In 1972 Bhutan Relased These Vinyl Stamps That Played The National Anthem

IN 1972, Bhuton released a set of “first talking stamps”. Stick the needle on these vinyl postage stamps and hear Bhutan’s national anthem.

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In 2008, Bhutan moved with the times with CD stamps:

 

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Spotter: WFMU; listen here.

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