Vintage USSR Vinyl LP “Melodies and Rhythms” Part 2 – 1970s Melodiya Compilation, Rare Soviet Pressing, Various Artists

This vintage LP is part of the collectible series “Melodies and Rhythms” — a rare Soviet-era pressing featuring international hits, ballroom classics, and orchestral arrangements that were officially licensed and adapted for mass broadcast and dance festivals.
A true musical time capsule, it blends swing, pop, jazz standards, Latin rhythms, disco influences, and even rock interpretations reminiscent of Deep Purple.

The vinyl itself is in excellent condition (Grade: VG+/EX) — clean surface, no scratches, plays smoothly. The outer sleeve shows wear and tearing, typical for vintage pressings, but does not affect storage or play.

Tracklist (English Titles / Original Authors)
Side A
Nice Work If You Can Get It — George & Ira Gershwin
How Sweet She Is — Ager–Yellen
You’re Good for Me — Secunda
Coconut — *Hank Cochran / Chapman
Be Mine — Phil Spector
The Stranger — Pegué
Strange Woman — Rock-style arrangement inspired by Deep Purple
Memory — H. Zeig
The Cyclist’s Song — Joe Dows
What Have They Done to My Song, Ma — Melanie Safka
When You Come — Congos-style interpretation
Ela-Ela — D. Visvikis
After the Dance — R. Starkey
Mexican Puppet Dance — Carr

Side B
The Rose Garden — Curtis
Tonight — John Fogerty
A Real Lady — Paul Anka
What Is Life — George Harrison
Sweet Dreams — Walker
Day and Night — Friedman–De Knight
See You Later, Alligator — Goodrie
Hound Dog — Leiber–Stoller
I Am… Human — Inspired by Neil Diamond
The Drink — Salavan
Quando Quando (When, When?) — Renis
In the South — Rom
Young Man — N. Oliva
Comet — Deep Purple-influenced
Beautiful Day — D. Boone

Condition
Vinyl: Excellent, clean surface, no scratches
Sleeve: A little Torn/creased edges, vintage wear

Specifications
Format: 12-inch LP (33⅓ RPM)
Genre: Pop / Rock / Jazz / Dance / Latin / Orchestral
Country: Soviet Union (export/adapted press)
Language of titles: English (international licensing)

Perfect For
✔ Vinyl collectors
✔ Ballroom dance enthusiasts
✔ Fans of retro pop, jazz, and classic rock
✔ Mid-century music decor
✔ Unique music gifts

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