Nat King Cole Appraisal

Nat 'King' Cole - Two in Love (LP Record)

This item is a vintage long-playing (LP) vinyl record album, titled "Two in Love" by Nat 'King' Cole, released by Capitol Records. The album cover features a striking design in shades of blue, black, and off-white/cream. The background depicts stylized trees and a silhouetted couple walking, creating a romantic ambiance. A prominent portrait of Nat 'King' Cole, rendered in black and off-white tones, occupies the right side of the cover, smiling towards the viewer. The album title "Two in Love" is written in an elegant, cursive script at the top left, with 'Nat 'King' Cole sings...' underneath in a more standard font, set against an off-white oval. The Capitol Records logo is visible in the upper right corner. A tracklist is printed on the lower left, including songs like "Tenderly," "This Can't Be Love," and "A Handful of Stars." The bottom left also indicates "LONG PLAYING 33 MICROGROOVE," confirming its format. The overall condition of the record album cover shows significant wear, particularly along the edges and corners, with visible creasing, scuffing, and tears. There is a large tear or section missing from the lower left edge, revealing what appears to be a brown paper inner sleeve or another record sleeve beneath it. The color of the cover appears faded and discolored in areas due to age and handling. This record likely dates from the mid-20th century, consistent with the artist's active period and the 'microgroove' designation for LPs. The graphical style is characteristic of jazz and vocal pop albums from the 1950s or early 1960s. The visible damage significantly impacts its aesthetic and collectible value, though the record itself (if present) might be in a different state of preservation.