The History and Evolution of Golden Records
Brian Washington — vinyl collector and commercial artist — explores the history and evolution of children’s record label, Golden Records.
Nostalgic Tunes: A Countdown of Classic Children’s Albums
Vinyl collector Brian Washington shares his top 10 classic children’s vinyl.
Pow! Bam! Zap! A Collector’s Favourite Vintage Superhero Records
Vinyl collector Brian Washington shares his top five vintage superhero-themed records.
Bath-House Brass from Mattel (1968)
In 1968, Mattel released Bath-House Brass, a set of toy musical instruments that allowed children to turn bath time into a melodic production.
Star-Studded Serenade: Celebrity Voices on Children’s Records
Brian Washington — vinyl collector and commercial artist — reveals some of his favourite children’s vinyl records that feature the voices of notable entertainers.
Brian Washington Establishes Children’s Record Label
Illustrator, vinyl record collector, and Toy Tales contributor Brian Washington recently announced the formation of Washington Independent Records.
Fairy Tales and Symbols of Fright
Brian Washington — vinyl collector and commercial artist — examines the frightful elements found in children’s fairy tales.
Out of This World Vinyl: Science Fiction Recordings
Brian Washington — vinyl collector and commercial artist — shares his favourite science fiction recordings.
Eh, what’s up, doc? A Collection of Bugs Bunny Vinyl Records
Brian Washington — vinyl collector and commercial artist — shares details of the Bugs Bunny records in his collection.
The History and Evolution of Peter Pan Records
Brian Washington — vinyl collector and commercial artist — explores the history and evolution of children’s record label, Peter Pan Records.
Earthquake Tower from Remco (1976)
Advertised as the “world’s tallest playset” at over 5 feet tall, Earthquake Tower from Remco capitalized on the public’s fascination with disaster films in the 1970s.
From Fantastical to Frightful: Halloween Recordings for Everyone
From fantastical to frightful, Brian Washington offers his suggestions for vintage Halloween recordings to please the young and young at heart.