Vinyl 45 rpm Mardi Gras MAP CITY vintage retro sleeve Girl I?ve Got News

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Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record features an original retro-aesthetic sleeve, typical of musical productions from the late 60s to early 70s. On the visible side, the inscription "MARDI GRAS" is distinguishable in red uppercase letters, along with the titles "GIRL I'VE GOT NEWS FOR YOU" and "IF I CAN'T HAVE YOU" in yellow, indicating that it is a single by the band Mardi Gras. The sleeve catches the eye with its quirky visual: a knight in silver armor, in a surreal style, is placed against a background reminiscent of the lunar surface, with a red heart on his chest, creating a strong visual contrast evocative of the pop aesthetic of the era.

In the lower right corner, the "MAP CITY" logo appears on a white and red background, identifying the record's publishing label. The sleeve shows signs of moderate wear: slightly crumpled corners, marked edges, and some handling marks visible on the top edge and the left side. The overall impression remains clear, with the graphic colors well preserved despite the passage of time.

The square format and presentation correspond to a simple 45 rpm single, with no visible inner sleeve indication or any insert. The two main titles are clearly mentioned, which facilitates research for vintage vinyl enthusiasts or 70s pop-rock music lovers. No other details are visible regarding the precise year of release or the catalog number on the presented side.

The finish of the sleeve evokes the standards of European pressings of the period, with flexible cardboard and typical color printing. The illustration, a blend of collage and photography, reflects the influence of psychedelic graphics and visual experimentation from the rock scene of the same decade. No major structural defects are visible on the front face, apart from the signs of wear already mentioned.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Sleeve with visible wear (marked corners, localized creases, patinated edges). The condition of the vinyl itself is not visible in the photo.

Did you know? The band Mardi Gras, active in the early 1970s, achieved international success with the song "Girl I've Got News For You," particularly in Europe. The MAP CITY label specialized in distributing pop and rock titles during the same period, reflecting the musical effervescence of those years.

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