Reminders! Clash postage stamp introduced today, Rich Kids concert tonight
Good Morning….it was back in October that I wrote about the Royal Mail issuing a set of classic album covers which included London Calling by The Clash. The original article with some more information is here but some of you have been kind enough to contact me to remind me that today (Jan 7) is the release date for the stamps in Britain.
Above: The sleeve of London Calling by The Clash (1979) features a photograph of bassist Paul Simonon smashing his bass on stage – as shot by Pennie Smith. Designer Ray Lowry’s design is in homage to Elvis Presley’s debut album layout.
It’s one of the more unique honours that the band has received and I can see little old ladies throughout the UK looking at these stamps thinking ‘why is that nice young man about to break his guitar?‘ Credit to the Royal Mail for commissioning the album cover artwork as stamps series and I do agree with most of the choices as being worthy. So if you can brave the awful weather in Britain and can spend half an hour at the post office it will be worth the trip. I’d love to get a postcard with a London Calling stamp or two sent to me…if you’re feeling generous! Otherwise and seeing as it is now 2010 you can purchase them online and never leave your chair!
Also today, don’t forget the Rich Kids concert in Islington tonight with Mick Jones, Tony James and a host of others!
Tim
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That is AWESOME.
Expecting my ’1st day release’ set soon. Thanks Pete for the thoughtful present
.. sorry Tim but it will be going in a frame on my wall on not on a postcard!
I don’t blame you ~ perhaps someone can send me a postcard from Clacton when the snow melts?