12 Inch Vinyl Appraisal

Tony Orlando & Dawn - Prime Time (12-inch Vinyl LP Album)

This is a vintage 12-inch vinyl long-play (LP) record cover for the 1974 release 'Prime Time' by the pop group Tony Orlando & Dawn. The front cover features a full-color studio photograph of Tony Orlando flanked by backup singers Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent Wilson. They are posing in classic mid-1970s variety-show attire: Tony in a white leisure suit with an open collar and gold jewelry, and the women in matching reddish-orange high-waisted flared trousers with intricate white beaded or sequined side detailing and matching halter tops. The background is a warm gradient brown. The artist names are printed in white serif typography at the top, with the album title 'PRIME TIME' in a vibrant orange font immediately below. Regarding condition, the cover shows visible signs of age and handling typical of a 50-year-old vintage record. Notable issues include ring wear (a circular indentation caused by the record inside), significant creasing and spine stress marks on the bottom-right corner and right edge, and some slight surface scuffing. There is a small, light-colored blemish or stain on Tony's left pant leg. This album was originally released on the Bell Records label (later Arista), marking a peak period for the group following the success of their television variety show. The imagery represents the glamorous, polished aesthetic of 1970s pop-soul culture.