This vinyl 45 RPM record is a true piece of history. The actual recording of the first earth satellite, Sputnik I, is etched in the grooves of this record. Launched in October 1957, this satellite was a part of the Russian and Soviet program, and its achievement was a great stride in space exploration. The record is extremely rare and the actual number of recordings is unknown but believed to be extremely low. This is a great addition to any collection of historical memorabilia. The theme of this record is astronauts and space travel, making it a must-have for any space enthusiast.