Leg Dein Gluck In Meine Hande Addio Amore 78 Rpm Shellac Record By Vera Lynn Appraisal

Leg' dein Glück in meine Hände / Addio Amore - 78 RPM Shellac Record by Vera Lynn

This is a vintage 10-inch 78 RPM shellac gramophone record featuring the artist Vera Lynn. The record is presented with its original German Decca company sleeve, which is white with yellow/gold horizontal banding and the Decca 'Musikplatten' logo. A significant feature is the handwritten German title 'Leg' dein Glück in meine Hände' scripted in pencil at the top of the sleeve, likely by a previous owner. The record label itself is a dark black or deep navy with gold metallic print, displaying the classic arched DECCA logo. It identifies the speed as 78N and includes the catalog number F 43 988. The manufacturing mark indicates it was produced by 'TELDEC Schallplatten GmbH' in Germany, likely dating to the early-to-mid 1950s. The record is accompanied by the Roland Shaw Orchestra. Regarding condition, the shellac shows visible surface scratches and dust accumulation within the grooves. Most notably, a large piece of the record's outer edge has chipped off (visible on the left side), rendering the disc unplayable as it has lost structural integrity and part of the recorded groove area. The sleeve is moderately wrinkled, shows yellowing consistent with age, and has a small red numerical stamp in the upper right corner. This item is a fragile historical audio artifact from the post-WWII era, though its value is significantly impacted by the physical breakage of the shellac disc.