Claude François Philips vintage 60s 45 rpm vinyl record with picture sleeve

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Description

This 45 RPM vinyl record features a color photographic sleeve highlighting Claude François, the famous French singer. The cover features a close-up portrait of the singer against a blue-green background reminiscent of an aquatic or maritime setting, enhancing the object's retro ambiance. In the upper left corner, the sleeve displays the name "claude françois" printed in bright red on a white background, typical of 1960s graphics, and the "PHILIPS" label is clearly visible in the lower right corner.

On the visible side, four titles are listed: "QUAND UN BATEAU PASSE" (When a Boat Passes), "SILHOUETTES", "SOIS FIER" (Be Proud), "JE DEVRAIS DORMIR" (I Should Be Sleeping), indicating that it is a 45 RPM record with several tracks, a common format for Philips at that time. The reference "MEDIUM 437.097 BE" is printed in the upper right, providing precise information useful for researching variants or specific editions.

The Philips logo, clearly identifiable on the left side of the sleeve, attests to the official release by the record company. The overall presentation is understated, with a clear layout and a graphic style typical of French musical productions from the early 1960s. The photograph of the singer, wearing a dark polo shirt with a red trim, highlights the elegant and timeless aesthetic of this period.

The sleeve shows visible signs of wear on the edges and some handling marks, testifying to its age. The jacket surface has slight traces, notably a diagonal mark on the lower part, but retains a good overall appearance for a vinyl from this era.

Condition

Used item sold as is, with signs of wear and marks on the sleeve visible in the photos. The record itself is not visible in the image; only the condition of the jacket is described.

Did you know? Claude François released numerous 45 RPM records with Philips in the 1960s, a period during which he largely contributed to the popularization of French pop music. Philips' "Medium" editions were designed to offer multiple tracks on a single medium, an innovation appreciated at the time for exploring an artist's full repertoire.

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