A quick flip through the book reveals warhols creative evolutionbranching. A collection of record covers with cover art by andy warhol 194987 a rare collection of 70 albums, with 68 accompanying records including one picture disc, in their associated covers in various media, with one bound book and one hinged cardboard case containing various works. The most literal of the pop artists, theres so much more to andy warhols cover artwork than that massive yellow banana. They are collected on a catalogue raisonne, which numbering is here reproduced. This list includes record covers designed or illustrated by andy warhol. Paul desmonds take ten in september i travelled to pittsburgh for events that were both deeply sad and joyful. The record covers, 19491987 catalog raisonne by warhol. What triggered me to write the post, was the cover of the genius of prince, the special commemorative issue conde nast published shortly after the funk god from. Lou reed, diana ross, john lennon and the rolling stones had their music promoted by andy warhols record covers. Count basie, tchaikovsky, aretha franklin, lou reed, diana ross, john lennon and the rolling stones all had their music promoted by andy warhols record. In addition to faireys iconic covers for countless vinyl records, artists from andy warhol for the velvet underground to robert mapplethorpe for patti smith to. A blog about collecting andy warhol record cover art the bossa nova cover no one knew was a warhol.
This new blog is the work of my friend, and perhaps the most knowledgeable expert on andy warhols graphic design work, guy minnebach. Excellent warhol credit featured in image 3 looks super cool framed featured prominently in andy warhol. Prestal count basie, tchaikovsky, aretha franklin, lou reed, diana ross, john lennon, and the rolling stones all had their music promoted by andy warhol s record covers. Jan 24, 2017 from andy warhol and keith haring to basquiat and banksy.
Vinyls back in style and in this selection of of the most iconic record sleeves from the 60s to 90s, we recall why its the biggest and best music format ever. The complete commissioned record covers 1, hardcover by marechal, paul, isbn 37954248, isbn 97837954248, brand new, free shipping in the us now available in an expanded edition, this landmark collection presents all of the record covers designed by andy warhol between 1949 and 1987, charting the pop icons lifelong engagement with music and casting a new light on his. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. My record covers, 80 in all, were lined in five rows on the final wall, with some more in an exhibition case nearby. You can see more covers by warhol here, here, and here. Andy warhols index book, warhols the beatles from the cover of. Author paul marechal a noted warhol collector, scholar and professor tells the story behind each record cover. Andy warhol rare andy warhol record cover art for sale at. But he also designed covers for the likes of paul anka, john lennon, the rolling stones, count basie, diana ross, kenny burrell, and aretha franklin. Andy warhol the complete commissioned record covers 1949. He is known for his clever appropriation of motifs and images from popular advertising and commercials, which he integrated into graphic, vibrant works that utilized massproduction technologies such as printmaking, photography and silkscreening. The complete commissioned record covers revised ed. Andy warhol designed his first record cover in 1949.
Explore the andy warhol record covers list by wezlye on discogs. A collection of record covers with cover art by andy warhol, 194987 a rare collection of 70 albums, with 68 accompanying records including one picture disc, in their associated covers in various media, with one bound book and one hinged cardboard case containing various works. New taschen book collects the best artistdesigned record. Warhol covers is a blog written by frank edwards, a collector of andy warhol record covers. While the volumes focus is the cover art, the narrative and additional images stand out. Andy warhol rare original andy warhol record cover art at. A blog about collecting andy warhol record cover art. Marechal, unfortunately, credits cover designs that have only tenuous connections with andy warhol.
Thus the covers of the ultra violet and loredana bertes made in italy lps, for instance, are not warhol designs at all. The project was commissioned by the new museum of modern art moma and features early 20 th century mexican music conducted by carlos chavez. Designed to be collected by the masses, the recordsnumbering more than fifty reinforce his maxim repetition adds up to reputation. Now available in an expanded edition, this landmark collection presents all of. Now available in an expanded edition, this landmark collection presents all of the record covers designed by andy warhol between 1949 and 1987, charting the pop icons lifelong engagement with music and casting a new light on his enormously diverse oeuvre. Books in my library which reference andy warhols record cover art not in the order i acquired them. The name of american artist andy warhol is all but synonymous with pop art, the movement he helped shape in the 1960s. Offset print of warhol s phone booth photos of the artist 12 x 12 inches 30. Andy warhols record cover art page 6 rate your music. Coffeetable book of warhols remarkable album covers. Some covers are compiled on andy warhols jazz album covers vol. This book shows that warhol made a lot of less spectacular, but still great record covers before and after. The first exhibition dedicated to warhols record cover art was at pitea museum, in sweden, in august 2008, to celebrate what would have been andys 80th birthday.
But, in the mean time, those of you looking for more insight about andy warhol and his work relating to record covers should bookmark the following page. Iconic artwork, memorable coversleeves, and longlost classics all jostle for space in this virtual shelf of. Of course you know he designed the album cover for the velvet. Marechal began his research with a list of 23 album covers compiled by the andy warhol museum in pittsburgh. Because andy warhol accepted commissions to design record covers throughout his roughly 40year career, they offer a lesson, not only in his development as an artist but also in the changing fashions of 20thcentury commercial art and music. This post is not about record cover art, but about portraits of music legends warhol was commissioned to make for magazines prince, michael jackson and a book the beatles. Long before i knew about art galleries or even street art, i was excited about album cover art, if only because it was the visual counterpart to the music on the records i loved, the street artist shepard fairey once said. All of the covers he designed are collected in this book, andy warhol. The exhibition opened a couple of months before the major warhol live exhibition in montreal, and was intended to be the first showing of all the covers designed or illustrated by.
The record covers, 19491987 catalog raisonne 97837940869 by marechal, paul and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. For me the jazz and classical lp covers he did were a big and pleasant surprise. Warhol took an interest in television and produced two cable shows, andy warhols t. Now available in an expanded edition, this landmark collection presents all of the record covers designed by andy warhol between 1949 and 1987. Warhols extensive body of work as an album cover artist was little known until the publication of paul marechals book andy warhol.
Warhol s cover for the first velvet underground album is famous. The complete commissioned record covers marechal, paul on. New taschen book collects the best artistdesigned record sleeves. From andy warhol and keith haring to basquiat and banksy. The exhibition opened a couple of months before the major warhol live exhibition in montreal, and was intended to be the first showing of all the covers designed or illustrated by andy warhol. The world of andy warhols influence in music recordings.
This is a hardcover catalogue of all the record covers andy warhol designed between 1949 and 1987. Taschen will publish a new book art record covers, collecting over 500 sleeves made by the worlds most influential visual artists read next. While the book illustrates the majority of warhol s designs for record covers. Jun 17, 2014 the most literal of the pop artists, theres so much more to andy warhols cover artwork than that massive yellow banana.
The book has been designed with impeccable attention to detail. Popular andy warhol books meet your next favorite book. Andy warhol designed 50 record covers between 1949 and 1987. Exhibition case with andy warhols index book, aspen magazine fab issue, the program from the concert of mexican music plus miguel boses promo booklet from his made in spain album. Collectors of andy warhols record cover art and there are quite a. A recent exhibition at fraenkel gallery in san francisco examined the ways in which artists have been drawn to records and their covers as mediums for original works of art. Andy warhol now available in an expanded edition, this landmark collection presents all of the record covers designed by andy warhol between 1949 and 1987, charting the pop icons lifelong engagement with music. Published by the montreal museum of fine arts in 2008, this stunning book features large, high quality reproductions of each album cover, details about the bands and warhols relations to them, as well as notes about his design process. Andy warhol and velvet underground pittsburgh music history.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. From a few doodled figures in the corner of a survey of mexican music to iconic portraits of diana ross and aretha franklin, andy warhols career as a cover artist goes way beyond the. Apr 26, 2009 andy warhols signed artwork for a 1956 album by kenny burrell, left, and a 1957 record by johnny griffin. Andy earhole a blog about collecting andy warhol record.
Andy warhol the record covers 19491987 catalogue raisonne. However, many more covers have been found since this first exhibition. Oct 07, 2014 paul marechal had published his catalogue raisonne of andy warhols record covers to coincide with the warhol live. Unlike his elvises and marilyns, which take up entire walls in museums, the album covers invite a more onetoone relationship with the artists work. Warhol covers the world of andy warhols influence in. Jun 21, 2014 andy warhol envisioned the record cover as a means to popularize his name as an artist and, once he reached iconic status in the 1960s, used it to directly impact popular culture. Published by the montreal museum of fine arts in 2008, this stunning book features large, high quality reproductions of each album cover, details about the bands and warhol s relations to them, as well as notes about his design process. In addition to faireys iconic covers for countless vinyl records, artists from andy warhol for the velvet underground to robert mapplethorpe for patti smith to jeff koons for lady gaga have contributed album cover designs that help construct a musicians image even before the music has had the chance to play.
Recent research has added several works to warhols known album covers. He also made television appearances on the love boat and saturday night live, appeared in both print and television commercials, produced music videos, and modeled in fashion shows. The record covers, 19491987 catalog raisonne 97837940869 by marechal, paul and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. What are the most expensive andy warhol album covers. Do you recommend the record covers book that has the majority of them listed, or is there a better way. Create your own list of music and share it with the world. Same for the album with the real zipper he made for the stones sticky fingers lp.
Reading from the glass menagerie, the yellow book and five poems 1960. The complete commissioned record covers is a gorgeous coffeetable book that reproduces every known warhol album cover both sides and in the original dimensions. Warhols cover for the first velvet underground album is famous. Robert jones, art director at columbia at the time, remembers. Taschen will publish a new book art record covers, collecting over 500 sleeves made by the worlds most influential visual artists. Paul marechals book andy warhol the record covers marechals book was a watershed. Nov 29, 2015 jazz guitarist kenny burrells blue note record from 1958 has a warhol cover that shows a style closer to what i would envision as an andy warhol.
The complete commissioned record covers paul marechal isbn. Jan 28, 20 as youll see in these 10 album covers designed by andy warhol, he was an equally talented designer who created many of the iconic album covers we cherish today. The complete commissioned record covers is a beautiful object, but its also a legitimate reference source for scholars, collectors, fans, and art enthusiasts. From a few doodled figures in the corner of a survey of mexican music to iconic portraits of diana ross and aretha franklin, andy warhols career as a cover artist goes way beyond the banana emblazoned like a squishy sceptre of defiance across the velvet. Andy warhol may be most famous for silkscreening soup cans, making boring home movies and getting shot, but some of the late artists most popular work probably resides in your record collection. While the book illustrates the majority of warhols designs for record covers. Posts about andy warhols record cover art written by rockdoc999. The record covers 19491987, catalogue raisonne hardcover authorartist. Jazz guitarist kenny burrells blue note record from 1958 has a warhol cover that shows a style closer to what i would envision as an andy warhol.