Gilbert Roussel 45 rpm vinyl record Barclay vintage musette

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Visual description

This 45 rpm vinyl record features an illustrated black and blue cover on a white background, highlighting a photographic portrait of Gilbert Roussel seated, playing the accordion. The image is integrated into a stylized drawing of a Parisian street facade, evoking the retro and popular atmosphere of the 50s-60s, typical of musette music. In the upper right, the name "Gilbert Roussel et son orchestre musette" is printed in capital letters, adding a touch of authenticity to the whole.

The top left corner bears the reference "72082 STANDARD". In the bottom right, the "Barclay Disques" logo accompanied by the mention "Haute Fidélité" is clearly visible, attesting to the record label and the sound quality claimed at the time. The cover details the titles on this 45 rpm record: "Que Bella Combinazione (baïon)", "Et tout ça (valse)", "Je prends les choses du bon côté (fox)", and "Mon cœur va (boléro)".

The photograph, credited to Herman Leonard, captures the artist's elegant and sober style, accentuated by the simplicity of the drawn background. The whole is typical of French popular music productions from the mid-20th century, with a retro aesthetic identifiable with the post-war period.

The cover shows visible signs of wear: folded corners, creased edges, marks and small stains, without affecting the legibility of the inscriptions or the general visual impact. No back or disc is visible in the provided photo.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible wear on the cover: marked corners and edges, surface showing signs of age.

Did you know? The Barclay label, founded in 1953 in Paris, was one of the pillars of French song and jazz, producing many renowned artists. The illustrated covers of the time were often made by recognized photographers or illustrators, reinforcing the unique character of each edition.

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