Vintage Ray Conniff Philips 45 rpm vinyl, Concert in Rhythm sleeve

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Description
45 RPM vinyl record presented in its illustrated sleeve featuring a color photograph of a woman's face with heavy makeup, typical of late 50s-early 60s visuals. The sleeve displays the artist's name "RAY CONNIFF son orchestre et chœurs" at the top, followed by the title "CONCERT IN RHYTHM". Two tracks are mentioned: "Concerto de Tchaikovsky (Thème principal)" and "Sérénade de Schubert". The edition is signed Philips, whose logo appears at the top right and bottom right, printed in bright pink.

The sleeve shows visible signs of wear: marks, creases, and dirt, mainly on the upper part and around the corners. The colors remain clearly legible, especially the contrast between the pink and black lettering, the off-white background, and the central image. The graphic style, as well as the typography and layout, clearly evoke a vintage production, probably from the 60s, typical of French Philips editions for orchestral music and popular classical adaptations.

The record is stored in its original sleeve, only the front of which is visible in the photo. No details are observable regarding the condition of the vinyl itself, nor the central record label. The mention "MEDIUM 429.679 BE" appears at the top right, identifying the precise reference of this edition.

The sleeve is illustrated with a stylized female portrait, accompanied by an overprinted sculpted or statuary face, reinforcing the sophisticated and retro visual aspect of the whole. This type of presentation was common for Ray Conniff's easy-listening and orchestral pop productions, whose international success was illustrated by numerous European pressings.

The easily recognizable Philips logo certifies a major label production, renowned at the time for the quality of its recordings and vinyl pressings. The mention "Concert in Rhythm" corresponds to one of Ray Conniff's flagship albums, here adapted or extracted in 45 RPM format.

Condition
Used item, sold as is. Sleeve with signs of wear, visible marks and stains on the front. The record has not been tested.

Did you know? Ray Conniff was one of the most popular bandleaders of the 50s and 60s, renowned for his vocal and orchestral arrangements. His style, blending choirs and orchestra, marked the rise of "easy listening" albums produced by major labels like Philips, allowing the dissemination of classics adapted for a wide audience.

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