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Preserve And Display Your Album Cover Art
In this introduction to a four part series about album cover art we will explore several elements of this creative and personal art form with Vinyl Record Day Founder and album frame innovator Gary Freiberg (www
Album Cover Art History - Forty Years That Changed Society
In part two of our four-part discussion with Vinyl Record Day Founder and vinyl businessman Gary Freiberg (http://wwwRockArtPictureShow
Celebrate Record Store Day- April 19th, 2008
When Neilsen Soundscan releases their sales data regarding vinyl records, did you know that they do not count hundreds of ‘indie’ vinyl record shops in their totals So when you read ‘vinyl sales have risen…
Independent Record Labels Need To Be Counted
With vinyl record sales up more than fifteen percent over last year’s totals (858,000 ‘units’ bought in 2006 versus 990,000 in 2007, according to Nielsen Soundscan), has the comeback of this historical audio medium reached its pinnacle No one can say for sure, but one thing is certain, these sales figures are not a full indication of just what is happening in the ‘vinyl world’ and how many records have truly been sold
Finding Quality Vinyl Records Online- It Is Easier Than You Think
While CD sales continue to plummet and music consumers go “digital,” there is an audio format that has endured through all the other formats that were supposed to bring it to its demise As we read about the resurgence in the production and sale of vinyl records (up ten percent from last year), some still assume that finding vinyl is a hard process
Vinyl Art - A New Canvas
Album cover art has a fascinating and long history From the days of Alex Steinweiss to pop artists like Andy Warhol and Roger Dean, album cover art has evolved; with some highly praised covers (i
Naked Vinyl Cover Art- Selling Sex And Music
As we continue our look at ‘naked vinyl’ album cover art, let’s explore two other companies who capitalized on the fad and what has transpired since
In the last article, we discussed two West Coast record labels that were prolific and utilized ‘naked vinyl’ to sell their record albums
Naked Vinyl Cover Art- Selling Music And Sex
Part one
When we look back at album cover art throughout the years, it is kind of ironic that some album covers that are released these days can cause such an uproar because they may have a nude image on them or sexual suggestive scenes But ‘naked vinyl’ started a long time ago, and, in fact, sold many, many records before it was decided that it is offensive
Alex Steinweiss - Creator Of Album Cover Art
At age 23, the “Godfather” of album cover art, Alex Steinweiss accepted a job to design promotional materials for Columbia Records What would happen next would revolutionize the music industry, specifically vinyl records, when he invented the illustrated album cover
Roger Dean- Album Cover Artist And Designer
Ever since Alex Steinweiss designed album covers for Columbia Records in the 1940’s, many famous artists and designers have also designed iconic and stylish album cover art From famed cartoonist Robert Crumb, who designed Janis Joplin’s “Cheap Thrills” album cover to Andy Warhol’s contribution to the Rolling Stones’ “Sticky Fingers” LP, many famous artists have put their talents to work and put an image to the music created by rock and roll bands and artists
Stephen M.h. Braitman-Putting A Value On Your Vinyl Collection
The value of vinyl records is very subjective and certainly up for debate There are many elements that go into ascertaining just how much a specific record or a whole collection may be worth
Vinyl Records- A Different Perspective
As we continue to see the sales of CDs fall, it is obvious that the distribution channels of music are changing But there is no disputing that digital downloads are the new “norm” for many people to acquire their music, be it one ninety-nine cent download or an entire album
Behind The Scenes With Mr. Completely-Canadian Rockers Share Their Thoughts
Hailing from the blue-collar town of Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada, is a working man’s rock and roll outfit called Mr Completely
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