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New York, NY – August 10, 2022 – Tower Records has announced the exclusive release of a new Ron English vinyl sculpture, “Rabbbit Grin,” available on TowerRecords.com beginning August 12, 2022 at 12:00pm ET. Created in collaboration with sculpting masters, Made By Monsters, “Rabbbit Grin” is a reimagining of New York-based painter, street artist and designer Ron English’s first ever vinyl figure in 2005 which was exclusively available at Tower Records stores. “Rabbbit Grin,” with three eyes, three ears and a now classic Ron English skully grin, is a soft vinyl sculpture that stands 8″ tall and comes with his own vinyl LP record. The figure will be available in a limited edition of 450 units and comes in two variant colors – blue and pink.
“Ronnnie Rabbbit is the very first character that I created in vinyl as a collectible figure,” says Mr. English. “Imagine my delight that years later I have been blessed with the opportunity to collaborate with Tower Records once again on this new iteration of my classic design!”
“I have been an admirer of Ron English’s work, and the world he built with Delusionville. Knowing that one of Ron’s first vinyl sculptures was associated with Tower Records, it was a natural we had to remake this iconic figure,” says Danny Zeijdel, President of Tower Records. “Today, we are excited to present an updated Ronnnie the Rabbbit, viewing this as the start of a collaborative relationship with Ron and a way to help introduce him to a new generation. Working with artists, musicians and designers to expand their reach through limited-edition projects, including co-branded albums and products, is our passion and an essential element of Tower Records.”
One of the most prolific and recognizable artists alive today, Ron English has bombed the global landscape with unforgettable images across all categories of culture, history and art. As a fine art painter enjoying gallery and museum representation worldwide, Mr. English is well-known for his stunning oil technique and inventive use of color. He has created murals and billboards across the globe that blend dazzling visuals with biting political, consumerist and surrealist statements. Mr. English has also been on the vanguard of the booming vinyl art figure movement, releasing hundreds of unique and highly coveted collectibles which continue to fetch healthy aftermarket prices.
Since the relaunch of Tower Records in 2020, the iconic music brand has been offering music and art fans exclusive merchandise drops including limited edition vinyl releases and branded products. Known for its yellow-and-red color scheme, “No Music, No Life” slogan, wide aisles stocked with LPs and CDs, and audiophile staff, Tower Records is transcending its historic past by creating online and physical experiences for all music fans to “Know Music, Know Life.”
ABOUT TOWER RECORDS
Founded in 1960 by Russ Solomon, Tower Records developed from a business he founded as a teenager to resell 78 rpm jukebox records in his father’s Sacramento drug store, into a record retail behemoth that operated dozens of stores across the United States. Tower Records defined the retail music business in the pre-digital era and at its peak had nearly 200 stores across 15 countries, and more than $1 billion in annual sales. Known for its enormous volume, and backed by its audiophile behind-the-counter staff, Tower Records became the mecca for in- store performances and recording artist events, placing it at No. 1 among U.S. music merchants. In 2020, Tower Records is transcending its historic past by creating online experiences and exciting partnerships with artists, labels and brands for all music fans to “Know Music, Know Life.”
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