Underground Music Cassette Appraisal

Grausamkeit - Seelenschwund Cassette Tape

This item is a cassette tape of the band Grausamkeit, titled 'Seelenschwund'. It is encased in a standard clear plastic cassette case, typical for audio cassettes. The J-card (insert) visible through the clear case features a black and white or grayscale design. The front cover prominently displays the band's name, 'Grausamkeit', in an ornate, old-Germanic or blackletter-style font at the top. Below the band name, there is a central graphic depicting an inverted crucifix or a stylized 'Tree of Life' motif with an inverted figure, possibly symbolic of an upside-down 'corpse' figure, rendered in a heavily textured, almost woodcut-like style. Further down, the album title 'Seelenschwund' is printed in a similar stylized font. The overall aesthetic of the artwork suggests an affiliation with black metal or a related subgenre. The cassette case appears to be in good condition with no visible cracks or significant scratches, suggesting it has been well-preserved or is relatively new. The colors are limited to shades of black, white, and gray, creating a stark and somber visual impact. No specific manufacturing details or markings beyond the band and album title are discernible from the image, nor is there any clear indication of the release year, though the cassette format itself suggests an earlier release or a modern reissue following retro trends. The craftsmanship of the J-card printing appears to be of standard quality for a music release of this type, with clear, legible text and detailed artwork.