Item Overview
• Artist: Old 97's
• Album Title: Twelfth
• Edition: Texas Edition (Limited Edition)
• Format: 12" Vinyl LP, 33 1/3 RPM
• Label: ATO Records (Catalog #ATO0528 / 880882412616)
• Release Year: 2020
• Color: Clear with White Marble/Smoke Swirl
Visual Details & Condition
The Vinyl (Media)
The record is a striking clear vinyl with white marbled "smoke" effects throughout. Both Side 1 and Side 2 feature deep blue center labels with white and silver text. The labels are clean, with sharp edges and no visible spindle wear around the center hole.
The Jacket (Sleeve)
• Front Cover: Features a high-gloss, action-shot photograph of legendary Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach (No. 12) dropping back for a pass. The band name and album title "Old 97's Twelfth" are located in the bottom right corner in silver and blue.
• Back Cover: Displays a blurred, multicolored bokeh background. It features the tracklist for Side 1 and Side 2, the ATO Records logo, and a barcode. A prominent white "Texas Edition" graphic with an outline of the state is centered at the bottom.
• Spine: Crisp and legible, with "OLD 97'S", "TWELFTH", and the catalog numbers "ATO RECORDS" and "ATO0528" printed in white against a dark blue background.
Inner Sleeve & Inserts
• Lyric Sleeve: A double-sided, heavy-stock paper inner sleeve. One side features the full lyrics for all 12 tracks in white text on a blue background.
• Photo Insert: A separate square insert featuring a collage of blue-tinted, candid black-and-white photographs of the band members (Rhett Miller, Murry Hammond, Ken Bethea, and Philip Peeples) in the studio.
Key Selling Points for Collectors
• Regional Variant: The "Texas Edition" is a specifically branded release, making it highly desirable for fans of the band's Dallas roots.
• Aesthetic Appeal: The marbled smoke vinyl is visually distinct and displays well.
• Sports Crossover: The iconic Roger Staubach cover art gives this album additional "crossover" appeal for Dallas Cowboys collectors and sports memorabilia enthusiasts.