Bruce Springsteen Appraisal

Bruce Springsteen - Tunnel of Love Vinyl Record Album

This is a 12-inch vinyl LP sleeve for Bruce Springsteen's eighth studio album, 'Tunnel of Love,' released in 1987. The cover features a photograph of Springsteen leaning against an American luxury car, likely a Cadillac, dressed in a black suit over a white shirt, reflecting the somber, introspective mood of the record. The cover art is printed on standard cardstock and features minimalist typography with the artist's name on the right margin and the album title on the left. The color palette is composed of muted earth tones and deep blues. Regarding condition, the sleeve shows significant signs of wear and age. There is prominent staining and moisture damage on the left side (near the 'Tunnel' text), manifesting as yellow-to-brown discoloration and surface peeling or paper loss. The edges show signs of bumping and light creasing, common for albums from this era. The record is shown in its original thin plastic outer sleeve, which appears slightly wrinkled. While this is a mass-produced release from Columbia Records, its condition is a primary factor in its collectible value, with the visible staining being a significant deterrent for high-end collectors.