Columbia 78 RPM vinyl record, Dinah Shore (unauthenticated)

The item is a standard round 78 RPM gramophone record featuring a bright red paper label with bold white and black text. The vinyl disc is black, glossy, and shows minimal surface dust with some expected light handling wear around the outer rim. The center paper label is predominantly red with a prominent white Columbia logo and trademark text arched along the right side. The visible text printed on the label includes the catalog number '37157', the track title 'THROUGH A THOUSAND DREAMS' from 'The Time, The Place And The Girl', credited to vocal by DINAH SHORE with an orchestra under the direction of Larry Russell, and songwriting credits to Robin - Schwartz. Additional factory text printed on the label includes 'For perfect tone use Columbia Needles' and manufacturing patent details such as 'Mfrd. under U. S. Pat. No. 1,702,564 and Pat. Pending. Trade Marks Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.-Marcas Registradas. Made in U.S.A.' The physical construction and label typography are consistent with mid-20th-century shellac or vinyl 78 RPM production from the Columbia Records catalog. The identification and brand attribution are based entirely on the clearly legible branding and text printed directly on the center label, though the absolute authenticity and playability of this specific individual disc remain unverified by physical testing.

Based on what I can see in the provided image, the item is a standard 78 RPM shellac or vinyl record featuring a red Columbia label with catalog number 37157, bearing text identifying the track 'Through A Thousand Dreams' performed by Dinah Shore. I can't verify from a photo whether the disc plays without skipping, has internal hairline cracks, or possesses the precise tactile qualities required to determine its exact physical grade. My valuation assumes the visual branding corresponds to the actual physical media, though an unauthenticated or lower-grade copy would typically trade at the lower end of the market. General market demand for mid-20th-century pop 78 RPM records by prominent vocalists like Dinah Shore tends to be modest, as these mass-produced recordings are relatively common in the secondary market. If this item were to turn out to be a modern reproduction, fantasy pressing, or heavily damaged copy, the value would likely drop to nominal decorative value, roughly $1 to $5. To fully establish the condition, playability, and exact pressing variant, physical inspection by a recorded sound archivist or in-person evaluation would be necessary.