Doctor Zhivago Soundtrack Appraisal

Doctor Zhivago Original Sound Track Album Vinyl Record

This is a vintage 12-inch long-playing (LP) vinyl record for the 1965 original soundtrack of the David Lean film 'Doctor Zhivago', featuring music composed and conducted by Maurice Jarre. The album cover features a distinct mid-century graphic design on a cream-colored cardstock sleeve with a textured finish. The front cover displays the film title in bold red and blue typography, with credits for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Carlo Ponti. Central to the design are two romantic photographic stills featuring lead actors Omar Sharif and Julie Christie. The sleeve is currently housed in its original shrink wrap, though the plastic is torn and peeling at the bottom-left corner. Notable markings include the MGM Records logo in the bottom right corner and the 'sounds great in STEREO' badge in the upper right. The catalog number 'S1E-6ST' is visible in the top left. Condition-wise, while the shrink wrap has protected the surface from major staining, there is visible yellowing and foxing consistent with age (mid-1960s production). The corners show minor blunting through the plastic. The record appears to be a standard gatefold or single-pocket pressing, representing a classic era of cinematic music memorabilia.