Vintage 45 rpm vinyl The Absent Green Campaign photo sleeve 60s

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record features a period cardboard sleeve with typical 1960s graphics. On the visible side, the sleeve has a red background at the top, enhanced with white lettering and striking visual elements. The following titles are clearly visible: "L'Absente", "Verte Campagne" (Christian Juin), "Itsy Bitsy" (Katia Valere) and "Bras Dessus, Bras Dessous" (Les Scarlet). The word "panorama" is handwritten in black on the top left corner, giving the sleeve a unique and authentically vintage character.

The lower part of the sleeve is divided into three visuals: on the left, a colored female portrait; in the center, a mountain landscape with a silhouette; on the right, a smiling woman dressed in green. The overall design is typical of promotional photographic compositions from the early 60s, with a slightly satin finish and vibrant colors, characteristic of offset printing from that period.

The vinyl is presented in its original sleeve, with no other visible accessories. The corners of the sleeve show significant wear, particularly on the bottom left corner where there is a crease and small scuff marks. The top edge also shows signs of use, indicating prolonged storage and frequent handling, typical of old records.

The main inscriptions are perfectly legible, with the exception of some slight fading on a few characters of the title at the top right. The mention "Ferraniacolor" appears at the bottom left, suggesting a photographic process used for the sleeve, a detail sought after by collectors of vintage media.

No label, serial number, or B-side indication is visible on the exposed side. The record itself is not visible in the photo, only the sleeve, as presented. The whole piece exudes a strong retro aesthetic, with a layout and colors clearly evoking French music of the 1960s.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The sleeve shows signs of wear, scuffed corners, and handwritten text on the front. Vinyl not tested, record condition not guaranteed.

Did you know? The 45 rpm format was launched in France in the late 1950s and enjoyed immense success in the 60s, becoming the preferred medium for singles and EPs. Illustrated sleeves, often in limited editions, are now precious witnesses to the graphic aesthetics of French music of that era.

AFW Reassurance

Your purchase will be carefully shipped in appropriate packaging by a professional seller specializing in antique and vintage items.

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