WALTER MATTHAU JOHN ASTIN Signed LP CANDY (1968) Rare!

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Attention fans of the star-studded 1968 Terry Southern comedy, CANDY . 's a scarce and very appealing collectible that's signed by two of the stars of the film! This is the original 1968 ABC Records Stereo soundtrack LP album to CANDY , featuring the music of The Byrds, Steppenwolf - and Dave Grusin! The standard 12-1/4" x 12-1/4" cover features a large color closeup of the title character, played by Swedish sex kitten Ewa Aulin, with the tip of her finger in her mouth, against a predominantly white background. The back cover features a black-and-white kaleidoscopic montage of the cast (including these two signers). The front cover has been boldly signed by the following pertinent personages in portions of the white background , making for a strong contrast: WALTER MATTHAU (1920-2000) ( General R.A. Smight ) - Signed in black felt-tip pen . This beloved and versatile performer enlivened such memorable films as A FACE IN THE CROWD, KING CREOLE, CHARADE, MIRAGE, THE FORTUNE COOKIE, THE ODD COUPLE and GRUMPY OLD MEN , just to name a very few. JOHN ASTIN (1930- ) ( Jack Christian ) - Signed in black ink . Although probably best known for his starring role as Gomez on television's THE ADDAMS FAMILY , Mr. Astin has appeared in such films as WEST SIDE STORY, THAT TOUCH OF MINK, MOVE OVER DARLING and EVIL ROY SLADE , and he spent much of the '50s on Broadway. Two scarce and desirable autographs on the visually appealing soundtrack to this quintessentially Sixties comedy. A note about these albums: Although the vinyl record itself appears to be in excellent - probably unplayed - condition, I do not have a working turntable and cannot vouch for the audio quality. These should be thought of as signed album covers (that happen to have the original records still inside). The covers are extremely appealing because of their size and colors. Younger fans may not remember when soundtrack LPs were issued for most films, with nice, big graphics and photos from the film, usually on the back. As a rule, autographed soundtrack albums are markedly scarcer than signed photos, and they display equally as well, if not better. Almost all of these albums have been reissued on CD, so if you want to hear the music or dialogue, I would recommend getting the CD as a supplement to the LP. All of the autographs on these LPs were obtained in person over a number of years. The family of a longtime autograph collector (now deceased) have put his astonishing collection up for auction, on consignment. This man was so dedicated to "staking out" the stars - beginning in the 1920s! - that he puts latter-day paparazzi to shame (which, come to think of it, doesn't take all that much). If he knew that a certain star was going to be in a play, at a screening, making a live appearance, or otherwise attending an event, he was t and ready with a photo, a book, a record album, a 3 x 5 card - in short, this man was prepared! In addition to being a fan, he became personal friends with the likes of Igor Stravinsky, Thomas Mann, and Alma Mahler. He truly led a remarkable life and, in his many decades of collecting, amassed a jaw-dropping collection that ranges from inarguably legendary luminaries to supporting actors to singers, composers, sports figures, and sit-com stars.Over time, I will be offering items from this amazing collection, and I try to add four or five new ones each day. Please note that t is No Reserve on this particular item, although the starting bid should be thought of as a "jumping off" point, rather than a reflection of the full value of the signed album. The overall condition is VERY GOOD, unfaded, with very minor ring wear and very minimal edge wear, with a small hole punched into the upper left corner. Neither the images nor the signatures are faded or smeared. The album is protected by a new, acid-free plastic record sleeve. Please note: The scan shows what appear to be darkened areas around the periphery of the album which are not t in reality. This is the result of shadows cr... read more

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