Armand Mestral 45 rpm vinyl EP Philips vintage France 60s rare

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Description
45 RPM vinyl record presented in its original illustrated sleeve, produced by Philips Minigroove. The sleeve features a two-tone blue and black & white visual, with a photographic portrait of Armand Mestral on the cover, typical of the graphic style of the 1960s. Several titles are indicated on the front: "La fête des fleurs", "Le rossignol cubain", "O cangaceiro", "Jambalaya", accompanied by subtitles in quotation marks. In the top left, the reference "432.005 NE" is clearly visible, as are the mentions "Haute Fidélité" (High Fidelity) and "EP".

The Philips Minigroove 45 EP logo is printed in the bottom left, with the mention "Fabriqué en France" (Made in France), indicating French production. The sleeve, made of flexible cardboard, has a clean design, with clear inscriptions and graphics, without visual clutter. The name "Armand Mestral" printed in white handwritten letters dominates the upper part.

On the visible side, the sleeve appears to be in good general condition for an item of this era, nevertheless showing some signs of wear on the edges and corners, typical of old vinyls handled and stored. No major snags or tears are observable on the photographed part.

This edition highlights an EP (Extended Play) format, grouping several titles on a single disc, particularly sought after by retro music enthusiasts and French variety fans. The aesthetic of the sleeve, the choice of colors, and the typography are characteristic of 1960s music production, a period when Armand Mestral was a figure in French chanson.

The object is photographed on an old wooden surface, adding an authentic touch to the presentation, but only the front of the sleeve is visible in the image. No visual of the disc itself is provided, nor of the back of the sleeve.

Condition
Used item sold as is, not tested. Original sleeve with visible signs of wear on the front. Photos are contractual, no information on the condition of the vinyl itself.

Did you know? The Philips Minigroove label, launched in the 1950s, played a key role in popularizing the 45 RPM format in France. The EP format, more economical than the 33 RPM, allowed several titles to be grouped on the same record, facilitating access to a varied selection of songs for a wide audience.

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