Surfer Rosa
Record
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 | Vinyl record with offset lithograph paper labels |
| Brief description | 12" long-playing vinyl record 'Surfer Rosa' recorded by the Pixies. Labels designed by Vaughan Oliver of 23 Envelope, with photography by Simon Larbalestier. Published by 4AD, Great Britain, 1988. |
| Physical description | 12" long-playing vinyl record 'Surfer Rosa' recorded by the group the Pixies. The centre label image uses the image of a Flamenco dancer that features on the cover, but in a different pose, in sepia tones. |
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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.260-1989 |
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| Record created | December 13, 2006 |
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