All American Banjo Team East Side West Side Revue Lp Album Appraisal

All American Banjo Team - East Side West Side Revue LP Album

This item is a vintage vinyl record album, still sealed in what appears to be its original shrink wrap, indicating it is likely in 'New Old Stock' (NOS) or 'Mint' condition. The album cover features colorful, illustrative artwork. The top portion of the cover is predominantly blue, featuring the text 'ALL AMERICAN BANJO TEAM' in white, shadowed block letters. Below this, there are depictions of various musical instruments, including at least three banjos, one of which is a five-string banjo, and parts of a trombone. The background includes a red, white, and blue diagonal striped banner. The lower half of the cover illustrates a detailed street scene, likely set in an early 20th-century American city. It prominently displays a yellow-colored horse-drawn streetcar or omnibus labeled 'SIXTH AVENUE' with several figures inside. Adjacent to the streetcar is a horse pulling what appears to be a carriage, and further right, two figures are riding in a small, possibly motorized, open-air vehicle. Buildings with multiple windows and 'RECTORS' signage are visible in the background, suggesting a bustling urban environment. The bottom of the cover shows the album title, 'EAST SIDE WEST SIDE REVUE', in red, stylized lettering. The overall aesthetic of the artwork suggests a nostalgic, turn-of-the-century or early 20th-century theme, consistent with Dixieland or traditional jazz/banjo music. The shrink wrap is intact but shows some minor reflections, possibly indicating some surface scuffing or dust accumulation on the plastic itself, rather than the cover. The edges and corners of the album cover appear sharp and undamaged through the shrink wrap. The album is a 12-inch vinyl LP, a common size for musical releases, and dates likely from the mid to late 20th century, given the artistic style and format.