Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover looks great; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); tiny surface abrasions on front; slight discoloration with darker discoloration spots on back. Inner-sleeve is original (Capitol ads); one seam partially split. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with mild-wear; surface abrasion near top. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge; some wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Slight label variation. STEREO pressing. (Not a cut-out.)
The Beautiful Ballads is a posthumous album of recordings by Nat King Cole. The album was issued after the singer's death by Capitol Records collecting recordings which had not previously been available in LP form. Most of the tracks were previously released as single A-sides or B-sides.