{"product_id":"sexy-record-covers","title":"Sexy Record Covers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Ya Think I’m Sexy? The sexiest, funniest, weirdest record covers ever wrapped around vinyl.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn album cover collection exploring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70 years of surprising, shocking and frankly hilarious nude and provocative art\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sexy covers sold all musical genres, from funk to punk, and the silly German schlager. Comedy albums range from mid-century “stag party” pin-ups to the undeniably raunchy ’70s sensation, Blowfly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteamy, seamy and adults only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eEric Godtland\u003c\/b\u003e has worked in the record industry for over 35 years, and collected records since turning 12 in 1977. As manager of the American band Third Eye Blind from 1995 he traveled the world, exploring record stores in every country, adding to his collection. Sexy covers were not a priority, but always welcome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Godtland switched to managing, and touring with, \u003cb\u003eVillage People\u003c\/b\u003e in the 2010s he encountered such eccentric, comical and erotic covers in far-flung countries he concentrated on acquiring every sexy record cover ever produced. And he succeeded. The \u003cb\u003ehundreds of covers\u003c\/b\u003e in this book come \u003cb\u003efrom North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia\u003c\/b\u003e. Most are from small labels with limited production that were never seen outside their countries of origin. They range in age from \u003ci\u003eMusic Out of the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, the first electronic album, 1947, to punk band Dwarves \u003ci\u003eConcept Album\u003c\/i\u003e, 2023. Genres go from mainstream pop to Japanese jazz, German schlager, raunchy comedy and uncensored sex talk. The artists are well-known: \u003cb\u003eRolling Stones, James Brown, Charlie Mingus, 2 Live Crew \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e Queen\u003c\/b\u003e; cult favorites: \u003cb\u003eChicks on Speed\u003c\/b\u003e and comic \u003cb\u003eBlowfly\u003c\/b\u003e; and frankly profane: \u003cb\u003eSex Organs, V8 Wankers \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e The Pleasure Fuckers\u003c\/b\u003e. All used sex to sell their music, as we’re using their wise decision to sell this sexy, surprising, entirely hilarious book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taschen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52080383295802,"sku":"9783836596206","price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0868\/6449\/4906\/files\/9783836596206.webp?v=1762311384","url":"https:\/\/titlemusicfilmbooks.com\/products\/sexy-record-covers","provider":"TITLE ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}