1967–Continental Ballroom-The Electric Prunes Concert Handbill-FIRST PAE APPEARANCE! PAE Graded Mint “95”

closed on Friday, April 3, 2020

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$108.00
Starting bid: $1.00

The FIRST APPEARANCE of this relic in our auction! Here's an Electric Prunes Original Handbill produced for a February 1967 appearance at the famous Continental Ballroom in the Bay Area. Incorporating psychedelia and elements of embryonic electronic rock the Electric Prune's sound featured innovative recording techniques with fuzz-toned guitars and oscillating sound effects. The band was signed to Reprise Records in 1966. Their #1 hit song was "I had Too Much to Dream (Last Night)". 

 

The Continental Ballroom (called “Auditorium” on the handbill) is a rare treasure that is sure to gain attention from collectors in this auction. Artwork by Cannon (see The Art of Rock for other examples of his work for the Continental). The design was produced by the same artist who produced the artwork for the popular Continental Dead poster from several months later in October 1967. Material from this venue is extremely sought after and this original handbill is very uncommon in top condition.

 

Handbill – The Electric Prunes Continental

Grade – PAE Mint 95

Band / Bill – The Electric Prunes The New Delhi River Band Teddy And The Patches

Venue – Continental Ballroom

City – Santa Clara CA

Date – 2/25/67

Dimensions – 5 11/32" x 8 1/2"

Printing – OHB-A Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Artist - Cannon

Condition Details - Superb Museum Quality with no visible flaws of any kind. No nicks cuts tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration.

 

*****This handbill is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****

 

*A 20% Buyers Premium will be added to the final hammer price of this lot.*

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