FOR THE RECORD: Late vinyl issues (examples)

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FOR THE RECORD: Late vinyl issues

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FOR THE RECORD: Autographs

A couple of rock stars signing vinyl they weren't too familiar with:

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FOR THE RECORD: 1990s 7" SINGLES

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FOR THE RECORD: 1990s LPs

LPs were dead, but they were still alive...

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FOR THE RECORD: Compilation strategies

Having fun making mixtapes:

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FOR THE RECORD: Concert tickets

A page from my new comic book, For the Record, on concert tickets, and keeping track of shows...

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FOR THE RECORD: ABWH

A page from my new comic book, For the Record, on the first concert I attended.

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FOR THE RECORD, WIP: No Yes

Thanks to my wife for this story. She was interested in, and enjoyed Yes, until going to see them live. That was the straw that broke the camel's back. "I stood there during thirty hour guitar solos"

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Compilation strategies

Different methods for putting together tape compilations, with songs compiled from vinyl, CDs, and other tapes. Featuring Level 42, Public Enemy, and Yes.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: 7" Singles - The Nineties

7" singles continued to appear sporadically throughout the 1990s, including Bryan Adams, Adam Ant, Cornershop, Dandy Warhols, Duran Duran, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Massive Attack, Jimmy Page Robert Plant, Pixies, Prince, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Republica, Supergrass, U2, and Yes.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Autographs / Artists surprised at LPs

Remembering when I'd ask artists to sign LPs, and they'd be surprised by the vinyl albums. Specifically, Stuart Adamson and Rick Wakeman.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Vinyl late issue examples

This page shows LP issues for albums that were originally CD only, including Babylon Zoo, Duran Duran, Jamiroquai, King Crimson, Level 42, Tears for Fears, Vangelis, and Yes.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Late vinyl releases

This week, a page on how I learned to stop worrying, and love the late vinyl releases.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD, WIP: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe

Latest page is on Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe, the first concert I ever attended. A few stages of the work.

Finished inked page.

Blacks spotted out.

Ink linework.

Panels and lettering inked.

Pencils.

I am working on a comic book called "For the Record" about my love of music over the years, and posting weekly updates of progress.

FOR THE RECORD INKS: 1990s LPs

Good fun drawing a load of 1990s LP covers this page!

I thought I'd photograph a few stages of my inking process this week.

Panel borders, lettering, and pen line work done.

Laying down borders for blacks spotting, using Paper Mate Flair pen.

Blacks spotted using brush and ink.

FOR THE RECORD PENCILS: 1990s LPs

"Although LPs died off to the general public, they were still made, in much smaller numbers."