Vintage Polydor 45 rpm vinyl, Le Bastringue Bien Tempéré, illustrated sleeve

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Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record, presented in its illustrated sleeve, is a Polydor release titled "Le Bastringue Bien Tempéré" performed by "Les Fildeféristes". The sleeve features a colorful graphic illustration typical of 1950s-1960s aesthetics, depicting several stylized characters in the midst of dancing and conversing in an interior setting with geometric lines and vibrant colors (pink, green, yellow, blue, orange). The drawing is done in a retro style, with solid color blocks and marked outlines, evoking the festive and convivial spirit of the era.

The upper part of the sleeve displays the printed title "LE BASTRINGUE BIEN TEMPÉRÉ" followed by "par les ‘Fildeféristes’". Just below are the titles of the included tracks: "Picadilly Organ Grinder", "Midnight Waltz", "La Complainte de Mackie", and "La Goualante du Pauvre Jean". To the right, the Polydor logo is clearly visible, accompanied by "Haute Fidélité" (High Fidelity), the reference number "20 582", and the format "45 Medium EP".

The visual of the sleeve is eye-catching due to its vibrant palette and the animated composition of the scene, making it both a decorative object and a musical medium. The front, the only part visible in the photo, shows no handwritten inscriptions or apparent signs of wear on the illustrated surface, apart from a slight defect or stain near the Polydor logo (top right), which is common for this type of old object.

This vintage 45 rpm record brings together instrumental or sung tracks, typical of popular and ballroom repertoires, with a "musette" (accordion music) and retro ambiance. No details of the vinyl record itself are visible in the image; only the sleeve is shown, which does not allow for an assessment of the audio medium's condition or information on the presence of internal accessories.

The graphic style, typography, and Polydor label place this item in the second half of the 20th century, most likely around the 1950s-1960s, a prosperous period for 45 rpm EPs and illustrated sleeves with festive imagery. This type of vinyl appeals to an audience looking for retro atmospheres, ballroom music, or decorative pieces to display.

Condition

Used item, sold as is, untested. The sleeve shows some visible signs of use on the illustration (particularly near the Polydor logo). Since the record is neither visible nor tested, no guarantee is provided regarding its sound quality or playability.

Did you know? EPs (Extended Play) 45 rpm records, very popular from the 1950s to the 1970s, allowed several tracks to be offered on a single disc at an attractive price. Polydor, founded in Germany in 1946, became an internationally recognized label, particularly for variety, jazz, and popular music in Europe.

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