Melodic Magic Volume 1: Lew White EP w/ Rare Andy Warhol Art

$

2,500

A Truly Unique Piece of Music & Art History

Artist: Lew White at the Organ and His Orchestra

Title: Melodic Magic Volume 1

Format: 7" 45 RPM Extended Play (EP) Vinyl

Label: Camden Records (a subsidiary of RCA Victor)

Catalog #: CAE 193

A Remarkable Convergence of Mid-Century Sound and Future Pop-Art Genius

This is far more than just a vintage record. It is a genuine artifact from the dawn of a legendary career, representing a fascinating intersection of 1950s American culture and the man who would become the face of the Pop Art movement.

The Artwork: A Rare, Early Work by Andy Warhol

Before he was the iconic pioneer of Pop Art, Andy Warhol was a highly successful commercial artist in the 1950s. He was a go-to illustrator for major labels like RCA Victor and its budget subsidiary, Camden Records . This very EP is a product of that era—a verified piece of Warhol's early commercial portfolio.

· Investment-Grade Provenance: The artwork on this album places it in a highly collectible category. The market for these early Warhol designs is very real.

· A Coveted Collector's Item: Warhol's distinctive pen-and-ink style graced the covers of albums for a wide range of artists, from classical conductors like Arturo Toscanini to jazz greats like Count Basie and Thelonious Monk, proving his versatility even in these early years . This Lew White EP is a proud part of that lineage.

The Vinyl: A Gem of 1950s Easy Listening

This is a 7" 45 RPM Extended Play (EP) record, a format popular in the 1950s for offering a concentrated sample of an artist's work. It features Lew White at the Organ and His Orchestra, delivering the kind of warm, melodic, and richly textured organ-led instrumental music that was a staple of the mid-century easy-listening genre. It's a perfect snapshot of the musical tastes of the era.

Condition & Description

· Cover Art: The iconic cover, featuring Warhol's charmingly informal pen-and-ink drawing, shows some slight wear to the corners, slight ringwear from the vinyl but still retains much of the gloss to the print.

· Vinyl Condition: Very good to Very Good+ condition for its age. I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL GRADER, but familiar with vinyl. The vinyl does have some light scratchings and abrasions throughout. Please see photos for vinyl condition. The vinyl plays through completely with some static, but NO skipping or looping.

Why Buy This?

This is not just a record; it's a piece of art history waiting to be rediscovered.

· For the art collector, it's an accessible, tangible piece of Andy Warhol's creative genesis.

· For the record collector, it's a rare and unusual EP from a bygone era of music.

· For the investor, it's an item with a proven track record of significant value appreciation, as demonstrated by the 1956 Strauss auction result .

This is a chance to own a small but significant piece of 20th-century culture. Don't miss it.

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