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(OLIVER, VAUGHAN) (V23). Designed By Oliver, Vaughan & Chris Bigg at V23, with Paul McMenamin. London: 4AD / v23, 1992. First Edition 1/3000. Square 4to. Decorative Boards. Fine/No Jacket - As Issued. 30pp, profusely illustrated in color. Designed by Vaughan Oliver and v23. A gorgeous design item issued in 1992 by Ivo Watts-Russell's cult English record label 4AD, this elaborate promotional package contains a booklet of album graphics accompanied by two compact discs laid into the covers featuring twenty-nine recordings by Bauhaus, The The, The Birthday Party, Modern English, This Mortal Coil, X Mal Deutschland, The Cocteau Twins, Clan Of Xymox, Colourbox, Throwing Muses, Dif Juz, M|A|R|R|S, Ultra Vivid Scene, Dead Can Dance, The Pixies, Lush, Pale Saints, The Wolfgang Press, Michael Brook, Spirea X, Heidi Berry, His Name Is Alive, Swallow, and The Tintwistle Brass Band. A most handsome example of this uncommon item additionally SIGNED by all three v23 designers - Vaughan Oliver, Chris Bigg, and Paul McMenamin - in black ink on the front cover. Inventory Number: 021093