ZAPPA, Frank.

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Sportpaleis Ahoy’, Rotterdam September 1974 concert poster

Original first printing concert poster advertising Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention at the Sportpaleis Ahoy’ in Rotterdam [Netherlands] on Saturday, 28th September, 1974, presented by Paul Acket & Mojo. The concert in Rotterdam was part of an extensive tour of continental Europe during September and October in support of the Apostrophe (‘) album, commencing at the Palazzo dello Sport in Rome on 6th September and ending at the Nuevo Pabellon Club Juventud in Badalona on 4th October, 1974. Produced by Frank Zappa, the album was released on 22nd March, 1974 on Zappa’s and Herb Cohen’s own DiscReet Records. Continuing from the commercial breakthrough of Over-Nite Sensation (1973), Apostrophe (‘) is a similar mix of short songs showcasing Zappa’s humor and musical arrangements. The record’s lyrical themes are often bizarre or obscure, with the exception of “Uncle Remus”,  which is an extension of Zappa’s feelings on racism featured on his earlier song “Trouble Every Day.” Containing the singles “Cosmik Debris” and “Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow”, Apostrophe (‘) peaked at #10 (a career-high placement) on the Billboard 200 and  remains one of Zappa’s most commercially successful albums. The poster comes from the archives of impresario Paul Acket.

The poster measures 41.8 x 60.0 cm (approx. 16.5″ by 23.6″ inches) and is beautifully printed on thin, coated paper stock. There are a few faint horizontal crease lines, else in remarkably near excellent unfolded condition. Feel free to email us with any questions you may have concerning this item. Additional images of the poster available on request.