Never A Dull Moment Appraisal

Rod Stewart - Never a Dull Moment (Vinyl LP)

The item is a vintage vinyl LP album, specifically 'Never a Dull Moment' by Rod Stewart. The album cover features a vibrant and illustrative depiction of Rod Stewart seated in an interior setting, likely a living room or study. He is depicted in a relaxed pose, wearing a suit, with one leg crossed and an arm resting on the armrest of a patterned chair. The colors used in the illustration are rich and somewhat muted, characteristic of album art from the early 1970s. Details such as a patterned rug, a fireplace, and a large table lamp with a dark shade are visible in the background, contributing to a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere. The album title 'NEVER A DULL MOMENT' and artist's name 'ROD STEWART' are prominently displayed in the upper right quadrant of the cover in a stylized font, likely gold or yellow. In the lower left corner, the 'Mercury' record label logo is visible, which appears as a stylized 'M' with a planetary ring, alongside the text 'mercury'. Below the logo, 'STEREO SRM 1-646' is printed, indicating both the stereo format and the catalog number of the release. The cover shows visible signs of wear consistent with its age and use, including scuffing, edge wear, and potential ring wear from the record inside, indicating that the cardboard sleeve has been handled and stored over time. The overall condition appears to be good to fair, with no immediate signs of severe damage such as tears or large creases, though minor imperfections are present. The artwork style suggests a release from the early to mid-1970s, which is consistent with the album's original release date of 1972. The craftsmanship of the cover, while showing wear, points to standard manufacturing practices for LP jackets during that era, using printed cardboard.