Rapha Brogiotti Columbia 45 rpm French waltz vintage vinyl

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Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record features a visual typical of French musical productions from the second half of the 20th century. The cover is predominantly navy blue and black, with a photographic portrait of Rapha Brogiotti playing the violin, highlighted by contrasting lighting. The artist and his instrument are illustrated on the cover, with careful layout and a graphic style evocative of the popular musical aesthetic of the era.

The visible side of the cover bears the title "4 Valses jouées par Rapha Brogiotti et ses Tziganes" (4 Waltzes played by Rapha Brogiotti and his Gypsies). The four tracks performed are listed at the bottom right in red font: "Aimer boire et chanter" (Love, Drink, and Sing), "Sang viennois" (Viennese Blood), "Le beau Danube bleu" (The Blue Danube), "L’Or et l’Argent" (Gold and Silver). The Columbia logo, an iconic record label, appears at the bottom left, confirming the original edition under this label. A reference "EEDF 1665" and the number "1" are visible in the upper right corner.

The overall condition of the front shows some signs of wear: blunted corners, small scratches, and handling marks, typical of a used vinyl record that has circulated. The photograph and texts remain clearly legible. No other details, logos, or additional information are visible on this side.

The design of the cover, with its play of silhouettes and dark colors, evokes the intimate atmosphere of recordings of Gypsy music and Viennese waltzes, genres very popular in France from the 1950s to the 1970s. The graphic composition highlights the violin, a central instrument in these repertoires.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible signs of wear on the cover (corners, superficial scratches). The back cover, the record itself, and the condition of the vinyl are not visible in the photo.

Did you know? Rapha Brogiotti was a French conductor and violinist renowned for popularizing waltzes and Gypsy music in France, mainly in the 1950s and 1960s. The Columbia label, founded in 1887, is one of the oldest record labels and has released many major artists from the international music scene.

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