Published by
K-tel, Canadian, founded 1962
Subject of
Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002
Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958
Melle Mel, American, born 1961
Planet Patrol, American, founded 1982
The Jonzun Crew, American, 1981 - 1990
Twilight 22, American
Laid Back, Danish, founded 1979
Midnight Star, American
The Deele, American, founded 1981
Date
1984
Medium
vinyl , ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 12 5/16 × 12 3/8 in. (31.3 × 31.4 cm)
Description
A long playing record of "Break-Master: New York City Breakers" by various artists. The record (2016.31.4.3a) is unopened and still in its plastic packaging. The record cover (2016.31.4.3b) has a white background with a depiction of breakdancers in different colors. The front cover has a variety text that lists some of the song featured on the album and information about the contents of the record. The K-Tell logo is in the bottom left corner. The back of the record cover has additional information about the songs, the publishing information and photographs of Michael Holman and the New York City Breakers.
Place depicted
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Record Albums
Type
record covers
long-playing records
Topic
Break dancing
Dance
Hip-hop (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2016.31.4.3ab
Restrictions & Rights
© K-tel International Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd561ed0a50-ab89-4c6d-8cc9-56dbf8648dfa

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