Bidspirit auction | The James Dean Story -

The James Dean Story - Coral Records CRL 57099 (1957, Mono, High Fidelity LP) - This is a vintage 1957 first pressing of The James Dean Story, released by Coral Records (CRL 57099). The album is a tribute to the legendary Hollywood icon James Dean, narrating his life and career through spoken word and musical compositions. Conceived by Bill Randle, written by Steve Allen and Bob Thiele, and featuring performances by Dick Jacobs & His Orchestra, Jimmy Wakely, George Cates, and Gigi Perreau. The album captures the essence of James Dean's cultural impact, making it a must-have for collectors of Hollywood memorabilia and classic vinyl records. Condition (Based on Visual Inspection): Cover Condition: The front and back covers retain their original imagery and text, but show moderate wear, including surface scuffs and creases. The edges show significant splitting and fraying, particularly along the top and bottom seams. Some corner wear and bending are visible. The spine is worn but legible. Inner Sleeve Condition: The original inner sleeve is present but exhibits visible creasing and wear, with some slight discoloration due to age. Vinyl Condition: The vinyl appears glossy with some visible surface scuffs and light scratches, which may or may not affect playback. The label remains intact with minor signs of handling. Final Notes: This is a collectible first pressing from 1957, appealing to both James Dean fans and vinyl collectors. The record should be cleaned and tested for playback to determine sound quality. Due to the condition of the sleeve (splitting, creases) and some surface wear on the vinyl, this would be graded as Good (G) to Very Good (VG) condition per Goldmine Grading Standards.