Vinyl 45 rpm Club National du Disque Bach Liszt illustrated cover PR 3

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Description

Illustrated 45 rpm vinyl record, published by the Club National du Disque, visible with its original sleeve. The front cover features a sepia-toned illustration depicting three women in period costumes playing music, with a Renaissance-inspired motif. The right side of the sleeve displays the titles and artists: "Bach, Aria from Suite No. 3" performed by Monique Frasca-Colombier (violinist) and the Paul Kuentz Chamber Orchestra; "Liszt, Liebestraum No. 1" by Jean Laforge (pianist). The "Club National du Disque" logo is printed at the bottom right, with the visible reference: PR 3.

The sleeve's design is characterized by a strong contrast between the illustrated area and the white border containing the musical information. The overall aesthetic is typical of French editions from the first half of the 20th century, with a simple layout and classic typography. The address "33, Rue du Louvre - Paris (2e)" is clearly mentioned at the bottom of the sleeve.

The sleeve shows visible signs of wear, including blunted corners, marked creases on the upper right edge, and scuffing on the illustrated surface. The main inscriptions remain legible despite the advanced general state of wear. No visual of the back cover or the record itself is visible in the photo.

The 45 rpm format is indicated in the keywords, confirming that it is a single record, typically used for short recordings or excerpts from classical works as seen here. The style of the sleeve is reminiscent of French music editions specializing in disseminating classical works to music lovers.

The visible elements indicate a pressing intended for cultural dissemination, with meticulous iconography and attention to presentation. The mention "S.F.D.M.A." (Société Française du Disque et de la Musique Appliquée - French Record and Applied Music Society) is also present, attesting to its editorial origin.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Sleeve with significant wear, damaged corners, visible creases, and scuffing. Main inscriptions legible. The record is not visible in the photo.

Reference

PR 3

Did you know? The Club National du Disque was founded in Paris to promote the dissemination of classical repertoire to the French public, offering carefully selected recordings often accompanied by booklets or illustrated sleeves. This type of edition helped to democratize access to classical music in homes starting in the 1950s.

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