【FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS / OVERSEAS COLLECTORS】 Welcome to our auction. This is an extremely rare, ultimate collector's piece.
■ ARTIST: Franoise Hardy ■ TITLE: Gin Tonic ■ RELEASE YEAR: 1980 ■ COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: Made in Japan (Epic/Sony) ■ CATALOG NUMBER: 25P-207 ■ PRESSING SPECIFICATION: 【JAPANESE PROMO / SAMPLE ISSUE】 (非売品見本盤) ※This is an official Japanese radio/promotional copy, pressed in extremely limited quantities before the commercial release. Features the ultra-rare "見本盤" (Promo/Sample) print on the labels. Absolute 1st pressing matrix.
■ TRACK HIGHLIGHTS: Features brilliant arrangements and production by the legendary GABRIEL YARED (famed for the "Betty Blue" soundtrack). A masterpiece of French City Pop, AOR, and Sophisti-Pop / Jazz-Funk fusion.
■ CONDITION (Strictly Graded): - JACKET: 【NM (Near Mint)】 In stunning condition. Perfectly white, with absolutely no foxing, no stains, and no yellowing. Sharp corners and edges. A top-tier archive copy. - OBI: 【NM (Near Mint)】 Original Obi strip included. Completely intact with no rips, no tears, and no color fading. Still retains its vibrant 1980 color. - INSERT: 【EX+ to NM】 Includes the original 8-page deluxe booklet/liner notes. Crisp and clean with no major folds or tears. - VINYL: 【NM to MINT (Archival Quality)】 Stunning visual luster like a mirror. Both sides and labels are exceptionally clean with no visible scuffs, no hairline scratches, and no marks. Appears unplayed or played only once/twice with utmost care.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to obtain this masterpiece in absolute "Top PROMO Copy" condition. International buyers using proxy services (Buyee, ZenMarket, Jause, etc.) are highly welcome to bid! Thank you and happy bidding!