Aphrodite's Child I Want To Live vintage Mercury 60s pop 45 rpm vinyl

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Illustrated 45 rpm single by the band Aphrodite's Child, shown here with its original sleeve. The front cover features graphics typical of the late 1960s, with a black and white montage of the band members' portraits. The titles displayed in bright red lettering are "I Want To Live" (based on the "Plaisir d’Amour" theme) and "Magic Mirror." The sleeve also shows the logo of Mercury, a renowned record label, as well as the mention "ESTÉE PARADE" in the bottom left. The overall aesthetic is psychedelic, characteristic of the pop-rock scene of that era.

The cardboard sleeve shows clear signs of wear: prominent creases, dog-eared corners, handling marks, and visible discoloration, particularly on the upper and lower right. The inscriptions remain legible despite these flaws, and the visuals are still clearly identifiable. The main visual features three stylized portraits of the members, printed in black contrast on a white background, with elements partially faded or damaged, accentuating the vintage character of the item.

Only the front of the sleeve is visible in the photo, allowing the full original graphics, retro typography, and classic arrangement of informational elements to be observed. The item is placed on a wooden bench, in an environment evoking a church or an old hall, but only the vinyl object is described here as per the instructions.

This 45 rpm record (single) was a very common format for international pop and rock releases in the 60s and 70s. The absence of an LP or 33 rpm mention on the sleeve confirms that it is indeed a 45 rpm, suitable for standard record players of the time. The graphic style and layout are typical of psychedelic and pop music design from the late sixties, making it a representative piece of its era.

The dominant colors are black, white, and red, with a patina and wear effect that reinforces the item's vintage authenticity. The Mercury imprint and the mention "ESTÉE PARADE" recall the music distribution networks of the time.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Sleeve shows significant signs of wear: creases, damaged corners, partial tears, dirt, and discoloration. The main inscriptions remain legible. Vinyl not visible in the photo (condition not described).

Did you know? Aphrodite's Child, a group formed in 1967, made its mark on the European psychedelic-pop scene thanks to its leader Vangelis, future composer of famous film scores. The title "I Want To Live" is a pop adaptation of the classic "Plaisir d’Amour," an 18th-century French tune widely covered and modernized in the late 60s.

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