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Lonely is an Eyesore
Recording
1987 (issued)
1987 (issued)
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E.357 to 375-1989 form a limited edition boxed-set compilation of recordings by Dead Can Dance, This Mortal Coil, Colourbox, Dif Juz, The Wolfgang Press, Clan of Xymox, The Cocteau Twins and Throwing Muses for 4AD.
The boxed-set comprises: an American Beech case; 12-inch long-playing record sleeve, foldout insert, booklet, inner-sleeve and record; compact cassette case, inlay, booklet and tape; compact disc jewel case, inlay booklet and disc; video library case, inlay, leaflet and tape; two limited-edition prints: ‘Sore to the Touch’ and ‘Flag’.
Each format is lettered with titles and credits.
The boxed-set comprises: an American Beech case; 12-inch long-playing record sleeve, foldout insert, booklet, inner-sleeve and record; compact cassette case, inlay, booklet and tape; compact disc jewel case, inlay booklet and disc; video library case, inlay, leaflet and tape; two limited-edition prints: ‘Sore to the Touch’ and ‘Flag’.
Each format is lettered with titles and credits.
Object details
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| Title | Lonely is an Eyesore |
| Materials and techniques | The majority of objects in this set are offset lithographs |
| Brief description | Item from 'Lonely is an Eyesore' a limited edition boxed-set of recordings by various artists for the record label 4AD. Cover designs and artwork by 23 Envelope (Vaughan Oliver &c.). 4AD, Great Britain, 1987. |
| Physical description | E.357 to 375-1989 form a limited edition boxed-set compilation of recordings by Dead Can Dance, This Mortal Coil, Colourbox, Dif Juz, The Wolfgang Press, Clan of Xymox, The Cocteau Twins and Throwing Muses for 4AD. The boxed-set comprises: an American Beech case; 12-inch long-playing record sleeve, foldout insert, booklet, inner-sleeve and record; compact cassette case, inlay, booklet and tape; compact disc jewel case, inlay booklet and disc; video library case, inlay, leaflet and tape; two limited-edition prints: ‘Sore to the Touch’ and ‘Flag’. Each format is lettered with titles and credits. |
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| Production type | Limited edition |
| Object history | This limited edition boxed-set by graphic designer Vaughan Oliver is a fine example of the care he takes in the production of packaging which is in complete accord with the artistic concerns of the musicians, the record company (4AD Records) and with his own understanding and appreciation of the music. |
| Production | Attributions given are for the boxed-set as a whole. Designs by 23 Envelope (Vaughan Oliver with Nigel Grierson, Terry Dowling and Jinny McGarrity). Attribution note: This boxed-set comes from an edition of 100. |
| Bibliographic reference | Poyner, Rick. (23) Exhibition/Exposition Vaughan Oliver V(23) Exhibition Catalogue. Espace Graslin, Nantes. 1990. |
| Other number | CADX 703 - Record label's number |
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| Accession number | E.363-1989 |
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| Record created | December 9, 2008 |
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