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SQUEEZE - A ROUND AND A BOUT, 1990

Original promo poster, 40"x60".

Impressive full size boxing bill-style poster for Squeeze's first live album, from the band's second period after Jools Holland had returned in 1985.



£585.00 linen backed and conservation framed.

THE BUZZCOCKS, c.1979


Original John Andow photo 8"x10"

As well as being one of Punk's great originals in their own right, Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto were responsible for organising the Sex Pistols gig at Manchester's Free Trade Hall in June 1976, which lit the touch paper for Manchester's remarkable creative musical explosion.

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Martin Sharp Hendrix Explosion poster



EXPLOSION - Martin Sharp, 1967.

Published by Big O Posters Ltd, c.1973
28"x36.5"

Moving from Australia to London, becoming 'OZ' magazine's Art Director, Martin Sharp soon became a defining artist of the era, brilliantly finding the perfect visual expression for Hendrix's revolutionary sonic explosion.
The image is based on a Linda McCartney photograph taken at the Rheingold Festival in Central Park, NY, July 1967.


£850.00 conservation framed.





THE SEX PISTOLS - NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS, 1977.

Original Virgin promo poster, design by Jamie Reid.
40"x60"

Fantastic condition, a rare unused 'dead stock' example with the flourescent colours surviving in excellent state.



£850 conservation framed.





ELTON JOHN - TUMBLEWEED CONNECTION, 1970

Original UNI/MAC promo poster, 30"x20"
Design and artwork by David Larkham.

Rare original poster for one of the real highpoints of Elton and Bernie Taupin's classic early period. The western theme of the lyrics carried over to the lp and poster designs.



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SHIVA'S HEAD BAND, SLEEPY JOHN ESTES, RUBAIYAT, 1968.

Original Vulcan gas Company concert poster, 26.5"x21 1/4"
Artwork by Gilbert Shelton

The Vulcan Gas Company (1967 - 1970) was Austin Texas's legendary underground venue, with some of the best psychedelic concert posters of the 60s. Produced in small quantities with no reprintings, unlike their San Francisco counterparts, this poster is very rare.
Gilbert Shelton went on to draw the Fabulous Fury Freak Brothers comix. Distinctive artwork for an incongruous bill typical of the period.


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AC/DC - FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK..., 1981.

Original Atlantic promo cut-out, 30"x28".

Unusual and striking record store display piece, of a kind that rarely survives intact.


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PETER MAX - London Arts Gallery Exhibition Poster, 1970.

Original exhibition poster.
19.5"x24"

Few artists sum up a whole era as thoroughly as the work of Peter Max evokes the playful psychedelia of the 60s. His playful imagery captured the imagination of a whole generation and launched the young artist to remarkable fame and fortune.


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RICHARD AVEDON - JOHN LENNON, 1967.

Original promo poster, Photography by Richard Avedon.
20"x27"

Richard Avedon's glorious portrait set of the Beatles, commissioned by Beatles company NEMS Enterprises Ltd and licensed for sale through three outlets - LOOK magazine in America, the Daily Express in the UK and, as here, Stern Magazine in Germany.


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RICHARD AVEDON - PAUL MCCARTNEY, 1967.

Original promo poster, Photography by Richard Avedon.
20"x27"

Richard Avedon's glorious portrait set of the Beatles, commissioned by Beatles company NEMS Enterprises Ltd and licensed for sale through three outlets - LOOK magazine in America, the Daily Express in the UK and, as here, Stern Magazine in Germany.


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RICHARD AVEDON - GEORGE HARRISON, 1967.

Original promo poster, Photography by Richard Avedon.
20"x27"

Richard Avedon's glorious portrait set of the Beatles, commissioned by Beatles company NEMS Enterprises Ltd and licensed for sale through three outlets - LOOK magazine in America, the Daily Express in the UK and, as here, Stern Magazine in Germany.


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RICHARD AVEDON - RINGO STARR, 1967.

Original promo poster, Photography by Richard Avedon.
20"x27"

Richard Avedon's glorious portrait set of the Beatles, commissioned by Beatles company NEMS Enterprises Ltd and licensed for sale through three outlets - LOOK magazine in America, the Daily Express in the UK and, as here, Stern Magazine in Germany.


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RICHARD AVEDON - THE BEATLES, 1967.

Original promo poster, Photography by Richard Avedon.
14.5"x40"

The stunning banner format portrait of all four band members, often missing from

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THE CLASH - LONDON CALLING, 1979.

Photography by Pennie Smith, lettering by Ray Lowry.

Original 1980 Epic Records U.S. promo poster
42"x44"

Pennie Smith's classic shot of Paul Simonon smashing his bass in frustration at New York's Palladium.


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SPARKS - KIMONO MY HOUSE, 1974.

Original Island promo poster 20" x 30"

After two unsuccessful American albums Ron and Russell Mael relocated to Britain in 1973 and signed with Island Records.

'Kimono My House', rated by many fans as their best lp, was Sparks' breakthrough release, with 'This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us' reaching no.2. Truly unique, Sparks were to prove very influential.

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SEX PISTOLS - 1977

Original Warners promo still 8"x10"

Classic Lydon image, resplendent in Seditionairies shirt, on location at the video shoot for 'God Save The Queen' at The Marquee Club. This and the following two photos were most likely issued for Warners' 1988 re-release of 'Never Mind The Bollocks'.


£95.00 conservation backed.

THE SEX PISTOLS - 1977

Original Warners promo still 8"x10"

Filming the promo video for 'God Save The Queen' at the Marquee Club. Note the original 'God Save The Queen' posters on the wall behind!


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SID VICIOUS - 1977

Original Warners promo still 8"x10"

Sid getting in a tangle.


£95.00 conservation backed.

SEX PISTOLS - YOUNG FLESH REQUIRED -
JAMIE REID, 1979.

Original withdrawn Virgin promo poster.
27.5"x39.5"

Hastily withdrawn after an unsurprising furore from American Express, this wonderful poster was intended to promote the single 'The Great Rock'n'Roll Swindle', whose sleeve would also feature the design.

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