Stevie Wonder – Talking Book | 1972 US Tamla Braille Gatefold LP | T 319L

A vintage U.S. copy of Stevie Wonder’s landmark 1972 album, Talking Book, presented in its distinctive original-style braille-embossed gatefold jacket.

Released on Tamla in 1972, Talking Book marked one of the defining moments of Stevie Wonder’s classic creative period and includes two of his most enduring recordings: “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” and “Superstition.” U.S. editions bearing catalog number T 319L were issued in several pressing-plant variations, including braille gatefold versions. Because the exact plant cannot be confirmed from the visible labels alone, this listing does not claim a specific pressing plant.

Pressing details

Artist: Stevie Wonder

Album: Talking Book

Label: Tamla

Catalog number: T 319L

Release year: 1972

Country: United States

Format: 12-inch stereo vinyl LP

Cover: Braille-embossed gatefold

Inner sleeve: Replacement anti-static sleeve included

Pressing plant: Not claimed without complete runout confirmation

Track listing

Side One

You Are the Sunshine of My Life

Maybe Your Baby

You and I

Tuesday Heartbreak

You’ve Got It Bad Girl

Side Two

Superstition

Big Brother

Blame It on the Sun

Lookin’ for Another Pure Love

I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)

Vinyl condition

The vinyl has been carefully removed and visually inspected under bright lighting. It retains strong gloss and shows light surface wear consistent with previous handling and play. No obvious deep scratches were observed in the photographed areas.

The record is graded Very Good Plus visually. It has not been play-tested, so no guarantee is made regarding isolated surface noise, pops, crackle or other playback imperfections.

Jacket condition

The original braille gatefold jacket is graded Very Good Minus and shows considerable age and storage wear, including:

Heavy front and rear ring wear

Surface rubbing and scuffing

Edge and corner wear

Creasing and handling marks

Small writing marks

General discoloration and shelf wear

The gatefold remains complete and opens properly. The interior panoramic artwork, track information and credits remain present and clearly visible.

All photographs show the actual record and jacket being sold. No stock photographs have been used. Please review every image carefully before purchasing.

A genuine vintage copy of one of Stevie Wonder’s essential albums, featuring the collectible braille gatefold presentation and offered with conservative, transparent grading.