Don't Tell Me Lies / American Girls / Skin Trades / Laughter in the Rain / Hold Me Feeling (Vinyl Single)

The item is a 7-inch vinyl single, manufactured from black polyvinyl chloride (PVC), characteristic of records produced from the mid-20th century onwards. The most striking feature is the record's label, which has a white background with a highly distressed, 'zebra-stripe' or 'fingerprint-like' pattern of black and white. This pattern appears to be a result of significant wear or surface damage to the label itself, where parts of the white print have flaked off, revealing the dark gray or black underlying paper. The text on the label, identifying the song titles and other production information, is printed in red. Visible song titles include 'DON'T TELL ME LIES', 'AMERICAN GIRLS', 'SKIN TRADES', 'LAUGHTER IN THE RAIN', and 'HOLD ME FEELING'. The tracks are arranged in a circular fashion around the central spindle hole. The label also features the Capitol Records logo, a small red circle with 'Capitol' in white lettering, indicating the record company. The vinyl surface itself appears to be dark gray or black and shows concentric grooves typical of a record. There are visible scuffs, dust, and possibly scratches on the playable surface, consistent with moderate to heavy use and age. The condition of the label is a significant detractor, suggesting poor storage or handling. The overall aesthetic is one of considerable age and wear, though the core information is still largely legible despite the visual degradation. Given the track listing, this likely dates to the 1980s or 1990s, a common era for vinyl singles.