The New Black Eagle Jazz Band at Symphony Hall: Tenth Anniversary Concert
Graphic and industrial design on a vinyl record and cardboard sleeve • Philo Records (Publisher), The New Black Eagle Jazz Band (Musical Artists)
Style & Movement
20th-century American Musical Ephemera / Folk-Jazz Graphic Design
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography on paper (labels and jacket), injection-molded polyvinyl chloride (vinyl record)
Creation Period
1982
Dimensions & Format
Standard 12-inch LP vinyl record (approx. 30 cm diameter); Square format record jacket
Subject Description
A 12-inch vinyl long-play record featuring four tracks on Side A: Buddy's Habit, She's Crying for Me, Apex Blues, and Shake It and Break It. The center label features a pastoral landscape illustration under the Philo logo. The background sleeve shows classical architectural imagery of a concert hall.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; the vinyl shows visible surface dust and light fingerprints; the center label is intact but the jacket displays typical shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $25.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$5.00 - $15.00 USD
Provenance History
Produced by Philo Records, Inc. in North Ferrisburg, Vermont. Likely held in private collections before entering the secondary thrift or used goods market.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the documentarian approach of independent labels like Philo Records in capturing the New Orleans-style jazz revival in New England during the late 20th century.
Notable Features
Features the distinctive Philo Records 'Mountain' label logo; specifically identifies the location as Symphony Hall and dates the recording to the band's 10th anniversary.
Condition Issues
Surface dust, smudges on the vinyl surface, potential micro-scratching from handling without a sleeve, and edge wear on the cardboard jacket.
Conservation Recommendations
Ultrasonic or manual wet-cleaning for the vinyl; storage in an anti-static inner sleeve and acid-free outer protective poly-sleeve; keep away from high heat and humidity.