Stereo Record Appraisal

The Harmonicats Stereo LP Record Album

This item is a vintage stereo LP record album from 'The Harmonicats'. The album cover features a whimsical and charming design, typical of mid-to-late 20th-century record art. The primary visual elements on the cover include two fluffy kittens: one creamy white Persian-like cat with blue eyes, and another smaller, dark brown furry kitten with wide, surprised light-colored eyes. The cats are positioned on an orange-yellow background that breaks into a jagged black area towards the bottom and right. Also visible on the cover are at least three harmonicas, two of which are clearly Hohner brand harmonicas (one Marine Band, another possibly a Chromonica) that appear in a golden metallic finish. The album title 'THE HARMONICATS' is displayed prominently in a stylized font, with 'THE' in light yellow and 'HARMONICATS' split with 'HARMONI' in pinkish-red and 'CATS' in light blue. Along the top white edge of the cover, the word 'STEREO' is repeated multiple times in black sans-serif font, indicating the recording format. A circular logo, likely the record label's emblem (possibly Columbia Records/Decca Records given the style), is visible in the top left corner. The cover shows some visible signs of wear, including a slight warp or bend on the upper right corner and general surface scuffing or light discoloration consistent with handling and age. The background floor where the album rests appears to be light-colored wooden planks, possibly laminate flooring, which is not part of the item itself but provides context for its current display. The overall aesthetic suggests a release from the 1960s or 1970s, a period when novelty acts and easy-listening instrumental groups were popular. The humor and innocence of the cover art distinguish it, making it an interesting collectible beyond its musical content.