Dio Dream Evil Vinyl LP (not authenticated)

This is a twelve-inch vinyl LP record featuring a white record label with black text, centered on a black vinyl disc. The label displays the Warner Bros. Records shield logo at the top in color, with the text 'DIO', 'DREAM EVIL', and 'PRODUCED BY RONNIE JAMES DIO' centered below it. To the left, the distinctive 'Dio' logo is printed in a gothic script. The catalog number '1-25612' and a large number '1' are visible on the right side of the label, indicating side one of the record. The track listing includes four songs: '1. NIGHT PEOPLE', '2. DREAM EVIL', '3. SUNSET SUPERMAN', and '4. ALL THE FOOLS SAILED AWAY', along with songwriting credits, publishing information, and the copyright notice 'P 1987 Warner Bros. Records Inc.' at the bottom. A subtle translucent Warner Bros. records background pattern is visible across the white label surface. The black vinyl shows minor surface dust and standard handling wear around the spindle hole, but no major scratches or deep gouges are readily apparent from the visual evidence. The identification rests entirely on the legibility of the printed text and label details visible in the photograph, which are consistent with a 1987 US pressing of this heavy metal album, though physical verification and play testing have not been performed.

Based on the visual evidence in the photograph, I have evaluated this twelve-inch vinyl LP record, appearing to be a 1987 US pressing of Dio's 'Dream Evil' on Warner Bros. Records. Based on what I can see, the white label displays the correct catalog number 1-25612, track listings, and typography consistent with this heavy metal release. However, I cannot verify from a photo alone the actual play quality, vinyl weight, matrix deadwax runout etchings, or the condition of the sleeve, which was not provided for evaluation. The black vinyl shows minor surface dust and standard handling wear around the spindle hole, but no major scratches are readily apparent. My estimated value range of $25 to $50 reflects typical market behavior for a standard vintage rock LP in this condition, assuming the visual attribution to a 1987 pressing is correct. Demand for 1980s heavy metal vinyl remains steady among collectors, though common US pressings are generally widely available. This valuation is entirely dependent on physical and auditory condition. To fully establish the condition and ensure the item is not a later unofficial reissue, counterfeit, or modern replica, an in-person physical inspection by a record grading expert would be necessary. If physical examination were to reveal that this is a reproduction, modern bootleg, or a damaged copy with deep grooves or warp issues, the value would decrease significantly, likely dropping to under $10.