E.G. COMMUNIQUE / E.G. Newsletter [Vol. 1, Issues 1, 2, 3]
First three issues of the E.G. Records Newsletter, founded to promote the label's artists following the January '79 opening of its U.S. office.
First three issues of the E.G. Records Newsletter, founded to promote the label's artists following the January '79 opening of its U.S. office.
Rare original poster by the German electronic Krautrock project started by Dieter Moebius, Conrad Schnitzler, and Hans-Joachim Roedelius.
Archive of original photographs from the London Features International press agency, documenting David Bowie's career over an approximately 30-year span and focusing heavily on the later years of the 1970s.
Promotional folder for Bryan Ferry's 1978 album, with a photo of the artist in leather coat and a press release praising "the most complete Ferry work to date."
In Byrne's words, "neither an autobiography nor a series of think pieces--but a little bit of both."
Deluxe edition of Cage's Charles Eliot Northern Lectures, delivered at Harvard between 1988-1989.
Typescript sent to Dick Higgins of Something Else Press of Cage's brief essay on the composer Henry Cowell.
First edition of Cage's first book.
Inscribed first edition of this groundbreaking textbook on electronic music from the pioneering composer, musician, and co-creator of the Moog synthesizer.
Advertisement for the Minimoog Synthesizer, a landmark instrument in 20th century pop music.
First edition of this unconventional diary, with a bookplate signed by Eno from his friend Stewart Brand's Global Business Network Book Club.
VHS recording of a live performance by New Order at the Ukranian National Home, designed by Peter Saville Associates.
Original handbill/ticket order form (in typical period Bill Graham style) with informational flyer for attendees of the Goose Lake International Music Festival, a three-day event held in Leoni Township, outside Jackson, Michigan from August 7-9, 1970, with an estimated 200,000 attendees.
First edition of this quasi-anthropological, excruciatingly arch, but nevertheless legendary photobook study of punks: their habitat, dress, and curious manners.
Uncommon avant-garde synth & "guitare fuzz" 7'' single by Joël Hubaut & Manou + Déficit des Années, with the original elaborate packaging and mail-art inserts.
Collection of early setlists from seminal band Hüsker Dü for shows in their hometown of Minneapolis, all predating the release of their debut album LAND SPEED RECORD, and all but one predating its recording.
Illustrated with black and white photographs; a few in color. Covers Ferry's early years and the band from its formation through 1981; written before the release of Avalon but promises that "the band will be back, probably in 1982."
Early issue of the magazine, with an opinion piece by Andy Warhol ("I don't know anyone who takes amphetamines anymore"), a guide to punk London by Victor Bockris, a feature on Willie Nelson, a poem by Muhammad Ali, Patti Smith on Pasolini, and a selection of Lou Reed's poems from his then-unpublished collection ALL THE PRETTY PEOPLE.
Early eighties pop fanzine, this issue featuring Adam and the Ants, David Bowie, Sting and more. Flexidisc with single from Adam and the Ants included.
Complete seven-issue run of this essential journal dedicated to electronic music and founded by synthesizer pioneer Robert Moog, from the library of composer Douglas Leedy.
Founded by Colin Faver and Kevin Millins, Final Solution was arguably the most important promoter in the UK during the postpunk years.
Flyer for the June 1, 1980 show at Vancouver's Arcadian Hall.
"SUPPORT SUBURBAN ROCK AND ROLL!" The Dolls were presumably on tour to promote their recently released second album TOO MUCH TOO SOON, while Kiss's self-titled debut album had been released only several months prior. An early record of KISS's career and their meteoric rise to fame, alongside the Dolls who were one of their major precursors in glam rock.
Ticket from XTC's February 29, 1980 concert at the Showbox in Seattle.
A first-year membership card for The Roxy in London's Covent Garden, epicenter of the UK's burgeoning punk movement.