General Information Artist: Ringo Starr & Various Title: Scouse the Mouse Label: Polydor Catalog number: 2480 429 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Year: 1977 Country: UK Edition: First Pressing Genre: Children's, Pop, Stage & Screen Description Scouse the Mouse is a charming children's concept album released in 1977, featuring Ringo Starr in the title role. The story follows a mouse from Liverpool (a "Scouser") who dreams of fame and eventually migrates to the United States. The project was based on a book by the acclaimed actor Donald Pleasence, who also serves as the narrator for the album. The record is a star-studded affair, featuring vocal performances by Adam Faith (as Bonce the Mouse), Barbara Dickson (as Molly Jolly), and Rick Jones. Despite its high production value and Ringo's involvement, a planned animated television special was never completed, and the album remains a unique, standalone piece of musical storytelling from the late '70s. Condition Vinyl: Near Mint (NM) Cover: Excellent (EX) without competition insert Notes for collectors This is the original 1977 UK first pressing on the Polydor Super label. This album is a "must-have" for Beatles and Ringo Starr completionists because it was never released in the United States due to legal and licensing issues at the time. A notable detail for this specific copy is the presence of the original "Painting/Drawing Competition" sticker on the front cover. This competition invited children to enter by February 1978, and finding copies with the sticker intact adds a layer of historical authenticity and value for collectors. Because it was a children's record, many copies were played to death or scribbled on; finding a well-preserved copy like this is increasingly difficult. Matrix/Labels Matrix Side A: 2480429 A Matrix Side B: 2480429 B Labels: Bright red Polydor labels with "Made in England" text. Includes the "Polydor Super" branding and the "Scouse The Mouse Ltd." copyright. Spine: Clearly printed "SCOUSE THE MOUSE" and "POLYDOR SUPER 2480 429".