{"product_id":"the-police-ザ-ポリス-original-japanese-first-tour-concert-poster-1980-tokyo-debut-ultra-rare-b2-size-approx-51-5-72-8-cm-51-73-cm-gallery","title":"“The Police” (ザ・ポリス), Original Japanese First-Tour Concert Poster 1980, Tokyo Debut, Ultra Rare, B2 Size (approx. 51.5 × 72.8 cm \/ 51 × 73 cm) - Gallery","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking original 1980 Japanese B2 advertising \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Police’s first Japanese tour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including their debut performance at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNakano Sun Plaza, Tokyo, on 14 February 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUdo Artists’ Rockupation ’80 presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this bold Japanese design combines a large colour group photograph with sharply angled yellow panels, emphatic Japanese headlines and the English band name in red. The complete lower advertising strip retains the contemporary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaxwell Blendy “Keep Your Smile” campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding a distinctive Japanese commercial context to the concert announcement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts historical significance is particularly precise. The poster advertises \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe opening three concerts of the inaugural Japanese visit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, during the breakthrough \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReggatta de Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e period, when the band’s combination of rhythmic invention, concise songwriting and energetic live performance was establishing an international audience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe performances belong to the early touring history of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before the release of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZenyatta Mondatta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e later in 1980 and several years before the global success of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynchronicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, the sheet brings together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Japanese debut, the opening Tokyo engagements, the classic trio, the first two albums’ era, distinctive Japanese promotional copy and the complete original sponsor panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented unbacked in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the poster retains strong colour and considerable display presence. Pinholes and minor corner tears from previous display have been supported on the reverse with archival tape, preserving the original sheet while documenting its history of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate \u0026amp; First Japanese Tour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Police made their Japanese concert debut at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNakano Sun Plaza on Thursday, 14 February 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis poster advertises the first three performances of the visit, all in Tokyo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThursday, 14 February 1980 — Nakano Sun Plaza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance scheduled for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6:30 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriday, 15 February 1980 — Nakano Sun Plaza\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance scheduled for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6:30 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday, 17 February 1980 — Shibuya Public Hall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance scheduled for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6:30 p.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe venues are identified on the sheet as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eサンプラザホール\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sun Plaza Hall”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e渋谷公会堂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Shibuya Public Hall”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing these Tokyo appearances, the six-concert tour continued to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagoya on 18 February, Osaka on 19 February and Kyoto on 20 February\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinction is important: this is not merely a poster associated with an early visit. It advertises \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe first Japanese performance itself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with the two Tokyo concerts that immediately followed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original admission categories are preserved beneath the concert details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS — ¥3,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA — ¥2,700\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB — ¥2,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe precise dates, named venues, starting times, ticket prices and advance-sales information identify the sheet as contemporary advertising for the forthcoming concerts, rather than a later commemorative design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Trio \u0026amp; The Police’s Early Legacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe February 1980 visit belongs to a formative period in The Police’s international career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir debut album, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutlandos d’Amour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, had appeared in 1978, introducing a repertoire that included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Roxanne,” “Can’t Stand Losing You” and “So Lonely.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its successor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReggatta de Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed in 1979 and became the band’s first UK number-one album.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe second record also produced their first two UK chart-topping singles, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Message in a Bottle” and “Walking on the Moon.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e By the time of the Japanese tour, the band had therefore moved beyond its initial emergence without yet reaching the later stadium-era scale associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynchronicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe musical identity rested on the interaction of three distinctive players: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSting’s bass and lead vocals, Andy Summers’ guitar and Stewart Copeland’s drums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than relying on a densely layered ensemble, the group developed a sound in which rhythmic space, sharply defined guitar figures, bass movement and intricate percussion were central. Punk energy, reggae-derived rhythms and melodic songwriting became elements of a recognisable style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese campaign captures that confidence in its prominent headline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eこのトリオに敵はなし!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This trio has no rivals!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wording is more than a generic endorsement. It makes the three-person configuration itself a selling point, presenting the band’s compactness as a source of strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, this is a significant distinction: the poster documents \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe early trio arriving in Japan with the repertoire and musical identity established by its first two albums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than a later retrospective presentation of an already completed career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReggatta de Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026amp; the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Period\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe advertised concerts took place during the international touring period associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReggatta de Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in October 1979, the album consolidated the band’s sound through songs such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Message in a Bottle,” “Walking on the Moon,” “Bring on the Night” and “The Bed’s Too Big Without You.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Japanese visit followed only a few months later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis chronology gives the poster a particularly clear place within the band’s development. The concerts preceded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZenyatta Mondatta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, released later in 1980, and belong to the period when the live act was carrying the early repertoire to audiences across an increasingly wide international circuit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose travels became the subject of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Police: Around the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which combined concert footage with scenes of the musicians visiting and exploring countries including Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe documentary’s Japanese material gives the first visit an enduring visual record. Later releases also preserved performances from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the final engagement of the same six-concert itinerary that opened with the Tokyo dates advertised here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe present sheet is therefore connected to a well-documented chapter of the band’s history: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe first Japanese encounters within the broader journey that established The Police as an international live act\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts value as a historical object lies in its specificity. Where the documentary records the journey, the poster preserves the original invitation to the opening Tokyo concerts—the venues, times, prices and promotional language through which the performances were offered to Japanese audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUdo Artists, Rockupation ’80 \u0026amp; the Japanese Campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe English production credit runs along the angled upper border of the photograph:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAN UDO ARTISTS, INC. PRESENTATION 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeside it appears the campaign designation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROCKUPATION ’80 第3弾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Rockupation ’80 — Third Instalment”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the presentation’s place within Udo’s promotional series, rather than a reference to a third Japanese visit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese credits identify \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNippon Cultural Broadcasting and Udo Artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as organisers, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlfa Records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing cooperation and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaxwell Blendy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appearing as sponsor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese details anchor the poster firmly to its local campaign. The combination of a concert promoter, broadcaster, record company and consumer sponsor preserves the commercial framework surrounding the band’s Japanese introduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blue promotional wording beneath the main title reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e戦慄のポリス・ビートが新時代の幕明けを告げる！\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The electrifying Police beat heralds the dawn of a new era!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts emphasis is unmistakably forward-looking. The campaign presents the group as the sound of a new musical moment, rather than drawing on the retrospective prestige of later achievements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese headline, English production credit, local ticket information and sponsor advertisement make this a fully developed Japanese concert design—not simply a publicity photograph accompanied by a small date panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaxwell Blendy \u0026amp; the Complete Sponsor Panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe white strip across the foot of the poster retains the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaxwell Blendy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e advertising panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts principal English slogan is:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep Your Smile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeneath it, the Japanese copy reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eコーヒーも役者の小道具なんだ。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Coffee, too, is an actor’s prop.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe monochrome advertising image, coffee jar, cup and bold Blendy branding create a distinct visual register beneath the yellow concert information. At the right, a separate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoundMate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e panel invites applications for its 1980 membership programme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sponsor’s participation is also recorded in the main concert credits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e協賛　マックスウェル・ブレンディ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sponsor: Maxwell Blendy”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis complete strip is an important feature of the example offered. It preserves the poster as it was conceived for the Japanese campaign, with concert promotion and contemporary consumer advertising presented together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast is particularly evocative: an internationally emerging rock trio is advertised above a distinctly local combination of coffee branding, Japanese copy and a music-related membership notice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors of Japanese concert ephemera, these details provide additional documentary interest. They preserve the surrounding visual and commercial culture of the event, rather than reducing the object to the band photograph alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA commanding photographic centre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the large colour group photograph occupies most of the sheet. Its dark architectural background provides depth, while the closely grouped figures give the composition immediacy and a compact visual focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharply angled yellow panels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the upper headline area and lower concert-information band cut across the photograph on diagonals. Their geometry creates movement while keeping the essential advertising information highly legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bold Japanese title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the large black katakana lettering, outlined in red, dominates the yellow upper field. Its scale and weight establish the band name before the viewer reaches the photographic image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrasting English branding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the stacked red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE POLICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lettering at the lower left of the photograph provides a second point of recognition. Its narrow, vertical arrangement contrasts with the broad Japanese title above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightning-like graphic accents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pointed yellow forms extend into the dark photographic area, reinforcing the sense of rhythm and energy suggested by the promotional wording.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn effective early-1980s palette:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yellow, black and red provide the principal graphic structure, with blue used for the upper promotional text and production credit. The colour photograph introduces more natural tones without weakening the design’s high contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcert information given visual prominence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the dates and Japanese venue names are set in substantial black lettering across the lower yellow panel. The original starting times and ticket categories remain integrated into the same area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe complete lower advertisement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the white sponsor strip establishes a clear finish to the sheet, contrasting with the dark photograph and saturated yellow fields above. Its retention preserves the full original campaign layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive Japanese presentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e emphatic local slogans, the Rockupation designation, Japanese venue information and the Maxwell Blendy panel give the poster a specificity absent from a generic band photograph or later decorative reprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eText Translations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey poster text (Japanese → English):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eザ・ポリス\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Police”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eこのトリオに敵はなし!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This trio has no rivals!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e戦慄のポリス・ビートが新時代の幕明けを告げる！\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The electrifying Police beat heralds the dawn of a new era!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROCKUPATION ’80 第3弾\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Rockupation ’80 — Third Instalment”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2月14日（木）・15日（金）サンプラザホール\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Thursday, 14 February, and Friday, 15 February — Sun Plaza Hall”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2月17日（日）渋谷公会堂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sunday, 17 February — Shibuya Public Hall”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e主催　文化放送／ウドー音楽事務所\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Organisers: Nippon Cultural Broadcasting \/ Udo Artists”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e協力　アルファ・レコード\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“With the cooperation of Alfa Records”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e協賛　マックスウェル・ブレンディ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sponsor: Maxwell Blendy”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e各プレイガイド及びウドー音楽事務所にて絶賛発売中！\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Tickets now on sale at ticket agencies and through Udo Artists!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eコーヒーも役者の小道具なんだ。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Coffee, too, is an actor’s prop.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’80年度会員募集中\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Applications now open for 1980 membership”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall condition: Excellent for its age and format — unbacked, with localised archival-tape repairs on the reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive original 1980 Japanese concert poster, retaining strong colour, clear photographic detail and the complete lower sponsor advertisement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevious display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pinholes and minor tears are present at the corners and adjoining edges from earlier display. The affected areas have been supported on the reverse with archival tape. These localised repairs are disclosed as part of the poster’s condition and are visible in the detailed photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the yellow panels retain strong saturation, while the red lettering and blue promotional text remain well differentiated. The central photograph preserves good tonal detail and a strong overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower sponsor panel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the complete Maxwell Blendy advertisement remains present, including the “Keep Your Smile” slogan, product branding and SoundMate notice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerso:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the reverse displays the localised archival-tape repairs. The reverse and corner-detail photographs document these features of the actual sheet offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster’s display history is visible, but its colour, complete composition and clear association with The Police’s Japanese debut remain particularly appealing. It is a substantial early-tour collectible with strong graphic presence and unusually detailed Japanese campaign information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all provided photographs, including the detailed front, reverse and corner imagery—they show the exact poster offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57554985517434,"sku":null,"price":1475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/Scanfrom2026-11-1203_56_12PM.jpg?v=1794478163","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/the-police-%e3%82%b6-%e3%83%9d%e3%83%aa%e3%82%b9-original-japanese-first-tour-concert-poster-1980-tokyo-debut-ultra-rare-b2-size-approx-51-5-72-8-cm-51-73-cm-gallery","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}