Vintage 1974 promotional vinyl LP in gatefold sleeve, measuring approximately 12 inches in diameter for the record and 12.25x12 1/8" inches for the cover. The front cover features a striking sepia-toned panoramic photo of Jerusalem's ancient walls and golden-hour skyline, overlaid with bold, psychedelic-style orange lettering spelling "EL AL Songs of Israel Volume 2" in a groovy 1970s font, complete with an EL AL logo emblem. Minor edge wear, scuffs, and a small pricing sticker remnant on the front, but the artwork remains vibrant and intact—no major tears or water damage. The inner gatefold spreads open to reveal track listings in both English and Hebrew, artist credits (e.g., "Arranged by Nachum Heifetz," "Folk Songs by G. Palmach-A. Nagler"), and additional promo text. The back cover includes full credits, a stereo playback arrow, and manufacturing details from Ban Records Ltd. (Hed-Arzi), with light yellowing and a few faint handling marks. The vinyl itself is black, 33⅓ RPM, with a glossy yellow label featuring Hebrew titles, track numbers, and a small EL AL reference. Based on visual inspection, the record shows light surface scratches and plays marks but no deep grooves or warps—likely plays VG (Very Good) with minimal surface noise. Includes original paper inner sleeve, slightly creased. Overall condition: Sleeve VG (minor wear, intact), Vinyl VG (playable, collectible). This piece captures 1970s Israeli cultural export via aviation, blending folk traditions like "Tashach" and "Hatikvah" with airline branding for an authentic mid-century travel artifact.

Age: 51 years old (original release date: 1974).

Usage: Primarily intended as in-flight entertainment for El Al passengers, this promo LP was distributed on long-haul flights to immerse travelers in Israeli music and heritage, fostering a sense of destination excitement. It could have been played via onboard stereo systems or given as a souvenir. Today, it's a niche collectible for vinyl enthusiasts, Israeli music fans, aviation memorabilia collectors, or those interested in 1970s promo records—suitable for display, casual listening on a turntable, or archival purposes. Not recommended for high-fidelity audiophile use due to its promo pressing quality.

Origin: Manufactured in Israel by Hed-Arzi (a prominent Tel Aviv-based label known for Israeli folk and pop) specifically for El Al Israel Airlines, Tel Aviv. The pressing is an original 1974 Israeli edition (not a reissue), with all text in Hebrew and English, reflecting the era's bilingual tourism push post-1967 Six-Day War. Authentic provenance as an airline-exclusive item, not widely commercially available outside El Al routes.

Item dimensions: 12.25" tall × 12 1/8" wide × 1/8" deep  

Weight of item only: 7.5 oz