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Pink Floyd "Back Catalogue" promotional poster.History and Concept Origin: Commissioned by EMI Records in 1997 to market the re-release of Pink Floyd's classic studio albums on CD.The Pun: The design plays on a literal visual pun—showcasing the band's extensive back catalog directly on the actual backs of six female models.Creators: Conceived by artist Finlay Cowan and directed by Pink Floyd’s long-time graphic design collaborator Storm Thorgerson (of Hipgnosis). Execution: Photographed by Tony May at a private indoor swimming pool in Putney, London. The highly detailed album artwork was meticulously hand-painted directly onto the models' skin by body painter Phyllis Cohen.Featured Albums and Models (Left to Right)#Album Art Album Title & Release Year Model Name1Atom Heart Mother (1970)Pauline Swain2Relics (1971 Compilation)Julia Ashbury3The Dark Side of the Moon (1973)Jackie St. Clair4Wish You Were Here (1975)Mandy Lomax5The Wall (1979)Jo Caine6Animals (1977)Kimberley Cowell Note: While the layout generally matches the progression of Pink Floyd's 1970s discography, "The Wall" (1979) and "Animals" (1977) are swapped out of chronological order at the end of the lineup to favor visual framing. |
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