Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$840.00
Starting bid: $1.00
For the first time in our auction with CGC grading we are pleased to offer this Pretenders poster from the Cain’s Ballroom in 1981. This black and white poster is the first pre-concert original printing of this issue (PLEASE NOTE: the color photo on plate 4.150 in the Art of Rock Book is of the RP-2 second printing).
In the early days of Cain’s Ballroom the venue showcased Western Swing Music. Purchased by investor Larry Shaeffer in 1976 and reopened in 1977 Cain’s was revamped to house new rock music. Punk Icons The Sex Pistols performed a legendary show there 40 years ago on January 11th and the concert inspired local Tulsa youths to form punk bands.
Concert posters from Cain's Ballroom are Cult Classics and are extremely rare and sought after with advanced collectors. We constantly receive requests for these with no way of meeting demand. This is an Original First Print issue that is 100% authentic with no restoration of any kind.
Poster – Pretenders Cain’s Ballroom
Grade – CGC 9.2
Bands/Bill – The Pretenders The Bureau
Venue – Cain’s Ballroom
City – Tulsa Oklahoma
Date – 9/9/81
Dimensions – 16 7/8” x 23”
Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing
Condition Details - 100% Original with no restoration. View the detailed high res photo of this lot. Click on the thumbnail photo to see an enlarged photo. Click a second time on the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the enlarged photo. A super high res image with every millimeter will now be clearly displayed. For a personalized eyewitness examination call 410-464-6180 11:00 am to 6:00 pm eastern.
*****This poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****
*A 20% Buyers Premium will be added to the final hammer price of this lot.*