Vinyl LP Johann Strauss Die Fledermaus EMI Pathé retro operetta vintage

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Description

This 33 rpm vinyl record features Johann Strauss's operetta "La Chauve-Souris" (Die Fledermaus), released by EMI Pathé. The front cover stands out with a colorful and stylized illustration: at the center, an elegant couple in ball attire, the woman sporting long red hair and a blue dress, faces a man in a suit. A champagne flute, a pocket watch with Roman numerals, and a large black mask accentuate the festive and theatrical atmosphere, typical of Viennese operetta. The dominant hues are brick red, pink, orange, and blue, giving the whole a retro feel, true to the aesthetics of the 1970s.

At the top left of the cover, one finds the "EMI" and "Pathé" logos, as well as the mention "STEREO." A golden yellow insert, superimposed, details the cast of the work: Johann Strauss – La Chauve-Souris, featuring Jacqueline Brumaire, Liliane Berton, Andrée Forly, Pierre Fleta, Jean-Christophe Benoît, conducted by Franck Pourcel. This graphic presentation evokes the refined world of classic operetta productions.

The jacket, in the typical square format of 33 rpm records, presents a glossy finish on the visible part. The visual is signed by illustrator Gérard Ollivier, whose name appears at the bottom right. No major defects are observable on the displayed side, apart from some light traces of use or friction, common for a vintage vinyl record.

This record is aimed at lovers of classical music, operettas, and French orchestral productions. The overall visual and typographic composition reflects the spirit of EMI Pathé releases from the retro years, with great legibility of information and an emphasis on the performers and conductor.

The 33 rpm format, mentioned in the keywords, confirms that it is a long-play (LP) record, standard for this type of musical production for the general public and music lovers.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side of the cover presents a good overall appearance, with slight superficial marks consistent with an old vinyl record. The record itself is not visible in the photo.

Did you know? Johann Strauss Jr.'s operetta "La Chauve-Souris" ("Die Fledermaus") premiered in Vienna in 1874. This work is considered one of the most brilliant operettas in the repertoire, famous for its catchy tunes, masked ball scenes, and its satire of 19th-century Viennese society. Franck Pourcel, the conductor mentioned here, was a major figure in arrangement and orchestral conducting in France in the 20th century.

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