Another from my series of iconic Seventies & Eighties Punk Rock and New Wave record sleeves reimagined as standout Pop Art to show in an installation or hang in your space.

U.K. Subs – Another Kind Of Blues (1979)

Description: 600mm MDF with Pine Former. Acrylic Paint. 

Few punk album covers are as instantly recognizable as the sleeve for the U.K. Subs’ debut album, Another Kind of Blues. Released in 1979, the record’s artwork became a visual anthem for the punk ethos, raw, bold, and unapologetic. Now, this iconic blue sleeve art is being reimagined as large-scale Pop Art, a 600mm celebration of punk history transformed into a striking new medium.

Revisiting an Icon – The original artwork, with its distressed texture, stark imagery, and raw aesthetic, perfectly encapsulated the grit and urgency of punk rock. The World War One Tank Driver Safety Goggles, reflected both the energy of the music and the band’s focus. It wasn’t just an album cover, it was a statement of intent.

My painted reinterpretation magnifies this classic design, scaling it up to 600mm and infusing it with the vibrant sensibilities of Pop Art. Bold, saturated colours are a facsimile of the original, and textures are replicated at the new large scale. This is Another Kind of Blues as you’ve never seen it before—a fusion of punk’s rebellion and Pop Art’s playful edge but wartime connotations capture the latent energy stored in the vinyl groove. 

Why Another Kind of Blues? The U.K. Subs’ debut album wasn’t just another punk record—it was a blueprint for a movement. Its themes of disillusionment and defiance resonate just as strongly today, and its artwork remains a cultural touchstone. This creative project explores how that punk ethos translates into the bold, ironic language of Pop Art, creating something that’s both a tribute to the past and a celebration of reinvention.

Experience the Art of Punk – This large-scale reimagining isn’t just for die-hard U.K. Subs fans, it’s for anyone who appreciates the power of art to provoke, inspire, and redefine cultural boundaries. The 600mm scale adds a monumental quality to the work, demanding attention and inviting viewers to experience Another Kind of Blues in a new, electrifying context.

This unique artwork forms part of my series of Punk Rock & New Wave record sleeves as 600mm Pop Art paintings. This body of work is set to be exhibited in Autumn 2025. 

Because the punk ethic never dies, it evolves.