ZAPPA, Frank.

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Palacio de los Deportes, Barcelona September 1984 concert poster

Original first printing concert poster advertising American musician, composer, and bandleader Frank Zappa (1940–1993) at the Palacio de los Deportes in Barcelona [Spain] on Wednesday, 19th September, 1984, in support of the Them or Us album, produced by Zappa himself and released on 18th October, 1984 on his own Barking Pumpkin label. Following problems with the album Thing-Fish, which MCA Records refused to distribute, Zappa made a deal with EMI Records, which would allow Them Or Us and Thing-Fish to be distributed by Capitol Records in the United States. Zappa wrote a “warning” which appeared on the inner sleeves of these albums, as well as Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention, which stated that the albums contained content “which a truly free society would neither fear nor suppress”, and a “guarantee” which stated that the lyrics would not “cause eternal torment in the place where the guy with the horns and pointed stick conducts his business.” As with other Zappa rock albums of this era, many of the tracks are sourced from live recordings. Later studio overdubs were liberally applied, although there is no mention of this on the album notes.

The poster measures 33.4 x 48.2 cm (approx. 13.1″ x 19″ 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.