Cassette Single Appraisal

Ace of Base - Beautiful Life Cassette Single

This item is a vintage cassette tape single for the song 'Beautiful Life' by the Swedish pop group Ace of Base. The cassette is enclosed in its original cardboard sleeve, which features a promotional image of the band members. The cover art depicts four individuals, presumably the band members, posing against a dark background. Two male members are positioned at the top, one in a light blue suit and another in a yellow jacket. Two female members are at the bottom, one in a light blue top with folded arms and another reclining on a red beanbag chair in a yellow dress. The title 'beautiful life' is printed in a stylized, cursive font at the top center of the sleeve, while 'ACE OF BASE' is prominently displayed in bold, yellow, sans-serif capital letters at the bottom. The overall aesthetic of the cover is characteristic of 1990s pop music packaging. The physical condition of the cardboard sleeve appears to be fair to good, with some visible signs of wear along the edges and corners, suggesting it has been handled and stored over time. There are no obvious tears or significant creases visible, but minor surface scuffs or slight discoloration might be present upon closer inspection. The item's small size, typical for cassette singles, is evident as it is held comfortably in a person's hand. This item represents a piece of music history from the mid-1990s, a period when cassette tapes were a prevalent format for music distribution. It is likely from around 1995 when 'Beautiful Life' was released.