Ska / Stiff / Madness: 'The Return of the Las Palmas 7' autographed by five
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Artist: Madness
Release: ‘The Return of the Los Palmas 7’
Release year: 1981
Release label: Stiff Records
Release number: BUY 108. Record is paper-labelled single and housed within a picture sleeve. This was the band’s seventh single released on 16 January 1981. The single reached number 7 in the UK and remained in the charts for 11 weeks
Format: this is an official 1981 UK single by band ‘Madness’, signed by five members! The following signatures are included:
Chris Foreman – guitar (1976–1986, 1992–2005, 2006–present): has signed ‘Donk Me Sideways Chrissy Boy’ to the left of his image on the front panel of the sleeve, in a fine blue biro-style pen. Graded 6/10 for definition and ink coverage, as the ink has not fully permeated the high gloss finish to the sleeve (see photo).
Graham "Suggs" McPherson – vocals, percussion (1977, 1978–1986, 1992–present): has signed ‘Suggs’ below his image on the front panel of the sleeve, in a fine blue biro-style pen. Graded 7/10 for definition and ink coverage (see photo).
Dan Woodgate – drums, percussion (1978–1986, 1992–present): has signed ‘Woody’ to the left of his image, in a fine blue biro-style pen. Graded 8/10 for definition and ink coverage (see photo).
Cathal "Chas Smash" Smyth – bass (1976–1977), vocals, trumpet, dancing (1979–1986, 1992–2014): has signed ‘Chas Smash is rockin’ across his image on the front panel of the sleeve in a fine black biro-style pen. Graded 8/10 for definition and ink coverage (see photo).
Mark Bedford – bass (1978–1986, 1992–2009, 2012, 2013–present) has signed ‘Bedders’ with an integrated ‘phallic symbol’ at the top right-hand corner of the front panel of the sleeve, in a fine blue biro-style pen. Graded 8/10 for definition and ink coverage (see photo).
Mike Barson – keyboards, piano, percussion, backing vocals (1976–1984, 1992–present) & Lee Thompson – saxophone, percussion, vocals (1976–1977, 1978–1986, 1992–present) have not signed this copy of the sleeve, hence signed by five of the bands seven members.
Shipping weight: 300gm
Condition: the picture sleeve is in excellent condition, with minimal creasing and edge wear, and no rips or tears. The vinyl is in excellent minus (-), with minor signs of handling. Under harsh halogen lighting, the vinyl has minor hairlines and a few minor scuffs on the B-side. The signed single on Stiff Record labels is rare signed, and would look amazing mounted, framed and glazed.
Provenance: Purchased as Lot 602 via Special Auction Services on 24th July 2024 and will come with a redacted invoice & lot labelling on outer plastic bag as provenance of authenticity. Special Auction Services are a world-class auction house established in 1991 as a specialist and traditional firm of auctioneers.
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.
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