RARE USSR Melodiya Love River Vinyl LP Soviet Pop Estrada VG+
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RARE CULT USSR PRESS • Melodiya • Vintage Soviet Pop LP Любовь — река (Love River) — Various Artists Label: Мелодия / Melodiya • Cat No: C60 31133 003 • Stereo • 33 RPM • USSR (Leningrad plant) ✨ Why this record matters This is a classic Soviet-era pop (“estrada”) compilation on the legendary Melodiya label — the sound that shaped an entire generation. Collectors look for these original USSR pressings for their authentic analog character, iconic artwork, and the cultural “time capsule” feeling you simply don’t get from modern reissues.
“Love River / Любовь — река” brings together well-known names from late Soviet pop/rock-adjacent scene — a strong, listenable selection that works both for collectors and for anyone who just wants real Soviet vinyl vibes. Release details ️ Artist: Various (Soviet Pop / Estrada) Title: Любовь — река (Love River) ️ Label: Мелодия / Melodiya Catalogue number: C60 31133 003 Format: 12" Vinyl LP • 33 RPM • Stereo Country: USSR / Soviet Union (Leningrad pressing plant) ️ Year: 1991 (recorded 1990) ️ Language: Russian Style/Genre: Soviet Pop / Estrada • Vocal Runout / Matrix (visible): C60-31133/3-1 (see photos) Tracklist Side 1 1) Михаил Муромов — “Сладкий яд” (4:06) 2) Олег Газманов — “Дождись” (5:12) 3) Алексей Глызин — “Счастье ты моё, горе ты моё” (4:10) 4) Игорь Тальков — “Звезда” (6:02) Side 2 1) Аркадий Укупник — “Море” (3:42) 2) Сергей Беликов — “Танцы в темноте” (4:23) 3) Игорь Азаров — “Это только кажется” (3:20) 4) Вячеслав Малежик — “Любовь — река” (4:00) 5) Игорь Саруханов — “Возвращайся” (6:24) ✅ Condition (graded conservatively) Vinyl: VG+ (Very Good Plus) Record looks and plays very close to new with minimal signs of use:
— possible light hairlines, usually only visible at an angle
— playback is very quiet; maybe brief low background between tracks
— occasional soft ticks, not affecting the music
— no skips, great playability
— clean, full, detailed sound Sleeve: VG+ (Very Good Plus) Sleeve is in very strong visual shape:
— minimal corner/edge wear
— light storage signs possible
— seams intact, artwork still looks great
— displays beautifully on the shelf Our premium care (small detail — big difference) We treat every record with respect — even vintage USSR copies. This item will come with a fresh protective outer sleeve for the cover and a new inner sleeve for the vinyl (plus any original inserts that are present will be kept with the record). It’s our way of making sure your purchase arrives clean, safe, and collection-ready. Shipping (UK-focused, collector safe) ✅ Packed in a proper rigid mailer with extra stiffeners
✅ Vinyl protected in inner sleeve + outer sleeve, to reduce seam splits
✅ Fast dispatch & careful handling from our store
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