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Starz – Richie Ranno Group


Starz-Richie Ranno Group Picture Disc

Artist: Starz/Richie Ranno Group
Album/Song: 8 song EP
Release Date:
Catalog number: Schoenstein Records SR001


Starz-Richie Ranno Group Picture Disc

This is Side “A” of the disc. It was recorded as a demo prior to the Starz first album, then re-recorded for that album. The image of the woman is that of Richie Ranno’s wife. It was taken from a photo by Ron Akiyama. These discs are individually numbered with this being 467 of 500. There is no official date to this disc.

Spider – Spider


Spider Shaped Picture Disc

Artist: Spider
Album/Song: Here We Go, Rock and Roll
Release Date: 1984
Catalog number: A&M Records AMP 180


Spider Shaped Picture Disc

A British band of the 80’s which released 3 albums.

Megadeth – Killing is My Business and Business is Good!


Megdeth, Killing is my business and business is good

Artist: Megadeth
Album: Killing is My Business..
..And Business is Good!
Release Date: 1990
Catalog number: Music For Nations MFN46 P


Megdeth, Killing is my business and business is good

Megadeth was formed in 1983 by guitarist and vocalist Dave Mustaine after his forced departure from Metallica. This was the first release for Megadeth under the Combat Records banner.
The disc seen above was printed and pressed in England under licence from Combat Records.

Elton John – Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboys


Elton John, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboys

Artist: Elton John
Album: Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy
Release Date: 1975
Catalog number: DJM DJV23000


Elton John, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboys

With illustrations by Alan Aldridge and co-written by Bernie Taupin, this was the first album to enter the U.S. charts at number one.
Pressed in the United Kingdom, this picture disc was only released “Promotionally” and is extremely hard to acquire.


Elton John, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboys


Elton John, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboys

Rolling Stones – Let it Bleed


the Rolling Stones, Let it Bleed Picture Disc

Artist: Rolling Stones
Album: Let It Bleed
Release Date: 2001
Catalog number: El Disco Es Cultura 844 43P


the Rolling Stones, Let it Bleed Picture Disc

Contains all the songs of the original release. This picture disc was printed and pressed in Mexico.

Pink Floyd – The Piper at the Gates of Dawn


Pink Floyd, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn Picture Disc

Artist: Pink Floyd
Album: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Release Date: 1967
Catalog number:EMI SGX 6157


Pink Floyd, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn Picture Disc

This was Pink Floyd’s debut album. It would also be the last Pink Floyd album in which Syd Barrett would appear. He was replaced by David Gilmour on guitar.
This disc was pressed in the U.K., and as with all the Pink Floyd’s picture discs, is very hard to locate.

Spyro Gyra – Morning Dance


Spyro Gyra, Morning Dance Picture Disc

Artist: Spyro Gyra
Album: Morning Dance
Release Date: 1979
Catalog number:Infinity INF 9004


Spyro Gyra, Morning Dance Picture Disc

This was Spyro Gyra’s second album and their first release for Infinity Records. It was a commercial success for the “Jazz/Jazz-Pop” group and giving birth to the Top 40 single “Morning Dance”.
This picture disc was released “Promotionally Only” and contained a dedication to Wherehouse Records from MCA Records on the flip side.