Autographed Vinyl LP Album: Hand-Signed by Tony Bennett (I Left My Heart in San Francisco)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of American traditional pop history, Great American Songbook heritage, and landmark 1960s vinyl record memorabilia: an official Columbia Records monaural vinyl LP pressing of I Left My Heart in San Francisco, hand-signed by legendary crooner Tony Bennett.
One of the most revered vocalists in popular music history, Anthony Dominick Benedetto, known professionally as Tony Bennett (1926–2023), bridged classical pop standards across eight decades of performances. Garnering 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Kennedy Center Honors, Bennett earned international acclaim for his warm vocal phrasing, effortless bel canto technique, and lifelong devotion to jazz and pop standards. Released in 1962, I Left My Heart in San Francisco became Bennett's signature career album, peaking at #5 on the Billboard charts and remaining on the bestseller lists for nearly three years while winning Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Solo Vocal Performance.
This original Columbia Records 12" monaural LP release (CL 1830) features the iconic cover photography displaying the Golden Gate Bridge beneath a framed portrait photo of Bennett. The reverse jacket displays comprehensive liner notes by Ernest Altschuler detailing Bennett's artistic legacy.
Across the upper sky graphic of the Golden Gate Bridge photo, Tony Bennett has rendered a dark, fluent signature in blue felt-tip marker ("Tony Bennett").
Accompanied by an official Basic Certification card from James Spence Authentication (JSA) (#CF60670), with a matching serialized tamper-evident database label affixed directly to the lower corner of the reverse outer jacket.
Preserved in fine vintage condition with vibrant cover graphics, light edge wear along the spine typical of age, clean reverse sleeve panels, an included original monaural vinyl disc, and a dark blue marker signature, this autographed album serves as an essential centerpiece for vocal pop archivists, Great American Songbook collectors, and 1960s vinyl record historians.
Album & Vinyl Specifications
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COLUMBIA RECORDS MONAURAL PRESSING: Original 1962 12" 33 1/3 RPM monaural vinyl LP album (CL 1830) on Columbia Records.
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LANDMARK ALBUM ARTWORK: Features the classic Golden Gate Bridge landscape photo alongside Bennett's portrait insert.
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EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with strong cover colors, intact seams, and an included vinyl disc.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY TONY BENNETT: Authentically autographed in blue felt-tip marker ("Tony Bennett") on the front cover by Tony Bennett.
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JSA CERTIFIED AUTHENTICITY: Fully verified with an official James Spence Authentication (JSA) Basic Certification card and serialized label (#CF60670).
