SPA-7-27 Save-On-Records

BOOTLEG ALERT! FAKE ALERT!

This sleeve has not been identified in any bootleg or price guide, and several details show it is not legitimate. The font is blurred on both sides rather than crisp and legible. On the front, the * and ** next to “New Orthophonic High Fidelity Sound” and “High Fidelity Sound” are missing. “Nationally Advertised Prices Optional” is faded instead of clear. On the back, the SAVE-ON-RECORDS COUPON text is illegible and the font color is wrong; the RUBINSTEIN plays LISZT cover appears white and blended instead of darkened. Colors overall are faded. The fold is squared and poorly cut, with color from the front bleeding onto the back fold. Edges are jagged instead of smoothly rounded. The paper stock is dull construction paper, not glossy like original picture sleeves. More of these fakes appear than genuine examples. These are my observations, though others may disagree.

Cover front: Blue, Red, and White paper sleeve. This 45 EP Record is your SAVE-ON-RECORDS Bulletin for June on top in white lettering over blue background.
Cover back: Highlights Rubinstein Plays Liszt and Frankie Carle’s Finest. C-4765 lower right corner.