Vinyl 45 RPM Serge Lama Philips La Vie Lilas vintage retro to restore sleeve

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Description The 45 RPM single vinyl record shown in the photo, a French pressing from the Philips label, features a recording by Serge Lama. The sleeve displays an abstract graphic with dark tones, enlivened by touches of red, white, and yellow, with the titles "LA VIE LILAS" and "LES PORTS DE L'ATLANTIQUE" in large yellow letters at the top. The artist's name, "serge lama," appears in white at the bottom left. The Philips logo is clearly visible in the upper right corner.

The cardboard sleeve shows significant wear: creases, blunted corners, scratches, handling marks, and rubbing marks visible across the entire surface. However, the colors remain relatively vibrant despite the patina of time. The upper left edge appears to have suffered a more pronounced crush or fold. No visual of the record itself is provided here, but the sleeve indicates a classic 45 RPM format.

The central graphic consists of a stylized portrait in motion, typical of French variety record sleeves from the 1970s, reinforced by the typographic choice and the Philips logo of the era. This type of design evokes an instantly recognizable retro style, corresponding to Serge Lama's major period of activity.

The titles inscribed on the sleeve ("La Vie Lilas" and "Les Ports de l’Atlantique") correspond to two iconic songs from Serge Lama's repertoire. The visual presentation suggests an original edition or an early pressing, likely from the 70s, consistent with the period these titles were released by Philips.

This 45 RPM vinyl record, a standard format for French variety singles of that era, was intended to be played on a turntable. The item is aimed at those seeking a vintage medium for listening or decoration, with the appeal of a retro graphic visual typical of French chansons.

Condition
Used item, sleeve in need of restoration with pronounced signs of wear, creases, scratches, and damaged corners. The record is not visible in the photo, condition unknown. Sold as is.

Did you know? The Philips label was one of the main record publishers in France in the 1960s and 1970s, producing many French chanson hits, including those by Serge Lama. 45 RPM records were then the preferred format for radio broadcasting and single promotion before the advent of the CD.

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