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Love and Rockets “Express” Vinyl Record Sleeve

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  • Date of Release: September 15th, 1986
  • Designer Credits: The sleeve design was credited to the band Love and Rockets, with additional assistance from Kathy and Steve, while photography was provided by Mitch Jenkins, contributing to the release's distinctive visual identity.
  • Materials: Record - PVC, Vinyl compounds, paperboard, glass and acrylic. Sleeve - Polyethylene
  • Location of Origin: England
  • Popular Songs in Album: “Kundalini Express”, “Yin and Yang(The Flowerpot Man)”, and “All in My Mind”. 
  • Summary: “Express” was the second album released by the English alternative rock band Love and Rockets in 1986. The band consists of three former Bauhaus members, including Daniel Ash(Vocals, Guitar & Saxophone), David J(Bass Guitar & Vocals), and Kevin Haskins(Drums & Synthesizer). Their style of music focuses on neo-psychedelic styles of playing, with swirling guitars, bubbling basslines, and haunting vocals that blend dream pop, glam rock, and post-punk elements.
Love and Rockets “Express” Vinyl Record Sleeve 1
"Express" vinyl record sleeve
"Express" vinyl record sleeve