AI Appraisal Estimate

This item is a vintage vinyl LP record featuring Diana Ross's album 'Touch Me in the Morning'. The album cover predominantly displays a portrait of Diana Ross, adorned in what appears to be a feathered boa or garment and a sparkling, possibly rhinestone-encrusted, tiara or headband. Her expression is captivating, with dark eye makeup and glossy lips. The dominant colors of the cover art are warm tones for her skin, contrasted with the white/cream of the feathers and the silver sparkle of her headwear. The album title 'Diana Ross' is written in an elegant, cursive pink script at the top right, with 'Touch Me in the Morning' below it in a complementary, slightly smaller script. Printed on the lower left side of the cover in a smaller, delicate pink font is the tracklist, which includes songs like 'Touch Me In The Morning', 'All Of My Life', 'Medley: Imagine / What The World Needs Now Is Love'. A small 'K' Records logo, possibly a stylized 'KC' logo, is visible in the bottom right corner with the catalog number 'KOL 5000'. Visually, the record sleeve shows signs of age and handling consistent with a vintage item. There are visible creases and edge wear, particularly along the corners and edges, suggesting it has been stored and moved over time. The surface appears to have some minor scuffing or subtle discoloration, though the primary image remains clear and vibrant. The printing quality for the era seems standard, with a balanced gloss finish on the cardboard sleeve. The overall aesthetic points to an early-to-mid 1970s production, aligning with the album's release in 1973. The artwork is distinct and characteristic of album graphics from that period, focusing on glamour and artist presentation.

I have virtually examined this Diana Ross - 'Touch Me in the Morning' LP record. Based on the visual description, the album cover presents Diana Ross in a classic 1970s glamorous style, consistent with the album's 1973 release. The distinctive pink cursive script for her name and the album title, along with the tracklist featuring key songs, aligns with known editions of this record. The small 'K' Records logo and catalog number 'KOL 5000' further support its authenticity as an original release from that era, likely a Motown (which used 'K' prefix catalog numbers) pressing. However, the visual details indicate significant condition issues. The description notes 'signs of age and handling consistent with a vintage item,' including 'visible creases and edge wear, particularly along the corners and edges,' and 'minor scuffing or subtle discoloration.' These flaws are typical for a record of this age that hasn't been meticulously preserved and significantly impact its collectible value. Diana Ross is a highly celebrated artist, and 'Touch Me in the Morning' is a popular album. However, it is not considered rare. Millions of copies were pressed, and while high-grade (near mint or mint) copies command higher prices, copies in the condition described generally do not. Market comparables for similar vintage LPs by popular artists in VG (Very Good) to G (Good) condition, which this appears to be, typically range in the single to low double digits. Factors significantly impacting this value are the commonality of the title and the described condition issues. Without an in-person examination, it's impossible to assess the condition of the vinyl itself (scratches, warps, dust) or the inner sleeve, which would further refine the appraisal. Full authentication would require physically inspecting the matrix/runout codes on the vinyl and potentially comparing them to known pressings to confirm it's not a counterfeit or later reissue, though the cover details strongly suggest an authentic original. Given the described cover condition, I would value this item between $5 and $20.