Some songs don’t just bring back a memory—they bring back an entire decade.
“I Ran” by A Flock of Seagulls is one of those unmistakable songs. The moment it starts, it carries you straight back to the early 1980s, when new wave music, bold style, and a completely different sound were taking over radio and MTV.
This hand-painted vinyl record captures that energy in a palette built around the original bright blue Jive label. Layers of turquoise, sky blue, cream, warm tan, and black radiate outward in an intricate mandala, with repeating teardrops, circles, and fine dot work creating movement across the record.
The original label remains at the center of the piece, preserving the record’s identity while becoming part of the artwork itself. Against the black vinyl, the cool blues feel especially vibrant, while the cream and warm neutral tones soften the design and give it balance.
Presented in a square frame with coordinating matting, the finished piece has a polished, gallery-style presence without losing the nostalgia of the record at its center.
For anyone who remembers the first notes of “I Ran,” this is more than a piece of music memorabilia. It’s a visual reminder of a sound, a time, and the memories that came with it.
Some songs only need a few seconds to take you back. This is one of them.
Details:
Original hand-painted acrylic mandala on authentic vinyl record
Inspired by “I Ran” by A Flock of Seagulls
Original blue Jive Records label preserved
Painted side: Side A
“I Ran” — A Flock of Seagulls
Frame outer dimensions: 19.25” x 19.25”
Deep brown engineered wood frame
Glass front
Framed in a repurposed frame with ivory and black matting
Framed presentation designed to keep the hand-painted record as the focal point
Shipping: $25 for the first piece and $20 for each additional piece.
Some songs don’t just bring back a memory—they bring back an entire decade.
“I Ran” by A Flock of Seagulls is one of those unmistakable songs. The moment it starts, it carries you straight back to the early 1980s, when new wave music, bold style, and a completely different sound were taking over radio and MTV.
This hand-painted vinyl record captures that energy in a palette built around the original bright blue Jive label. Layers of turquoise, sky blue, cream, warm tan, and black radiate outward in an intricate mandala, with repeating teardrops, circles, and fine dot work creating movement across the record.
The original label remains at the center of the piece, preserving the record’s identity while becoming part of the artwork itself. Against the black vinyl, the cool blues feel especially vibrant, while the cream and warm neutral tones soften the design and give it balance.
Presented in a square frame with coordinating matting, the finished piece has a polished, gallery-style presence without losing the nostalgia of the record at its center.
For anyone who remembers the first notes of “I Ran,” this is more than a piece of music memorabilia. It’s a visual reminder of a sound, a time, and the memories that came with it.
Some songs only need a few seconds to take you back. This is one of them.
Details:
Original hand-painted acrylic mandala on authentic vinyl record
Inspired by “I Ran” by A Flock of Seagulls
Original blue Jive Records label preserved
Painted side: Side A
“I Ran” — A Flock of Seagulls
Frame outer dimensions: 19.25” x 19.25”
Deep brown engineered wood frame
Glass front
Framed in a repurposed frame with ivory and black matting
Framed presentation designed to keep the hand-painted record as the focal point
Shipping: $25 for the first piece and $20 for each additional piece.
