This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/6/2008
An astonishing "Sgt. Pepper" LP cover lenticular flasher display. The Vari-Vue Company, from Mt. Vernon, New York, was one of the only three companies creating this flasher technology. They affixed it to everything from kiddie rings, buttons and bubble gum machine rings, to sneakers and album covers. By far, the most famous of these covers was the Rolling Stones' "Their Satanic Majesties Request," in which the original issue featured an 8" x 8" 3D cover attachment that changed as it (or your head) moved from side to side. Vari-Vue also made promo versions in larger sizes as well. Vari-Vue made thousands of items that included The Beatles, Elvis, Mickey Mouse and sports and political figures as subject matter. Another LP cover they created was for The Band's "Captain Beyond." This writer often visited Vari-Vue in the early 1970s. When they finally closed their doors, they held a big auction, selling off their extensive inventory. Kay Anderson, the owner of the company, confirmed that in order to drum-up business, she created several prototype LP cover ideas, following the success and pure-coolnessof the Stones cover. 24"x24". Estimate $5,000-$7,000.