Jazz Record Appraisal

Ottilie Patterson sings with Chris Barber's Jazz Band - That Patterson Girl Volume 2 EP

This item is a vintage 45 rpm extended play (EP) vinyl record housed in its original sleeve. The cover art features a monochromatic green color scheme with dark green printing on a lighter green background. The central image is a portrait of a woman, presumably Ottilie Patterson, depicted in a somewhat introspective or dramatic pose, with half of her face shadowed. The title, "THAT PATTERSON GIRL VOLUME 2", is prominently displayed in bold, light-colored sans-serif typeface, horizontally across the mid-section of the cover on a light rectangular background that contrasts with the green. Along the left edge, vertically oriented text reads "Ottilie Patterson sings with Chris Barber's Jazz Band", followed by a list of song titles: "T'a't No Sin", "Beale Street Blues", "Shipwreck Blues", and "Jailhouse Blues". In the bottom right corner, smaller text indicates the label and series: "Pye-Nixa Jazz Today Series 45 rpm EP". A small circular logo, likely the record label's emblem (Pye-Nixa), is visible in the upper right quadrant. The sleeve itself appears to be constructed from cardboard, showing an exposed light brown perimeter, suggesting age appropriate slight wear or discoloration along the edges. The overall visible condition is excellent, with minimal creasing or scuffing, indicating careful handling and storage over the years. The record is encased in a clear plastic protective sleeve, further contributing to its well-preserved state. This EP is representative of jazz and blues recordings from the mid-20th century. The quality of the printing and paper stock would have been typical for record releases of its era.