The Soft Machine Turns On poster
OA101
- The Soft Machine Turns On poster
Number: OA101
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Size: 29 9/16" x 19 11/16"
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: This is the first Osiris printing of the poster with an " OSIRIS AGENCY" credit line.
The publication/credit line is inside the picture's frame, and reads:
"OA 101 Printed in England ©1967 by the OSIRIS AGENCY/HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT"
It appears to be hand written.
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Second Printing
Notes: Second Osiris printing with a "OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd." credit line.
For the second printing, the publication/credit line has been shifted to right, outside the picture's frame.
It reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA101 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2 HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT"
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Third Printing
Notes: A third Osiris printing of the poster with "HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT" no longer part of the publication/credit line.
The credit line at the bottom of the poster reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA101 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2"
My White Bicycle by Tomorrow poster
OA102
- My White Bicycle by Tomorrow poster
Number: OA102
Poster Artists: Jacob and the Coloured Coat (printed on the poster)
Poster Size: 29 9/16" x 19 11/16"
Printing Information: Silkscreen. Silver and white, or silver and beige.
Notes: This is the first Osiris printing of the poster (second overall printing) with an "Osiris Agency" credit line.
It is thought that this poster was a limited edition run, made to sell locally at the same time the first promo poster was in use.
Along the bottom right edge of the poster, it says:
"OA102 Printed in England ©1967 by the Osiris Agency / HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT"
It appears to be hand written.
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My White Bicycle by Tomorrow promo poster
Notes: This poster, promoting the first single by the band Tomorrow, was commissioned by the band's manager.
The original printing did not have any credit line on it.
The band's record label, EMI, would not allow this image to be used to advertise the single due to the woman's breasts in the image.
This article, condemning the censorship, appeared on page 5 of the International Times newspaper, dated May 22, 1967.
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Replacement promo poster
When the Record Company rejected the original poster, Jacob & the Coloured Coat created a replacement poster to promote the single:
Poster Artists: Jacob and the Coloured Coat
Notes: There is no OA number or Osiris credit line on this poster either.
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Second Osiris Printing
Notes: Second Osiris printing with an "OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd." publication/credit line.
Along the bottom right edge of the poster, it says:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA102 / © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. / 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2"
The publication/credit line starts just to the right of the bottom of the "O".
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The publication/credit line has also been found printed in blue:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA102 / © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. / 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2"
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Third Osiris Printing
On alternative printings, the publication/credit line has been shifted slightly to the left.
It now appears to start slightly to the left of the bottom of the "O."
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA102 / © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. / 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2"
Jimi Hendrix Experience, Fillmore Auditorium poster
OA103
- Jimi Hendrix Experience, Fillmore Auditorium poster
Number: OA103
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Size: 29 5/8" x 19 11/16"
Printing Information: Silkscreen. Florescent red on a gold background. Printed using gold ink for the background.
Notes: A poster celebrating the Jimi Hendrix Experience shows at the Fillmore Auditorium on June 20th and 26th.
This is the original printing of the poster. The feathers at the ends of the headdress are red.
The publication/credit line reads:
"OA 103: Printed in England © 1967; by the OSIRIS AGENCY"
It appears to be hand written.
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Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced Track Records promo poster
Notes: This poster was also used as a Track Records promo poster for the Jimi Hendrix album, Are You Experienced.
This version of the poster has the album title and a Track Records logo in the lower right corner. The reference to the Fillmore Auditorium, as well as the dates, at the top have been deleted.
The Track Records promo printing has the ends of the feathers in the headdress in gold.
The credit line reads:
"OA 103 Printed in England © 1967 by the OSIRIS AGENCY."
It appears to be hand written.
This promo poster was not sold as a part of the Osiris series.
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Second Printing
Notes: A second printing of the poster with an "OSIRIS (visions) LTD" publication/credit line.
The credit line has been changed to read:
"OA 103 © 1967 by OSIRIS (visions) LTD 90 Westbourne Terr. London W 2."
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Third Printing
A third printing with an "OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd." publication/credit line.
The credit line has been changed to read:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA103 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W 2"
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Fourth Printing
A fourth printing with the "83 CHARLOTTE ST" address in the publication/credit line.
Poster Size: 29 1/2" x 19 3/4"
The credit line reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA103 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 83 CHARLOTTE ST W.1."
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Yarrowstalks Reprint
"Yarrowstalks" was an underground newspaper published by David Auten and Brian Zahn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the late 1960s. In 1967, the people that ran Yarrowstalks received permission directly from Hapshash to do U.S reprints of some of the Hapshash posters (for sale in the U.S.).
A limited edition reprint of this poster (OA103) was done by Yarrowstalks in late 1967/early 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Some notable differences in this reprint:
1) An extra butterfly has been added to the right of Jimi's foot.
2) Under Jimi's right arm, the thin blue line (outline) is missing (this is the same as on the first Osiris printing, but not on the Osiris reprints).
3) The glasses on Noel Redding (the musician on the left) are not dark (they look like sunglasses on the Osiris printings).
4) There is no credit line on the Yarrowstalks reprint (this was not an Osiris poster).
UFO Coming poster
OA104
- UFO Coming poster
Number: OA104
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Date (of concerts): Shows at the UFO Club in London:
June 16 - Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Soft Machine
June 23 - Liverpool Love Festival (The Liverpool Love Festival was organized by the poet Adrian Henri, and featured poetry and music)
Poster Size: 29 9/16" x 19 11/16"
Printing Information: Silkscreen. Printed using gold ink for the background.
Notes: First Osiris printing of the poster with an "OSIRIS AGENCY" publication/credit line.
This Osiris poster, with the "OA" number on it, is not an original concert poster. It is a reprint by the Osiris poster company for sale through its catalog.
This version of the poster is the in the V & A Museum in London, and was given to the museum by Nigel Waymouth.
The publishing credits begin under the "I" in Festival, and read:
"OA104 Printed in England © 1967 by the OSIRIS AGENC"
It appears to be hand written.
On some copies, the Y in AGENCY is visible.
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Original Poster
Notes: Original printing of the poster.
This poster was printed before the concert to promote the concerts and for sale locally.
There is no publication/credit line printed on this poster.
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Second Osiris Printing A
Poster Size: 29 1/2" x 19 1/2"
Notes: Second Osiris printing with an "OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd." publication/credit line.
This poster was printed after the concert for sale in headshops and through mail order by Osiris.
At the bottom of the poster, beneath the"E" in Festival, it says:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA104 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W 2"
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Second Osiris Printing B
Notes: Alternate second Osiris printing with the credits line shifted slightly.
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA104 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W 2"
The publication/credit line has been moved to the left, and now starts beneath the "J" in June.
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Second Osiris Printing C
Notes: Alternate second Osiris printing with the publication/credit line shifted slightly.
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA104 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W 2"
The publishing credit has been moved further left, and now starts between the "J" in June, and the design to the left of June.
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Second Osiris Printing D
Poster Size: 29 1/2"" x 19 1/2"
Notes: Alternate second Osiris printing with the publication/credit line shifted slightly.
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA104 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W 2"
The publishing credit has been moved further left, and now starts beneath the tip of the design to the left of June.
* It should be noted that the printings that are designated as second Osiris printings A-D are done so for purposes of reference only, and were not necessarily printed in that order.
With so many variations, it is possible that some of these are, in fact, not original Osiris printings.
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Yarrowstalks Reprint
"Yarrowstalks" was an underground newspaper published by David Auten and Brian Zahn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the late 1960s. In 1967, the people that ran Yarrowstalks received permission directly from Hapshash to do U.S reprints of some of the Hapshash posters (for sale in the U.S.).
A limited edition reprint of this poster (OA104) was done by Yarrowstalks in late 1967/early 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Some notable differences in this reprint:
1) Extra stars have been added in front of the girls face.
2) An extra star has been added on the girls headscarfe.
3) The left butterfly wing has an outline.
4) There is no credit line on the Yarrowstalks reprint (this was not an Osiris poster).
Legalize Pot Rally poster
OA105
- Legalize Pot Rally poster
Number: OA105
Poster Artist: Mike McInnerney
Poster Size: 29 15/16" x 19 15/16"
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: A poster the Legalize Pot Rally at Speakers Corner in Hyde Park, London on Sunday, July 16th at 2 p.m.
This is the first Osiris printing of the poster with an "OSARIS (VISIONS) LTD" credits line.
The publication/credit line at the bottom of the poster says:
"PRINTED BY TSR / OA105 © 1967 OSARIS (VISIONS) LTD 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W 2"
Note that the name Osiris is spelled wrong.
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Original Poster
Poster Date (of gathering): July 16, 1967
Notes: This poster was originally printed for the rally by TSR. It did not have an OA number on it.
The publishing line is at the bottom center, and says:
"Printed by TSR Printing & Publicity Services Ltd."
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Second Osiris Printing A
Notes: Second Osiris printing with an "OSIRIS (Visions) Ltd." publication/credit line.
The spelling of Osiris has now been corrected.
The publishing line was moved to the left side, top to bottom, in upper and lower case lettering, and was changed to read:
"Printed by TSR for Osiris (Visions) Ltd./OA105. 90 Westbourne Terrace W.2. Hapshash & The Coloured Coat"
It incorrectly lists the artists as Hapshash & the Coloured Coat.
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Second Osiris Printing B
Notes: Alternate second Osiris printing with an "OSIRIS (VISIONS) LTD" publication/credit line.
The publishing line was moved about two inches up, top to bottom, and was changed to all capital lettering. It reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR FOR OSIRIS (VISIONS) LTD./OA105. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W.2. HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT"
It incorrectly lists the artists as Hapshash & the Coloured Coat.
Welcome Cosmic Visitors poster
OA106
- Welcome Cosmic Visitors poster
Number: OA106
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: A poster titled Welcome Cosmic Visitors.
Text on the poster says: THE CREATOR MADE THE WORLD COME AND SEE IT.
Underneath that, at the edge of the circle, it says: HAPSHASH AND THE COLOURED COAT.
At the bottom left of the poster, the publication/credit reads:
"OA 106 © 1967 by OSIRIS (visions) LTD. 90 Westbourne Terr. London W 2"
The Move at the UFO Club poster
OA107
- The Move at the UFO Club poster
Number: OA107
Poster Artists: Jacob and the Colored Coat (Michael English & Nigel Waymouth)
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: A UFO Club poster for shows by The Move on May 26, 1967, and for a Pink Floyd show on June 2, 1967.
THIS OSIRIS POSTER, WITH THE "OA" NUMBER ON IT, IS NOT AN ORIGINAL CONCERT POSTER. IT IS A REPRINT BY THE POSTER COMPANY FOR SALE THROUGH ITS CATALOG.
This is the first Osiris Visions printing of this poster. Although this is the first Osiris printing, it is actually the third overall printing of this poster.
This poster was printed after the concerts for sale in headshops and through mail order by Osiris.
In the top left, along one of the light colored beams, it says:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA101 / © OSIRIS VISIONS LTD. / 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W2"
The OA number is incorrect, as it should be OA107.
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Also found with the following publication/credit line:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA101 / © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. / 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2 OM TENTACLE"
The OM TENTACLE credit is incorrect, as the poster was designed by Jacob & the Coloured Coat.
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Original Poster
Poster Date (of concerts): May 26, 1967 & June 2, 1967
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: The original UFO Club poster for shows by The Move on May 26, 1967, and for a Pink Floyd show on June 2, 1967.
This is the original printing of this poster done before the concert to advertise it.
There is no number or publication/credit on this poster.
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Second Printing
Poster Date (of concerts): May 26, 1967 & June 2, 1967
Poster Size: 29 11/16 x 19 11/16
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: Second printing of the UFO Club poster for shows by The Move on May 26, 1967, and for a Pink Floyd show on June 2, 1967.
These posters were printed after the concerts for sale at the UFO Club.
It does not have an OA number on it. It just has the number 1007.
In the upper left corner of the poster, it says:
"1007 ©
UFO 1967"
The original hand drawn artwork for this poster has the "1007 © UFO 1967" notation on it, which indicates that it was put on the poster by the artists, and not added later.
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The Move promo poster
Notes: This poster design was also issued as a poster for The Move.
It is believed that this was also printed for sale at the UFO Club.
This poster has just "The Move" on it with no other band names, venue or dates on it.
In the upper left corner of the poster, it says:
"1007 ©
UFO 1967"
There is no OA number on this poster.
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Crazy World of Arthur Brown poster
OA108
- Crazy World of Arthur Brown poster
Number: OA108
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: This is a blacklight poster. When viewed under a blacklight, the blue ink layer disappears and the background image is brought to the forefront, in different colors. If a strobe light is used along with a blacklight, faces and images appear and disappear with each flash.
Notes: A poster for the Crazy World of Arthur Brown.
Described by Nigel Waymouth as the "darkest poster we ever produced," this poster depicts a vision of hell with tormented faces, serpents and snakes at the bottom. Mickey Mouse is shooting heroin as an angry Donald Duck shakes his fist at Mickey. And the god of hellfire looks down from above.
In the top right corner, it says: "They are agitated by the drums. The four Bacals ride to Earth on the back of a Green rainbow. One by one the stars fall."
In the bottom left corner, it says: "Crazy World of Arthur Brown"
Written on one of the rocks (behind Donald Duck) it says: "Stone Free," a nod to Jimi Hendrix.
Amongst the faces at the bottom center, across five of the rocks, it says: "Hapshash and the Coloured Coat."
First printing of the poster with an "OSIRIS (visions) LTD." publication/credit line.
Printed along the bottom center of the poster, in blue, it reads:
"OA 108 © 1967 OSIRIS (visions) LTD. 90 Westbourne Terr. London W 2 _ cinema signs gul 9361"
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Second printing A
Notes: Second printing of this poster with an "OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd" publication/credit line at the bottom center. It reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA108 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2"
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Second printing B
Poster Size: 29 ½ x 19 11/16
PT: .0057
Notes: Alternate second printing of this poster with an "OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd" publication/credit line. The publication/credit line was moved to the right.
Printed along the bottom right edge of the poster, in blue, it reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA108 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2"
* It should be noted that the printings that are designated as second printings A or B are done so for purposes of reference only, and were not necessarily printed in that order.
Move Marquee July 11 poster
OA109
- Move Marquee July 11 poster
Number: OA109
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Date (of concert): July 11, 1967
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: A poster for The Move at the Marquee on July 11, 1967.
THIS OSIRIS POSTER, WITH THE "OA" NUMBER ON IT, IS NOT AN ORIGINAL CONCERT POSTER. IT IS A REPRINT BY THE POSTER COMPANY FOR SALE THROUGH ITS CATALOG.
First Osiris printing of the poster with an "OSIRIS (visions) LTD." publication/credit line.
This poster was printed after the concert for sale in headshops and through mail order by Osiris.
In the red below the E, it says:
"OA 109 © 1967 by OSIRIS (visions) LTD. 90 Westbourne Terr. London W 2
HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT"
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Original poster
Notes: The original poster that was made before the concert to advertise the show does not have any publication/credit line on it.
It was not sold by Osiris Visions.
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Second Osiris Printing
Notes: Second Osiris printing of this poster, with the publication/credit line changed.
This poster was printed after the concert for sale in headshops and through mail order by Osiris.
At the bottom of the poster, below the E, it says:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA 109 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2
UFO Dusk to Dawn poster
OA110
- UFO Dusk to Dawn poster
Number: OA110
Poster Artist: OM Tentacle (Michael McInnerney & Dudley Edwards)
Poster Date (of concerts): A poster for two shows at the UFO Club in London:
July 14 - Arthur Brown, Alexis Korner, Victor Brox
July 21 - Tomorrow, Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band
Printing Information: silkscreen. McInnerney wrote: "Placing separate inks on one screen for a single pull produced the rainbow effect and a rich colour look for little expense."
Notes: First printing of the poster in blue, red and brown with an "OSIRIS (visions) LTD." publication/credit line.
McInnerney explained that "The poster illustrates UFO as an all-night event. It expresses the half-light of dusk and dawn and the sense of time between as floating and fluid, with a subtext that the night belongs to "Trippers" as the day belongs to "Greys."
The publication credit line is in the lower right corner, bottom to top, and reads:
"OA110 © 1967 by OSIRIS (visions) LTD. 90 Westbourne Terr. London W 2"
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Also printed in purple, red and yellow on white paper.
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Second printing using gold ink
Notes: A second printing using gold ink for the background color.
Poster Size: 29 Ύ x 19 ½
PT: .0066
Printing Information: Silkscreen.
The publication/credit line was moved to the top of the poster, and reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA110 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. / 90 Westbourne Terr. London W 2 OM TENTACLE"
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The Soft Machine Turns On poster
Second printing
OA112
- The Soft Machine Turns On poster
Number: OA112
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: Reissue printing by TSR, London.
Notes: This is a reprint of the first Osiris poster, OA101.
The publication/credit line has been moved to the left. It now reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND OA112 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W 2 HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT"
Art - What's That Sound poster
OA113
- Art - What's That Sound poster
Number: OA113
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Size: 16 15/16" x 10 13/16
Notes: This is a promo poster that was made for Island Records to promote the band, Art, and their U.K. single What's That Sound (For What It's Worth) / Rome Take Away Three, released in August 1967.
Band members pictured on the poster are: Luther Grosvenor, Frank Kenyon, Jimmy Henshaw, and Mike Kelly.
The band appeared on the album "Featuring the Human Host and the Heavy Metal Kids" by Hapshash & the Coloured Coat, later that year.
In the right side border, bottom to top, it reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA113 ©1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD., 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE, W. 2. / HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT."
CIA v UFO poster
OA114
- CIA v UFO poster
Number: OA114
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Date (of concert): July 28, 1967
Poster Size: 29 13/16 x 19 7/8
PT: .0054
Printing Information: Silkscreen.
Notes: The poster depicts a naked winged woman pulling an island through space. This represents a type of UFO or Fantasy Island, from which various flying machines are emerging (planes, flying saucers, dirigibles, shooting stars). On the rocky island is a city, with banners above it that say: "Night of the UFOs." The assertion of famous architect and visionary Buckminster Fuller, that we should view our planet Earth as a space craft, influenced the design of the poster. A bi-plane flying below the island is leaving a vapor trail that reads: "July 28 pink floyd."
The idea of "CIA v. UFO" as the title of the poster came to Michael English and Nigel Waymouth as a representation of the conflict between the repressive forces of the establishment, and the new underground counterculture.
At the bottom left edge of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA114 / ©1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W2."
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Second Printing
Poster Size: 29 3/4" x 19 3/4"
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: A second printing of the poster was done with the name Hapshash & the Coloured Coat added at the end of the credit line:
At the bottom left edge of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND/OA114 /©1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W2. / HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT"
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Third Printing
Poster Size: 29 3/4" x 19 3/4"
PT: .0062
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: A third printing of the poster was done by TSR.
This poster was printed after the concert for sale in headshops and through mail order by Osiris.
The publication/credit line at the bottom of the poster has been changed to read:
"PRINTED BY T S R/OA114/©1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W 2/HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT."
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Yarrowstalks Reprint
"Yarrowstalks" was an underground newspaper published by David Auten and Brian Zahn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the late 1960s. In 1967, the people that ran Yarrowstalks received permission directly from Hapshash to do U.S reprints of some of the Hapshash posters (for sale in the U.S.).
A limited edition reprint of this poster (OA114) was done by Yarrowstalks in late 1967/early 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Some notable differences in this reprint:
1) A silver star above the "C" in CIA is missing.
2) There is no credit line on the Yarrowstalks reprint (this was not an Osiris poster).
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Hung on You poster
OA115
- Hung on You poster
Number: OA115
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: This poster was made to advertise the London boutique, Hung on You, a clothing shop on King's Road owned by Michael Rainey.
At the bottom the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA115 / © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. / 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W2 . HAPSHASH AND THE COLOURED COAT. TURN THE OTHER SIDE ON."
Save Earth Now poster
OA116
- Save Earth Now poster
Number: OA116
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: Silkscreen.
Notes: A poster celebrating the earth.
At the bottom the poster, it reads:
"Printed by TSR for Osiris (Visions) Ltd. / OA116 / 90 Westbourne Terrace W.2. Hapshash & The Coloured Coat."
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Yarrowstalks Reprint
"Yarrowstalks" was an underground newspaper published by David Auten and Brian Zahn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the late 1960s. In 1967, the people that ran Yarrowstalks received permission directly from Hapshash to do U.S reprints of some of the Hapshash posters (for sale in the U.S.).
A limited edition reprint of this poster (OA116) was done by Yarrowstalks in late 1967/early 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
There is no credit line on the Yarrowstalks reprint. This was not an Osiris poster.
The Mothers of Invention - Royal Albert Hall 23 Sept. poster
OA117
- The Mothers of Invention - Royal Albert Hall 23 Sept. poster
Number: OA117
Poster Design: Picture of The Mothers is by Carl Schenkel. Poster design and graphics (including the naked woman at the top) is by Michael English.
Poster Date (of concert): September 23, 1967
Notes: A poster for the The Mothers of Invention concert at the Royal Albert Hall, on September 23, 1967.
Along the left edge of the poster, top to bottom, it reads:
"Printed in England by T.S.R. ... Hapshash and the Coloured Coat, OA117 © OSIRIS VISIONS LTD. 90 Westbourne Terrace W.2."
Fifth Dimension, Leicester poster
OA118
- Fifth Dimension, Leicester poster
Number: OA118
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Dates (of concerts): September 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29 & 30, 1967
Notes: A poster for the shows at the Fifth Dimension in Leicester, England from September 15th through September 30th, 1967.
Original issues have a narrow gold border around the edge of the poster.
Along the bottom edge of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR OA118 © 1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W.2. HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT."
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- OA119 - open
Roundhouse UFO poster
OA120
- Roundhouse UFO poster
Number: OA120
Poster Artist: Martin Sharp
Poster Date (of concert): September 22 & 29, 1967
Poster Size: 30" x 19 3/4"
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: A poster for a UFO show at the Roundhouse in London, England on September 29, 1967.
Bands include: Dantalians Chariot, The Social Deviants, The Exploding Galaxy, Jeff Beck, Ten Years After and Contessa Veronica.
Along the bottom right edge of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR / OA120 © 1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W.2. / MARTIN SHARP."
Some printings omit Martin Sharp's name:
"PRINTED BY TSR / OA120 © 1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W.2."
It is unknown which came first.
Also, the center of the heart in the lower right corner of the poster is white or silver on the one with Sharp's name, and only silver on the one without his name.
Jazz at the Roundhouse poster
OA121
- Jazz at the Roundhouse poster
Number: OA121
Poster Artists: OM Tentacle (Michael McInnerney & Dudley Edwards)
Poster Date (of concert): October 15, 1967
Notes: A poster for a benefit concert at the Roundhouse in London, England on October 15, 1967. The benefit was for the Rent Surcharge, Paddy O'Connor legal costs fund. It was organized by the North St Pancras Labour Party.
Along the bottom edge of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR/OA121 © OSARIS (VISIONS) LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W.2."
Note that the name Osiris is spelled wrong.
- OA122 - open
The Who - I Can See for Miles poster
OA123
- The Who - I Can See for Miles poster
Number: OA123
Poster Artists: Hapshash & the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: Silkscreen - three printings of ink.
Notes: A promo poster for The Who single, I Can See for Miles.
Along the bottom of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR ENGLAND © OSIRIS VISIONS LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W.2. OA123 HAPSHASH AND THE COLOURED COAT"
Richard Bernstein poster
OA124
- Richard Bernstein poster
Number: OA124
Poster Artists: Hapshash & the Coloured Coat
Notes: A promo poster for the Richard Bernstein Gallery in Amsterdam.
Along the bottom center of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND BY TSR / OA124 © OSIRIS VISIONS LTD 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W 2."
- OA125 - open
- OA126 - open
October Songs poster
OA127
- October Songs poster
Number: OA127
Poster Artist: John Marshall
Poster Date (of concert): October 4, 1967
Notes: A poster for a concert at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, England on October 4, 1967. Bands were The Incredible String Band, and Shirley Collins.
Along the bottom left edge of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR / OA127 © 1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE, W.2. / JOHN MARSHALL"
Denny Laine - Too Much in Love poster
OA128
- Denny Laine - Too Much in Love poster
Number: OA128
Poster Artist: Adrian George
Notes: A promo poster for Denny Laine - Too Much in Love.
Along the bottom left edge of the poster, it reads:
"Printed by AUTOGRAPHICS LONDON OA128 ADRIAN GEORGE © OSIRIS VISIONS LTD. 83 CHARLOTTE STREET W.1."
Fairport Convention poster
OA129
- Fairport Convention poster
Number: OA129
Poster Artist: Gregory Irons
Printing Information: Silkscreen
Notes: A promo poster for Fairport Convention.
The band members pictured on the poster (hand drawn by Irons) are Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, Ashley Hutchings, Martin Lamble, Iain Matthews, and Judy Dyble.
Along the bottom left edge of the poster, it reads:
"Printed in England by TSR ©1968 Osiris OA129 (Visions) Ltd. 83 Charlotte St. W.1. Gregory Irons"
- OA130 - open
- OA131 - open
The Incredible String Band poster
OA132
- The Incredible String Band poster
Number: OA132
Poster Artist: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Date (of concerts): March 1, 2, 9, 16 & 30, 1968
Printing Information: Silkscreen - three printings of ink.
Notes: A promo poster for The Incredible String Band concerts from March 1st through the 30th, 1968.
Along the bottom edge of the poster, it reads:
"Printed in England by TSR ©1968 Osiris OA132 (Visions) Ltd. 83 Charlotte St. W1 Hapshash and the Coloured Coat - Presented by Folk Directions Ltd. in assoc. with Witchseason Productions Ltd. and the Bryan Morrison Agency Ltd."
- OA133 - open
Julie Felix at the Royal Albert Hall poster
OA134
- Julie Felix at the Royal Albert Hall poster
Number: OA134
Poster Artist: Hapshash & the Coloured Coat
Poster Date (of concert): April 18, 1968
Notes: A promo poster for Julie Felix at the Royal Albert Hall on April 18, 1968.
Along the bottom edge of the poster, it reads:
"OA 134 Printed in England by Associated Artcrafts Ltd. © 1968 Osiris (Visions) Ltd. 83 Charlotte Street W.1"
- OA135 - open
- OA136 - open
- OA137 - open
Fairport Convention - If I Had a Ribbon Bow poster
OA138
- Fairport Convention - If I Had a Ribbon Bow poster
Number: OA138
Poster Artist: Adrian George
Notes: A promo poster for the Fairport Convention song, If I Had a Ribbon Bow.
Along the bottom left edge of the poster, it reads:
"Printed by AUTOGRAPHICS LONDON OA 138 ADRIAN GEORGE © 1968 OSIRIS VISIONS LTD. 83 Charlotte Street W.1"
