# Skeletal Vinyl Records The Latest Jack White Release is Printed on Old X-Ray Images By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-white References: [streetanatomy](http://streetanatomy.com/2013/02/14/jack-white-releases-record-project-created-from-old-x-rays/) & [thirdmanrecords](http://thirdmanrecords.com/) The latest Jack White record release is a true work of art. The stylish blues and indie rock singer turned record label front-man has released this stunning looking package for Gibby Hayne's new single on his [Third Man Records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knife-drop-pedal) label. The solo release from Haynes will be extra special for [vinyl collectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-vinyl-record) as it is pressed on vintage medical x-rays. White was able to get the prints pressed onto flexible discs called Roentgenizdat records. White, ever the inventor, has modernized a [vintage technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-turntable) used in the Soviet Union post World War II. The technique was used as a way for artists to produce underground music when dictator Stalin tried to do away with records in an attempt to do away with American culture. X-rays were an inexpensive and readily available material for struggling artists to use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Medical X-ray Records:** Vintage medical x-rays are being used to press vinyl records, providing a unique collectible for music enthusiasts. - **Revival of Rothgenizdat Records:** Old Soviet technique of pressing records on X-rays is making a comeback, providing a nostalgic alternative to traditional vinyl records. - **Sustainable Vinyl Records:** Repurposing medical x-rays for vinyl records provides an eco-friendly option for record enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Music Industry:** Record labels can explore creative and unconventional techniques like using medical x-rays to produce collectible vinyl records. - **Art and Design Industry:** Artists and designers can leverage old and vintage techniques such as Rothgenizdat records to create unique and sustainable products. - **Healthcare Industry:** Hospitals and clinics can partner with artists and designers to repurpose medical x-rays into products other than medical waste, such as vinyl records. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Indie Album Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-music.md) - [Mineral Water Vinyl Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-seltzer-vinyl.md) - [Omni-Position Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-wheel-turntable.md) - [Record Label-Approved Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcintosh-mti100-integrated-turntable.md) - [Transparent Vinyl Player Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-vinyl-player.md) - [Holiday-Ready Small Vinyl Records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dtu.md) - [Translucent Record Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurala120a.md) - [Beer-Infused Vinyls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-infused-vinyl.md) - [Vinyl-Filled Music Room Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinyl-house.md)