Picture Discs date all the way back to the 1920s and were commercially available up to the early 1960s. They became more of a promotional tool as the seventies arrived, and were pressed in small quantities and some were released to the markets with as little as 100 pressings. Because of the limited quantities and unique shapes and pressings, picture discs are highly sought after by collectors. As the 1980s rolled on the production of the picture disc was an important part of any artists release campaign. With the arrival of the 90s and the demise of vinyl records, the production of picture discs was again relegated to promotional or limited issues. The picture disc has made somewhat of a comeback in the last few years and whether it's the latest Kylie single or that elusive Madonna collectible we have something for everyone right here in our specialist Picture Disc collector store...
THURSTON MOORE Trees Outside The Academy (2007 UK issue Limited Edition 10-track vinyl PICTURE DISC LP from the Sonic Youth founder, co-produced and written by Moore, with guest appearances from co-'Youth-er Steve Shelley and Dinosaur Jr mainman J Mascis, housed in a clear PVC sleeve with a printed card back insert) Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Thu 15-May
AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE... And The Rest Will Follow (2005 UK limited edition 3-track 10" vinyl PICTURE DISC single, also includes 'Back In New York City' & 'The Porpoise Song', custom stickered pvc sleeve) Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Thu 15-May
IRON MAIDEN The Number Of The Beast (2005 issue UK limited edition 3-track 12" vinyl PICTURE DISC including Original Version and previously unreleased live version from the Clive Burr Charity Show at Brixton Academy, March 2002. The disc f eatures the classic image of Eddie holding the decapitated head of The Devil, housed in a die-cut picture sleeve) Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Thu 15-May
GOLDFRAPP Happiness (2008 UK limited edition 2-track 7" vinyl PICTURE DISC including Metronomy Remix featuring The Teenagers, presented in a numbered sticker-sealed PVC sleeve) In stock. Order now for shipping on Thu 15-May
DEAD DISCO You're Out (Rare *UNCUT* picture disc for their 2007 debut UK limited edition shaped vinyl single. This incredible rarity has not been cut to the finished shape and retains a clear vinyl surround around the actual image, measuring 12" in diameter. Uncut picture discs are essentially test pressings, used to check the pressing quality and image alignment in advance of the final run. They are hugely collectable; some of the rarest titles fetch many hundreds of £s - a gem!) Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Thu 15-May
PHIL COLLINS AND MARILYN MARTIN Separate Lives (1985 UK Virgin label limited edition set of 2 x 1-track interlocking vinyl PICTURE DISCS - one disc features a full length picture of Phil and the other a full length picture of Marilyn. Als o includes Only You Know And I Know, performed by Phil solo. Housed in a custom stickered clear PVC sleeve VSSD818) Last copy in stock. Order now for shipping on Thu 15-May
£ 15.00 | US$ 29.25
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