1957 US Snow White "Circles" Storyteller Record ST-3906 (Annette Funicello)

Walt Disney's Story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first US version of the Snow White "storyteller" album to be released on the Disneyland Record label. It was issued on November 22, 1957. Vinyl 12" disc, 33¹⁄3 rpm. Catalog no. ST-3906. The cover artwork for this series displayed an illustration of the characters surrounded by concentric circles.

The recording featured Annette Funicello who was only 15 at the time of the LP release. She does a straight reading of the abridged story with no changes in tone for different characters. No other voice actors are employed. Music and the eight songs from the movie are spread throughout to add to the narration. Total run time just over 26 minutes. Includes an attached 10-page storybook with full-color cel art scenes from the motion picture. However, the text is not formatted to match the audio recording, so this was not a "read-along" experience.

Purple disc labels with white lettering. Text includes the notation: "Narrated by Annette."

Sample pages.

Illustrations and text copyright Disney, 1957. Posted here for historical documentation purposes only.

Additional page images via DisneylandRecords.com

Listen to this comparison in narration styles: Annette from this 1957 album and Ginny Tyler, the storyteller for the 1960s Magic Mirror album (next post).

Video posted by Greg Ehrbar.

1983 Del Monte "Parade of Savings" Campaign

In 1983, Del Monte ran a Parade of Savings promotion which coincided with the re-opening of the New Fantasyland at Disneyland. A merchandising kit was made available that featured six Disney-themed double-sided posters to be hung in supermarkets. Each measures 25" x 35". In addition, a 25" x 70" store banner was also included.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs were part of the promotion.

1983 copyright imprints along the bottom. Kit No. 095.

The banner.

The complete merchandising kit with original envelope. Seven posters total.

Del Monte ran magazine ads too.

They also aired Parade of Savings commercials during a one-hour Disneyland New Fantasyland TV special entitled, Believe You Can...And You Can. It starred Heather O'Rourke and Morey Amsterdam.

1983 Glad Funtime Sanwhich Bags

In 1983, Snow White-themed Glad Funtime Sandwich Bags were manufactured by Union Carbide. Their promotional campaign coincided with the US re-release of the motion picture. Snow White graphics on the box and also the individual sandwich bags. Seventy five million units were distributed. On the back of the box was a Disney vacation sweepstakes offer.

Pics via emo housewife.

The promotion is listed on page 8 of the 1983 Snow White pressbook.

Snow White & Queen Handbag Ornaments

A Snow White sculptured handbag ornament. Resin with glitter and gem accents. Measures 3.5'' H x 3'' W x 1.25'' D. Artist: Mike Posluszny. Available at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, also listed online at shopDisney.com in October 2017. Part of Disney's Handbag Ornament Collection. Price $24.99.

Item No. 7509057370811P.

The Queen handbag is also in the series. Available at the parks and seen in late October on the ShopDisneyParks app for Walt Disney World. Artist: Jes Willis. $24.99.

Stock images copyright Disney.