Punk / New Wave / SKA: Madness & Bow Wow Wow 1982 Tokyo fully signed poster rare

	£		400
	$		530

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Artist: Madness / Bow Wow Wow

Background: this item has been beautifully signed by all members of the classic ska & new wave band ‘Madness’ and by punk & new wave band members of ‘Bow Wow Wow’.

Format:  This is an official tour poster for the 1982 ‘Rockupation’82 tour in Japan, where Madness and Bow Wow Wow were advertised to play three dates for the Tokyo element of the tour at:

24.05.82: Nakano Sunplaza Tokyo

30.05.82 Shibuya Koukaidou Tokyo

31.05.82 Tokyo Kousei Nenkin Kaikan Tokyo

This poster is unframed, and in a lose rolled state, and the item will be shipped in a thick, card tube. The super rare poster is fully signed and including the following members:

Signing details

·        Chris Foreman – guitar (1976–1986, 1992–2005, 2006–present)

·        Mike Barson – keyboards, piano, percussion, backing vocals (1976–1984, 1992–present)

·        Lee Thompson – saxophone, percussion, vocals (1976–1977, 1978–1986, 1992–present)

·        Graham "Suggs" McPherson – vocals (1977, 1978–1986, 1992–present)

·        Dan Woodgate – drums, percussion (1978–1986, 1992–present)

·        Mark Bedford – bass (1978–1986, 1992–2009, 2012, 2013–present)

·        Cathal "Chas Smash" Smyth – bass (1976–1977), vocals, trumpet, dancing (1979–1986, 1992–2014)

All have signed next to their image at the base of the poster, and what a stunning set they make! All have signed in a fine black biro-style pen to superb effect!

On top of this, Bow Wow Wow have fully signed their images at the top right-hand side of the poster (with some random doodling!?) and including:

·        Leigh Gorman – bass (1980–1983, 1997–1998, 2003–present)

·        Annabella Lwin – vocals (1980–1983, 1997–1998, 2003–present)

·        Dave Barbarossa – drums (1980-1983, 2010)

·        Matthew Ashman – guitar (1980–1983; died 1995)

All have signed in a fine black biro-style pen to superb effect!

The signatures are simply stunning!  I am grading all the signatures 9/10 with no evidence of fading and they look amazing framed!

Shipping weight: 2kg

Size dimensions: 51.5cm x 72cm

Shipping dimensions: 60cm x 10cm x 10cm

Condition: this is a 42-year-old poster that has been previously mounted. On the rear of the poster (which has been rolled) there is minor creasing, signs of tape repair on the left-hand side of the poster (when front-facing), and a minor corner tear on the bottom left corner of the poster (when front-facing). Moderate age patina on the rear of the poster, with a few odd marks in addition to the tape marks. The front side of the poster has got moderate staining along the left-hand side edge of the poster, with an overall condition in line with the poster rear. Bearing in the mind that this is an original 1982 used poster, I am grading this super rare item as very good condition. If this item is going to be displayed, I would advise that this will require professional mounting, framing, and glazing prior to display.

Provenance:  The memo was purchased via Lot 297 on 23.04.24 via Omega Auctions, and a redacted copy of the invoice will be included as proof of provenance and authenticity. Omega Auctions are proud to be one of the top auction houses worldwide for music memorabilia and vinyl records and complete their own due diligence on authenticity for all items offered for sale. This lot has gone through additional due diligence and has been authenticated by world-renowned Roger Epperson prior to sale, which is referenced on the invoice copy.

Shipping: UK bidders please note that this item will be shipped Royal Mail Special Delivery and tracked and insured. International buyers should note that I will ship anything glazed by UPS international tracked and signed as they offer a superb service, and everything arrives quickly and intact! Please only bid if you are prepared to pay for UPS shipping costs. This is currently £41.87 for expedited, tracked and insured services.

International buyers including EU please note: *If you are ordering from outside of the UK, please be aware that that goods may be subject to import VAT when they arrive from the UK*