Franz Lehar The Land of Smiles 45 rpm vinyl record Pathé vintage

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Description

This 45-rpm vinyl record features a brightly illustrated cover, showcasing a festive dancing scene typical of operetta. The main visual depicts a group of characters in stage costumes, predominantly white, red, and green, evoking the theatrical and joyful atmosphere of the work. The cover clearly displays the title "LE PAYS DU SOURIRE" by Franz Lehár as well as "FRASQUITA," indicating that these are musical excerpts from these two famous operettas.

The inscriptions on the front mention the performed titles: "Je t’ai donné mon cœur", "Toujours sourire", "Deux yeux très doux", "Ne t’aurais-je qu’une fois". The two orchestras are identified: L. IZAR, conducted by J. Jaquin, and M. BUSSY, conducted by F. Berville. The bottom right corner indicates the reference "4423 ETS" and the "PATHE-MARCONI" and "EMI" logos, confirming production by a historic recorded music label in France.

The cover has a vintage appearance, with slightly faded colors and a visible sheen on the surface, typical of cardboard sleeves from that era. Some signs of wear are visible on the edges and surface, without significant impact on the readability of the texts or the main image. The dynamic photographed scene highlights the movement of the dance and the richness of the costumes, emphasizing the celebratory spirit characteristic of these lyrical works.

The visible side only shows the front cover; no details of the back, the record itself, or the interior are visible in the photo. The 45-rpm format, mentioned in the keywords, is characteristic of singles or EPs of the time, generally intended for the dissemination of selected pieces from operettas or popular works.

The typography used for the titles and mentions, as well as the visual style of the cover, clearly evoke a 1960s production, with a distinct retro aesthetic. The graphic and photographic elements are typical of the period, reinforcing the vintage character of the object.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible wear on the cover, possible reflections and handling marks. Inscriptions remain legible, and the cover retains its structural integrity.

Did you know? Franz Lehár, an Austrian composer, is one of the masters of early 20th-century Viennese operetta. "Le Pays du Sourire" ("Das Land des Lächelns") was created in 1929 and became one of his most performed works, notably for its famous aria "Je t’ai donné mon cœur". The Pathé-Marconi label, mentioned on the cover, was a major player in record publishing in France throughout the 20th century.

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