Vintage Pretenders I Go To Sleep 45 rpm single retro pop old

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Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record features the original sleeve of the Pretenders' single "I Go To Sleep". The visible side shows a black and white photograph of a shirtless person lying down in an outdoor setting on rocky ground. The titles "Pretenders" and "I go to sleep" appear at the top of the sleeve in red letters, clearly legible against a dark background, which accentuates the graphic style characteristic of pop music productions of the late 70s and early 80s.

The sleeve displays a contrasted photographic print, typical of New Wave and pop-rock visuals of this period. The image occupies the entire front, without any borders or frames, enhancing the immersive visual effect. The band's name and the song title are symmetrically placed at the top of the sleeve, in a thick, modern font. A handwritten inscription is visible in the bottom left corner, probably a name, adding a note of authenticity and history to this copy.

The vinyl record is not visible in the photo; only the front sleeve is shown. The corners of the sleeve show signs of wear, particularly marked creases and slight deformations, especially on the upper right corner and the lower left edge, which attests to prolonged handling and storage. The surface of the sleeve also shows some superficial marks and scratches, common for a vintage used record.

The overall visual style, the choice of photography, and the typography confirm this single's belonging to the pop/new wave movement of the turn of the 80s. The retro look of the whole will appeal to fans of old records and graphic design from that era.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The sleeve shows signs of wear, creases, marked corners, and handwritten inscriptions visible on the front. The vinyl record is not visible in the photo.

Did you know? The song "I Go To Sleep" is a cover of a song originally written by Ray Davies (The Kinks) in 1965. The Pretenders' version, released in 1981, became one of the band's iconic singles, carried by Chrissie Hynde's voice and her melancholic interpretation, typical of English New Wave of that period.

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