Vintage 45 RPM Vinyl Capitol Music Hall Picture Sleeve 60s

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This 45 RPM vinyl record features a disc released by the Capitol label, housed in a "Music Hall" cardboard sleeve with a graphic illustration typical of the early 1960s. The visible side shows a sleeve with a bright blue background, adorned with a stylized orange and blue character, surrounded by motifs evoking a schematic urban setting, with the handwritten mention "Music Hall" in the bottom right. The whole exudes an instantly recognizable retro aesthetic, with a graphic design characteristic of the era.

The visible vinyl record is a 45 RPM single, as indicated by the inscription "45 T Haute Fidélité Microssillon" (45 RPM High Fidelity Microgroove) printed in the upper right of the sleeve. The central label of the record, purple with silver lettering, bears the "Capitol" logo and displays the title "Heat Wave," performed by Ray Anthony. The visible reference is F 3408. The name of the publisher "Chappell" and the usual copyright indications, typical of original pressings from this period, are also discernible.

The sleeve shows some moderate signs of wear, mainly visible on the corners and on the upper edge, with no major tears apparent. The colors remain vibrant and the graphics are well preserved, making it a fine example of a vintage edition. The partially visible record appears clean, with no obvious scratches on the exposed area, but the sound quality has not been tested.

The sleeve and record set offers a visual presentation strongly marked by the aesthetics of the 1960s, ideal for retro music lovers or to enhance a thematic wall decoration. The graphic style of Music Hall, with its stylized character and contrasting colors, immediately evokes the festive and popular atmosphere of French music halls of the time.

The back of the sleeve and the B-side label are not visible in the photo; only the front is described here.

Condition Used item sold as is. Sleeve with signs of use, slightly rubbed corners, colors preserved. The record appears to be in good visual condition on the exposed side, not sound tested. Only visible areas have been examined.

Did you know? The Capitol label, founded in 1942 in Los Angeles, played a key role in the dissemination of jazz, rock, and international variety acts in Europe through its French editions under the "Music Hall" label. The illustrated sleeves of the 45 RPM singles were often designed by specialized graphic artists, and their style became a strong visual marker of the yéyé era and the early 1960s.

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