Childrens Story Record Album Appraisal

Strawberry Shortcake Sweet Songs LP (1980)

This item is a vintage children's record album titled "Strawberry Shortcake Sweet Songs," as indicated by the cover art and title. The album appears to be a 12-inch vinyl record inside a cardboard sleeve, common for LPs. The dominant color of the album cover is a vibrant, solid yellow, which serves as the background for the colorful illustrations. The central illustration features several anthropomorphic characters from the Strawberry Shortcake franchise gathered around a piano. Strawberry Shortcake herself, recognizable by her strawberry-themed hat and dress, is seated at the piano. Blueberry Muffin, identified by her blue bonnet, stands behind the piano, while Huckleberry Pie, in a brown hat and green scarf, stands to the left, leaning on the piano. Two animal characters, a pink cat (Custard) and a brown dog (Pupcake), are depicted on top of the piano. The title "Strawberry Shortcake" is printed in a stylized brown font at the top, with "Sweet Songs" in light blue outlined with dark blue/purple below it. A small red apple logo is visible in the upper left corner, and a 'Kid Stuff' logo is in the upper right. A partial tracklist is visible on the right side of the cover, including songs like "Sugar Sugar," "Sunshine Lollipops and Rainbows," "Shortnin Bread," "Little Brown Jug," "Over the Rainbow," "The Candy Man," "A Spoonful of Sugar," and "Animal Crackers in My Soup." The album cover shows signs of light use, consistent with its age, with minor corner wear and surface scuffs typical of a cardboard sleeve that has been handled and stored. There are no major rips, tears, or significant creases visible, suggesting it has been very lightly used or well-preserved. Based on the provided context of "1980," this album dates back to the early 1980s, reflecting the popular aesthetics and character designs of the Strawberry Shortcake franchise from that era. Its construction is typical of children's records from this period, designed to be durable for young listeners.