AI Appraisal Estimate

This item is a 12-inch vinyl long-play (LP) record album housed in a printed cardboard sleeve. The cover art features a photograph of the Pont Neuf bridge in Paris with two figures in a small boat on the Seine, set against a dark blue header. The title 'A TOUCH OF PARIS' is printed in large yellow serif font, with 'BORIS SARBEK AND HIS ORCHESTRA' below it. The upper left corner bears the catalog number 'LN 3317', and the upper right displays the 'EPIC' logo with a green and white striped background, under which is text reading 'OUTSTANDING HIGH FIDELITY THROUGH RADIAL SOUND' and 'A PRODUCT OF CBS'. Stylistically, the typography and branding are consistent with mid-1950s to early 1960s commercial record pressings. The cardboard jacket shows some visible wear, including minor scuffing on the surface, soft corners, and slight fraying at the top left edge. The presence of the Epic logo and 'Radial Sound' branding suggest a production from a major commercial label, though the internal condition of the vinyl disc cannot be determined from the image. The album represents a typical 'easy listening' or orchestral release from that era.

Based on the provided image, I have examined this 12-inch vinyl LP, 'A Touch of Paris,' which appears to be a mid-20th-century release under the Epic label. The jacket features catalog number LN 3317 and 'Radial Sound' branding, suggesting it is a commercial mono pressing likely from the mid-1950s. While the cover art is visually representative of the 'easy listening' genre of that era, I cannot verify the condition of the vinyl disc itself from the photograph. In-person inspection would be required to assess for scratches, warping, or playback quality, all of which are primary drivers of value for record collectors. The jacket shows visible surface scuffing and corner wear, which I must factor into this estimate. The market for mid-century orchestral pop typically commands modest prices unless the pressing is a rare variant or in pristine, 'near-mint' condition. This estimate assumes the item bears markings consistent with an authorized CBS/Epic production. If the record were found to be a later reissue or if the vinyl is significantly damaged, the value would likely drop below $5. Confirming this value would require a physical examination to check the 'matrix numbers' in the dead wax and a play-test to determine the audio fidelity. Professional authentication of its production date and a grading of the disc's surface according to industry standards (such as Goldmine) would be necessary for a more precise valuation. At present, the item represents a common historical artifact of the lounge-music era with typical shelf wear.