The Sound of Music Original Soundtrack Recording Vinyl LP (LOCD-2005)

This is a vintage 12-inch vinyl record album cover for the original motion picture soundtrack of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'The Sound of Music,' released by RCA Victor. The front cover features the iconic image of Julie Andrews as Maria leaping through a meadow, carrying a carpet bag and a guitar case, with Christopher Plummer as Captain von Trapp and the children in the foreground against an Alpine backdrop. The catalog number 'LOCD-2005' is visible in the bottom left corner, indicating a mono pressing from the initial 1965 release phase. The RCA Victor logo with the 'Nipper' dog is situated in the upper right. Physically, the cardboard sleeve shows signs of age-related wear, including distinct yellowing or foxing of the white background, edge wear particularly along the bottom and left spine, and a visible surface crack or deep scratch in the upper right quadrant near the logo. The corners appear slightly bumped and rounded from handling. Despite the surface patina and shelf wear, the graphic color remains relatively vibrant, representing a classic piece of mid-century musical cinema memorabilia.