Banksy Vinyl Covers
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Many painters, graffiti and street artists have collaborated throughout their careers with other artists on their projects, but most common are ones with musicians, whether creating music videos or album covers. Some of the art world’s biggest stars have done some amazing works with musicians – most recently, Jeff Koons did an album cover for Lady Gaga’s “ARTPOP”, but he was not the one who started it. Back in 1955, the comedian, actor, and musician Jackie Gleason took the painting of his good friend, artist Salvador Dali and used it as a cover for his “Lonesome Echo” album. Gleason described the effect of the painting as a mixture of “anguish, space and solitude”. It was the perfect match and since then a lot of different collaborations were established, many highly successful like the one Andy Warhol did for The Velvet Underground & Nico album, Gerhard Richter for Daydream Nation by Sonic Youth, Banksy for Think Tank by Blur, or Damien Hirst for I’m With You by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
BADMEANINGOOD
BADMEANINGOOD Volume Two
Mixed by Roots Manuva
Ultimate Dilemma’s superb series of vinyl compilations featured core tracks from the turntablist movement; this one features tracks chosen by Roots Manuva, presented individually rather than in a mix format. The covers of course are all by Banksy and the sleeve notes feature Banksy’s tag.
BADMEANINGOOD Volume Three
Mixed by Peanut Butter Wolf
2 x 12″ Vinyl LP (33 x 33 cm)
Ultimate Dilemma’s superb series of vinyl compilations featured core tracks from the turntablist movement; this one’s chosen by Peanut Butter Wolf of My Vinyl Weighs a Ton fame. The covers of course are all by Banksy.
BADMEANINGOOD Volume Four
Mixed by Scratch Perverts Vinyl LP
2 x 12″ Vinyl LP with gatefold sleeve
33 x 33 cm
This promotional poster for the 2002 LP from turntablist champs Scratch Perverts featured Banksy artwork inspired by the piece in the second image. chancing upon a mounted CCTV camera favoured by passing crows, he branded up the pole and immediately appropriated the poetic scene as a street piece.
Ultimate Dilemma’s superb series of vinyl compilations featured core tracks from the turntablist movement; this one’s chosen by Scratch Perverts who were World DMC team mixing champs in 1999 and 2001. The covers of course are all by Banksy.
BLUR
Think Tank Promo CD (2003)
Hand-stamped ‘white label’ promo CD
12cm x 12 cm
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