The Faces Appraisal

Rod Stewart And The Faces (Vinyl LP Album)

This item is a vintage vinyl LP record album, specifically a compilation or studio album titled 'Rod Stewart And The Faces'. The album cover, which is the primary visible element, features a prominent image of Rod Stewart performing, likely singing into a microphone, with a captivating expression. His hair appears long and shaggy, consistent with his iconic look from the late 1960s to early 1970s. He is wearing what appears to be a leopard print jacket or vest, a common fashion trend of that era. The background of the image is dark and slightly blurred, suggesting a stage or live performance setting, with hints of red or orange lighting. The album title 'Rod Stewart And The Faces' is rendered in an elegant, flowing script font at the top part of the cover, with 'Rod Stewart' being larger and more prominent than 'And The Faces'. The album cover itself appears to be made of standard cardboard stock, typical for LP jackets, and is encased in what looks like a clear plastic protective sleeve, possibly shrink-wrap or a separate poly sleeve. Visible condition issues include some scuffing and minor tears or creases on the plastic sleeve, particularly noticeable near the corners and edges, indicating general handling and storage wear. However, the underlying album artwork itself seems relatively well-preserved, though some minor corner dings or edge wear could be present beneath the plastic. In the bottom left corner, a circular logo for 'Springboard' records is visible, along with the catalog number 'SPB-4033'. In the bottom right corner, the word 'STEREO' is printed, confirming the sound format. The album's aesthetic strongly suggests a release from the early to mid-1970s, based on the artist's appearance, the band's name, and the typical design elements of music albums from that period. The presence of a record label logo and catalog number indicates a mass-produced item, suggesting standard quality for musical releases of its time.