David Frye Appraisal

David Frye - I Am The President (Vinyl LP)

The item is a vinyl record album, specifically the comedy album "I Am The President" by David Frye. It measures approximately 12.5 inches by 12.5 inches, consistent with the standard dimensions of a 12-inch LP album cover. The cover is made of thick cardstock, featuring full-color printed artwork on what appears to be the front. The dominant colors are muted greens, browns, and blues, with striking reds and whites from an American flag motif. The central graphic is a highly caricatured depiction of a man, presumably David Frye, with exaggerated features and a political motif, resembling a distorted presidential seal. Around this central figure are other caricatures, likely of political figures of the era. The album title "I AM THE PRESIDENT" is prominently displayed in a red, white, and blue font with a texture that mimics a banner, arching above the central figure. The artist's name, "DAVID FRYE," is at the top in a more subdued, yellowish-green font. A small, stylized logo, possibly a record label mark, is visible in the bottom right corner of the cover, appearing as a geometric symbol, perhaps indicative of a record company like Elektra or a similar label from the period. The overall condition appears to be very good, as noted in the user's input ("very lightly used"). There are no significant creases, tears, or scuff marks immediately visible on the front cover, suggesting careful handling and storage. The edges and corners seem relatively sharp, indicating minimal shelf wear. The color saturation is still strong, suggesting it has not been heavily exposed to sunlight. This album likely dates to the late 1960s or early 1970s, a period when David Frye was particularly active and known for his political impersonations. The artwork style is typical of album covers from this era, often hand-drawn and illustrative, reflecting the counter-culture or satirical themes of the time. The craftsmanship is standard for commercial record releases of that period, focusing on visual appeal and durability for merchandising.