Мелодия (Melodiya)
Melodiya was the state-owned record label of the Soviet Union from 1964 until the collapse of the USSR in 1991. As the country's only official record company, it controlled the recording, manufacturing, and distribution of music across the Soviet Union.
Known for its vast catalog of classical music, folk recordings, jazz, and popular music, Melodiya also released licensed albums by selected Western artists, including ABBA, Paul McCartney, Adriano Celentano, Ricchi e Poveri, and Toto Cutugno. Today, Melodiya records are highly sought after by collectors for their historical significance and unique place in Cold War music history.
From the collection
Abba
Voulez Vouz
1981 · USSR
Гунеш (Gunesh), Abba
Огненный Поцелуй (Kisses Of Fire)
1980 · USSR
Milli Vanilli
All or Nothing
1990 · USSR
Boney M
Nightflight To Venus
1982 · USSR
Nat King Cole
Поет Нэт Кинг Коул (Sings Nat King Cole)
1981 · USSR
Мастер (Master)
Мастер
1988 · USSR
Elton John
Honky Cat
1988 · USSR
Alla Pugacheva
Поет Алла Пугачева (Sings Alla Pugacheva)
1980 · USSR
Alla Pugacheva
Зеркало Души (Zerkalo Dushi)
1978 · USSR
Alla Pugacheva
...Счастья в личной жизни! (...And Happiness In Private Life)
1986 · USSR
Alla Pugacheva
Как Тревожен Этот Путь (How Disturbing Is This Way)
1982 · USSR
Various
Italo-Hits (Лучшие Итальянские Песни 1982 Года)
1982 · USSR
Amanda Lear
Поет Аманда Лир (Sings Amanda Lear)
1981 · USSR
Joe Dassin
Люксембургский Сад (Le Jardin du Luxembourg)
1979 · USSR
Mireille Mathieu
Любовь и Жизнь (Love and Life)
1979 · USSR
Gianni Morandi
La Mia Nemica Amatissima
1984 · USSR
Adriano Celentano
Soli
1988 · USSR
Adriano Celentano
Поет Адриано Челентано (Sings Adriano Celentano)
1987 · USSR
Ricchi E Poveri
Ricchi e Poveri (Богатые И Бедные)
1986 · USSR
Pupo
Pupo (Пупо)
1985 · USSR
Riccardo Fogli
Collezione
1984 · USSR
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