Comments on: Now that’s what I call a record cover

By: Cocktails

Cocktails — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:42:47 +0000

That is a very interesting point Mark. CDs don’t even offer the same canvas as an LP. Although we’ll be spared pictures of ladies bottoms it won’t be quite the same without artwork. Some of the magic is gone.

I also have Howzat in my head. I’ll be thinking of you!

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:11:14 +0000

Something tells me I will have Howzat on my mind for most of the day…

I wonder what will happen to album art in the era of the download. There’s no need to make your product stand out from everything else if it’s no longer standing on a shelf….

By: Cocktails

Cocktails — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:42:45 +0000

Glad you both like them (I think). I bought most of these records in the late 80s/early 90s before ‘retro-chic’ took off and when everyone was getting rid of their vinyl in what was clearly a foolish move – who could not want the Ripper collection?!

By: planet mondo

planet mondo — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:20:50 +0000

These are right up my retro street – there’s websites dedicated to tacky/vintage cover art but have never seen any of these on any of them top work

By: Roman Empress

Roman Empress — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:25:00 +0000

Hah, they’re great. That first one especially screams Oz, but in a Kenny Everett type way.

By: Cocktails

Cocktails — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:04:49 +0000

OK, bltp, the Top of the Pops series may have had some good covers, but they were all still called Top of the Pops! They really could have tried some more classy titles to go with those covers – like Sizzler, Whopper and Bumper (all of which I also have!).

Haven’t seen that site, but am off to have a look. Do you live online?! ;)

By: bltp

bltp — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:50:51 +0000

not bad indeed i think you are being harsh with totp lp’s nothing say pop music like a young women wrestling with a small towel, scarf, football jersey, cricket pads etc…
i’m sure like most people of taste and discretion you’ve had a look here for inspiration!
http://lpcoverlover.com/category/rockets-and-outer-space/
see if you can find mine….