STATUS QUO.

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Friedrich Ebert Halle, Ludwigshafen February 1976 concert poster

Original first printing concert poster advertising British rock group Status Quo at the Friedrich Ebert Halle in Ludwigshafen [Germany] on Wednesday, 4th February, 1976, presented by MAMA Concerts in cooperation with Hoffmann Konzerte. The concert in Ludwigshafen was part of the band’s final European leg in support of the On the Level album during January and February, commencing at the Oberschwabenhalle in Ravensburg on 27th January and ending at the Weser Ems Halle in Oldenburg on 8th February, 1976. Recorded at IBC Studios and Phonogram Studios in London and produced by the band themselves, On the Level was released on 21st February, 1975 by Vertigo. When the album was released, the group were more or less at the peak of their career, record sales-wise. The album entered the UK Album chart at #1. All tracks were written or co-written by the group and long-term collaborator Bob Young, apart from “Bye Bye Johnny”, which was a Chuck Berry composition. “Down Down” was the only single released from the album. It gave the band their only #1 hit to date.

The poster measures 83.8 x 59.3 cm (approx. 33″ by 23.3″ inches) and is beautifully printed on thin, smooth-finish uncoated paper stock. In excellent unfolded and unmarked condition. Feel free to email us with any questions you may have concerning this item. Additional images of the poster available on request.