Iconic Album Covers Appraisal

Abbey Road Album Cover

The item is a vinyl record album cover, specifically the front cover for The Beatles' 1969 album, Abbey Road. The cover features a photograph of the band members, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison, walking single file across a zebra crossing on Abbey Road. The image is iconic and recognizable worldwide. The physical characteristics visible include a large, square-shaped cardboard sleeve, likely measuring around 12 inches by 12 inches, consistent with LP record jackets. The predominant colors are muted, reflecting the urban setting of the original photograph, with shades of grey, black, and browns for the road and building, and the band members' attire providing some darker contrast. The construction appears to be standard for an album cover from its era, made from printed cardstock. There are visible signs of wear and tear, particularly along the bottom edge and corners of the sleeve, indicating mild to moderate shelf wear and handling damage, typical for an item of its age. There are no obvious tears or major creases that would suggest severe damage. The image itself appears to be generally well-preserved, with colors still visible and the details of the band members and background discernible. No specific manufacturing details like a record label logo or catalog number are clearly visible on this side, nor are any unique markings or signatures. Given its release date, the item belongs to the late 1960s, specifically 1969. The quality indicators for this item primarily relate to the condition of the sleeve and the clarity of the iconic artwork, which remains largely intact despite the age.