Big Band Appraisal

Collection of Lawrence Welk Vinyl Records, including 'Champagne Polka'

The image displays a collection of multiple Lawrence Welk vinyl records, indicating a fan or collector's assortment. Primarily visible is the album cover for "Champagne Polka" by Lawrence Welk, which features a light cream or off-white background with a large red banner across the middle displaying the artist's name in white stylized text. Above the banner, outlines of two silhouetted figures, one male and one female, appear to be dancing, with small confetti or sparkle-like shapes around them. Below the banner, a black and white photograph of a smiling Lawrence Welk in a tuxedo is prominently featured within a vaguely champagne bottle-shaped outline. To the left of this image, a partial tracklist is visible, enumerating various polka titles such as "Champagne Polka," "Dream City Polka," "Friendly Tavern Polka," and others. The album number 'VI 7866' is visible in the top left corner, suggesting a potential catalog or release number. Another album cover partially visible beneath this, also featuring a large portrait of Lawrence Welk in a tuxedo, is predominantly blue with white text. Further in the background, several other album covers with the 'Lawrence Welk' name are stacked, showing various design styles and colors including green, yellow, orange, and blue. The condition of the visible album covers suggests some general wear consistent with age and use, such as minor scuffs or corner wear, but no significant damage like tears or major creasing is immediately apparent. These records likely date from the mid-20th century, consistent with Lawrence Welk's active musical career.