Object Details
Published by
Capitol Records, American, founded 1942
Recorded by
Tina Turner, American, 1939 - 2023
Produced by
John S. Carter
Leon Ndugu Chancler, American, 1952 - 2018
Greg Walsh, British
Martyn Ware, born 1956
Joe Sample, American, 1939 - 2014
Rupert Hine, English, 1947 - 2020
Wilton Felder, American, 1940 - 2015
Terry Britten, born 1947
Photograph by
Brian Aris, British
Peter Ashworth, British
Description
A long-playing record of the album Private Dancer recorded by Tina Turner consisting of a vinyl record (a), an album jacket (b), and a record sleeve (c). The vinyl record (a) has a black label with a multicolored edge. The jacket (b) front depicts Tina Turner seated on a silver cloth covered stool. She wears a black, long-sleeve unitard with a plunging V-neckline, fishnet stockings, and black high heels. Her body is slightly turned to the side, but she faces front and gazes at the viewer. Text along the top margin reads [TINA /TURNER] in large white letters. At the bottom right corner, is the album title [Private Dancer] written in small black text. The back of the jacket depicts the back of a Turner’s legs. Standing with her legs apart,Turner is wearing a short black fringed skirt and black high heels. Along the left-hand margin is a vertical list of the songs included on the album. There is a barcode in the upper right corner. The sleeve (c) front depicts Tina Turner seated on a black folding chair. She wears a black sleeveless dress and sits with her legs crossed and her left hand raised by her mouth. A black cat with a white collar stands on the ground in front of her and gazes at the viewer. The back of the sleeve lists each song complete with its lyrics, instrumentalists, writers, and producers. In the bottom right corner is a close-up image of a woman’s ankle and high heel shoe. The album's release number is ST-12330.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1984
Object number
2015.189.2abc
Restrictions & Rights
© 1984 Capitol Records, Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
record covers
long-playing records
Medium
vinyl with ink on paper and cardboard
Dimensions
Diameter (a. record): 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)
H x W (b. jacket): 12 3/8 × 12 3/8 in. (31.4 × 31.4 cm)
H x W (c. sleeve): 12 × 12 in. (30.5 × 30.5 cm)
Place made
London, England, Europe
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Record Albums
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Popular music
Rhythm and blues (Music)
Rock and roll (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2015.189.2abc