OFF: displaying picture discs

[M Holmes]

J Strobridge writes:

> cjohnson writes:
>
> >        I just tracked down a copy of the last HW picture disc for my
> >        collection (12" only, no little guys).  I am now trying to
> >        determine the best way to display these critters on my wall.
> >
> >        Does anyone have any recommendations on what to use for a display
> >        frame?  I'll evaluate any reasonably priced products that someone
> >        is willing to vouch for, but I'm also interested in any creative
> >        methods (particularly if they are cheap :-).  Or _is_ there anybody
> >        out there hanging this kind of stuff on their walls?
> >
>
> shop in Edinburgh just uses clear vinyl covers and then hangs the
> covers up by whatever method is available.   I guess the alternative
> might be to buy a cheap (say) metal frame with black backing paper
> and insert card (or whatever you call the piece of card that frames the
> central picture) and ask a frame shop to enlarge the central hole in the
> insert card into a circle shape that would fit the album.   Then slot
> everything together.
>
>
> >        My current Kollection contains 8 LP picture discs:
> >          - Acid Daze 1, 2, 3
> >          - 3 from Official LogBook (Stonehenge, CotBS, O&I)
> >          - Zones
> >          - first album (this is the one I just ordered)
> >
> >        Any 12-inchers missing from this list?
> >
>
> The Magnu Silver Machine pic disc was issued in the shape of a
> motorcycle rider.  Dunno whether you'd class it as 12" although its
> irregular shape makes it bigger than a single.

Some of them weren't pressed out and made either a 10" or 12" picture disc.

> jill

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