Vinyl 45 rpm Victor SV-7612 Japan vintage anime Oshīn picture sleeve

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Description

This Japanese 45 rpm vinyl record features a colorful illustrated jacket, characteristic of the anime style. On the visible side, the sleeve shows two female characters: a young woman with blue hair in the foreground, dressed in a traditional kimono, and a woman in the background carrying a child on her back, dressed in an orange and yellow striped kimono with a green belt. The background scenery evokes a natural landscape with bluish hues and an effect of stylized bubbles or clouds, typical of late 20th-century Japanese illustration.

In the upper left, the "Victor" logo is clearly visible, along with the reference "SV-7612," indicating the Japanese Victor label, renowned for its record releases. The Japanese inscriptions in red and black on the jacket provide the title of the work and the artist's name, although these are not transcribed into Latin characters on this side. The original price, ¥700, is also printed in the lower left.

The record is presented in a clear plastic sleeve, protecting the jacket. The graphic style and choice of characters suggest a connection with a Japanese animated series or film (anime), likely from the 1980s or 1990s, a period when this type of design was particularly prevalent in Victor productions.

The 45 rpm vinyl is a single format, very common for singles in Japan during this period. The visible side shows no major defects on the sleeve: the colors remain vibrant, the printing sharp, and no significant creases, tears, or stains are visible on the exposed part. The partial visibility of the record under the plastic sleeve suggests it is complete, but only the condition of the sleeve can be assessed here.

This edition is appealing for its meticulous illustration and retro aesthetic, ideal for collectors of Japanese records, anime culture, or vintage graphics. The jacket design is a decorative asset, in addition to the musical interest of the vinyl medium.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible illustrated sleeve appears to be in good overall condition, with no major apparent defects on the shown side. The content of the record has not been tested.

Did you know? The Victor label (Victor Entertainment) is one of the oldest music publishers in Japan, known for its numerous releases of anime soundtracks and popular singles since the 1960s. The illustrated sleeves, often entrusted to specialized artists, have become highly prized collector's items for their graphic quality and their connection to Japanese pop culture.

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