I received this from a friend over 20 years ago. It has been unopened since then. There is some discoloration due to aging. I received it as a used record over 20 years ago, so I think it's probably the original. I received it from a friend and it remains unopened, but if you would like to check the condition of the record, please comment. In that case, I will open it, so please be aware of that. I have other records for sale, so if you are buying multiple items, please feel free to contact me. - Title: The Splendour Of Fear - Tracklist: The World Is As Soft As Lace, The Optimist And The Poet, Mexican Bandits, The Stagnant Fool, A Preacher In New England Thank you for looking.