DAPHNE GUINNESS Optimist In Black (2016 UK 14-track limited edition red vinyl LP and 1-track single sided translucent crystal vinyl 12", produced by Tony Visconti and co-written by Patrick Donne, usually found dressed in breathtaking fashion creations and a muse for Alexander McQueen and Carl Lagerfeld, Daphne Guinness side steps here into pop with a gothic tinge. Superb metallic silver foiled illustrated gatefold picture sleeve with illustrated lyric inners and picture labels, with photography by Bryan Adams, all designed by Buro Dirk Rudolph. The 12" vinyl Side D, has 'These are fragments of my soul - Breathe - Imagine yourself whole - X' etched into the surface. The sleeve shows just a little light wear and slight crease lines, the red vinyl displays some signs of play with the odd minor hairline and cosmetic surface scuff and the 12" vinyl looks barely played, a really lavish package to be enjoyed VAAL01)