Michael Reed Vinyl Appraisal

Way Back Home by Michael Reed, Peter Pan Records 78 RPM Vinyl

This is a vintage 78 RPM gramophone record produced by Peter Pan Records, catalog number 405 A. The disc features the song "Way Back Home" composed by Lewis-Waring, performed by Michael Reed with the Peter Pan Orchestra and directed by Vicky Kasen. The record is likely made of shellac or early synthetic material common for children\'s records of the 1940s or 1950s. It features a bright yellow paper center label with the iconic multi-colored "Peter Pan Records" logo in red and black blocks. The label shows some bubbling and wear around the center spindle hole. Physically, the black disc shows visible surface dust and light playback scuffs typical for an item of this vintage. It is housed in a torn and brittle brown kraft paper sleeve which has significant condition issues including ragged, uneven tears and missing sections. There is a visible matrix or manufacturer mark partially obscured at the bottom of the label starting with "MFR\'D BY". This item represents a classic piece of mid-century children\'s audio entertainment, prioritizing durability and bold visual branding for younger audiences.