Vinyl 45 rpm Tiercé Panorama Gérard Sotto vintage illustrated cover

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Description

This 45-rpm vinyl record features a visually striking sleeve, typical of retro French production. The visible side of the sleeve displays several distinctive elements: at the top, the main title "MES MAINS SUR TES HANCHES" in red letters, followed by a second title "NE TREMBLE PAS MON PAUVRE CŒUR" and an English mention "CAST YOUR FATE TO THE WIND" performed by Gérard Sotto with the L. Marischal orchestra. The visual combines a color photograph of a blonde woman with an intense gaze, against a torn yellow background, and a humorous illustration of a character in green and black attire, holding bunches of grapes, signed "Jan Eiffel."

The name "TIERCE PANORAMA" appears in the bottom right, in green letters, surmounted by the "SUCCÈS DU JOUR" logo in red and black. The whole evokes a 1960s graphic style, with a mix of glamorous photography and illustration typical of that era. The sleeve's surface shows a glossy appearance, likely laminated, with some visible signs of wear, particularly folds and light marks in the lower-left area.

All visual elements — colorful typography, mixed illustration/photo composition, and artist mentions — confirm that it is a 45-rpm vinyl record intended for the French music market, characteristic of the popular and "variety" productions of the time. No record label logo is clearly visible on this side, but the mention "SUCCÈS DU JOUR" indicates a thematic series or collection of popular titles.

The sleeve, predominantly yellow and beige, stands out with its retro style and the combination of a photograph of a female star and a humorous drawing. The mention "Gérard Sotto - Orchestre L. Marischal" specifies the main performer of the English title, an element often sought after by collectors of old vinyl records. The other visible texts and graphics are in line with the visual tradition of the 60s-70s, enhancing the vintage appeal of this record.

The record is displayed upright, on a wooden piece of furniture, with an old bookshelf in the background, which highlights its decorative and heritage aspect. Only the front of the sleeve is visible in the photo; no details of the back or the record itself are observable.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The sleeve shows signs of wear, folds, and visible marks on the surface, mainly in the bottom left. No other major defects are observable on the front side.

Did you know? 45-rpm records, or "singles," reached their peak in France between the 1950s and 1980s. They were the preferred medium for promoting one or two flagship titles by an artist or orchestra, often accompanied by original illustrated sleeves, which have now become valuable testimonies to the musical and graphic aesthetics of their time.

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