THE SLITS IN THE BEGINNING THERE WAS RYTHMN ADVERTISING POSTER - RECLAIMED IN GOOD CONDITION

One of many items recently re-discovered while clearing out my parents house attic. Dates from 1980. Been in storage since early 1980s.

Advertising the joint 'A' side split single from The Slits and The Pop Group that was released in March 1980 through Rough Trade Records and Y Records. In the Beginning There Was Rhythm from The Slits and Where There's a Will There's a Way" from The Pop Group.

This is one of two that were 'reclaimed' from the streets. After that they were rolled and put into storage.
 and after 40 odd years it was slightly reluctant to un-roll and had to be held down with some glasses - didn't want to do some quick reverse roll on this as it might cause some damage. 

Size is 35in x 22.5in approximately. Paper quality is OK - semi heavy weight - usual for this type of poster - rough finish on rear and smooth on front. 

I have carefully sponged the glue and grime off of this and it is in fairly good condition now. But there is some damage that was from the reclaiming process. 

Photos were taken outdoors after cleaning. The thinned / damaged areas are very prominent in the pictures where the water has soaked in a bit more. The photo taken indoors shows the slightly rippled surface following cleaning.

Please note that NO PRINT HAS BEEN LIFTED FROM THE SURFACE from washing. There was a great variance in print from poster to poster. This is clearly evident in the two examples I have (both being offered for sale) which were actually originally posted alongside each other.

This should display well when framed with a white background.

Grab a bit of history while you can. Nice super rare item for a Slits / Punk collector.

Dispatched in a tube. Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery depending on end value. Choose option with care - Tracked 24 covers value compensation up to £150 only, Special Delivery covers value compensation up to £750.




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