Lolliwinks - Self Titled (1981) Vinyl LP • POSTER / Map / Sheet Music • Children

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2-panel POSTER, 4 pieces of sheet music, and Map/legend are INCLUDED. Vinyl plays with occasional crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is barely readable with heavy wear. Harsh shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Top-edge partially split from corner. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Just Blink
2. Planning Ahead
3. When I Go Out To Play
4. A Fiddler Like Me
5. If There Were No Colors
6. You Need It
7. I Once Heard An Inchworm
8. Counting Backwards From Ten
9. Determination
10. Get Movin'
11. Wink At Me
12. Listen If You Can
13. Yellow Balloon
14. When I Paint The World
15. Misty Morning
16. Busy-Doin'-Nothin'-Day
17. Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)

About The Record:

Lolliwinks by Lolliwinks is a whimsical children's album featuring original songs crafted to spark imagination and learning in young listeners, with themes revolving around colors, nature, playtime, and gentle life lessons. Recorded by the enigmatic ensemble Lolliwinks, it stands out for its delightfully quirky track titles that evoke a playful, storybook world, such as If There Were No Colors and Yellow Balloon, blending simple melodies with educational undertones in a style reminiscent of early Sesame Street recordings. Historically significant as an obscure gem from the early 1980s independent music scene, it captures a niche era of DIY children's music before the boom of modern kid-pop, influencing underground parenting and homeschool communities with its unpretentious charm. Fan-favorites among rediscovered tracks include When I Paint The World for its creative expression focus, Misty Morning for its soothing introspection, and Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart) for its upbeat, interactive energy that encourages movement and participation.