Streisand Records Appraisal

The Second Barbra Streisand Album vinyl record

This item is a vintage vinyl record album, specifically 'The Second Barbra Streisand Album,' released by Columbia Records. The album cover features a sepia-toned or black and white photograph of Barbra Streisand, showcasing her signature bob haircut and a contemplative expression, with her head turned slightly to her right and her eyes looking towards the viewer. The album title, 'The Second Barbra Streisand Album,' is prominently displayed in red and black lettering across the top left. In the upper left corner, there are markings indicating the record label (Columbia), a 'STEREO '360 SOUND'' logo with arrows, and possibly a catalog number (CL 2054, CS 8854). A tracklist is visible on the right side of the cover, listing songs such as 'Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home', 'Right as the Rain', 'Down With Love', 'Who Will Buy?', 'Where the Sun Comes Out', 'Gotta Move', 'My Coloring Book', 'I Don't Care Much', 'Lover, Come Back To Me', 'I Stayed Too Long at the Fair', and 'Like A Straw In The Wind'. The cover appears to be made of cardboard or thick paper, typical for LP jackets of its era. Visible condition issues include significant wear, discoloration, and staining across the entire surface. There are dark brown or yellowish spots, possibly from moisture damage or age-related foxing, particularly noticeable along the top edge and scattered over Streisand's image. The corners and edges exhibit fraying, creasing, and general deterioration, suggesting heavy use and prolonged storage in less-than-ideal conditions. The overall appearance indicates that this is an original pressing from the 1960s, likely 1963, given the album's release date. The craftsmanship, while once standard for album covers, is now obscured by the extensive cosmetic damage.