Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover looks great; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back), tiny surface abrasions on front; faint writing near song titles and slight discoloration with darker discoloration spots on back. Inner-sleeve is original (Pickwick info); one seam partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge; wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. 1970s pressing with blue cover and silver label. (Not a cut-out.)
When You're Smiling, by Nat King Cole, features many great recordings by the jazz-pop singer. The tracklist proves Cole's uncanny knack for choosing material. When presented with a song, he would start with the title, if he liked it, he read the lyrics and then he would hum the melody. If he thought the song had possibilities, he would then go to work on it. Collected on this album, are some of his finest picks.