Mario Lanza RCA Granada O Sole Mio 45 rpm vinyl gold series sleeve

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Description

This 45 RPM vinyl record features a predominantly gold cardboard sleeve, illustrated on the front with a black and white photograph of Mario Lanza. The visual highlights the singer, with a box containing the tracklist: "Granada", "Lolita", "O Sole mio", and "La Danza". In the upper right corner, the RCA logo is clearly visible, confirming the record's publisher. The mention "série en or" (gold series) appears in a green circle in the lower right of the sleeve, characteristic of certain RCA pressings from that era.

The name "MARIO LANZA" stands out in green capital letters outlined in white, occupying a central place on the sleeve. The mention "avec accompagnement d'Orchestre" (with Orchestra accompaniment) is also printed below the artist's name. The lower left displays the reference "85 235 (MEDIUM)", which allows for precise identification of this edition by specialized record dealers.

The sleeve shows visible signs of wear on the edges and corners, typical of records handled and stored for several decades. There are also some marks, creases, and a patinated finish on the gold surface, without affecting the readability of the texts or the central photograph.

The typography, layout, and color palette (gold, green, black, and white) are representative of popular record productions from the 1950s-60s, a period when Mario Lanza was regularly published in France by RCA. However, no specific year is mentioned on the visible side.

This 45 RPM record is intended for playback on a suitable turntable. The visible side does not show the vinyl itself, only the sleeve, which allows for appreciation of the overall condition of the original packaging and the graphic elements specific to this edition.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Visible wear and marks on the sleeve (corners, edges, surface). See photo for precise condition assessment.

Reference

85 235 (MEDIUM)

Did you know? Mario Lanza was one of the most popular tenors of the first half of the 20th century. His interpretation of "O Sole Mio" and other famous arias helped popularize opera among a wide audience. RCA, his label, released numerous 45 RPM singles and albums in France and internationally, notably under the "série en or" mention to distinguish certain iconic titles.

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