The Shadows Guitar Tango vintage Columbia 45 RPM vinyl sleeve

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Description

This 45-rpm vinyl record features a front cover illustrated with a stylized photograph of an electric guitar, in retro blue-green tones, typical of 1960s graphic design. The title "guitar TANGO" appears at the top, with a typographic interplay of white and red letters, while the band's name "THE SHADOWS" is printed at the bottom left in large red letters. The reference "ESDF 1457" is visible at the top right, under a circular logo. At the bottom right, the Columbia logo (mention "Photo Mandberg") indicates the record label. No other text or details are visible on the front.

The cover shows some signs of wear: blunted corners, small marks from previous handling, and a slight patina visible on the top left edge. The overall appearance remains consistent, with no major tears on the observed surface. The superimposed electric guitar visual gives the whole a distinct instrumental aesthetic, in keeping with the record's title. No stickers, annotations, or handwritten inscriptions appear on the front cover.

The visual style, photography, and layout clearly evoke a production from the first half of the 1960s, consistent with the main period of activity of The Shadows and the iconography of Columbia labels of that era. The cover, with its double guitar reflection effect, illustrates the link between the instrumental sound and the dance suggested by the title.

The item is a 45-rpm vinyl record, a standard format for singles and EPs of this period. The visible side does not allow for viewing the record itself, its condition, or any secondary tracks it might contain. Only the front cover is observable in the provided photo.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Cover with visible signs of wear: rubbed corners, handling marks, usage patina. Record not tested as it is not visible in the photo.

Did you know? The Shadows, a British band formed in 1958, are considered pioneers of instrumental rock music in Europe. Their track "Guitar Tango," released in 1962, is one of the emblematic titles of their repertoire, illustrating their mastery of the electric guitar and their influence on the music scene of the 1960s.

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