7-inch vinyl record single (Polydor label) – "Deep Purple" by Werner Müller and his Orchestra
Estimated Value
$5-$25 USD
A 7-inch 45 RPM single on the Polydor label with an orange stereo center label. The visible side is titled "Deep Purple" (Slowfox, de Rose) performed by Werner Müller and his Orchestra. The label includes German text and catalog number 220 510 B, suggesting a European pressing intended for the German market. The record appears to be a standard commercial release rather than a promotional or test pressing. The black vinyl disc has typical concentric groove lines and a center hole for a 45 RPM spindle adapter. No sleeve is shown.
Era
Mid-20th Century, likely 1960s
Origin
Germany (Polydor label; likely West Germany pressing)
Material
Vinyl (shellac not indicated; appears to be 7-inch vinyl record with printed paper label)
Condition
Good overall; visible surface scuffs and light wear on the playing surface, label shows minor age toning and edge wear, no obvious cracks or warping visible from the image
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 7 inches in diameter
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
High – the label design, catalog formatting, and wear patterns are consistent with an authentic vintage commercial 45 RPM pressing
Provenance
Likely a commercially pressed West German Polydor release from the 1960s, distributed in Europe; exact pressing date and issue unknown without matrix/runout inspection
Historical Significance
Represents the postwar European popular music and easy-listening market, and is a collectible example of Polydor’s mid-century label design. Werner Müller was a well-known German orchestra leader, and records like this document the era’s orchestral interpretations of popular standards.