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Original Stars Original Hits

The item is a vintage vinyl LP album, titled "Original Stars Original Hits," featuring a compilation of various artists. The album cover is primarily dark, likely black or deep navy, with a prominent, stylized design of the word "Stars" in a vibrant neon red script, suggesting a glow effect, a common aesthetic for disco or pop compilations of the 1970s or early 1980s. Scattered across the cover are small, light-colored 'sparkle' or 'starburst' graphics. In the upper left corner, there's a white circular logo, possibly a record label emblem, though too indistinct to decipher completely. The top edge of the cover states "ORIGINAL STARS ORIGINAL HITS" with a star graphic in between. The right side of the cover lists various artists included on the album, such as Al Stewart, Cliff Richard, Thelma Houston, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Climax Blues Band, Addrisi Brothers, William Bell, Kiss, Tavares, Dr. Hook, and 10cc. On the left side, there's a clover-shaped graphic containing four smaller circular images, each likely featuring the faces of some of the artists on the compilation. A notable feature is a red price sticker in the upper right corner, clearly displaying "$3.49," indicating it was purchased from a retail establishment. The album is still in its original shrink-wrap, which shows some visible creases, wrinkles, and light surface wear consistent with handling and storage over time, but it largely protects the cover from direct damage. The corners of the album cover appear relatively sharp, suggesting good preservation within the shrink-wrap. The overall appearance indicates good condition for its age, especially being factory sealed.