Dean Martin - Once in a While (1978 Vinyl LP)

This is a vintage 12-inch vinyl long-play (LP) record album titled 'Once in a While' by the legendary American singer and entertainer Dean Martin. Released in 1978 by Reprise Records, this album represents a compilation of tracks predominantly recorded during the mid-1960s but remained unissued until this late-70s press. The front cover features a classic portrait of Martin in his signature sophisticated persona: dressed in a tan blazer, white shirt, and gold-tone tie, he is seated at a table with a wine glass, ashtray, and a cigarette, set against a vibrant blue studio backdrop. The typography for 'DEAN MARTIN' is bold and yellow-gold at the top, while the title 'ONCE IN A WHILE' appears in a similar font at the base. Physically, the album sleeve shows visible 'ring wear' and edge scuffing, particularly along the bottom and left spine areas, consistent with shelf storage and handling over several decades. There is a small blue price sticker or inventory tag located in the upper right-hand corner. A minor vertical surface scratch or scuff marks the blue background to the left of Martin's shoulder. The lower edge of the cardboard jacket appears slightly frayed, and the underlying stack suggests this record is part of a larger collection. Such items are valued based on the pressing origin, the condition of the actual vinyl disc (not fully visible here), and the integrity of the jacket's artwork and seams.