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Episode 4

Author and former magazine editor David Hepworth recalls the artwork of record sleeves in his discussion of our enduring relationship with vinyl. Part four of a five-part series.

Author and former magazine editor David Hepworth discusses our enduring relationship with vinyl albums. Other musical formats have come and gone but even in the age of streaming, the 12-inch LP is prospering. In part four of this five-part series he explores the great days of the album sleeve, the creativity and innovation that went into some of the iconic record covers and their lasting appeal.

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Thu 25 Jun 2020 22:45

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  • Thu 6 Dec 2018 22:45
  • Thu 25 Jun 2020 22:45

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