Антуан де СентЭкзюпери - Маленький Принц

Review by Nick Gauthier

Album Review: Маленький Принц by Антуан де Сент-Экзюпери (1977) Alright, let’s talk about this gem from the USSR—Маленький Принц. It’s not your typical music album; it’s more like a warm hug for your ears. Released in 1977 under the legendary Soviet label Мелодия, this record blends storytelling, audiobook vibes, and radioplay magic into something truly special. If you’re into kids’ stuff that somehow feels profound even as an adult, this is your jam. The whole thing revolves around Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s timeless tale of the Little Prince, but here’s the twist—it’s brought to life with orchestral music, voice acting, and lyrics that stick with you long after the needle lifts off the vinyl. The conductor, А. Ройтман, leads an orchestra that gives the story its heartbeat, while Яков Смоленский reads parts of the text with a tone so gentle it feels like he’s whispering secrets just for you. And then there are those voice actors—А. Консовский playing multiple roles, including the King, the Drunkard, and the Fox, switching between characters like a one-man circus act. But what really steals the show? М. Бабанова as the Little Prince himself (and also the Rose). Her voice has this fragile yet powerful quality that makes you feel every word she says. Now, let me zoom in on two tracks that hit hard: Маленький Принц and Маленький Принц (Окончание). The first track sets the stage perfectly—it starts with soft strings and builds up to moments where the narrator meets the Little Prince. There’s this part where they talk about seeing with the heart, not the eyes, and honestly? I got goosebumps. It’s simple, sure, but when paired with И. Якушенко’s lush score, it hits different. Like… whoa. You know? Then comes Маленький Принц (Окончание), which wraps everything up. This track kills me every time because it’s bittersweet. The music swells, and you can hear the sadness creeping in as the Little Prince prepares to leave. М. Бабанова delivers these lines with such raw emotion—it’s impossible not to feel it deep in your chest. By the end, I’m always sitting there staring at the wall, thinking about how much we lose sight of wonder as we grow older. What makes this album unforgettable isn’t just the music or the performances—it’s how it reminds you to hold onto the little things. That fox saying goodbye? Devastating. The prince taming him only to walk away? Even worse. Yet somehow, it’s comforting too. Like yeah, life’s messy, but beauty exists if you look close enough. Here’s the kicker though—listening to this in 2023 feels almost rebellious. In a world obsessed with TikTok trends and instant gratification, Маленький Принц asks you to slow down. To listen. To imagine. Maybe that’s why it still resonates decades later. Or maybe it’s just proof that good stories—and good art—never go out of style. Oh, and fun fact? Н. Галь translated the original French text into Russian, and her version is poetic AF. So props to her for making sure none of the magic got lost in translation. Final thought: If aliens ever visit Earth and ask us to explain humanity in three records, I’d hand them this one without hesitation. Just don’t blame me if they cry during Маленький Принц (Окончание).

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Artist: Антуан де СентЭкзюпери
Album: Маленький Принц

USSR

1990

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Маленький Принц (Окончание)
Маленький Принц
Маленький Принц (Продолжение)

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2000418_Аудиокнига. Антуан де Сент-Экзюпери. «Маленький принц»

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Мелодия

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Formats

2 × Vinyl
LP
10"
Repress
Mono
Yellow Labels Box Set
White Label Box Set
Mono Box Set
Stereo

Companies

Role	Company
Pressed By	Апрелевский Завод Грампластинок
Printed By	Ленинградская Типография № 4
Record Company	ВТПО "Фирма Мелодия"

Credits

Role	Credit
Conductor	А. Ройтман
Directed By	Р. Иоффе
Liner Notes	В. Фадеев
Lyrics By	С. Богомазов
Music By	И. Якушенко
Orchestra	Оркестр Под Управлением А. Ройтмана
Translated By	Н. Галь
Vocals	В. Иванова
Voice Actor [Летчик	А. Консовский
Король	А. Консовский
Пьяница	А. Консовский
Бизнесмен	А. Консовский
Фонарщик	А. Консовский
Лис]	А. Консовский
Voice Actor [Маенький Принц	М. Бабанова
Роза]	М. Бабанова
Written-By	А. Петрова
Read By	Яков Смоленский
Voice Actor [Маленький Принц	М. Бабанова

Notes

On the labels: Год выпуска 1987
© «Мелодия», 1980
Зак. 54—О—8400
Gatefold sleeve.
Комплект из 2 пластинок
Цена комплекта 2 руб. 30 коп. Арт. 15-5
1/IX-71 г.
Зак. 724 Тир. 20000
Ленинградский завод грампластинок
2хАрт. 10-6. Цена 2 руб. 10 коп.
Variant 1: Лен. тип. №8, зак. 177. Тир. 15000. Подп. к плеч. 06.11.90.
Variant 2: Лен. тип. №4, зак. 303. Тир. 15000. Подп. к плеч. 05.01.90.
Gatefold cover.
Зак. 943. Тираж 2300
Д 26857-60
Комплект из 2-х грампластинок
Цена комплекта 2 руб. 30 коп. Арт.15-5
26.06.78 г. ЛФОП 1. 3ак. 3688-15000
Арт. 45-2 Цена 1 руб. 75 коп.
В сокращении
33Д 26857/60
20.09.78 г. ЛФОП 1. 3375 – 15000.
08.04.91г. Тип. завода З. 311-о-5080
Лен. тип. №4, зак. 663-15000, 15.12.88
Апрелевский ордена Ленина завод грампластинок
(комплект из 2 пластинок)
Pink labels.
Catalog number Д26857-60 printed on the front cover.
Catalog number 33 Д 26857—60 printed on the info sheet.
з. 18362 т. 15000 13.01.81

Barcodes

Other (State standard): ГОСТ 5289-80
Other (State Standard): ГОСТ 5289-68
Other (State Standard): ГОСТ 5289-88
Matrix / Runout (Side A): 33Д26857/3-4 1
Matrix / Runout (Side B): 33Д26858/2-3 2
Matrix / Runout (Side C): 33Д26859/3-6 3
Matrix / Runout (Side D): 33Д26860/3-4 4
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped): 33Д26857/3-4 1
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped): 33Д26858/3-4 2
Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, stamped): 33Д26859/3-6 3
Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, stamped): 33Д26860/3-4 4
Other (State Standard): ГОСТ 5289-73
Other (State Standard): ГОСТ 5289-80
Matrix / Runout (Side A): 33Д26857/2-2 1
Matrix / Runout (Side B): 33Д26858/2-2 2
Matrix / Runout (Side C): 33Д26859/2-2 3
Matrix / Runout (Side D): 33Д26860/1-3 4
Other (Repertoire Group): Гр. 2
Other (Price): 0-70
Matrix / Runout (Side B): 33Д26858/3-4 2
Other (State standard): ГОСТ 5289-68
Other (Article): Арт. 42-5
Other (Price): 1 руб. 65 коп.
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped): 33Д26857/2-2 1
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped): 33Д26858/2-2 2
Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, stamped): 33Д26859/2-2 3
Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, stamped): 33Д26860/2-2 4
Matrix / Runout (Side A): 33Д26857/2-2
Matrix / Runout (Side B): 33Д26858/2-2
Matrix / Runout (Side C): 33Д26859/2-2
Matrix / Runout (Side D): 33Д26860/2-2
Other (Article): Арт. 45-2
Other (Price On Box): 1 руб. 75 коп.
Other (Price On Label): 0-70
Other (State standard): ГОСТ 5289-73
Other (Article): Арт. 15-5
Other (Price): 2 руб. 30 коп.
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped): 33Д26857/2-2 0
Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, stamped): 33Д26860/1-3 4

About Антуан де СентЭкзюпери

Born June 29th, 1900, in Lyon - died July 31st, 1944, near Marseille (plane crash). Count Antoine Marie Roger de Saint-Exupéry was a French writer and aviator. On July 31st, 1944, Saint-Exupéry flew his last mission to collect data on German troop movements during World War II. He never returned from his mission. His first book was published in 1928. Saint-Exupéry's most famous work "Le Petit Prince" (The Little Prince) was published in 1943, and is still one of the most popular children's books worldwide.

Real Name

Antoine Marie Roger
Vicomte de Saint-Exupéry

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? In 1977, during the Soviet era, a unique audiobook-style album of *The Little Prince* was released in the USSR. It wasn’t just a simple narration but a full-blown radioplay with music, sound effects, and a talented cast of voice actors. The legendary Mikhail Babanova voiced the Little Prince, while actor Aleksandr Konsovsky took on multiple roles, including the King, the Drunkard, and even the Fox. The album, produced by the iconic Melodiya label, turned Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic story into an immersive audio experience, blending storytelling with orchestral music composed by I. Yakushenko. It’s like the Soviet Union’s version of a modern audiobook blockbuster!