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Stephen,If you could promise a picture of Mariah, Rihanna, or Beyonce on a monthly basis in Stereophile (tastefully done, of course)...I would subscribe for LIFE, and then will it to my grandchildren!
1. Boy bands
Fall Out Boy, The Killers, and The Bravery each have one. Fall Out Boy's picture disc is actually really cool-looking, but we couldn't use that. I mean, come on, it's Fall Out Boy. Totally inappropriate for Stereophile. I might buy it for my little sister, though.
2. Pop divas
It was no problem whatsoever to find picture discs from Janet Jackson, Kylie Minogue, Rihanna (hot!), Mariah (hotter!!), and Beyonce (hottest!!!), and while I'm sure some audiophiles out there would love to see any one of these lovely ladies on a cover of Stereophile, I can't even begin to imagine how many subscriptions would be cancelled over it.
3. Hardcore death metal acts
I came this close to putting a floating skull with flaming eyes surrounded by a circle of bloody pitchforks on the July cover of Stereophile. But, in the end, I figured it was just a bit too grim. Especially for a summer issue.
So much for the picture disc idea.
Well, there is always the new Black Crowes album, which is neither death metal, a boy band or a pop diva. I think the art work on that one is pretty nice, even if the sound quality of the pressing is a bit flat. The disc is very similar to the cover - sort of a khaki with black indians and such.
Try the Bop Shop in Rochester NY for picture discs, Tom's got a great selection. For that matter, these guys have one of the most extensive collections of vinyl on the east coast. (Certainly worth a trip from the City). Sample the Mexican at Village Gate while you're there.