More ...Signed Photos, LPs, Picture Sleeves, Promos, Memorabilia, Ephemera, etc.*

I'd've gotten this just for its being a label sheet. But the colors, from what I could recall, was a way overprinted PMS 199 Red and PMS 136 Orange (the latter in such a way it almost looks like an underprinted PMS 151).

 

That's it... knew I saw it somewhere not so long ago.
Those type ornamental paperweights, or whatever... are the primo, killer-diller, pieces.
Much rather have that red apple myself. Got a personal Ringo thingy I'll get to eventually that blows that away...

 

2491 was the number signifying the sheets for this red/orange "ring around" label design.

 

I have a promo "cloud nine" pin. George Harrison had several made and gave them to everyone who worked on the album. He gave one to his sister's grandson who in turn gave it to me. So mine actually was handed out from the man himself.

 

The typefaces, plus the publisher name, plus the XTV matrix number, point this to late 1969.

 

I also prefer the red apple. Can't wait to see the Ringo thingy... Was it in the Help! movie that The Beatles used the word "thingy"?

 

You are aware they took the CMYK films for the 45 labels and blew 'em up to about 116.5% of its original size for the LP's, don'tcha? I measured . . .

 

Very, very, nice.

 

(1967) ... and often said to be an acetate lacquer. It's not, tis a test pressing.

 

cool, can ya post a photo ?

 

I didn't know how to post on this site but someone was saying if I post it elsewhere first I can post it here. I haven't tried it yet but tomorrow I will see if I can figure out how. I'm not very techy.

 

It took me forever to figure it out, months of trial and error...
the best and easiest way I found is to use this free site : " www.imgur.com "
just copy and paste .. works best for me. good luck.

 

21st Century Schizoid Band - U.S. Concert Handbill
Atlanta "Variety Playhouse" .. Remarkable.
c., 2004.

 

The Beatles - "Love Songs" LP Promotional Display
U.S. Capitol Records 4' x 4' promo in-store display.
Well made styrofoam backed, factory fold at mid section.
c., 1977.

 

The Beatles - "GIRL" / "You're Going To Lose That Girl"
U.S. Capitol Records 7" PS for the withdrawn 45 single.
From the LP "Love Songs", the unreleased record had
the sleeve prepared and ready to go.
c., 1977.

 

John & Yoko - WAR IS OVER! IF YOU WANT IT
Promotional large size postcard from the Christmas Season 1969/1970.
A smaller reduction of the famous billboards that appeared in twelve
major cities in the world.
c., December 1969/70.

 

With all due respect, whoever said "1967," was full of it. Yes, it's a test pressing, or more specifically a special promo-only issue, by Columbia's Pitman, NJ plant, on that we're in agreement. I actually have some acetates, and no way does that look like one. A few things:
- The XTV 221567 matrix number dates it to the latter part of 1969.
- As of 1967, the publisher of record of Dylan's pre-1965 catalogue was still M. Witmark & Sons, not becoming Warner Bros.-7 Arts Music (or Warner-Sevarts) until '68. (It became Warner Bros. Music, or WB Music, in 1970.)
- The tracks listed below the spindle hole were set in 7 point Trade Gothic Bold - a font which was first used by the Pitman plant's print shop in the latter part of November, 1968.

 

George Harrison & Friends - "The Concert For Bangla Desh"
U.S. Capitol Records RARE factory sealed example of the withdrawn, unreleased
two-LP set. The album set used microgroove technology where the three-record set
was put onto two LP's. No box set, this was to be released as a 2 x LP gatefold.
Nearly all were destroyed .. of those that survived had a promo hole, or cut-out notch.
This seldom seen sealed rarity has no markings whatsoever .. abandoned due to legal issues.
c., 1982.

 

Thank you again to everyone who has posted such fantastic stuff.

A simple question regarding Crimson and Fripp, which I hope isn't off-topic.

I have both heard and read that Fripp has been/was/is usually reluctant to engage with fans and does not like signing memorabilia, discs etc., yet ... there are many examples in this thread (and a couple of other threads too)

So ... those of you with signed items, did you just get lucky or ... are the statements of Fripp being a distant and stand-offish person inaccurate?

Best Wishes,
David

 

Hi David,
Thank you once again for your kind words.
I have had the opportunity of meeting Fripp numerous times over the past several decades.
Because KC is in my top three (Beatles / Dylan).. I have followed them all over, when able.
He is not known for his outgoing social skills.. yet that really is not a fair statement at all.
No one wants to be hassled, and/or treated like an object.. including your signature.
He is a purest and hates photography, believing it ruins the act of music, and drastically impedes
the performance. He has personally come out pre-show to welcome the Royal package groups
this current tour. Once at a NYC show I saw him sign about 20+ items for a single guy .. this was
back in 1992. Sounds like a complete fabrication of the truth .. but he was directly in front of me.

 

The Beatles - "ANTHOLOGY" Sales Promotional Kit
U.S. Capitol Records 12'' x 12'' promotional sales presentation
box for The Beatles Anthology. Super promo item that looks like
a well used stack of all the Beatles LP's. The flip-top velcro MTB
cover lifts up to reveal a beautiful Anthology Notebook .. filled with all
kinds of promotional campaign marketing information. From vinyl
to CD's, to the ABC TV special programming.
Includes a first, sneak peak video of the Anthology.
c., 1995.

 

First 25 orders from Rough Trade for indie artist Angel Olson’s new album Phases, received a signed poster.

 

Jean Michel Jarre’s Oxygene 3, signed vinyl, presale through Pledgemusic.

 

Just to follow up on this. I have posted this story a few times before but I will repeat it again. I met Fripp at the Virgin Music Store when he visited Dublin in 1997 to do a short soundscapes performance. He stayed behind after the performance to sign material for fans. There were very few people at the performance and fewer still (maybe seven) who stayed behind to get stuff signed. Fripp happily signed everything I gave him and did a number of doodles as well. We also had a nice chat. He could not have been nicer.

Almost 20 years later, I waited for the band at the stage door after one of the performances in Aylesbury (September 2016). Each band member happily signed my programme but there was no sign of Mr. Fripp. I respect his wishes not to engage with fans. I think Bill Reiflin has the same attitude.

 

Robert Fripp - "Guitar Craft Monograph III .. Aphorisms"
Guitar Craft Services - Charles Town, WV
c., October 27, 1988.