A copy of the Spencer Davis Group’s 1964 EP Sittin’ and Thinkin’, signed on the back by the full band: Steve Winwood, Spencer Davis, Muff Winwood and Pete York. This is only the second set of Spencer Davis Group autographs we’ve had, and they are highly desirable on the back of a vintage record. Steve […]
A first printing of John Van Hamersveld’s classic poster announcing two March 1968 concerts featuring Traffic, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and Crumbs at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium, as part of the Pinnacle Concert Series. This example has been signed by Jeff Beck. Reproduced on a full page as plate 3.67 in the definitive reference The Art […]
A very rare true UK first pressing of Blind Faith, the sole album by the Eric Clapton/Ginger Baker/Steve Winwood/Rick Gretch supergroup on Polydor. On the earliest 1969 pressings of Blind Faith, the front panel of the gatefold cover (the left side when opened) is a single sheet of card stock, printed on both sides, while […]
A beautiful UK Stereo first pressing of Traffic’s Mr. Fantasy on Island Records; this is the second variant with the smooth Pink Eye label. The laminated sleeve is in Excellent condition with a 1/4″ split to the bottom spine where the gatefold opens. The disc is Near Mint, looking as if it’s been played no more than once […]
A beautiful Near Mint–/Mint to NM UK first pressing of Traffic’s self-titled second album, on Island Records, with the earliest textured ‘Pink Eye’ labels. The gatefold sleeve with inside booklet is in Near Mint– condition with minor wear and minor chipping to the spine, but is overall very clean The disc is barely played, we’d guess no more than […]
A beautiful Near Mint-/Near Mint UK first pressing of Traffic’s 1969 LP Last Exit on Island Records with Pink Eye textured labels. The sleeve is in NM- condition minor wear along the top and bottom edges and some faint ringwear on both sides. The multi page gatefold is in flawless condition. The disc is a clean NM-.
A very rare program for the Monsterkonzert, May 30/31, 1968 at the Hallenstadion, Zurich Switzerland. This all-star show featured The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Traffic, Eric Burdon & The Animals, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, The Move, The Koobas and the Swiss band Anselmo Trend. Concert programs were printed by the two newspaper sponsors of the Monsterkonzert, Neue […]
A program for the Monsterkonzert, may 30/31, 1968 at the Hallenstadion, Zurich Switzerland. This all-star show featured The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Traffic, Eric Burdon & The Animals, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, The Move, The Koobas and the Swiss band Anselmo Trend. Concert programs were printed by the two newspaper sponsors of the Monsterkonzert, Pop and Neue […]
A superb near mint first pressing Mono copy of Traffic’s 1967 debut album Mr Fantasy, on Island. This barely played example has the thick pressing, textured “eye” Island label, and A/B stampers. It looks great and plays beautifully. The laminated gatefold mono cover is in excellent condition and would grade near mint if not for […]
A very rare promotional print made to commemorate the 1980 release of Steve Winwood’s breakthrough solo album, Arc of a Diver; signed by both Winwood and artist Tony Wright. We acquired this from a former senior executive at Warner Brothers Records, who worked closely with Winwood (Warner distributed Winwood’s label, Island Records.) The first three […]
A very rare handbill from London’s legendary Marquee Club, advertising shows during March 1966 featuring The Yardbirds (with Jeff Beck), David Bowie & The Buzz, the Small Faces, the Spencer Davis Group (with Steve Winwood) and many more. The Marquee was “the” club in swinging London, and this handbill illustrates why–in addition to the artists […]
A rare original concert program for Traffic’s concerts with special guests Cat Stevens in November, 1970 at New York’s legendary Fillmore East. The program is 16 pages and includes band bios, photos, and great vintage ads for albums by Lee Michaels, Traffic, Cass Eliott and Dave Mason, John Mayall and the Moody Blues and much […]
A rare poster advertising the first ever concert by TRAFFIC on Septermber 24, 1967 at London’s Saville Theatre (owned by Beatles manager Brian Epstein) and upcoming concerts by John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers (featuring Mick Taylor) and Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac (only 5 weeks after their live debut.) The artwork is by the legendary Hapshash and the […]
A stunning 1968 first printing concert poster for Traffic, Quicksilver Messenger Service and Crumbs at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles; artwork by John Van Hamersveld. This is one of our favorite psychedelic posters ever, with eye-popping artwork and unique type created by Van Hamersveld. Evidently Van Hamersveld stood on top of a table to […]
A rare set of Rolling Stone magazine, issues #1 – 105, bound in a limited edition of seven volumes and gifted by Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner to former Warner Bros. Records president Joe Smith. Wenner and legendary San Francisco Chronicle music critic Ralph J. Gleason launched Rolling Stone with their debut issue on November […]
A very rare true UK first pressing of the self titled album by BLIND FAITH. The earliest pressings of this classic album had a single thickness front cover, i.e., the front cover was printed on a single sheet of card stock, the front picturing the girl, the back with the band photo and the word […]