Henri Génès Pacific vintage retro 7-inch vinyl record with illustrated sleeve

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Description

This 45-rpm vinyl record features Henri Génès, an iconic figure of popular French chanson from the mid-20th century. The visible sleeve is illustrated in a typical retro style, combining black and white photos of the artist in humorous settings, against a yellow background enhanced with orange touches and period graphic elements. The name "Henri Génès" appears in large dark blue letters, accompanied by the mention "Grand Prix du Disque" (Académie Charles Cros), highlighting the recognition received by the artist.

The front of the sleeve also features four titles in black: "Allez à la Pêche", "La Tcha Tcha Chita", "Le Facteur de Santa-Cruz", and "Hop Digui-Di". The "Pacific" label logo is clearly visible at the bottom right, in a vintage black and white graphic style, with the reference "90.147B • Méd.".

The sleeve's visual is composed of a portrait of Henri Génès in a suit, guitar in hand, wearing a hat that evokes a festive and quirky atmosphere. Two other full-body images of the artist add dynamism to the composition, one mimicking a theatrical gesture, the other holding a fishing rod, in connection with the main title. The dominant colors are yellow, orange, and black, typical of record sleeves from the 1950s-1960s.

The sleeve's texture shows some signs of use, indicating a vintage item that has survived decades. No major defects appear on the visible side, but some signs of wear and slight creases can be observed, which are common for this type of old medium.

This 45-rpm vinyl, untested, is aimed at retro music and vintage record enthusiasts, attracted by the graphic charm of its illustrated jacket and Henri Génès' humorous repertoire. The item is presented on a golden-decorated table, in an indoor setting, which highlights the decorative and heritage aspect of the object.

Condition

Used item sold as is, untested. The visible front of the sleeve shows some signs of wear and age, with no apparent structural defects on the part shown.

Did you know? Henri Génès won the Grand Prix du Disque de l'Académie Charles Cros, a prestigious award created in 1948 that recognizes artists annually for the excellence of their recordings. The Pacific label, active in the 1950s-1960s, released many popular French chanson records during the golden age of the 45-rpm vinyl.

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