The Gambler Appraisal

Kenny Rogers The Gambler LP Record

The item is a vintage vinyl LP record album, specifically 'Kenny Rogers The Gambler.' The album cover artwork features a detailed and elaborate illustration depicting Kenny Rogers as a central figure, surrounded by various characters in what appears to be a 19th-century or Old West casino or saloon setting, participating in a card game. Kenny Rogers is prominently featured in the foreground, wearing a waistcoat and a cravat, with a serious expression, holding cards at a green-felt poker table. Around him are other richly dressed individuals, some looking concerned, others gambling. The overall color palette is dark and rich, with browns, reds, and greens dominating, giving it a classic and dramatic feel. The album title 'Kenny Rogers THE GAMBLER' is displayed in a stylized, decorative Western font at the top of the cover, framed by an ornate border. A 'Record Town' price sticker, red and white, showing 'LIST 7.98' and 'SALE 5.98', is adhered to the upper right corner, suggesting it was once sold at retail. The record appears to be still encased in its original shrink-wrap, indicating it might be new old stock or very well preserved. The presence of the shrink-wrap suggests minimal wear to the cardboard sleeve itself, although slight shelf wear or corner dings are common even with shrink-wrap. The dimensions are standard for an LP record, approximately 12.375 x 12.375 inches (31.43 x 31.43 cm). The visible condition is excellent, given the apparent shrink-wrap preservation. This album was originally released in 1978, placing its estimated age in the late 1970s. The artwork is a notable feature, contributing to the iconic status of the album.