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From:
Dave Manning
To:
The `D' is for `dance'
Date:
Mon, 12 Dec 1994 08:43:48 -0600 (CST)
Subject:
Re: Aphex Twin limited edition 7" (fwd)
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<Pine.3.05.9412120847.A5071-a100000@cwis.unomaha.edu>
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On Sun, 11 Dec 1994, David Chandler wrote:
quoted 7 lines I have a Factory Records "Return Of the Durutti Column" Tape release that> I have a Factory Records "Return Of the Durutti Column" Tape release that > came in a special box (typical factory arty-ness) that had 100grit > sandpaper for the cover. I think it was meant to be a contrast to the > extremely calm/ambient music inside. Must have wrecked havoc on other > tapes when in shipment. Zoviet France has used similar textures on some > records I have: tar roofing tiles, burlap, sheet metal, etc. >
This was also done with the vinyl release, which ensured that any LP placed next to it would have its cover systematically destroyed. Vini was a punk, after all. Dave .------------------------------------------dave.manning@dreamland.unomaha.edu | "It's in my brain now..." dmanning@cwis.unomaha.edu | dmanning@eworld.com .-------------------------------------------- dgmanning@aol.com