Vinyl 45 RPM Don Byas Pop 4 Slows vintage picture sleeve 60s jazz rare

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Description

45 rpm vinyl record presented in its original illustrated sleeve, dedicated to Don Byas and his rhythms. On the visible side, the sleeve features a color photograph of a woman in a red outfit, posing in an interior typical of 1960s musical productions. The visual presents a photographic and graphic style emblematic of this period, with a main title in golden letters "DON BYAS ET SES RYTHMES" and the mention "4 SLOWS" in the upper right corner.

The upper part of the sleeve indicates the four tracks on this record: "Tenderly (slow)", "On the Sunny Side of the Street (slow)", "Lover Man (slow)" and "Just a Gigolo (slow)", each identified as a slow, a slow and melodic genre popular in jazz and variety music of the era. The "Pop 4" logo and the reference "POX. 33" are also visible, suggesting a French edition from a popular label in the 1960s.

The sleeve, in the standard square format for a 45 rpm record, is distinguished by its slightly glossy appearance and visible surface wear, attesting to its age and vintage authenticity. The corners show signs of handling and the beginning of a patina, typical of vinyl records of this generation. No other visual elements (label, record, back) are visible in this image.

The design uses a marked contrast between the golden, red, and blue lettering, accentuating the readability of the titles and the visual dimension characteristic of jazz and pop sleeves of the time. The overall effect evokes the elegant and glamorous style of 1960s musical media, reinforced by the choice of the female portrait on the cover.

Condition

Used item sold as is, untested. The sleeve shows visible signs of wear, including scuff marks, creases, and a used patina on the surface. The corners are slightly blunted. No major structural defects are visible on the side shown. As the record is not visible, its condition cannot be assessed.

Did you know? Don Byas, an American tenor saxophonist, made his mark on jazz history with his expressive playing and his ability to merge swing and bebop. Based in France since the late 1940s, he recorded numerous records with European musicians, contributing to the spread of American jazz in Europe. 45 rpm records dedicated to slow tunes were common in the 1960s, allowing people to listen to standards performed by great jazz names at home.

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