My Fun-to-Read Books Vinyl Record - The Trail to Santa Fe

This item is a vintage 7-inch vinyl record, identified by its bright blue center label as part of the 'My Fun-to-Read Books' series. The label specifically identifies Side 2 featuring 'The Trail to Santa Fe,' read by John Devonish. It is a 33 1/3 RPM speed record, which is unusual for a 7-inch disc, as that size is traditionally reserved for 45 RPM singles. The label includes a black graphic illustration of a horse-drawn wagon. The record is housed in a generic off-white paper inner sleeve. Regarding the physical condition, the paper sleeve shows significant age-related wear, including yellowing/toning throughout, creasing, and notable tearing at the bottom right corner and bottom edge. The vinyl itself is partially visible through the spindle hole but largely obscured by the sleeve. These records were typically manufactured in the 1960s or 1970s as educational read-along tools for children. The craftsmanship is standard for mass-produced educational media of that era, focused on functionality rather than high-fidelity audio production.