Monthly Archives: August 2014

I have tried to hesitate using the term “holy grail”, but the story behind this cover is remarkable. I was unaware of this cover until late last year, when Guy Minnebach alerted the Warhol Cover Collectors’ Club of its existence. … Continue reading →

Two days after the members opening, Cranbrook had a family day sponsored by PNC Bank. There was a 6 arm t-shirt press and Michigan premier Velvet Underground ukulele band, Thumbs Up!

Here are some pictures from the members only opening of the exhibition. Intermixed with these are screen captures from the videos that play in loops. They include Velvet Underground footage, the Ultra Violet cover shoot film, and the videos for … Continue reading →

This was one of the coolest things about the promotion for the exhibition. Cranbrook Art Museum had never utilized a billboard before. For those who might be familiar with Detroit, these billboards were displayed on I-75 and I-94 throughout June … Continue reading →

Here are some photos snapped as the exhibition was still being installed.

Just to show that there will probably never be a definitive list of covers using Warhol’s work, along comes a brand new record with authorized Warhol images, and even a photo of him taking the iconic portrait photo of Debbie … Continue reading →

I have posted the reissue before, but here is the original, just in time to be added to the Warhol on Vinyl show at Cranbrook.

This one is a bit controversial, but I’m including it in the blog (and in the Warhol on Vinyl show at Cranbrook). Paul Maréchal is not convinced this is a genuine Warhol cover, and I don’t believe he will add … Continue reading →

Regular readers of this blog will notice my extended absence from posting. The run up to the Warhol on Vinyl show at Cranbrook really took a lot out of me. I have photos from the show and its promotional activity, … Continue reading →