Long Island Banjo Society Happy Music Stereo Lp Appraisal

Long Island Banjo Society - Happy Music Stereo LP

This item is a vintage stereo long-playing (LP) vinyl record album, titled 'HAPPY MUSIC' by the 'LONG ISLAND BANJO SOCIETY'. The album cover art features a distinctive mid-20th-century cartoon-style illustration. The primary colors used are red, black, and off-white/cream. The top band of the cover is red with white text, prominently displaying 'STEREO' on the left and 'HAPPY MUSIC' on the right. Below this, 'LONG ISLAND BANJO SOCIETY' is written in large, bold white uppercase letters within a red rectangular frame. The main illustration depicts three banjo players and a vocalist in a vaudeville or barbershop quartet style. The central figure is a male vocalist, singing into a microphone, dressed in a red and white striped jacket with a black bow tie and black pants. To his left and right are banjo players; the left figure is a male wearing a red vest over a white shirt with a black bow tie and black pants, while the right figure is a female wearing a red top, a wide-brimmed hat with a red ribbon, and black pants or skirt. Both banjo players have smiling expressions. The background of the banjo players suggests a chorus line effect with multiple arms and banjos trailing behind them, creating a sense of movement. A small, circular logo or marking with 'LIBS' (likely an acronym for Long Island Banjo Society) is visible in the bottom right corner of the illustration. The album cover appears to be made of standard cardboard for LP jackets. Visible condition issues include general wear and tear consistent with age and handling, such as slight discoloration, scuffs, and possibly some edge wear, especially noticeable at the top left corner and along the edges. There are some faint brown smudges or stains on the lower right portion of the cover. The overall aesthetic suggests a release from the 1950s or 1960s, aligning with the musical genre and graphic design style popular during that period. The craftsmanship of the illustration is simple yet charming, indicative of commercial album art of the era.