The Commodores Appraisal

The Commodores - Natural High vinyl album

The item is a vinyl record album, approximately 12x12 inches, encased in its original cardboard sleeve and still sealed in plastic shrink wrap. The album features a visually striking cover, predominantly in shades of brown, green, and cream/beige, depicting what appears to be an abstract or stylized landscape with elements resembling fields, a body of water, and possibly architectural structures. The band name, 'COMMODORES', is prominently displayed in a bold, stylized font across the upper portion of the cover, while the album title, 'NATURAL HIGH', runs vertically along the right edge. The 'V' symbol for the Motown record label is discernible on the cover, indicating the manufacturing entity. Condition-wise, the album appears to be in very good, if not excellent, condition, likely due to being sealed. There are no visible rips, tears, or significant creases on the sleeve. The shrink wrap itself shows some minor scuffs and creases typical of storage and handling, but it is largely intact, suggesting the record inside is unplayed or minimally handled. A white price sticker with 'LP 112' and 'OUR PRICE $6.99' along with other textual details is affixed to the top right corner of the shrink wrap. Additionally, a bright orange sticker with white text reading 'RECORDS ARE YOUR BEST ENTERTAINMENT VALUE' is visible on the bottom right corner of the shrink wrap. Given the context of it being a 'Gently used Commodores record' from 1978, this particular pressing is likely a first or early pressing of the 'Natural High' album, which was released in 1978. The overall presentation indicates careful preservation, consistent with a collectors' item, despite signs of retail handling.