This album has been signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint or biro pen by Sam Cooke, with the inscription "Lots of thanks". The signature was obtained by veteran radio personality Dan Diamond. Beautifully signed color cover photo of the man who invented soul music on this 1960 record. The cover shows many signs of wear, major splitting on top and bottom seams. Tape at center of top and bottom seams. The vinyl shows minor scratching, paper inner sleeve is included.