The Platters 45 RPM Vinyl Mercury Around the World Rhythm and Blues

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Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record features the group Les Platters with the album "Autour du Monde" (Around the World), released under the Mercury label (visible reference: 14 203). The cover boasts a colorful visual, typical of 1960s aesthetics, depicting the band members in various costumes evoking international clothing styles, against a white background. The characters are staged with accessories such as a bicycle, a decorative vase, a Mexican hat, and a feather, reinforcing the theme of travel and cultural diversity.

The cover displays the blue Mercury logo in the upper left, along with the reference "14 203". The title "LES PLATTERS" appears in large black letters, followed by "AUTOUR DU MONDE" in red. On the right side, the visible tracklist includes: "Twilight Time", "For the First Time (English version of 'Comme Prima')", "Don’t Let Go", and "Whispering Wind".

Visually, the cover shows some superficial signs of wear: age marks, small stains, and scuffs on the surface, characteristic of a record that has been circulated. The colors remain vibrant, and the contrasts between the vivid costumes and the light background ensure good readability of the graphic elements. No major structural defects are visible on the presented side.

The 45 rpm format is suggested by the provided keyword and corresponds to the typical single or EP record prevalent in the music production of the 50s-60s. The graphic style, the font used, and the band photograph are typical of this period, reinforcing the object's authenticity.

The scene photographed on the cover highlights the diversity of costumes and accessories, giving the whole a playful and eclectic look, true to the spirit of the rhythm and blues internationalized by Les Platters.

Condition

Used item sold as is. Slight visible signs of wear on the cover, including marks and small stains, but the overall visual condition remains good for a record of this era.

Did you know? Les Platters, an American vocal group formed in the 1950s, were among the first to popularize rhythm and blues with an international audience. Their song "Only You" is one of the classics of the genre, and they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

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