Decca Records shellac 78 RPM single featuring Russ Morgan And His Orchestra, "You, You, You Are The One" (not authenticated)

This physical item is a vintage shellac 78 RPM phonograph record housed inside a standard light brown paper inner sleeve with a curved thumb-cut opening at the top. The record features a black center label with metallic gold lettering, specifically identifying it as part of the Decca Personality Series. The label text is fully legible and reads on the left side: "DECCA PERSONALITY SERIES REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. MANUFACTURED BY DECCA RECORDS, INC., NEW YORK, U.S. A." along with the matrix number "(L 4872)". On the right side, the text indicates the musical style and performers, reading "Waltz with Organ Vocal by The Skylarks", followed by the song title "YOU, YOU, YOU ARE THE ONE (Tetos Demey-Milton Leeds-Fred Wise)", the artist credit "RUSS MORGAN And His Orchestra 'Music In The Morgan Manner'", the catalog number "24569 A", and the run time "(2:47)". The surrounding vinyl or shellac surface shows minor dust and a dark, reflective finish with matrix stampings visible in the run-out groove area, reading "WL4872 A 8". The paper sleeve exhibits light age toning, minor handling creasing, and a small handwritten numeral "8" in the upper right corner. The attribution of the record label and matrix details rests on the visibly printed text and typography, which are consistent with mid-20th-century shellac manufacturing practices by Decca Records. The item appears stylistically to be from the late 1940s, consistent with the known release era of this specific recording, though the physical authenticity and playability of the disc remain unverified by physical inspection.

Based on what I can see in the provided image, this item appears to be a vintage shellac 78 RPM single featuring Russ Morgan And His Orchestra on the Decca Personality Series label, housed in a standard paper inner sleeve. The label typography, matrix stampings, and catalog number 24569 are consistent with mid-20th-century mass-market pressing practices by Decca Records. However, I cannot verify from a photo alone whether the physical shellac is free from internal hairline cracks, deep grooves wear, or warping, nor can I confirm the physical playability or exact condition of the playing surfaces. The estimate provided assumes the identification is correct based on the visible labeling. Common mid-century 78 RPM records of this type generally experience modest collector demand unless they are rare regional pressings, jazz, or blues rarities; mainstream sweet bands and waltzes from this era typically occupy a lower price tier in secondary markets. The stated value reflects typical market behavior for common-era popular 78s in similar visual condition. To determine true physical condition and potential value more precisely, an in-person examination by a media specialist would be required. If this piece were determined to be a modern replica, fantasy pressing, or unattributed copy, the value would drop to nominal or zero. Furthermore, because this item is unauthenticated, a buyer should expect a lower realized value compared to a fully inspected, professionally graded copy.