Geffen Records, Geffen Pictures logos

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Production company credit for Beavis and Butt-head Do America, 1996.

The Geffen symbol was designed by Saul Bass in 1980 and is reminiscent of Rene Magritte's 1931 paintingL&C Hairlinewith a modified 'G'. In 1982 (at least for Geffen Records) the ultra light type was replaced withITC Erasand heavier weights were used over time. Eras' roman has a slight slant built in. Bass/Yager & Associates tilted it backwards to an upright position for the logo.

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Wild Things Run Fast by Joni Mitchell, 1982.

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The Wanderer by Donna Summer, 1980. Geffen Records' first release.

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Evolution of Geffen Pictures logos, 1982–97.