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...
IRON MAIDEN Killers (2012 issue UK 10-track vinyl PICTURE DISC [released as part of a series of special edition picture discs to commemorate their current Maiden England tour]. Originally released in February 1981, the vinyl is cut from th e original album master tapes. Housed in a sealed gatefold picture sleeve with full colour printed inner bags and Japanese-style obi-strip) Last copy in stock. Order now for First Class despatch on Fri 24-May
MADONNA Interview (1992 UK limited edition 10" vinyl PICTURE DISC featuring interviews exclusive to this release which had not been heard by anyone apart from the interviewer prior to release - striking black and white topless shot of Mado nna! MAD10P) Last copy in stock. Order now for First Class despatch on Fri 24-May
SPANDAU BALLET I'll Fly For You (1984 UK limited edition 3-track 12" vinyl PICTURE DISC, including Glide Mix & Long Version plus a live version of 'To Cut A Long Story Short', SPANP124) In stock. Order now for First Class despatch on Fri 24-May
ABBA Slipping Through My Fingers (Rare 1981 Japanese only promotional single sided 7" vinyl PICTURE DISC featuring a great photograph of the band with facsimile autographs - issued exclusively by Discomate in conjunction with Coca-Cola, un ique glossy picture sleeve with Japanese text biography and lyrics printed on the reverse PD-105) Last copy in stock. Order now for First Class despatch on Fri 24-May
FM Let Love Be The Leader (1987 UK UNCUT test pressing of the shaped picture disc single, also including a live version recorded at London's legendary Marquee Club in August '86. This superb rarity has not been cut to the finished shape bu t remains as a 12" disc with clear vinyl surrounding the central image. Uncut picture discs are generally used as 'test pressings' - a few are always made to check the image alignment and print quality before the final run is cut to the desire Last copy in stock. Order now for First Class despatch on Fri 24-May
SPANDAU BALLET Only When You Leave (1984 UK 2-track 7" SHAPED SQUARE VINYL PICTURE DISC featuring the group image, also includes a live version of 'Paint Me Down', SPANP3) Last 2 copies in stock. Order now for First Class despatch on Fri 24-May
£ 8.75
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