Collecting music pinbacks, offers a souvenir, memento, or keepsake that embraces wonderful memories. Our collections, connect us to famous musicians, shows we’ve seen and songs we love. Music pinbacks are a staple for tours, albums and iconic images, that last forever. Among, the most popular types, are “Flicker/Flashers,” radio and venue promotions, and record label classics. Responding, to endless requests. My Forever Treasures, is parting, with 9 of our valued vintage favorites.
This revered collection includes, The Clash, Devo, the Beatles, Elvis, Van Morrison, Barbra, Springsteen, Elton John and Led Zeppelin.
We’re, offering The Clash, “Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols,” Album pinback. An, especially rare, 1977 3″ Beauty. This, was the only studio album, recorded by the English punk rock band. Johnny Rotten’s foaming, confrontational style, made them international sensations. Devo, of “Whip It” fame, offered their iconic 1980 “Balloon Girl,” 3″ “Vari-Vue” Flicker/Flasher. A, Devo’s “Museum Quality Classic.” It’s, among the most requested, & remembered Flicker/Flasher of all. She, lets go of the balloons, & they fly away.
Our, large 3″ Barbra Streisand / McGovern Fundraiser Concert pinback Apr. 15, 1972, is valued most. It’s, considered a “Crown Jewel” of pinback collecting. In, 1972’s “Event of the Year,” Barbra Streisand’s rare L.A. Forum performance, electrified an adoring crowd. Celebrity ushers, Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, Julie Christie and the others, heard Barbra sing, “People,” “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “Stoney End,” and “Happy Days Are Here Again.” James Taylor, and Carole King opened, the first half of the show. Only distributed, at the 1972 McGovern Fundraiser. This, large 3″ venue pinback, remains Barbra’s most desired concert treasure.
Fans, of the “Boss” will, love “WPLJ Salutes Bruce Springsteen,” At Madison Square Garden, Aug.21-23 1978. Our, only promotional 2″ radio pinback. The close-up, of Bruce, on his “Darkness,” Tour will have you remember, why he’s your favorite. At M.S.G. 1976, Bruce included, “Badlands,” “Spirit in the Night,” and “Born to Run.” A legendary night, on his “Darkness…Tour.” A legendary Springsteen pinback.
Elvis Presley’s, 1956 E.P.E. “Vari-Vue” Rock Icon Flasher 2.5″, is historically a souvenir favorite. Elvis, was one of the first to succeed with Flashers.
“Beatlemania,” 1964. had the Beatles produce the most promotional pinbacks, in recording history. They were the only band, to offer fans, an endless variety of Flashers. We’re, including The Beatles, combination Band/John, Paul, George & Ringo “Vari-Vue” Blue Flasher.1964. A Beatles fan favorite, for 53 years.
A close-up, of the “Wild Glasses” icon, is featured on Elton John at Madison Square Garden, Aug.1976. The, 2″ venue promotional pinback, was used on Elton’s, “Louder Than the Concorde…Tour.” He included, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Rocket Man,” “Your Song,” and his biggest 1976 hit, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.” This 41 year old, Elton John pinback favorite, is considered “Wild Glasses” Icon Eye Candy.” It’s true.
“Van the Man” 1979, is Morrison’s rarest tour pinback 1″. The success, of 1978’s “Wavelength,” and single “Come Running,” set the stage, for the 1979 tour. These shows included,”On the Bright Side of the Road,” “Call Me Up in Dreamland,” “Into the Mystic” and “Moondance.” This, “Van the Man” 1979 tour pinback, would be proof, you were at Van’s show ! Van, doesn’t have fanatics. He, has “Vanatics.” Count me in.
This, collection is unique. We’re, including the large 3″ “Summerfest,” presents Led Zeppelin, Aug. 6, 1977. Buffalo, New York. venue pinback. Especially, different than all the others. Zeppelin’s, current album sold, an incredible Platinum x 16 !! This, show was sold out. But, the tragedy of Robert Plant’s 5 year old son’s death, had the band cancel all remaining shows, from July 25th forward.This, 1977 Led Zeppelin “Summerfest,” Buffalo venue pinback, is all that remains of their stadium concert. A rare treasure, to be sure.
Enjoy our vintage pinback collage. This, is My Forever Treasures 1st “Museum Quality,” collection. We, love them all. It’s, time for us, to make our clients “happy.” Grab, your favorite. Pamper, someone you love. YOU !!
