Rodgers & Hart ‎– Smash Hits By Rodgers & Hart 78 rpm records First Album Cover

$

225

Description

This is considered by many to be the worlds first ever album cover. It is very rare. There are only 3 on discogs and unavailable to be shipped to the US.  I don't generally sell 78 record's but I would rate them as low VG if they were Vinyl.  A couple have a small chip om the outer edge but the albums look pretty good over all considering the age. Collector's item for sure! I will ship media mail but pack it VERY safely. Will put bubble wrap in between each record etc and wrap it very securely. That is why I charged $20 for shipping. 

Rodgers & Hart ‎– Smash Hits By Rodgers & Hart

Label: Columbia ‎– C-11, Columbia ‎– C 11 Format: 4 × Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album
Country: US Released: 1940 Genre: Jazz, Pop, Stage & Screen

• Composed By – Rodgers-Hart*
• Design [Cover Design], Design Concept, Artwork By [Cover Art] – Alex Steinweiss
• Piano, Directed By – Richard Rodgers

Notes

This is the 1st album cover designed by Alex Steinweiss who is considered by many to be the inventor of the LP album cover.

Some consider this to be the 1st ever album cover with artwork.

Text from release itself:

A Rodgers-Hart Production

Columbia Records Imperial Orch Under Rich. Rodgers

Rodgers-Hart : Musical Comedy Hits

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