Straight Outta Compton by N.W.A Contributed by Florian Hardwig on Aug 31st, 2015. Artwork published in August 1988. Source: http://www.discogs.com Discogs. License: All Rights Reserved. The cover for N.W.A’s debut studio album was designed by Helane Freeman for Priority Records. Mistral is used in all caps. The title is vertically stretched.The initials in the informal 1950s script from France reappeared on several later releases, effectively becoming the group’s logo. Source: http://www.discogs.com Discogs. License: All Rights Reserved. Typefaces Formats Album Art (2095) Topics Music (3153) Designers/Agencies Helane Freeman (1) Tagged withhip-hop/rap (126)Ruthless Records (1)high profile (450)Priority Records (1)stretched type (219)all caps (2945)shadow effects (490)band/artist logos (105)1980s (322)N.W.A (1)vinyl records (1990) Artwork location United States (5369) Compton (1) Los Angeles (290) In Sets _misc (Ricky Chiang) (2) Rap (Roque Strew) (10) Post a comment Name Email – will not be published Website Your response Submit Comment More Mistral in use James Brown – Ain’t it Funky album art1969Contributed by Rob Hudson After Hours main title1985Dan PerriContributed by Stephen Coles Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten Amsterdam Verslag 20112012Roosje KlapContributed by Florian Hardwig Sponsor More in Music Vaz Oliver2018Jabi MedinaContributed by jabi medina Aretha Franklin – “Angel” Portuguese single cover1973Gráficos ReunidosContributed by Garrison Martin The Jimi Hendrix Experience – “Let Me Light Your Fire” / “The Burning of the Midnight Lamp”1969Contributed by Garrison Martin Staff Pick “Just What I Needed” / “I’m In Touch With Your World” – The Cars1978unknownContributed by Garrison Martin More in Album Art Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Mystic Voyage album art1975Sheri LeverichRob CrespoContributed by Ian Lanius Aphex Twin Syro2014The Designers RepublicContributed by Alec Davenport Peter Pan Orchestra & Chorus – “Chim Chim Cheree” single cover1959Photo(s) by Bart Solenthaler on Flickr. Lilya Zilberstein on Deutsche Grammophon (1989–94)c. 1989Werner KobersteinContributed by Stephen Coles More Fonts In Use H.I.S Menswear Advertising (1960s–70s)1967Contributed by Stephen Coles Staff Pick Ein Totentanz by Walter Draesner1922Contributed by Florian Hardwig Staff Pick Art Reoriented2019Eps51Contributed by Marcus Bpunkt Staff Pick TIME magazine, Mar 26, 20072007PentagramPaula ScherLuke HaymanContributed by Font Bureau Staff Pick