Autographed Gatefold Vinyl Album: Hand-Signed by James Taylor
This entry showcases a classic piece of 1970s soft-rock and singer-songwriter heritage: an original 1977 gatefold vinyl LP pressing of JT, hand-signed on the front cover by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee James Taylor. Released in June 1977 by Columbia Records, this multi-platinum masterpiece stands as one of the most successful studio albums of Taylor's legendary career.
With a career spanning over five decades, six Grammy Awards, and more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, James Taylor is one of the most beloved figures in American popular music. Inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2000, Taylor helped pioneer the introspective singer-songwriter movement of the 1970s with his warm baritone voice and fingerpicking guitar style.
Produced by Peter Asher, JT earned a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year and featured classic hit singles like "Your Smiling Face" and Taylor’s famous rendition of "Handy Man", which earned him the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
The front cover features Norman Seeff’s iconic black-and-white close-up portrait of Taylor. Positioned cleanly in the lower right corner, James Taylor has rendered a crisp, bold signature in dark purple felt-tip marker ("James Taylor"). Complete with its original gatefold sleeve detailing studio recording photos and its Columbia Records vinyl LP disc, the album comes authenticated with an official Basic Certification Card from James Spence Authentication (JSA) (Certification Number: DD39529). Preserved in excellent condition with clean surfaces, intact seams, and a sharp signature, this autographed album serves as an essential centerpiece for folk-rock collectors, vinyl archivists, and James Taylor admirers.
Album & Presentation Specifications
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ORIGINAL 1977 COLUMBIA VINYL PRESSING: Released in 1977 by Columbia Records (JC 34811); complete with original gatefold jacket and vinyl LP record disc.
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CLASSIC NORMAN SEEFF COVER ART: Features iconic front portrait photography and an expansive photo collage inside the gatefold.
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EXCELLENT DISPLAY CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with sharp jacket edges, clean surfaces, and tight seams.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY JAMES TAYLOR: Authentically autographed in dark purple marker across the front cover by music legend James Taylor ("James Taylor").
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JSA CERTIFIED: Fully verified and authenticated by James Spence Authentication LLC (JSA) (Certification Number: DD39529).
