Capitol Records T10095 Appraisal

Vinyl LP Back Cover for 'Christmas in Germany' (Capitol Records, T10095)

This item is a vintage cardboard back cover for the vinyl record 'Christmas in Germany,' part of Capitol Records' 'Capitol of the World' international series. The cover is printed with black ink on a cream-colored or aged white paper stock. The top section features a stylized woodcut-inspired illustration of a person lighting candles on a Christmas tree next to a window showing a village. The layout consists of bilingual descriptive text in English and German, recounting the history of Christmas traditions like the Christmas tree and Martin Luther. A central logo depicts the 'Capitol of the World' globe emblem. Below the text, there is a tracklist for sides one and two, showcasing traditional carols such as 'Heilige Nacht,' 'O Tannenbaum,' and 'Stille Nacht' performed by groups like the Bielefelder Kinderchor and the Choir of St. Hedwig’s Cathedral. The bottom left features a black-and-white photograph of a children's choir performing in a church. The overall condition shows significant signs of age and wear, including prominent creasing, dog-eared corners, significant yellowing or foxing of the paper, and physical separation from the front cover, indicating heavy use or poor storage since its estimated release in the late 1950s or early 1960s.