Comedy Album Appraisal

Redd Foxx - Say Like It Is Vinyl Album

This item is the vinyl record album 'Say Like It Is' by comedian Redd Foxx. The album cover features a vibrant and eye-catching design, primarily in white, red, and black. The title 'REDD FOXX' is prominently displayed at the top in a large, squiggly red font, indicating a playful or comedic tone. Below this, on the right side, the text 'RF 7' is visible, likely a catalog number or part of the record label's identification. To the left, 'SAY LIKE IT IS' is written in white capital letters within a large red rectangular block, signifying the album's title. The right side of the cover features a stylized, caricatured illustration of Redd Foxx himself. He is depicted from the chest up, wearing a black hat and a red jacket, with an animated expression on his face — wide eyes, a mustache, and holding a lit cigarette between his fingers. This illustration appears to be created by Foxx himself, as indicated by the 'COVER BY FOXX' text in small black lettering near the bottom center. In the bottom right corner, a red logo, possibly an abstract 'V' or 'M' shape, is shown with the word 'RECORDS' beneath it, indicating the record label, which is likely 'Veltone Records' or a similar label. The overall condition of the album cover appears good for its age, though there might be minor signs of wear and tear typical of vintage records, such as slight corner wear or surface scuffs, which are not explicitly clear from the image but are common for such items. The album is a comedic or 'spoken word' record, characteristic of Redd Foxx's stand-up comedy performances. Based on the style and typical release periods for such albums, it likely dates from the 1960s to early 1970s. The artwork is simplistic yet effective, using bold colors and a cartoonish style to convey the comedic nature of the album's content.