Century 21 Records

Century 21 Merchandising produced a series of Mini albums in 1965. In most cases, they consisted of audio clips from the TV episodes, with some added narration provided by one of the main characters. The albums were released in the UK under the "Century 21 Records" label, and they were pressed by Pye Records Ltd. The first Thunderbirds themed record was released in 1965, and was titled Introducing Thunderbirds. They retailed in the shops for 7/11, rising to 8/- by the end of 1966, which was quite a considerable amount of money. They were still being sold in record shops as late as 1971 when the retail price had risen to 50 pence (10/-).

The mini albums were also released in Australia under the "Astor Records" label and were licensed to be produced and distributed by Astor in Sydney. The EP (7" extended play) records have the prefix "MA" for "Mini Album", the running time for each record was about 21 minutes. LP (12" Long play) records show the prefix "LA" for "Long play album".

MA 103 — Introducing Thunderbirds

Story by: Alan Fennell Voice artists: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, David Graham Story line: Meet Jeff Tracy, Lady Penelope, Parker and the fantastic Thunderbirds, the machines of the future. Here are the sounds and secrets of International Rescue Release date: October 1965 Retail price: 7/11

MA 107 — F.A.B

Written and Produced by: Des Saunders and David Graham Music and songs by: Barry Gray Voice artists: Sylvia Anderson (Lady Penelope), Peter Dyneley (Jeff Tracy and Indian in perfume shop), Ray Barrett ( John Tracy and the Guide), Shane Rimmer ( Scott Tracy) and David Graham (Bunty and Gallup Din) Story line: Jeff asks Lady Penelope to go to the Himalayas to investigate disturbing rumours about the Abominable Snowman. The adventure leads to unexpected trouble for Lady Penelope and Parker. Scott Tracy is called to help and so he dashes to the scene of the danger in Thunderbird 1. Release date: April 1966 Retail price: 7/11

MA 108 — Thunderbird 1

Written by: Gerry and Sylvia Anderson Music: Barry Gray Producer: Des Saunders Narrator: Shane Rimmer (Scott Tracy) Voice artists: Peter Dyneley (Jeff Tracy and the Airport controller), David Holliday ( Virgil Tracy), Ray Barrett (radar operator and the Hood), David Graham (pilot of Fireflash and Parker), Sylvia Anderson (Lady Penelope), Christine Finn ( Tin-Tin, uncredited) Based on the episode: Trapped in the Sky Release date: April 1966 Retail price: 7/11

MA 109 — The End of the Road, featuring Thunderbird 2

Story by: Dennis Spooner Music: Barry Gray Producer: Len Cleal Narrator: David Graham ( Brains) Voice artists: Shane Rimmer, Peter Dyneley, Ray Barrett, Christine Finn, Matt Zimmerman and David Holliday Based on the episode: End of the Road Release date: June 24th 1966 Retail price: 7/11

MA 110 — The Stately Homes Robberies

Written by: Alan Fennell Story by: Jim Watson Voice artists: Sylvia Anderson, David Graham, Peter Dyneley and Ray Barrett Release date: June 24th 1966 Retail price: 7/11

MA 112 — Sun Probe, featuring Thunderbird 3

Written by: Alan Fennell Story by: Jim Wilson Producer: Len Cleal Music: Barry Gray Narration: Matt Zimmerman ( Alan Tracy) Voice artists: Peter Dyneley, Ray Barrett, Christine Finn, Shane Rimmer, David Graham, Matt Zimmerman and David Holliday Based on the episode: Sun Probe Release date: November 1966 Retail price: 8/-

MA 113 — Terror in New York City, featuring Thunderbird 4

Written by: Jim Wilson Producer: Len Cleal Music: Barry Gray Narration: David Graham ( Gordon Tracy) Voice artists: Peter Dyneley, Shane Rimmer, David Graham, Matt Zimmerman and David Holliday Based on the episode: Terror In New York City Release date: November 1966 Retail price: 8/-

MA 114 — The Perils of Penelope

Written by: Jim Wilson Producer: Len Cleal Music: Barry Gray Narration: David Graham (Parker) Voice artists: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, Ray Barrett, Shane Rimmer, David Graham, Matt Zimmerman and David Holliday Based on the episode: The Perils of Penelope Release date: November 1966 Retail price: 8/-

MA 118 — The Vault of Death, featuring Lady Penelope And Parker

Written by: Len Cleal Producer Len Cleal Music: Barry Gray Narration: Sylvia Anderson (Lady Penelope) Voice artists: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, Ray Barrett, Shane Rimmer, David Graham, Matt Zimmerman and David Holliday Based on the episode: Vault Of Death Release date: January 1967 Retail price: 8/-

MA 119 — The Desperate Intruder, featuring Brains and Tin-Tin

Written by: Len Cleal Producer: Len Cleal Music: Barry Gray Narration: Christine Finn (Tin-Tin) Voice artists: Christine Finn, Peter Dyneley, Ray Barrett, Shane Rimmer, David Graham, Matt Zimmerman and David Holliday Based on the episode: Desperate Intruder Release date: January 1967 Retail price: 8/-

MA 120 — The Impostors, featuring International Rescue

Written by: Len Cleal Producer: Len Cleal Music: Barry Gray Narration: Shane Rimmer (Scott Tracy) Voice artists: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, Ray Barrett, Shane Rimmer, David Graham, Matt Zimmerman and David Holliday Based on the episode: The Impostors Release date: January 1967 Retail price: 8/-

MA 121 — Day of Disaster, featuring Thunderbirds

Written by: Len Cleal Script: Dennis Spooner Music: Barry Gray Narration: David Graham (Gordon Tracy) Voice artists: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, Ray Barrett, Shane Rimmer, David Graham, Matt Zimmerman and David Holliday Based on the episode: Day Of Disaster Release date: March 1967 Retail price: 8/-

MA 122 — The Cham-Cham, featuring Lady Penelope

Written by: Len Cleal Script: Alan Pattillo Music: Barry Gray Narration: David Graham (Parker) Voice artists: Christine Finn, Sylvia Anderson, Ray Barrett, Shane Rimmer, David Graham, Matt Zimmerman, John Tait and David Holliday Based on the episode: The Cham-Cham Release date: March 1967 Retail price: 8/-

MA 123 — Alias Mr. Hackenbacker, featuring Brains

Written by: Len Cleal Script: Alan Pattillo Music: Barry Gray Narration: David Graham (Brains) Voice artists: Christine Finn, Sylvia Anderson, Ray Barrett, Shane Rimmer, David Graham, Peter Dyneley, Paul Maxwell, Matt Zimmerman and Jeremy Wilkin Based on the episode: Alias Mr. Hackenbacker Release date: March 1967 Retail price: 8/-

MA 124 — Brink of Disaster

Written by: Len Cleal Producer Len Cleal Script: Alan Fennell Music: Barry Gray Narration: David Graham (Parker) Voice artists: Christine Finn, Sylvia Anderson, Ray Barrett, Shane Rimmer, David Graham, Peter Dyneley, David Holliday, John Tate and Matt Zimmerman Based on the episode: Brink of Disaster Release date: May 1967 Retail price: 8/-

MA 125 — Atlantic Inferno

Written by: Len Cleal Script: Alan Fennell Music: Barry Gray Narration: David Graham (Gordon Tracy) Voice artists: Christine Finn, Sylvia Anderson, Ray Barrett, Shane Rimmer, David Graham, Jeremy Wilkin, Peter Dyneley, John Tate and Matt Zimmerman Based on the episode: Atlantic Inferno Release date: May 1967 Retail price: 8/-

MA 126 — Ricochet

Written by: Len Cleal Script: Tony Barwick Music: Barry Gray Narration: David Graham (Brains) Voice artists: Christine Finn, Sylvia Anderson, Ray Barrett, David Graham, Jeremy Wilkin, Peter Dyneley, Charles Tingwell and Matt Zimmerman Based on the episode: Ricochet Release date: May 1967 Retail price: 8/-

MA 128 — One Move And You're Dead

Script: Alan Pattillo Producer: Denis Skelton Music: Barry Gray Narration: Christine Finn (Tin-Tin) Voice artists: Christine Finn, Ray Barrett, David Graham, Peter Dyneley, David Holliday, Shane Rimmer and Matt Zimmerman Based on the episode: Move — And You're Dead Release date: July 1967 Retail price: 8/-

MA 129 — Thirty Minutes After Noon

Script: Alan Fennell Producer: Denis Skelton Music: Barry Gray Narration: David Graham (Aloysius Parker) Voice artists: Christine Finn, Sylvia Anderson, Ray Barrett, David Graham, Peter Dyneley, David Holliday, Shane Rimmer and Matt Zimmerman Based on the episode: 30 Minutes After Noon Release date: July 1967 Retail price: 8/-

Long Play Records (12" Albums)

There were two mini albums released together as an LP record

LA 3 — Jeff Tracy Introduces International Rescues

Side One: Thunderbird One (MA 108) Side Two: Thunderbird Two (MA 109) Release date: November 1966 Retail price: 14/11

LA 4 — Lady Penelope Investigates

Side One: F.A.B. (MA 107) Side Two: Stately Homes Robberies (MA 110) Release date: November 1966 Retail price: 14/11

Advertising

The albums were very heavily advertised in children's comics, most notably "TV21" and "Lady Penelope" (both owned by Century 21 Publishing).

Shopwindow poster for retailers announcing the series

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