Nelvana’s “A Cosmic Christmas” (1977)
A look at one of the ‘70s most memorable specials, a gentle family fable that led to a soundtrack album and a Star Wars landmark.
Category Archives: ANIMATION SPIN
Halloween with Cartoon Voice All-Stars
A special Spin selection of chilling, thrilling, and comical albums by some of the greatest voice and character actors of the twentieth century.
Alvin & The Chipmunks’ TV Comeback on Records
A focus on the recordings resulting from the second network TV series starring David Seville and his chart-topping Chipmunks.
The First U.S. Stop-Motion Feature on Screen & Records
The New York-produced stop-motion feature that made animation history had a decades-long life through its soundtrack on RCA Records.
“Barbie” Sings!
“Barbie-Mania” has gripped the United States – giving us a perfect excuse to play several vintage Barbie and Ken musical moments, captured on vinyl decades ago.
“Snow White” and the Seven Labels, Part 2
We continue our celebration of Disney’s game-changing classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with more albums based on the score.
“Snow White” and the Seven Labels, Part 1
Saluting Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released nationwide in February 1938, here’s the first of two looks at adaptations on records.
Universal-International’s “The Snow Queen” on Records
A winter sound trek with the animated feature that inspired Miyazaki, captivated the Cannes Film Festival and became a Decca album with the voice of Gidget.
Spin Special: A Tribute to Jules Bass
A celebration of the talents that Jules Bass brought to the extraordinary partnership that endures through the wondrous works of Rankin/Bass.
Spin Special: Happy 50th Birthday, King’s Island!
Celebrating the first home of Hanna-Barbera theme park attractions, Brady Bunch hijinks, and Partridges dancing with Banana Splits.
