Philips 45 rpm vinyl Red Army Choir Paris 1938 red sleeve

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Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record features a bright red cardboard sleeve, adorned with a yellow inscription: "LES CHŒURS DE L’ARMÉE ROUGE" (THE RED ARMY CHOIR). The recording is noted as having been made in Paris in 1938, under the direction of Professor Alexandrov, an element visible at the top of the sleeve. The overall graphic design displays a clean typographical style, typical of musical productions released in France during the second half of the 20th century.

The visible side of the sleeve highlights several titles performed by the Red Army Choir: "Plaine, ma plaine" (Plain, My Plain), "Par les monts et les vallées (chant des partisans)" (Through Mountains and Valleys (Partisan's Song)), "Le chant du départ (en russe et en français)" (The Song of Departure (in Russian and French)), and "La Marseillaise (en français)" (The Marseillaise (in French)). The titles are distributed across the sleeve's surface, with a hierarchy of colors and font sizes that facilitates readability.

In the upper left, the reference "MEDIUM 432.498 BE" is clearly visible, indicating the catalog number of this pressing. The Philips logo appears discreetly at the bottom left, confirming the record's publisher, while the iconic label logo is also present at the top right. These elements attest to an official release by the Philips brand, renowned for the quality of its vinyl pressings.

The sleeve shows moderate signs of wear, mainly on the edges and corners, with some visible creases and marks on the surface. The overall readability remains good, and the text printing retains good sharpness, with no major discoloration observed on the visible side.

This 45 rpm vinyl, dedicated to Russian choirs, showcases emblematic songs, some of which are presented in dual language versions. The graphic presentation and selection of titles suggest a focus on patriotic and popular repertoire, with an emphasis on historical and cultural transmission.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible wear on the sleeve (corners, edges, handling marks). See photo for the precise condition of the front face.

Did you know? Professor Alexandre Alexandrov, mentioned on the sleeve, was the founder of the famous Red Army Choir ensemble. This group, created in 1928, distinguished itself internationally by performing patriotic and folk Russian songs and largely contributed to the dissemination of Soviet musical culture throughout the world.

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