Vinyl 33 RPM 13 Waltzes Belle Époque Mathé Altéry Retro Pathé Vintage

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Description

This 33 rpm vinyl record features a compilation titled "13 Valses de la Belle Époque," performed by Mathé Altéry. The sleeve, clearly visible in the photo, is illustrated with a colorful and stylized drawing, evoking the refined aesthetic of the Belle Époque. It depicts a couple dressed in period costumes, the woman wearing a large ornate hat and a high-collared jacket decorated with yellow patterns, the man in a black frock coat, bright yellow waistcoat, and top hat, holding a monocle. This graphic style enhances the retro and festive atmosphere characteristic of this historical period.

The visual highlights dominant colors of orange, black, yellow, and white, with a layout typical of French record productions from the 1960s. In the upper right, the "Pathé" logo and the reference "STX 164 Standard" are clearly printed. On the left, a medallion photo of the singer Mathé Altéry completes the presentation, accompanied by the handwritten mention "chantées par Mathé Altéry" (sung by Mathé Altéry).

The tracklist is clearly legible on the front cover: Frou-Frou, Fascination, Oh ! La troublante volupté, Criserie, Rose-Mousse, Tu ne sauras jamais, Ah ! C’ qu’on s’aimait, Amoureuse, Quand l’amour meurt…, Pourquoi ne pas m’aimer, Les bas noirs, Malgré tes serments, Reviens. This selection evokes the popular and sentimental repertoire of the Belle Époque, highlighted by Mathé Altéry's voice.

The surface of the sleeve shows a glossy appearance, typical of varnished cardboard prints, with no specific material mentioned in the image. There are a few minor signs of wear on the edges, visible on the upper part, but no major tears appear in this view. The record is not visible in this photo; only the front cover is presented.

This 33T vinyl, with its distinctive graphic illustration and thematic repertoire, clearly falls into the category of retro and vintage records, particularly sought after for their visual charm and historical musical value. The presence of the "Pathé" mention attests to a recognized French edition in the record industry.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Sleeve shows visible signs of wear on the upper edges, general appearance consistent with a vintage vinyl. The record is not visible in this photo.

Did you know? Pathé, founded in the late 19th century, was a pioneer of the record industry in France and Europe. From the 1900s, the company produced cylinders and then sapphire records, before establishing the 33 rpm vinyl format in the 1950s-60s. Belle Époque thematic compilations, like this one, aimed to revive the popular repertoire of the turn of the century for a modern audience.

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