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Rock, Rhythm & Blues

1989

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

An audio cassette of "Rock, Rhythm & Blues" compilation (1989). 2015.263.17a: An audio cassette tape. The cassette is clear plastic with white type on each side. Both sides have headers reading: [ROCK, RHYTHM & BLUES] followed by a list of songs. The Warner Brothers Records logo, copyright information, and the cassette number [4-25817] are featured on both sides. 2015.263.17b: An audio cassette paper jacket. The jacket features images of various artists along with identifying type. Artists featured on front of case are Chaka Khan, Christine McVie & Friends, Elton john, Michael McDonald, Pointer Sisters, Randy Travis, El Debarge, Howard Hewett, The Manhattan Transfer, and Rick James. The back of the jacket has a tan background with black and red type with a list of songs, production information, and a barcode. 2015.263.17c: An audio cassette tape case made of clear plastic on the front and clear plastic on the back.

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Catalog reference: 2015.263.17abc

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