Put the Needle on the Record
Put the Needle on the Record
The 1980s at 45 Revolutions Per Minute
by Matthew Chojnacki
Embark on a journey back to songs and images that continue to influence our culture. Pop culture historian Matthew Chojnacki offers a definitive guide to 7- and 12-inch vinyl single artwork from the ’80s. He presents and compares more than 250 vinyl single covers created by designers and visual talent representing nearly every prominent musician of the decade ~ Madonna, Prince, Pink Floyd, Queen, Adam Ant, Iron Maiden, The Clash, Pet Shop Boys, Van Halen, and more.
Size: 9-1/8″ x 8-1/8″
250+ black/white and color photos. Binding hard cover.
272 pages.
Matthew Chojnacki is a freelance writer and music/pop culture historian living in Cleveland, Ohio. His first 12-inch single was “Rapper’s Delight” by Sugarhill Gang.