Vinyl 45 rpm Mireille Mathieu Philips vintage Santa Maria de la mer sleeve

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This 45 rpm vinyl features a sleeve illustrated with a close-up photographic portrait of Mireille Mathieu, set against a plain beige background. The visible side of the sleeve displays the artist's name "MIREILLE MATHIEU" in white capital letters at the top, followed by the titles "Santa Maria de la mer" and "Toi l’Indien mon ami" inscribed in light characters on the left. The edition is signed by the Philips label, visible at the bottom left with its distinctive logo. The reference number "6172 653" is printed at the top right of the sleeve. The sleeve's surface shows a semi-matte finish, with no pronounced reflections, and features no other decoration or pattern than the image and inscriptions mentioned.

The cover photograph, typical of the 70s-80s, highlights the visual style characteristic of French productions from that period, with a tight framing of the face and a soft color palette. The text printing is clean and smudge-free, indicating a carefully produced original edition. No major defects are visible on the front: no apparent scratches, stains, or tears, and the corners appear relatively unblemished for a vintage record.

The clearly visible Philips logo confirms the authenticity of the production. The typography used for the titles and the artist's name is characteristic of the brand's European pressings from that era. The entire sleeve is well-preserved, and Mireille Mathieu's photograph remains perfectly legible, without noticeable color alteration or faded areas.

This record is a single (45 rpm format), as indicated by both the visual of the sleeve and the keywords. The square jacket is typical of singles from this generation and suitable for storage in a vintage vinyl collection. No information is visible regarding the condition of the record itself, as the photo only shows the front of the sleeve.

The overall presentation of this copy, with its clear photograph and intact inscriptions, makes it a representative item of French song from past decades, suitable for both listening and as a retro decorative piece around popular music.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Front sleeve in good visual condition, with no major apparent defects. Record not tested, not visible in the photo.

Did you know? Mireille Mathieu, an iconic figure of French song, released "Santa Maria de la mer" in the 1970s, a period when the Philips label dominated the vinyl pressing market in France. This label is recognized for the quality of its productions and its role in the international dissemination of many French-speaking artists.

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