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Chain of Fools / Prove It

Object Details

Description
A 45 rpm record of Chain of Fools and Prove It by Aretha Franklin. The record has a black and red label with the Atlantic Records logo across the top.
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Published by
Atlantic Records, American, founded 1947
Recorded by
Aretha Franklin, American, 1942 - 2018
Date
1968
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Medium
(2010.34.10a): vinyl;
(2010.34.10b): ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (sleeve): 7 1/8 x 7 1/4 in. (18.1 x 18.4 cm)
Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Type
45 rpm records

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