Vintage Marius Marcel Pagnol Columbia vinyl record 33 rpm collector's series

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Description

This old vinyl record is an edition of the original soundtrack for Marcel Pagnol's film "Marius", produced by the Columbia label. The cover features a design typical of collector's editions, with a predominant turquoise blue and a composition combining black and white photography with white and black typography. Several emblematic scenes from the film are reproduced on the front cover, highlighting the main actors Raimu and Pierre Fresnay, surrounded by other cast members such as Charpin, Dullac, Mouries, Vattier and Vilbert.

The visible side of the cover is made of cardboard, with a slightly satin finish that reflects light. The period photos, typical of 1930s French cinema, are well showcased, and the overall effect evokes the retro aesthetic sought by collectors of old records. The Columbia logo, as well as the inscriptions "33 FH 501" and "série collection", are clearly printed in the lower left corner, attesting to the record's authenticity and origin.

The main visual occupies most of the cover, with a large photo on the left showing two characters in an emotional scene, and three other smaller photos on the right illustrating different scenes from the film. The typography used for the names and titles is understated, in a sans-serif style, characteristic of mid-century vinyl editions.

The left edge of the cover shows slight wear, visible through small creases and marks on the edge, signs of an item handled but well-preserved for its age. No handwritten text or stickers are visible on the presented side. The cover does not show any major tears, but there are some signs of use at the corners, typical of an old vinyl record.

This record is a collector's item for music lovers, fans of classic French cinema, or anyone who appreciates the vintage aesthetic of Columbia editions. It is a 33 RPM vinyl, a format explicitly indicated on the cover, which corresponds to the standard long-play records of that era.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The cover shows moderate wear and tear on the visible edges and corners, with no major tears on the front. The photographs are clear and the inscriptions perfectly legible.

Did you know? Marcel Pagnol, French playwright and filmmaker, directed "Marius" in 1931, the first part of his famous Marseille trilogy. Raimu and Pierre Fresnay played César and Marius respectively, two characters who became emblematic of French cinematographic heritage. Columbia editions have long been recognized for the quality of their pressings and the promotion of major works of French cinema and theater.

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