Surfer Rosa
Record Sleeve
1988 (published)
1988 (published)
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One of a group of 19 record sleeves together with inner sleeves and vinyl, E. 255- E.314-1989, and other graphic material by the design group 23 Envelope, (E.316-335, E.336-349. E.350-352, E.353-356-1989) acquired by the Department of Prints, Drawings and Paintings (now Word & Image) to strengthen the holdings of 20th century commercial graphics and for display in 'The Art of Selling Songs: 1690-1990' a display focusing on graphic design in the music business, held in the museum in 1990. 23 Envelope were one of the most admired graphic design companies working in the 1980s. Simon Larbalastier worked with Vaughan Oliver and 23Envelope, which became v23 in 1987 and did photographic work for the The Pixies covers. The Pixies are an alternative rock music band.
Object details
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| Title | Surfer Rosa (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Offset lithograph on laminated card |
| Brief description | Cover sleeve for the 12" long-playing vinyl record 'Surfer Rosa' recorded by the Pixies, featuring photographic images of a flamenco dancer. Designed by Vaughan Oliver of 23 Envelope, with photography by Simon Larbalestier. Published by 4AD, Great Britain, 1988. |
| Physical description | Cover sleeve for the 12" long-playing vinyl record 'Surfer Rosa' recorded by the Pixies. The front of the sleeve features a photographic image of a female Flamenco dancer standing against a wall, naked from the waist up. On the back there is a detail of the same woman's head in profile, |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
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| Credit line | Given by Vaughan Oliver |
| Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
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| Summary | One of a group of 19 record sleeves together with inner sleeves and vinyl, E. 255- E.314-1989, and other graphic material by the design group 23 Envelope, (E.316-335, E.336-349. E.350-352, E.353-356-1989) acquired by the Department of Prints, Drawings and Paintings (now Word & Image) to strengthen the holdings of 20th century commercial graphics and for display in 'The Art of Selling Songs: 1690-1990' a display focusing on graphic design in the music business, held in the museum in 1990. 23 Envelope were one of the most admired graphic design companies working in the 1980s. Simon Larbalastier worked with Vaughan Oliver and 23Envelope, which became v23 in 1987 and did photographic work for the The Pixies covers. The Pixies are an alternative rock music band. |
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| Other number | CAD 803 - Record label's number |
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| Accession number | E.258-1989 |
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| Record created | December 13, 2006 |
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