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Move Away

Vinyl Record
1986 (produced)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

'Move Away' by Culture Club. 12" vinyl record, with sleeve (E.1229-1988).

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMove Away (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
polyvinyl chloride, and print on paper
Brief description
'Move Away' by Culture Club. Limited edition vinyl record, in a set with a gatefold 'mini' picture disc sleeve and booklet combination (E.1229-1988). Designed by Assorted Images (photographer: Jamie Morgan). Published by Virgin Records Ltd. 1986.
Physical description
'Move Away' by Culture Club. 12" vinyl record, with sleeve (E.1229-1988).
Dimensions
  • Approx diameter: 12in
Object history
This unusual vinyl record format is presumably in imitation of the compact disc. It is primarily a gimmick promoting the album From Luxury to Heartache. This is borne out by a removable sticker on the sleeve which reads: 'optimum sound quality not guaranteed'.
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
E.1230-1988

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Record createdNovember 24, 2008
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