Vinyl 45 RPM Sardanas Les Combo Gili Vol.1 Bel Air Vintage Yellow Sleeve

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Description

This 45 rpm vinyl record features a vividly illustrated cover, typical of 1960s graphic aesthetics. On the visible side, the cover displays the title "sardanes" in stylized white letters on a blue-grey background, with "Vol. 1" in the upper right and the ensemble's name "les Combo Gili" just below. The central illustration depicts two characters in Catalan folk costumes: a boy in traditional attire with a red beret, brown jacket, and red belt, and a young girl in a blue polka-dot dress, black apron, and white headscarf, evoking the festive world of sardana dances.

The right side of the cover, on a bright yellow background, lists the tracks included on this volume: "el saltiró de la cardina", "l’amic Jornet", "Cecilia", and "à la moreneta de Mallorca", all printed in clear red and white letters. In the bottom right, the "bel air" logo appears in white handwritten script on a black background, identifying the record label.

The visible surface of the cover shows some signs of wear, mainly on the upper and lower edges, typical of an old vinyl record handled and stored over a long period. No major chips or tears are visible on the front, but a slight general patina attests to its vintage authenticity. The record itself is not visible in the photo and has not been tested, as mentioned in the keywords.

The graphic style of the cover, with its naive illustrations and contrasting colors, is representative of popular French and Spanish musical editions from the mid-20th century. This type of presentation was common for records intended to highlight regional or traditional repertoires, in this case, sardanas, emblematic dances of Catalonia.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Cover with visible signs of wear on the front, slightly rubbed corners, but graphics still vibrant and legible. The record has not been tested.

Did you know? The sardana is a traditional Catalan dance, known for its circular formation and its importance in the popular culture of northern Spain and southern France. Bel Air editions, very active in the 1950s-60s, contributed to the dissemination of many regional repertoires on vinyl, helping to preserve and popularize typical music like that of the Combo Gili.

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Keywords: 45 rpm vinyl record, Sardanes, Combo Gili, bel air records, illustrated cover, Catalan music, Spanish folklore, old vinyl, Spanish folk vinyl, 60s record, retro record, traditional music