Dornröschen

Dornröschen, catalog number 573, was released in 1957 by the German label Tempo. During the 1950s, Tempo carved out a niche in the post-war German market by producing affordable children's records that adapted classic fairy tales into radio-play style audio dramas. These records served as an accessible form of domestic entertainment, bringing traditional folklore into the living rooms of families who were eager for cultural recovery and wholesome media during the economic miracle years.

The cover art for this release was created by the illustrator Margit Seeber, whose distinct visual style defined the aesthetic of many Tempo productions of that era. Seeber utilized a warm, storybook illustrative approach that favored traditional motifs, aiming to evoke a sense of familiarity and whimsy for younger listeners. The series was generally well-received by contemporary audiences for its clear narration and concise formatting, establishing the label as a staple of German childhood audio collections throughout the decade.