Royal Mail British Classic Albums
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Topic: Royal Mail British Classic Albums
Posted By: mystic fred
Subject: Royal Mail British Classic Albums
Date Posted: October 28 2009 at 06:20
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Some good news from Royal Mail for a change, they are issuing a set of stamps on 7th January 2010 to recognise British album sleeve design, the set of ten stamps covers almost every type of rock, including Prog / Prog Related on the Pink Floyd, Mike Oldfield , David Bowie and Led Zeppelin stamps , Punk, Classic Rock and Indie LP's, here's what they say...  "Classic Album Covers – 7 January 2010
For decades the album sleeve has been the canvas for some of the most imaginative graphic artists in the world. This stamp issue salutes this unique art form and celebrates some of the greatest examples, used by UK artists. This band of designers and photographers have not only reflected the visual styles of many musical cultures, but have also defined and created them, too.
The stamp issue explores some of the most potent graphic images of modern times, many of which have provided a visual soundtrack to people’s lives. Many of the most significant graphic designers of the last 40 years are represented by this selection of ten iconic album covers. " Personally i would have included Tubular Bells and Division Bell but had some other different ones....what would be your choice?
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