Rs 6338 Appraisal

Dean Martin - I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Am (Vinyl LP, Reprise Records RS 6338)

This is an original 12-inch vinyl long play (LP) album by Dean Martin, titled 'I Take A Lot Of Pride In What I Am,' released in 1969. The front cover features a prominent color portrait of Martin sporting a mustache, resting his chin on his fist against a warm ochre background. The cover is constructed from standard medium-weight cardstock with a matte finish. Key identifiers include the Reprise Records logo and the catalog number RS 6338 visible in the upper right. Notable condition issues are present: there is significant ring wear and surface scuffing on the cover art, particularly visible on the darker areas of Martin\'s hair. The corners show distinct bumping and fraying, specifically on the lower left. The right-hand side has a noticeable tear or heavy creasing near the opening edge. Furthermore, there appears to be blue ink handwriting—possibly a former owner\'s name—scrawled vertically on the lower-right white border. A green price sticker or inventory tag is also adhered to the top right corner. The jacket shows typical yellowing (patina) consistent with its age. This late 1960s specimen represents Martin\'s shift toward a country-pop sound and, while not in mint condition, it remains a culturally significant artifact of the mid-century crooner era.