Description
This is a scarce SIGNED circa 1945 3-record set of Sophie Tucker on Decca Records. The 78 RPM set has six songs. The inside album cover was signed by Ms. Tucker in the Latin Quarter in 194The original recording flyer is taped into the back cover of the album. A Russian-born émigrée to Connecticut, Ms. Tucker was a vaudeville artist, pianist, actress and singer known for her large physical presence and risqué lyrics. Nicknamed "The Last of the Red Hot Mamas", Tucker passed away in 1966.
VINTAGE:Circa 1945.
SIZE:Approximately 11-7/8" in width x 10-3/8" in height x 3/4" in depth.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Vinyl, cardboard, paper.
ATTACHMENT:Tape bound album cover, paper sleeves for records.
MARKINGS:Best Wishes Sophie Tucker Latin Quarter, N.Y. Nov. 1948; union marks MADE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a music collectibles collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX05 LAAEX5/13
CONDITION:6 (Fine+): One record is cracked; spine on cover very worn and split but still attached.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.