Zvuki Mu Modern Songs From Russia
Record Sleeve
1989 (published)
1989 (published)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Paper inner-sleeve for the 12" long-playing record 'Modern Songs From Russia' recorded by Zvuki Mu for Land Records. The design on both sides feature lyrics to the songs and partial black and white photographs of mens faces, all printed in black and grey on a white ground.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Zvuki Mu Modern Songs From Russia |
| Materials and techniques | Offset lithograph |
| Brief description | Paper inner-sleeve (featuring lyrics) for the 12" long-playing record 'Modern Songs From Russia' recorded by Zvuki Mu. Designed by Brian Eno and the Bill Smith Studio. Published by Land Records, Great Britain, 1989. |
| Physical description | Paper inner-sleeve for the 12" long-playing record 'Modern Songs From Russia' recorded by Zvuki Mu for Land Records. The design on both sides feature lyrics to the songs and partial black and white photographs of mens faces, all printed in black and grey on a white ground. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Marks and inscriptions | Both sides lettered with song lyrics, the reverse also gives credits and 'thanks'. |
| Credit line | Given by Lin Barkass, Opal Ltd. |
| Historical context | Land Records formed part of the Opal Group of Companies. Founded in 1984, Opal represented Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, John Paul Jones, Jon Hassell, Harold Budd, Roger Eno, Michael Brook, Laraaji, and visual artists Russell Mills and Andrew Logan. Opal not only encompassed many aspects of the music business such as music publishing, artist management, record production and its own label, Land Records, but was also involved worldwide in video and art installations, concert promotion and book publishing. Since 1991 Opal concentrated solely on music publishing and Brian Eno's own work. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Associated objects |
|
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1596-1990 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | February 23, 2009 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSON
