Vinyl 45 rpm C. Jérôme Manhattan NE M’ABANDONNE PAS vintage AZ pop

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Description

The record shown in the photo is a 45 rpm single, featuring the cover of C. Jérôme's "Manhattan / Ne m’abandonne pas" single, released by the AZ label. On the visible side of the cover, a close-up photographic portrait of the artist can be seen, wearing a dark sweatshirt with a sporty motif, against an illustrated naive-style background depicting two children in a flowery garden. The visual combines photography and illustration, typical of French pop productions from the 1970s.

The artist's name "c. jérôme" appears in stylized light blue letters, while the main title "manhattan" is inscribed at the top in a graphic white font on a blue background, accentuating the pop aesthetic of the period. The second title, "NE M’ABANDONNE PAS", is inscribed at the bottom right in white capital letters. The "Az" label logo is visible at the bottom left, characteristic of the original edition.

The cover features bright and contrasting colors: a dominance of blue and green for the background, touches of white, red, and yellow for the floral details and characters. The overall effect evokes a retro graphic style, with a glossy finish observable in the photograph.

No major defects are visible on the exposed side: the record appears to retain its original luster, with no obvious signs of creasing, staining, or discoloration on the cover. The corners are slightly rounded, a common aspect of records from this era. The top edge is visible and appears to be in good condition, with no apparent snags.

This 45 rpm single is typical of vintage French pop productions, combining an attractive visual and a neat layout, sought after by collectors of old records and retro design. The cover catches the eye with its mix of photography and childlike illustration, giving the whole a singular character.

Condition

Used item sold as is, edition not tested. The visible side of the cover appears clean, with no major defects observed.

Did you know? The AZ label, founded in 1961 by Lucien Morisse, was one of the main publishers on the French pop scene of the 60s and 70s, releasing many hits by popular singers such as C. Jérôme, Michel Polnareff, and Christophe. Illustrated covers combining photography and drawing were a prominent trend of this period, particularly to appeal to a young and family audience.

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