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Billy Barty – The Little Mouse That Roared (A New Family Musical)
1978 · US · Arrow Records International Inc. · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 20, 2026
- MMint
- $10.93
- NMNear Mint
- $9.78
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $7.48
- VGVery Good
- $5.18
- G+Good Plus
- $2.88
- GGood
- $1.73
- FFair
- $1.15
- PPoor
- $0.58
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Specifications
- Artist
- Billy Barty
- Genre
- Children's, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Story
- Year
- 1978
- Label
- Arrow Records International Inc.
- Catalog number
- AR-3004
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1The Little Mouse That Roared4:38
- A2The Elephant2:03
- A3Fishes Do The Funniest Things2:15
- A4Hippopotamus 2:29
- A5The Mighty Buffalo 2:18
- A1Necks To You3:41
- A2Mr. Alligator 2:26
- A3Hyena1:40
- A4Cheetahs Chirp Like A Bird2:15
- A5Sir Lion3:00
- Producer
- Richard Glasser
- Producer
- Rick Peterson
- Engineer
- Larry Staffen
- Arranged By
- Richard Glasser
- Conductor
- Richard Glasser
About this record
Arrow Records International Inc. pressed this 1978 children's musical on catalogue AR-3004 with a book credited to Rick Peterson and Billy Barty, and notably featured Larry Gittens courtesy of Stevie Wonder. The ten-track LP sits in a narrow but steep price band: a Mint copy commands 10.93 USD while even a VG pressing drops to 5.18 USD, making condition the decisive factor in resale value.
What drives its value
This US pressing trades on a compressed but sharp condition curve. The price guide shows Mint at 10.93 USD, NM at 9.78 USD, VG+ at 7.48 USD, and VG at 5.18 USD—a 5.75 USD swing from top to playable grade.
Five copies are currently listed for sale at a floor of 6.27 USD. Community demand sits at 9 want against 18 have, indicating modest but real collector interest.
As a 1978 Arrow Records children's release, it occupies a niche within stage and screen vinyl; original pressings from this label and era command attention from musical-theatre collectors and Stevie Wonder enthusiasts tracking session appearances. The presence of Gittens courtesy of Wonder adds provenance weight that standard children's records lack.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Arrow Records International Inc. label imprint and catalogue number AR-3004 on the spine and label. The LP is a ten-track album in the Children's and Stage & Screen genres, credited to Billy Barty with book by Rick Peterson and Billy Barty.
All songs are published by Heaven on a Bun Music and Billabong Music (ASCAP). The release carries no barcode.
Grading hinges on groove wear and surface noise: a Mint copy shows no play wear and silent surfaces; NM allows minimal handling marks but plays without audible defects; VG+ shows light groove wear and faint surface noise only on loud passages; VG exhibits moderate wear and occasional light crackle. Check the dead wax and label for any pressing-plant identifier, and verify the Stevie Wonder courtesy credit for Larry Gittens on the back cover or liner notes as a final authentication point.
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Release notes
Book By Rick Peterson and Billy Barty All songs published by Heaven on a Bun Music / Billabong Music ASCAP. Larry Gittens appears courtesy of Stevie Wonder
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is this record worth in Very Good Plus condition?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 7.48 USD. This figure represents the mid-range of the market; actual sales may vary based on sleeve condition and the specific seller's market position.
How much more is a Mint copy worth than a VG copy?
A Mint pressing is priced at 10.93 USD and a VG at 5.18 USD. The difference between these two grades underscores why condition assessment is critical on this title—the jump reflects both rarity of unplayed copies and collector preference for pristine children's records.
Why is this record harder to find than other 1978 children's albums?
The Stevie Wonder courtesy credit for Larry Gittens creates crossover appeal beyond the children's-music collector base. Wonder discography enthusiasts and session-history researchers actively seek this pressing, which narrows availability relative to standard children's releases from the same era.
Is there a barcode on this pressing?
No. This 1978 Arrow Records release predates widespread barcode adoption on vinyl and carries no barcode on the label or cover.
How many copies are on the market right now?
Five copies are currently listed for sale, with the lowest asking price at 6.27 USD. This limited active supply, combined with nine collectors wanting the record against eighteen who own one, suggests steady but not intense demand.