Fontana 45 RPM Vinyl Dance of the Hours Ballets series retro blue sleeve

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Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record, released by the Fontana label in the "Série Ballets" collection, features a cover illustrated with a scene of dancers in blue dresses, in a pictorial style evoking the world of classical ballet. The front of the cover displays the titles of the works performed at the top: "Invitation to the Dance" by Weber and "Dance of the Hours" by Ponchielli. The inscription "Série Ballets" is printed on a blue band in the upper right, accompanied by the Fontana logo and the reference 495.026 FE Medium.

The cover features dominant shades of blue and turquoise, with dark nuances at the bottom and lighter accents around the characters. The dancers depicted, in an impressionistic style, are reminiscent of famous 19th-century ballet paintings. The visual is printed on soft cardboard, typical of 45 rpm vinyl releases from the retro period. No date is legible on the visible side, but the overall aesthetic suggests a release probably dating from the 1960s or 1970s, consistent with the graphic style and Fontana logo of that era.

The cover shows visible signs of wear: handling marks, scuffs on the bottom left, slight creases, and small surface scratches, particularly in the lower area. However, the colors remain vibrant, and the main illustration is still clearly legible. No details of the record or the back are visible in the photo.

The inscriptions are clear on the upper part: "WEBER INVITATION À LA VALSE" and "PONCHIELLI DANSE DES HEURES". The "Fontana" logo is clearly legible, as is the mention "Série Ballets". The reference "495.026 FE Medium" appears in a white box in the upper right.

This 45 rpm vinyl record is a typical piece for lovers of classical music, ballets, and period artistic illustrations. Its cover highlights the theme of ballet, reinforced by the choice of works and the evocative visual design.

Condition

Used item sold as is, with visible wear on the cover: handling marks, scuffs, and small scratches. The record itself is not visible in the photo.

Did you know? The Fontana label, founded in the 1950s, is known for its meticulous classical, jazz, and pop music releases. "Dance of the Hours," extracted from Amilcare Ponchielli's opera "La Gioconda," is one of the most famous orchestral ballets in the classical repertoire and has been popularized by numerous adaptations, notably in Disney's "Fantasia."

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