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"1980s single cover art was cheeky, sexy, punchy, and glam. Matthew Chojnacki vividly chronicles the best of the bunch, illuminating the way music looked via comments from rock stars and art directors with a strong eye for the visual." - Michael Musto, The Village Voice In the 1980s, music defined the moment - "Video Killed the Radio star" ushered in MTV, "Don't You (Forget about Me)" ruled The Breakfast Club, and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" became the anthem of a generation. But the era was not just about its distinctive music; it was also the most visually provocative era of the last millenium. Every new vinyl single hit the stands wrapped in an eye-catching sleeve that reflected the latest trends. Put the Needle on the Record: The 1980s at 45 Revolutions Per Minute is pop-culture historian Matthew Chojnacki's definitive guide to seven- and twelve-inch vinyl single artwork from the '80s.

From a dream of a vinyl collection, Chojnacki presents and
compares more than 250 vinyl single covers that represent
nearly every prominent '80s musician. However, this is not just a
pop-cultural feast for the eyes. From hundreds of hours of
interviews, Chojnacki allows the designers and visual talent
behind Madonna, Prince, Pink Floyd, Queen, Adam Ant, Iron
Maiden, The Clash, Pet Shop Boys, Van Halen, and more to tell
the unheard stories behind the decade's most iconic images.
Coupled with the exclusive commentary from more than 100 of the
'80s biggest musicians, including Annie Lennox, Duran Duran,
Run-DMC, Devo, The B-52s, Erasure, The Human League,
Scorpions, The Knack, and Yoko Ono, this is an authoritative
journey back to the songs and images that continue to influence
our culture.

Two prominent pop musicians bookend these musical stories:
Scissor Sisters' lead singer Jake Shears introduces Chojnacki's
work, and Nick Rhodes, part of the seminal '80s pop band Duran
Duran, rounds out the collectionn with the afterword.

"The 1980s. The spin point of a time where the colision of art,
culture, class, nation, and government was fueled by the
steriods of technology. Put the Needle on the Records is a great
read on an era that many consider the new '60s." - Chuck D,
Public Enemy

Put the Needle on the Record can be bought here at 991.com for £35.00

Matthew Chojnacki