Silver Flame Appraisal

Silver Flame Vinyl Album

The item is a vinyl record album, still sealed in its original shrink wrap, indicating it is new old stock or has been preserved in unopened condition. The album features a dark-colored cover, likely black or deep brown, with a prominent image of four male figures dressed in matching light-colored, possibly white or cream, suits that appear to be bell-bottomed and form-fitting, consistent with 1970s fashion. The figures are illuminated from below, creating a glowing effect around their feet and lower bodies, adding a dramatic flair to the cover art. The band's name, discernible as 'Silver Flame,' is printed at the top in a stylized, fiery orange-yellow font. A red price sticker with white text is affixed to the upper right corner, indicating a price of '$2.47' and the retailer 'PICKWICK,' which was a budget record label known for reissues and compilations. The shrink wrap itself shows minor creasing and some light surface wear, typical for an item of its age, but no apparent major tears or punctures that would compromise the 'unopened' status. The corners of the album sleeve appear relatively sharp, suggesting good structural integrity, with perhaps only minor blunting at the very edges due to handling or storage. Given the fashion, typography, and the presence of a 'PICKWICK' sticker, the album likely dates from the 1970s. The overall craftsmanship of the album cover printing appears to be standard for its era, with no obvious flaws in print registration or color saturation visible through the wrap.