Vinyl 45 rpm Claude François Philips retro 60s French song vintage

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Description

This vintage 45 rpm vinyl features an iconic photographic cover of Claude François, one of the major figures of French song in the 60s. The sleeve shows the artist standing, arms crossed, in front of a blue retro car parked on a lawn, with a woody bookshelf effect in the background. The entire scene strongly evokes the vintage aesthetic and men's fashion of the era, highlighted by the striped shirt and dark trousers worn by Claude François.

At the top of the cover, the song titles are clearly indicated in yellow: "J'y pense et puis j'oublie", "Dis-moi quand ?", "De ville en ville", "La ferme du bonheur". The artist's name, "claude françois", appears in large pink letters on either side of the central image. The "PHILIPS" logo and the reference "MÉDIUM 434.912 BE" are in the upper right corner, confirming the original edition. The mention "PHILIPS" is also printed at the bottom left, in a vibrant blue characteristic of the label during this period.

The cover photograph, typical of the 60s style, offers a matte finish and a color impression true to the aesthetic of vinyls from that decade. No details are visible regarding the back or inside of the record, in accordance with the single view provided. The classic square shape of the 45 rpm record is clearly visible, with no numerical indication of diameter but conforming to the format mentioned in the keywords.

The vinyl presented here is distinguished by the sharpness of the image and the perfect legibility of the inscriptions. The colors of the cover are well preserved, notably the contrast between the green grass, the blue bodywork, and the yellow and pink texts. There is a slight patina and some signs of wear on the edges, indicating period use, but the visible side remains in good visual condition for an object of this generation.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The front side shows a slight patina and some signs of wear on the edges, typical of a vinyl from this era. No major defects are visible on the displayed side.

Did you know? Claude François recorded many 45s with Philips in the 60s, a period during which he established his style on the French yéyé scene. The title "J'y pense et puis j'oublie" is among his flagship songs from 1964, illustrating the evolution of French pop under Anglo-Saxon influence.

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