In 1978, Caedmon Publishers released a recording of The White Dragon, read by McCaffrey herself. This was followed in 1983 by Performing Arts Press release of "Menolly's Sea Songs."

Also in 1983, Mayfair Publications released a board game based on the Dragonriders of Pern series, "Dragonriders of Pern." The pictures of the characters were based on Robin Wood's paintings, which are seen in her book, The People of Pern.

As audio-books have become increasingly popular, many of McCaf Dragonriders of Pern novels have been recorded, including: Dragonflight, 6 cassettes/11 hrs. Published by Brilliance.

Dragonsinger, 7 cassettes/10 hrs.

Read by Sally Darling. Slow-paced performance, with a high-pitched, sweet tone.

Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern, 11 cassettes/8 hrs. Read by Sheila Hart. Has an effective narrator, with good production quality.

All the Weyrs of Pern, 2 cassettes/1½ hrs. Abridged. Read by Anne McCaffrey. Steadfast, serious and dramatic reading.