Ulrich Message Pirate 45 RPM Vinyl Record 80s Vintage Sleeve

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Description

This 45-rpm vinyl record features an original sleeve for the song "Message: Pirate:" signed by Ulrich, typical of 1980s musical aesthetics. The sleeve boasts a red and black bichromatic visual, with a full-page black and white photographic portrait of the artist, on a background partially tinted red on the left. The name "ULRICH" appears in large white letters at the top, while the record title "MESSAGE: PIRATE:" is printed at the bottom right, using alternating colors to highlight the first letter of each word.

The front of the sleeve shows several visible signs of wear: pronounced creases, scratches, and handling marks across the entire surface, particularly in the corners and along the edges. These signs of age reinforce the vintage character of the item, recalling the common method of storing vinyl records during that period. The graphic design, typical of French pop or rock productions of the 80s, stands out for its direct style and striking contrast.

The record is not visible in the photo; only the front sleeve is shown. No label, record company, or precise date is legible on this side. The format visually corresponds to a standard 45-rpm record, consistent with the keywords mentioned, which aligns with the common use for singles in France at that time.

The photographic background suggests a church or cathedral setting, but this context does not interfere with the main object, which remains the vinyl record and its sleeve.

Condition

Used sleeve with clear signs of wear: creases, scratches, handling marks on the visible side. Sold as-is, consistent with the photograph.

Did you know? The 45-rpm format, launched in the 1940s, became the preferred medium for singles and musical discoveries until the 1980s, both in France and internationally. It allowed many artists to quickly gain recognition through radio broadcasts and juke-boxes, before the advent of the CD.

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