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Toto – Turn Back


Toto, Turn Back Picture Disc
Artist: Toto
Album: Turn Back
Release Date: 1981
Catalog number:CBS PD 36813
Comments: Though this was not one of their finest albums, the album design by Tony Lane makes it an interesting picture disc.
Manufactured as a “Promotional Only” recording with only 400 copies issued.

Rocky Horror Picture Show


Rocky Horror Picture Show Picture Disc
Artist: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Album: Original Soundtrack
Release Date: 1975
Catalog number: Ode OPD-91653


Rocky Horror Picture Show Picture Disc
This motion picture had a impressive cult following. The album was of limited production and individually numbered, but still fairly easy to obtain. May have been reissued.


Rocky Horror Picture Show Picture Disc


Rocky Horror Picture Show Picture Disc

Iced Earth – Dark Saga


Iced Earth, Dark Saga Picture Disc
Artist: Iced Earth
Album: Dark Saga
Release Date: 1996
Catalog #:Century Media 77136-1


Iced Earth, Dark Saga Picture Disc
Based on the comic book character of “Spawn” and was a “pet project” of the band members who were also fans of the series.
Displayed on both sides is the Spawn character and is the fabulous artwork of creator and illustrator Todd McFarlane and Tony Capullo Justice.
This disc was manufactured in Germany with a limited pressing of around 2000 copies.

Black Crowes – Jealous Again


Black Crowes, Jealous Again Picture Disc
Artist: The Black Crowes
Album: Jealous Again (12in.)
Release Date: 1990
Catalog number: DEF/Amer. DEFAP 412


Black Crowes, Jealous Again Picture Disc
This is a 12in. single featuring “Jealous Again” from the “Shake Your Money Maker” album on side one. “Waitin’ Guilty (previously unreleased)/Thick N’ Thin” on side two.
This disc was pressed in the U.K.


Black Crowes, Jealous Again Picture Disc

DC Star – DC Star


DC Star Picture Disc

Artist: DC Star
Album: DC Star
Release Date: 1982
Catalog number: Escape Records ESC-0001


DC Star Picture Disc

The band hails from Clinton/Baltimore MD. and failed to achieve a significant success in the 70s/80s. They released this 5 song EP on their own label which is said to have been released promotionally.


DC Star Picture Disc

Rolling Stones – Their Satanic Majesties Request


Rolling Stones, Their Satanic Majesties Request Picture Disc

Artist: Rolling Stones
Album: Their Satanic Majesties Request
Release Date: 1997
Catalog number:London NPS-2


Rolling Stones, Their Satanic Majesties Request Picture Disc

This disc was made to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the release of “Their Satanic Majesties Request”.
This edition was pressed specifically for London Records of Quebec, Canada and was released as a “Promotional Copy” only.
The pressing of this disc was limited to 300 copies only.

Black Sabbath – Greatest Hits


Black Sabbath, Greatest Hits Picture Disc
Artist: Black Sabbath
Album: Greatest Hits
Release Date: 1977
Catalog number:NEMS/Warn.Bros. NEP 6009B


Black Sabbath, Greatest Hits Picture Disc
This disc is a compilation of Black Sabbath’s greatest hits. Some of the songs include “Paranoid”, “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath”,”Iron Man” and “Sweet Leaf”.
Pressed in the United Kingdom, this album is rather hard to locate.

Whitesnake – Now You’re Gone


Whitesnake, Now You're Gone Picture Disc
Artist: Whitesnake
Album: Now You’re Gone
Release Date: 1990
Catalog number: EMI EMPD 150 B


Whitesnake, Now You're Gone Picture Disc
This shaped disc contains the songs “Now You’re Gone” (remix) and “Wings Of The Storm” (LP version).
Also included in the plastic sleeve is a plinth, which allows the disc to stand erect, and a cardboard background which lists the schedule for Whitesnake’s 1990 European tour.


Whitesnake, Now You're Gone Picture Disc


Whitesnake, Now You're Gone Picture Disc