-along angle is specific: narration by Drew Barrymore as Gertie, music by John Williams, and a 24-page booklet with full-color images from the movie. Its appeal is nostalgia, character voices, and the children's/stage-and-screen genre. The limitation is condition: it is used, with the record described as good plus and the sleeve very good, plus minor scuffs from storage on the cover. Buyers wanting new-condition packaging would likely look elsewhere.
Star Trek Book and Vinyl Record Set A Mirror For Futility RARE & VINTAGE
The draw here is straightforward: it is a Star Trek book-and-vinyl record set with "A Mirror For Futility" in the title and original cover listed among the features. The condition details are stronger than many used media descriptions, with vinyl and cover both described as VG+ and the book intact. That makes it a practical pick for someone whose collection is organized around science-fiction media tie-ins. Its limitation is also visible in the used-record context: original inner sleeves, if included, may have seam splitting, so this is not positioned as a pristine sealed-style collectible.
Little Boy Goes to Hell - 4×45 RPM Vinyl Set + Book - Conrad Uno / PuddleTown
This set is the outlier in the group. It is marked new and unplayed, and the format is a 4-record 45 RPM set with a book, credited around Conrad Uno, The Puddletown Youth Symphony, and the Minkler Brothers. It suits a shopper drawn to unusual narrative vinyl projects, regional releases, or multi-disc presentation rather than familiar film-franchise material. The tradeoff is its higher place in the price spread and more niche subject matter. If the main goal is a well-known movie or TV property, E.T., Star Trek, or Doctor Dolittle will feel more direct.
Doctor Dolittle Orig Motion Soundt/20th Century Stereo Gatefold Inner Book NMVG
This is the most traditional soundtrack-album choice among the four. The title points to the original motion soundtrack, and the attributes add first edition, gatefold case type, and an inner book. Rex Harrison, Samantha Eggar, and Anthony Newley are named artists, making it a good match for shoppers focused on soundtracks and musicals from the 1960s. The limitation is that it is used, so its appeal rests on the soundtrack, gatefold presentation, and first-edition angle rather than new-condition status. It is also less compact and read-along focused than the E.T. record book.
Final recommendation
For most shoppers comparing these vinyl records, the best first filter is format. If you want the most accessible price in this group, choose E.T. The Extra Terrestrial Drew BARRYMORE 1982 7\" 33 Vinyl Record Book SPIELBERG at USD 14.95, especially if a 1980s movie read-along with John Williams music and Drew Barrymore narration is the main attraction.
If your collection leans toward science fiction, Star Trek Book and Vinyl Record Set A Mirror For Futility RARE & VINTAGE is the more targeted choice because the title, book-and-record format, and original-cover feature all point in the same direction.
Choose Doctor Dolittle Orig Motion Soundt/20th Century Stereo Gatefold Inner Book NMVG if you want a soundtrack-and-musical record with gatefold packaging and a first-edition attribute. It sits between the low-priced read-along options and the highest-priced multi-disc set, while offering a more classic album-style presentation.
Pick Little Boy Goes to Hell - 4×45 RPM Vinyl Set + Book - Conrad Uno / PuddleTown when the priority is a new-condition, multi-record 45 RPM set with a book. Its USD 49.99 listed price is the top end here, but it is also the only new 4×45 RPM vinyl set in this comparison.