Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band (The Original Hit!) LP Record Album

This item is a 12-inch vinyl record album, specifically the 'Winchester Cathedral' LP by The New Vaudeville Band, marketed as 'THE ORIGINAL HIT!'. The album cover features vibrant, psychedelic-era artwork characteristic of the late 1960s. The front cover depicts a stylized, cartoonish illustration of various figures in period-appropriate attire (possibly flapper-era or similar jazz age motifs) playing musical instruments and dancing, all enclosed within an ornate, flowing border. The color palette is bold and striking, utilizing shades of pink, orange, green, blue, and black outlines. The album sleeve itself is made of cardboard. Visible markings include the album title prominently displayed in a bold-orange font, with the artist's name, 'The New Vaudeville Band,' in green lettering below it. A record label logo, possibly 'Fontana' (partially obscured but showing a 'F' within a circle), is present in the upper left corner. In the upper right corner, 'STEREO' and a catalog number 'SRF 67560' are visible, indicating it is a stereo recording and providing manufacturing details. The overall condition shows signs of age and wear; the edges and corners of the cardboard sleeve exhibit scuffing, minor creasing, and corner dings, which are common for albums of this vintage. There is some surface scuffing visible on the black areas of the cover. Despite these imperfections, the artwork remains largely intact and colors are still vivid. The aesthetic strongly points to a release in the mid to late 1960s, aligning with the song's popularity in 1966. Its unique, retro art style and status as 'the original hit' make it a notable piece for collectors of 60s pop music.