Private Dancer

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

1984

Restrictions & Rights: © 1984 Capitol Records, Inc; Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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)

See more items in: 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

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic: African American; Popular music; Rhythm and blues (Music); Rock and roll (Music); Singers (Musicians)

GUID (Link to Original Record): http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd536d4c842-afcb-4723-b37a-8e9242323143