Description
Collectors of properly documented European music-poster ephemera often look for original linen-backed display pieces from the early 1970s, and this “DISQUES IMPORT CLEMENTINE” artwork is a delightful, small Parisian record-import branding statement. This original lithograph vintage poster by Yves Vacarias was featured in the magazine “Extra” in October 1972. The design is intentionally psychedelic and eye-catching: two stylized records form a focal pair for the eyes, while the surrounding hair and background elements flow with wavy, kinetic lines that immediately suggest the era’s music energy.
At the address 40, Rue de la Montagne Ste Geneviève, Paris, this image functions as a period document of how important culture circulated musical trends into the city. With new sounds emerging from both Britain and the United States, small record importers flourished in European capitals as key hubs for discovering fresh releases. This poster captures the musical zeitgeist—evoking LPs, hippie style, and the broader psychedelic movement—while also serving as a practical visual identity for a record-importing company.
From today’s perspective, these posters feel historically significant: many small storefronts were later replaced by the megastores of the 1980s and 1990s, and then increasingly by the internet. For collectors, that makes this original DISQUES IMPORT CLEMENTINE lithograph an authentic snapshot of a bygone time when music truly had a physical, local retail presence.
Condition
excellent condition, conservation-mounted and linen-backed for stability and a clean, collector-friendly presentation, with only minor, age-appropriate surface wear. The overall look remains crisp and vibrant, and the piece is ready to frame.
Authentication
Includes a Free Certificate of Authenticity with the artwork.
Collector Notes
Original poster presented as “DISQUES IMPORT CLEMENTINE” by Yves Vacarias. The artwork was published in “Extra” (October 1972). Conservation mounted and linen-backed; address noted as 40, Rue de la Montagne Ste Geneviève, Paris.
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