Françoise Hardy "Partir Quand Même" 7" vinyl single, black and white picture sleeve
AFW - Antique France Worldwide
Description
This presented disc is a 45 RPM vinyl record with a sleeve featuring a black and white photographic portrait of Françoise Hardy, an iconic figure in French music. The cover highlights a photo with a simple, high-contrast aesthetic, showing the artist's face in a close-up, slightly turned to the right, against a nuanced grey background. The inscription "FRANÇOISE HARDY" appears vertically on the left side in red capital letters, while the title "PARTIR QUAND MÊME" is placed in the upper right corner, also in red, creating a stark contrast with the monochrome ambiance of the photo.
The visible support is a cardboard sleeve, typical of 45 RPM vinyl records, in a square format. The print shows a slight surface patina, with some creases and signs of wear on the edges, indicating prior use but preserved in good condition. No publisher's logo or label mention is visible on the photographed side; the layout remains entirely focused on the artist and the title.
The overall appearance of the sleeve is distinguished by a clean and elegant composition, characteristic of French musical productions from the late 20th century. The typography used for the name and title is clear, large, and stands out distinctly against the dark grey background, making it easy to identify the artist and the track at first glance.
The photograph of Françoise Hardy, with her short hair and direct gaze, suggests a period likely corresponding to the 1980s, consistent with the graphic trend of the time and the sober clothing style presented on the sleeve. The slightly satiny texture of the cardboard is noticeable under certain light reflections, accentuating the relief of the creases and blunted corners.
This 45 RPM vinyl record is intended for use on a turntable suitable for this format. The visible side here concerns only the sleeve; the record itself is not visible in the provided photo.
Condition
Used item, sold as is. Some signs of wear and visible creases on the sleeve, slightly marked corners. Presence of handling patina consistent with prior use.
Did you know? Françoise Hardy, a French singer and songwriter, made her mark on the music scene starting in the 1960s. The title "Partir Quand Même" is one of her successes from the 1980s, a period when she collaborated with many artists and renewed her musical style while maintaining great influence on French-language song.
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