A WARRINGTON Museum exhibition has been extended due after a viral post from a radio DJ saw its popularity soar.

The Worst Record Covers in the World exhibition opened in October and showcases some of the most hilariously bad album covers in the world.

Steve Goldman’s display includes around 500 bizarre albums and singles that he has collected over seven years.

The collection started three decades ago, when Steve bought Roadstar by Peter Rabbit for 10p.

Steve has since bought hundreds of records from Discogs and charity shops, and have been exhibiting them across the country, with Warrington being his ninth stop.

 

Steve has collected hundreds of the 'worst' album coversSteve has collected hundreds of the 'worst' album covers (Image: Amy Sanderson) The exhibition, which is Warrington Museum’s first to be based around humour, has proved to be incredibly popular with visitors.

One visitor in particular was Mark Radcliffe, who is perhaps best known as the host of BBC Radio 2’s Folk Show.

Mark shared five posts on X, formerly Twitter, about the exhibition after his visit last month, which went viral.

“Warrington Art Gallery has an unmissable exhibition of the world’s worst album covers,” he said.

His social media post promoted a flood of extra visitors to the Museum, regional and national media interest – as well as the attention of an Italian newspaper.

“Honestly, it’s lovely because the room is full of people howling with laughter,” said Mark.

“It’s great, it’s great.”

The exhibition has proved popular with visitorsThe exhibition has proved popular with visitors (Image: Robert Watson)

The exhibition was due to close in January, however, it has now been extended until February 9 due to its popularity.

“We’re thrilled to announce the extension of this ludicrous exhibition,” said Roger Jeffery, producer at Warrington Museum.

“Steve’s terrifying collection has tapped into something remarkable and the overwhelming response from visitors has been fantastic.”

An equally strange book called The Art of the Bizarre Vinyl Sleeve is also available to buy at the Museum.

“Worst Record Covers claims its first celebrity victim – no one is ever the same after seeing our collection,” said Steve.

“I hope Mark’s enthusiasm will inspire many more visitors to experience the sheer joy of the exhibition, and for those who can’t make it to Warrington, put our book on your Christmas list.”