Tom Lehrer Lp Appraisal

Songs by Tom Lehrer Stereo LP Album

This item is a vintage vinyl record album titled "Songs by Tom Lehrer" in a stereo format. The album cover is primarily orange with a distinctive white and red graphic illustration that appears to be hand-drawn or in a caricatured style. The design depicts a chaotic scene with various elements including a figure playing a trumpet-like instrument, geometric diagrams (specifically a quadrilateral labeled with points A, B, M, N, and I), what looks like a bomb, and figures resembling bats or devils at the bottom amidst flames. The album title "Songs by Tom Lehrer" is prominently displayed in a stylized, cursive white font across the top. Below the title, on the left side, are listed several song titles in a smaller white font, including "'Fight Fiercely, Harvard', 'The Old Dope Peddler', 'A Woman Is A Fool To Love', 'The Elements', 'I Got It From Agnes', 'The Wild West Is Where I Want To Be'". The text "STEREO" is visible in the upper right quadrant of the cover. There's a record label logo, possibly resembling an 'I' inside a square, in the top right corner. The cover shows signs of wear consistent with its age, including minor scuffs or discoloration along the edges. The album jacket appears to be made of standard cardboard and the record itself is not directly visible, though its presence is implied by the album cover. This record likely dates from the mid-to-late 20th century, given the artist's popularity and the general aesthetic of the album art. The craftsmanship of the illustration is quite detailed and adds a unique artistic value to the item.