Paul McCartney – Tug Of War(1982)

Biography
James Paul McCartney, is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. He gained worldwide fame as the bass guitarist and singer for the rock band the Beatles, widely considered the most popular and influential group in the history of pop music. His songwriting partnership with John Lennon was the most successful of the post-war era.After the group disbanded in 1970, he pursued a solo career and formed the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and Denny Laine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McCartney

Album & Cover
Tug of War is the third solo studio album by Paul McCartney, released in April 1982. It was McCartney’s first album released after the dissolution of Wings in April, 1981 and McCartney’s first album after the murder of former songwriting partner John Lennon. The album was produced by former Beatles producer George Martin and was a number 1 hit in numerous countries. It was hailed as a return-to-form for McCartney upon release. In March 1982, McCartney’s duet with Stevie Wonder, “Ebony and Ivory”, was released to considerable commercial success, reaching number one in many countries. Tug of War followed in April, and similarly became a worldwide number one. The follow-up single, “Take It Away”, reached the top ten in the United States. The album went on to sell several million copies and did much to restore McCartney’s critical reputation after what was viewed as a lean period for him. Tug of War was nominated for the “Album of the Year” Grammy in 1983. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tug_of_War_(Paul_McCartney_album)

Richard Manning explains: This Strip-in Dye Transfer was supplied to me and reds and blues had to be strengthened. The blue across his left arm and face and the couple on his right arm were masked with Transpaseal and the blue dye used in making the Dye Transfer print, was airbrushed lightly, then blotted away from the transpaseal to see how dark I had sprayed, and another light spray applied. The Transpaseal was removed, a new piece laid over and the red on his right arm and the few on his left arm were masked and lightly airbrushed with a watery scarlet dye, the transpaseal blotted and another light spray applied. Read more at: http://www.richardmanning.co.uk/hipgnosis-album-cover-art/paul-mccartney-tug-of-war–1982/51

Cover Location: Hipgnosis Studio, London, UK.
Who Did What: Art Direction – Hipgnosis. Cover Painting – Brian Clarke.  Photography – Linda McCartney.
Label: Columbia TC37462(US), Parlophone PCTC259(UK), Odeon 1C064-64750T(EU).
Source: Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art, The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue: Aubrey Powell

Tracklist

Credits
Arranged By – Martin, McCartney
Engineer – Geoff Emerick
Engineer [Assistant] – Jon Jacobs
Mastered By – SG♡
Producer – George Martin
Written-By – McCartney