Released by Decca, possibly late in the late 1950s/early 1960s, it probably would have been a important tool for sound engineers during the period to check accurate playback for the then cutting edge and groundbreaking stereo playback systems.
The sleeve uses very economical and basic typographic elements to create what now looks a nice nod towards constructivist typographic experiments and modernism. No doubt the lack of fuss and flash is due to the fact that the album would have been a purely functional item; a tool rather than entertainment.
A mix of serif and sans serif fonts, solid black lines and a crude but appealing op-art esque design on the back form a bold if very simplistic design for an essentially unexciting record! I must say... I did buy this for the sleeve!
John
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