1/1 - Asterisk ('94 Upper Deck Barry Bonds)

Handmade labels on recycled vinyl I find 1994 Upper Deck to be a great example of the final chapter for the Junk Wax Era. My asterisk provides double meaning. Not only does it foreshadow Barry's steroid usage in the upcoming years, but also puts a mark on the strike-shortened season, which ended in August without a World Series.  In the years following the strike, several of the newer card brands went out of business, while MLB itself was struggling with a disengaged fanbase. In came steroids and long balls to save the day.  The A-side of the album is decorated with a repeat pattern of Barry's silver autograph, included on the actual card ('94 Upper Deck #311 MVP). Made with holographic material as a nod to Upper Deck's premium printing. While my musical inspiration is Eric B. & Rakim's Juice, I've used a modern orange-marbled Beach Boys album to compliment the Giants team colors.. Sip the juiceI got enough to go around,And the thought takes place uptown I grew up on the sidewalk