I haven't quite started afresh: the design is very similar to the previous incarnation, but I've learnt from my errors (not least the rubbish logo) and I thought it was worthwhile starting over. So... where do I go from here?

yesss.. now the letters pop.. good shit.. i still miss the record player arm..

It may make a comeback ;)

Added a record player... a bit crude... but what do you think?

hmm.. think i liked it better with just the arm like u had it originally..

"That's why we have rubbers at the end of pencils!" hehe

i'd like to see the player and the record with more detail.
and the joke sounds better to me if you omit the "play me" part. because the only people who would get this are those who understand records, and if they understand records, the "single" part is all they need.

I'm not so sure... I feel the "Play Me" part is integral to the wordplay. But I shall certainly work on giving the record player more detail. Thanks!

I somehow think that the 1st version actually better.

A little old; a little new (but nothing borrowed, though it's suggestively blue).

How about you tweak the 'play me' so it is the same lenght with ''i'm single"? I think the weight of this phrase is that 'play me' line. Just a thought.

Hmmm maybe. I'm not entirely happy with the playing arm either...

i like the playing arm.. i think thats the one u should go with but instead of having the arm over the record.. maybe try having it next to it.. so its like ur sayin "play me" for someone to put the needle to the record.. might werk out..

Ahhh! Like it!

Any other suggestions?

how bout some red?
like on the needle or on the label like those old columbia records.

Hehe... well it feels so dirty! Another colour? Well maybe. Would be a nice reference to those iconic records...

Moved the record arm.

And I tried the red centre, but it didn't look right. :(

i think you need to play up the 7" aspect to get the girls.

Haha, I tried that.... wasn't all that well received... it made its last appearance in Lonely Vinyl #1 (ver 3).

hahahaha

The arm starts in a better place. Do we want the arm on or off the vinyl?

I would say off, it makes more sense.

Then I would submit it!

Moved the arm (hopefully for the last time!) and now you can see where I intend to put the design on the tee.

kool

ya this ones werkin for me..

Result! Cheers guys! Let's have a few more votes first though. You know. Give the ego a little tickle hehe

Think I will submit this today... unless anyone objects? Hehe

Submitted. Thanks everyone for their input! You will soon be able to find it here.

I got an "image error" submitting it... so I'll try again with an altered image... ah well.

So I've submitted it again... fingers crossed!

It looks awesome!! Best of luck!!

Thanks IP! Means a lot :)

I think I'd like it better without the I'm single part

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Yep, I agree with CharlieArt (about the 'I'm single')
However, it looks great :)

Definitely cool idea, I think removing either statements would make it work. I think adding another complimentary colour to the design will finish it off nicely too.

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