Die Tönende Illustrierte
A remarkable 1959 Austrian artifact: a flexi-disc containing 42 minutes of spoken word and Schlager music. "Tönende Illustrierte" (Sounding Illustrated) was an ambitious multimedia project combining visual illustrations with recorded audio, representing a unique moment before the LP era fully standardized. The program features spoken pieces and performances in the Schlager tradition—Austrian/German popular song characterized by sentimental melodies and emotional directness. Primarily a document of its era, capturing specific production values, vocal styles, and instrumental arrangements. Flexi-discs rarely survive decades of play, making original copies genuinely scarce. An unusual and valuable piece for collectors interested in forgotten media formats and entertainment history.
Item Details+
| Genre | Non-Music, Pop, Classical, Folk World and Country |
| Style | Spoken Word Schlager |
| Notes | Good (VG) Good (VG) |
| Media | Very Good (VG) |
| Sleeve | Very Good (VG) |
| Label | Not On Label |
| Year | 1959 |
| Country | Austria |
| Format | Flexi-disc |
Tracklist+
. Die Tönende Illustrierte Heft 1 42:00
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