Ashita no Joe vinyl record 45 rpm vintage 1970 Japan manga boxing anime

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Description

Illustrated Japanese 45 rpm vinyl record, visible in its original paper sleeve. The front cover features a colorful visual from the anime "Ashita no Joe," a cult Japanese manga series centered on boxing. Two boxer characters in red gloves, blue and green shorts, are depicted in a full guard stance against an orange-yellow background, typical of 1970s aesthetics. The main inscriptions are in Japanese, with the title in large red characters at the top of the sleeve, accompanied by additional information in white and black.

In the upper right, you can see the reference CK-514, the label's logo (Columbia, identifiable by the symbol), and the original price (¥600). The year 1970 is in the lower left, confirming the release period. The graphic style perfectly matches the first animated adaptation of the manga, with an expressive and recognizable design, typical of Japanese productions from this decade. The sleeve is protected under clear plastic.

The sleeve shows some visible creases and undulations, mainly on the lower part, suggesting handling or prolonged storage. The colors remain vibrant and the outlines of the illustrations are sharp. No major defects are visible on the front, apart from slight corner wear. The disc itself is not visible in this photo.

This vinyl is an authentic item related to the "Ashita no Joe" boxing anime series, very popular in Japan in the 1970s. The presence of the original visual and Japanese inscriptions makes it a representative piece of vintage manga culture and anime music from that period.

Condition

Used item sold as is, original sleeve under plastic. Traces of use and visible creases on the sleeve, colors well preserved.

Did you know? The manga "Ashita no Joe" (あしたのジョー) was published starting in 1968 and adapted into an anime in 1970. It is considered one of the founding titles of the "sport" genre in Japanese animation, having influenced many subsequent works. The main character, Joe Yabuki, has become a cultural icon in Japan.

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