Richard Anthony vintage 45 RPM record Columbia retro 60s sleeve

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Description

45 rpm vinyl record with original illustrated Richard Anthony sleeve, produced by the Columbia label. The sleeve shown in the photo features a color portrait of the singer, predominantly blue, with bright yellow lettering for the name "RICHARD ANTHONY". The song titles are listed at the top: "LES BEAUX JOURS", "SON MEILLEUR COPAIN", "C'EST MA FÊTE", "LE CIEL EST SI BEAU CE SOIR". The reference ESRF 1394 is indicated in the upper right corner, a classic format for French pressings of the period. At the bottom right, the Columbia logo is clearly visible, accompanied by the mention "Photo Michel Roi".

The sleeve displays a graphic style very characteristic of the 1960s, with a studio photograph and a typical layout of the era. The record is presented upright, with the front visible, on a wooden table background and a bookshelf. Several signs of wear are noticeable, including marks, scuffs, and small tears on the right edge and corners, indicating prior use. The sky-blue background color contrasts with the singer's dark outfit, creating a sought-after vintage visual effect.

The inscriptions are perfectly legible, facilitating the identification of this record. The visual is emblematic of French pop productions of the decade, and the prominent display of the artist's name in bold characters immediately catches the eye. The design of the sleeve, the choice of portrait, and the typography conform to Columbia label standards during the first half of the 1960s.

This 45 rpm record is intended for playback on a suitable turntable and is aimed at those who appreciate vintage musical media and the retro charm of original sleeves. The set offers a good overview of the graphic and musical style of French song from the early 1960s.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The sleeve shows visible signs of wear: blunted corners, small tears, handling marks. The vinyl is not visible in the photo; only the front of the sleeve is shown.

Did you know? Richard Anthony was a major figure in the French yéyé scene in the 1960s. The Columbia label, which released this record, was then one of the main publishers of popular music in France, contributing to the dissemination of many emblematic artists of the decade.

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