Barry Manilow Appraisal

Barry Manilow - Tryin' To Get The Feeling (Vinyl LP Album Cover)

The item is a vintage vinyl record album, specifically 'Tryin' To Get The Feeling' by Barry Manilow. The physical item is a square cardboard album cover, typical of LPs, measuring approximately 12.375 x 12.375 inches. The dominant color of the front cover is a vibrant red, providing a striking background for the album title and artist's name. The artist's name, 'BARRY MANILOW,' is prominently displayed in large, white, somewhat stylized sans-serif capital letters across the top. Below his name, the album title, 'Tryin' To Get The Feeling,' is written in smaller, white, script-like font, with 'Tryin'' and 'Get' in single quotes. A notable feature is the central graphic: a three-dimensional, light brown or tan-colored sculpture depicting a figure, presumably Manilow, seated at a piano. The sculpture gives a sense of dynamic movement, with the figure leaning back as if singing passionately. The material appears to be a type of ceramic, resin, or carved wood, designed to mimic a classic, perhaps art deco, sculptural style. Visible condition issues include wear along the edges and corners of the album cover, consistent with its age and handling. The top left corner shows some creasing and slight tearing, and the bottom left corner appears to have some scuffing or minor delamination. There are also some lighter marks or scuffs visible on the red background, particularly near the top right and bottom left, suggesting surface wear. The overall surface retains much of its original color saturation but shows signs of age through these minor imperfections. The printing quality for the text and image is good, with clear, crisp lines that have not significantly faded. No specific manufacturing details like record labels or catalog numbers are visible on the front cover, but it is characteristic of 1970s album art. The artistic style of the cover, with its bold color and sculptural element, aligns with that era's popular music aesthetics.