The Box Tops "The Letter" vintage 45 rpm vinyl original sleeve

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This 45-rpm vinyl record features an original illustrated cover on the visible side, bearing the title "THE LETTER" in red capital letters. The cover displays graphics reminiscent of a handwritten envelope with "The Box Tops" and "Happy Times" inscribed on it. A "Stateside" logo and a visible reference "FSS 597 LUXE" are also printed on the cover. The overall design, typography, and graphic style are typical of late 1960s pop/rock productions.

The soft cardboard cover shows a patinated appearance with signs of handling and storage: small brown stains, slight wear on the corners, and a visible ring mark around the center, likely due to pressure from the record inside. However, the graphic and textual elements remain largely legible. No other decorative elements or accessories are visible on this side.

The visual suggests a standard single 45-rpm format, typical for this type of record during the period. The dominant colors are off-white, black for the handwritten inscriptions, and red for the title and logo. The item is presented on a dark wooden background, accompanied by bound books, reinforcing the vintage and authentic aspect of the object.

The cover explicitly mentions the group The Box Tops, an emblematic American rock and soul band known for their hit "The Letter." The presence of the Stateside logo, a historic label, confirms the international distribution of the single at the time.

This record has not been tested, and its working condition is not guaranteed; only the outer cover is visible and described here. No details are visible regarding the vinyl label or the B-side.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The cover shows visible signs of aging (stains, corner wear, ring mark), typical of a circulating vintage vinyl record. See photo for the exact appearance of the visible side.

Did you know? The song "The Letter," released in 1967 by The Box Tops, became an American rock classic and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. This song has since been covered by many artists, confirming its status as a 60s pop culture icon.

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