Pickwick Records Appraisal

Hot Stuff - Original Hits Original Stars Vinyl LP (Pickwick)

The item is a vintage vinyl LP record album titled 'Hot Stuff,' featuring 'Original Hits' by 'Original Stars.' The album cover is predominantly bright yellow with the title 'HOT STUFF' in large, impactful red block letters, edged in a lighter color, and appears to have a slight three-dimensional or 'popped-out' effect. Below the title, a partial tracklist is visible, enumerating artists such as Donna Summer ('Love to Love You Baby'), Hot Chocolate ('You Sexy Thing'), Bee Gees ('Nights on Broadway'), Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds ('Fallin' In Love'), Esther Phillips ('What a Difference a Day Makes'), Morris Albert ('Feelings'), and Pete Wingfield ('Eighteen With A Bullet'), followed by 'plus many MORE!!!'. The top left corner indicates 'stereo' sound. A small oval graphic on the left states 'as advertised on TV and RADIO,' suggesting a compilation album marketed broadly. In the top right corner, there's a price sticker, red with yellow text, indicating '$1.97' and 'PICKWICK,' which identifies the record label or distributor. The album appears to be in its original shrink wrap, indicating that it is 'unopened' or 'sealed,' which is a significant factor for condition and potential value. The shrink wrap shows some minor creasing, particularly around the edges and corners, but it generally conforms to the album's rectangular shape. The corners appear sharp, with no significant dings or creases visible through the wrap, suggesting good preservation of the jacket itself. The edges of the album jacket are visible beneath the shrink wrap and appear mostly intact, without major seam splits or wear. The overall aesthetic is typical of late 1970s or early 1980s compilation albums, designed to be eye-catching and appealing to a broad audience interested in popular hit songs of the era. The presence of the original price sticker and shrink wrap indicates it likely dates from the period of its initial release or shortly thereafter, likely the late 1970s given the artists and song titles.