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We thought it would be fun to create a pictorial essay of the kaleidoscope of record label designs created over the years. The creative services teams at record labels, composed of artists and graphic designers, were responsible for creating these artworks. They had to be eye catching, represent both the record label brand and the artist, and do this all in the 3.5" (45s) or 4" (LPs) diameter circle of paper that would get pressed into the hot vinyl of the record during manufacture. Some labels wanted people to rely on their label for a certain genre of music during certain eras. Atlantic,...

Some great musical talents left us in 2023 and it's worth taking a minute to remember them and the musical gifts they left us with. Many are missing here for sure and this is not meant to be an exhaustive list but here are many of the most notable deaths from last year in chronilogical order (name, known for, age, date of death, location if known, cause of death if known): Fred White, Earth, Wind & Fire 67, January 1, 2023 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Undisclosed causes Sebastian Marino, Overkill, Anvil 57, January 1, 2023 Florida, U.S. Heart attack Gangsta Boo, Three 6 Mafia...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! NOV 22:  Happy birthday to Tina Weymouth, born today in 1950! The American musician and songwriter is best known as the bassist and co-founder of the new wave band Talking Heads. Weymouth formed Talking Heads in 1975 with her husband Chris Frantz, and David Byrne. Weymouth's distinctive bass lines played a significant role in shaping Talking Heads' sound, contributing to the band's success and critical acclaim. Some of their well-known albums include "Talking Heads: 77," "Fear of Music," and "Remain in...

The week in music history brought to you by MusicGoldmine.com. Just a couple of highlights from this week in music history! NOV 7: Happy birthday to Joni Mitchell, whose real name is Roberta Joan Anderson, born today in 1943. She is considered one of the most influential and talented artists in the world of folk and rock music. Mitchell's career has spanned several decades, and her work is known for its poetic lyrics, innovative songwriting, and her ability to blend various musical genres, including folk, rock, jazz, and pop. Some of her most famous songs include "Big Yellow Taxi," "Both Sides, Now,"...

MusicGoldmine.com recently donated a RIAA Gold Album award for the St. Elmo's Fire movie soundtrack to a charity organized by The Sands. The Sands is a week-long event held at a tropical resort -- this year in November at the Planet Hollywood resort in Cancun, Mexico. It features concerts from 80s and 90s artists along with a celebration of Gen X movies and culture. The award was signed at the event by Andrew McCarthy, one of the stars of the 1985 coming-of-age film St. Elmo's Fire. It was then raffled off to one lucky attendee at the exclusive event. Proceeds from the raffle benefited a charity established...