Century 21 Records

Century 21 Merchandising produced a series of mini albums in 1965, 1966 and 1967. 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 (7in extended play) records have the prefix "MA" for "Mini Album", the running time for each record was about 21 minutes. LP (12in Long play) records show the prefix "LA" for "long play album".

Releases[]

MA 103 - Introducing Thunderbirds[]

Story by: Alan Fennell.
Voice artistes: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, David Graham.
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 artistes: Sylvia Anderson, Peter Dyneley, Ray Barrett, Shane Rimmer and David Graham.
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 Artistes: Peter Dyneley, David Holliday, Shane Rimmer, Ray Barrett, David Graham, Sylvia Anderson and Christine Finn.
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 artistes: 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 artistes: 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: 7/11.

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: 7/11.

MA 114 - The Perils of Penelope[]

Written by: Jim Wilson
Producer Len Cleal.
Music: Barry Gray.
Narration: David Graham (Aloysius 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: 7/11.

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: November 1966.
Retail price: 7/11.

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: November 1966.
Retail price: 7/11.

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: November 1966.
Retail price: 7/11.

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 (Aloysius 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 (Aloysius 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/-