Bone Records: A Black Market Mini (History)

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Bone records, also known as "ribs" or "X-ray records," were a form of bootleg music created in the Soviet Union during the 1950s and 1960s. These records were made by cutting music onto used X-ray films, which were obtained from hospitals or clinics. The practice was a way for Soviet citizens to circumvent state censorship and access banned music, including Western rock and roll, jazz, and other genres that were not permitted by the government.

Bone records were part of a larger underground culture of music lovers and bootleggers who defied the state's control over art and culture. The practice of creating and distributing these records was risky, as those involved could face imprisonment. However, the demand for Western music and the desire for self-expression drove the growth of this subculture.