Vinyl 45 RPM Hervé Vilard Mercury picture sleeve 60s French vintage

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Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record features Hervé Vilard, an iconic figure of French chanson, released under the Mercury Records label. The sleeve displays a large color photograph of the artist, smiling, against a light background, with his name "HERVÉ VILARD" printed in large turquoise and bright red letters at the top of the jacket. On the right side, a turquoise box lists the included tracks: "Mourir ou vivre," "Ne te marie pas Sophie," "Viens la nuit nous appelle," and "Il faut croire en demain."

The visible side of the sleeve also shows the Mercury Records logo at the bottom right, as well as a reference printed at the top left: "N° 152056 MCE." The graphic style, typography, and layout are typical of French productions from the 1960s, with a sober and effective aesthetic, centered on the artist's portrait and the main information about the record.

The visual of the sleeve shows slight signs of wear consistent with its age: small marks, discreet creases, and a handwritten heart-shaped annotation on the upper right corner. No major tears or significant stains are visible on the presented side. Hervé Vilard's photograph is well-preserved, and the colors remain vibrant despite a very slight yellowing of the background, characteristic of vintage paper.

This 45 rpm single is an iconic format for vinyl enthusiasts and fans of 1960s French music. It is both a decorative and musical item, with a retro visual that highlights the artist and the flagship tracks of the era. The presence of the Mercury logo confirms an original edition from a major label of the period.

The photographed sleeve is placed in front of an old bookshelf, highlighting its vintage appearance and its decorative potential, particularly for display on a shelf or in a dedicated music area.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Sleeve with visible signs of wear, small marks, creases, and handwritten annotation on the front. The record has not been tested. See photo for the exact condition of the presented side.

Did you know? Mercury Records, founded in 1945 in Chicago, produced many international artists. In France, it released several successful French songs in the 1960s, including those by Hervé Vilard, famous for his hit "Capri c'est fini" in 1965.

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