Tom Jones - Green, Green Grass of Home (Vinyl LP)

This is a 12-inch vinyl long-play (LP) record album by Welsh singer Tom Jones, titled 'Green, Green Grass of Home'. The cover features a full-length photograph of Jones in a double-breasted orange/tan peacoat and dark trousers, set against a naturalistic backdrop of tall grass and a pale blue sky. The typography on the front lists the artist and title in a sans-serif font along the side. The tracklist is prominently displayed in the upper right quadrant of the image, including songs like 'Georgia On My Mind' and 'Kansas City'. The cover indicates this is the 'STEREO' version with catalog number PAS 71009, typically associated with the Parrot Records label, dating the release to approximately 1967. The physical condition of this specific jacket is poor to fair. Extensive edge wear and paper loss are visible along the bottom and right edges of the sleeve. There is significant corner blunting, and the cardboard shows signs of delamination and possible water damage or scraping that has removed the top printed layer in several areas. The presence of a price tag or store sticker residue is visible on the bottom right. The craftsmanship of the era is evidenced by the top-loading or side-loading cardboard construction and the high-contrast photographic printing style of the mid-20th century.

I have conducted a visual examination of this 1967 stereo pressing of Tom Jones' 'Green, Green Grass of Home' (Parrot PAS 71009). While the album remains a staple of late-60s vocal pop, this particular specimen exhibits significant condition issues that severely impact its marketability. My assessment of the jacket reveals a grade of 'Poor' to 'Fair' (P/F) on the Goldmine scale, characterized by extensive paper loss, delamination, and severe edge wear. These defects suggest improper storage and high mechanical friction over several decades. From a market perspective, this is a high-production title. Tom Jones sold millions of copies, meaning the 'scarcity' factor is non-existent. Collectors of vinyl typically seek copies in 'Very Good Plus' (VG+) or 'Near Mint' (NM) condition. Because this sleeve is heavily damaged, its value is derived almost entirely from the record itself—assuming the vinyl is in better condition than the jacket—or as a 'filler' copy. Recent auction data for this pressing in similar condition shows it frequently appears in budget bins or 'dollar crates.' Authenticity appears consistent with late-60s U.S. Parrot releases based on typography and lithography. However, a definitive appraisal is limited by the digital format. I cannot inspect the vinyl for surface noise, 'feel' for authentic cardboard weight, or verify the matrix runout etchings to confirm the specific pressing plant. A full authentication would require a physical play-test to check for skips and a microscopic inspection of the grooves. Without a pristine jacket or a rare promotional sticker, this item remains a low-value common find.