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Weiss Ferdl - Ein Wagen Von Der Linie 8 Vinyl Record Sleeve

This is a vintage 7-inch vinyl record sleeve for the German folk record 'Ein Wagen von der Linie 8' by the renowned Bavarian comedian and singer Weiß Ferdl (Weiss Ferdl). The cover features a whimsical, mid-century modern cartoon illustration depicting a crowded Munich tram filled with exaggerated characters, humorously capturing the chaos of public transportation. The color palette consists of a light blue background with white, dark blue, and red accents. The label 'Telefunken' is visible in the top right corner, and a circular red crest on the left reads 'Die Glückliche Hand'. The sleeve is likely made of printed cardstock or heavy paper from the 1950s or 1960s. Regarding condition, there is a distinct missing segment or tear on the right edge, approximately halfway down, and noticeable softening and fraying at the corners. There is visible surface wear and slight yellowing consistent with an age of 60+ years. Creases appear along the bottom edge, and a reddish stain or ink run is visible near the artist's name. Despite these flaws, the graphic integrity of the central illustration remains largely intact, representing a classic example of German musical heritage and mid-century graphic design.