Lonesome Valley Singers Appraisal

King of the Road - Lonesome Valley Singers LP Record

This item is a vintage vinyl LP record album titled "King of the Road" by the Lonesome Valley Singers. The album cover features a vibrant and playful illustration set against a bright yellow border. The central image, on a red background with rounded corners, depicts a caricatured man in a hobo-like style outfit, holding a walking stick with a red bindle (bag) tied to it over his shoulder. He is also holding his hat up with one hand and has a cigar in his mouth, suggesting a carefree, 'king of the road' persona. The album title "king of the road" is prominently displayed in a light green, informal font, with the artist name "LONESOME VALLEY SINGERS" in a smaller, white font below. The top left corner indicates "STEREO". The album cover also touts itself as featuring "COUNTRY & WESTERN MILLION RECORD SELLERS" and lists several song titles including "KING OF THE ROAD," "TILL I WALTZ AGAIN WITH YOU," "LOVE ME TENDER," "RING OF FIRE," "KANSAS CITY," "BIG BAD JOHN," and "EL PASO," suggesting a compilation of popular country tracks. A small logo for 'Diplomat' records is visible in the top right corner, along with the catalog number 'DS 2349'. The overall condition of the album cover appears to be good for its age, with some visible wear along the edges, light creasing, and what seem to be some faint stains or discoloration, particularly noticeable on the yellow border. The plastic outer sleeve covering the album shows typical signs of aging, such as yellowing and crinkling, indicating some protective wear over the LP cover itself. The item is consistent with a budget or compilation album from the 1960s or 1970s, characteristic of labels like Diplomat.