Vintage vinyl 45 rpm The Shadows Apache old retro single Columbia

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Description

This 45 RPM vinyl record features the famous group The Shadows on its sleeve, with the title "Apache" in large multi-colored lettering, accompanied by the secondary titles "Quartermaster's Stores", "Jet Black" and "Driftin'". The jacket, clearly visible in the photo, showcases a jazz guitar visual with reflections and string overlays, typical of 1960s record sleeves, while incorporating a retro aesthetic faithful to the era of the song's release.

The group's name "THE SHADOWS" appears in stylized yellow letters on the bottom left, just above the Columbia logo, a historic record label. On the top right, the reference "ESDF 1336" is clearly visible, as well as an "S" in a circle, likely indicating the stereo format of the pressing. The sleeve's colors are dominated by brown and black tones with bright touches in the lettering, giving a distinctly vintage look.

The visible side shows good legibility of the inscriptions, with a photograph signed "Photo A. Gornat" in the lower left corner. The entire visual revolves around the group's emblematic instrument, the electric guitar, which occupies most of the cover. The record is presented upright, in a wooden indoor environment, suggesting careful storage and preservation away from direct light.

The sleeve shows some signs of wear and tear from use, including slight marks and creases on the surface, mainly in the corners and on the bottom of the jacket. No major chips or tears are visible on the photographed side, suggesting an overall good condition for a used vinyl record from this period.

This single record falls into the category of 45 RPM vinyls, a standard format for single releases in the 1950s to 1970s. All visual elements – font, Columbia logo, instrument photograph – evoke the authentic aesthetic of vintage musical productions of the era.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Shows visible signs of wear on the sleeve (marks, creases, rubbed corners). Visible side has no major tears. Record not tested, sold as presented.

Did you know? The Shadows' song "Apache," released in 1960, became a rock instrumental standard and heavily influenced the global surf and instrumental rock wave. The British band The Shadows, initially Cliff Richard's backing band, is renowned for its innovative guitar sounds and made a lasting mark on European rock history.

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