12" vinyl Lionel Richie Ballerina Girl maxi single color sleeve

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Description

This 33 rpm vinyl record features a color photograph of Lionel Richie on its cover, wearing a light shirt and a white jacket, seated in a bright setting, typical of 1980s pop style. The visual highlights the artist's name in large dark blue letters, as well as the included tracks: "Ballerina Girl," "Deep River Woman" (with Alabama backing vocals), and "Dancing on the Ceiling (instrumental version)." The text printed on the cover also specifies the presence of two new hits and a bonus track.

The sleeve features a graphic design characteristic of the period, alternating massive typography and pastel colors (blue, purple, pale pink). The inscription "MAXI-SINGLE 12 INCH" visible at the bottom left confirms the maxi format, highly sought after for its audio quality and the long or alternative versions it offers.

The visible side of the cover shows no major apparent defects: the corners appear crisp, the print well-preserved, with no obvious signs of discoloration or creasing. Lionel Richie's photograph remains sharp, and the texts are perfectly legible. The overall impression is one of freshness, true to the international pop aesthetic of the second half of the 80s.

The text mentions production and arrangement by Lionel Richie and James Anthony Carmichael, indicating a meticulous edition faithful to the work of the famous artist. This type of 12" maxi single was particularly popular for long or remixed tracks, intended especially for disco use or for fans of alternative versions.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side of the cover appears to be in good overall condition, with no major observed defects. For any additional details or photos of another side, please feel free to ask.

Did you know? The 33 rpm maxi format (12 inch) appeared in the 1970s and became dominant in the 80s, offering better sound quality and long versions, ideal for clubs. "Ballerina Girl" is one of Lionel Richie's emblematic successes, from the album "Dancing on the Ceiling" released in 1986.

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