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Heaven & The Sea

Record Sleeve
1985 (published)
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Place of origin

Transparent plastic sleeve for 12 inch long-player record of Pete Shelley's 'Heaven & The Sea' album. An optical illusion of movement and colour change is produced when the plastic and card (E.1242-1988) sleeves (each with printed motifs) are drawn apart.

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TitleHeaven & The Sea (assigned by artist)
Brief description
Transparent plastic sleeve for 12 inch long-player record of Pete Shelley's 'Heaven & The Sea' album. Designed by Health and Efficiency. Published by Mercury Records/Phonogram (London) Ltd., 1986.
Physical description
Transparent plastic sleeve for 12 inch long-player record of Pete Shelley's 'Heaven & The Sea' album. An optical illusion of movement and colour change is produced when the plastic and card (E.1242-1988) sleeves (each with printed motifs) are drawn apart.
Production typeMass produced
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Accession number
E.1241-1988

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Record createdNovember 24, 2008
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