O Mein Papa Appraisal

Ray Anthony and His Orchestra 'O Mein Papa' 78 RPM Record

This is a vintage 10-inch shellac 78 RPM gramophone record released by Capitol Records (catalog number 2678). The record features 'O Mein Papa (Oh! My Papa)' by Ray Anthony and His Orchestra, with a trumpet solo by Ray Anthony and vocals by The Anthony Choir. The central label is a classic deep purple Capitol design with silver text and the iconic Capitol dome logo at the top. The record is housed in a generic off-white paper sleeve of the era. The sleeve shows significant signs of age and handling, including yellowing, creasing, and handwritten pencil inscriptions; notably, 'Di Shönerin' is written in cursive at the top left, and there is a faint stamp that reads 'Made in Switzerland.' The record itself appears to have some surface scuffs and dust accumulation, typical for items of this age (circa late 1953 to early 1954). The spindle hole shows minor wear, and there is a small piece of white adhesive tape or debris visible near the left edge of the label. Production markings on the label include the publisher 'Shapiro, Bernstein & Co. Inc.', the matrix number 12053, and a small fleur-de-lis icon next to 'Vocal by The Anthony Choir'.