Studio One Record Jacket Collection: Reggae & Rocksteady

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Album Cover Art of Studio One Records

An archive of album cover art from Studio One Records, one of the most important labels in Jamaican music history.

The book size is the same as a 12-inch record jacket.
Each page features a large print of the record jacket!
There is some margin in the printing, so you can enjoy the jacket images at a size slightly smaller than the actual size. The sense of actual size is important for studying graphics, so it was very useful.

It includes many designs that reflect the historical background of ska to rocksteady to early reggae, with improvised and strong local colors, and unique layouts and color schemes born within limited printing environments.

Also very useful as research material for graphic design / analog visual expression.

■ Condition
・Smell unique to old books due to aging
・The body pages are in relatively clean condition
・Deterioration on the non-coated paper parts such as the inside of the cover and endpapers
(Stains and roughness can be seen)
・Corner folds on the cover
・One dent on the spine
* Returns based on the condition are not accepted.

■ Supplement
This item has been referenced and stored for many years as a reference for graphic design work.
Unfortunately, it is being sold to organize funds, so we are not considering selling it at a low price.
The price is set based on the market price and content, but if you have any questions about the condition or price, please contact us in the comments. We will respond sincerely.

Soul Jazz Records
First edition: 2011/11/30
English
Hardcover: 216 pages
ISBN-13: 978-0955481772
Dimensions: 31 x 2.3 x 31 cm

This Book documents the visual history of Jamaica’s most influential record label. Featuring album cover designs from the Studio One catalogue, this book highlights the raw, local aesthetics and DIY graphic language that shaped reggae culture.