Vintage 45 RPM Vinyl Record Les Enfants de la Terre Illustrated Sleeve 80s

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Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record features an illustrated cover with a childlike, colorful style, characteristic of French-language musical productions for children in the 1980s. On the visible side, the title "LES ENFANTS DE LA TERRE" (Children of the Earth) is printed in red letters in the upper left corner. The central illustration depicts a group of children of different origins, holding hands around a globe, topped by a snowman wearing a red top hat and holding a yellow broom. This naive graphic, with clean outlines and vibrant colors, evokes a universal message of brotherhood and peace, typical of the educational iconography of the era.

The border of the cover is adorned with a light blue decorative frieze, adding an extra graphic touch. In the bottom right, the stylized "RECORDS" label logo and the reference "86.036" are clearly visible, confirming the original edition. There is also a handwritten inscription in blue pen in the upper right corner ("FROCHE Odile"), as well as a partially erased word on the left ("EST"), indicating past use, common on school records or those used in communities.

The cover shows signs of wear: blunted corners and edges, slight overall deformation, and a strip of adhesive tape visible on the lower part, probably placed to reinforce or repair the cover. However, the visual remains legible and colorful, without major tears on the exposed side. No vinyl record is visible in the photo, but the item is identified as a 45 rpm record due to the shape, thickness, and format of the cover, as well as the explicit mention in the keywords. The overall condition of the cover corresponds to authentic vintage use.

The illustrated scene, with its children in varied clothing and vibrant hues, fits into an aesthetic typical of the late 20th century, often used for songs with a humanist message or educational projects. The choice of graphics and composition suggests a musical production intended for young people, probably published in a school or community context.

Condition

Used item, sold as is, untested. Cover with visible wear, blunted corners, pen inscriptions, adhesive tape on the lower edge. Front cover visual complete and legible.

Did you know? The 45 rpm format, which appeared in the 1950s, was long the preferred medium for disseminating short songs and singles, particularly in children's music and school editions in the 1970s-80s. Many schools and associations used this medium to offer songs with an educational and civic theme.

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