{"product_id":"ultra-rare-set-the-rolling-stones-tattoo-you-original-japanese-promotional-poster-pair-1981-b2-size","title":"[ULTRA RARE SET] “The Rolling Stones – Tattoo You” – Original Japanese Promotional Poster Pair, 1981, B2 Size (51 x 73cm) Q154","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eTHE ROLLING STONES “TATTOO YOU” Original Japanese Promotional Poster Set (Toshiba-EMI \/ 1981)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eOriginal B2 Posters | 51.5 × 72.8 cm each | Offset Lithographs | Printed in 1981\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eNOT FOR SALE ITEMS | Japanese Record-Store Promotion | Complete Mick Jagger \u0026amp; Keith Richards Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eultra-rare matching set of two original Japanese B2 promotional posters\u003c\/strong\u003e produced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e1981\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eThe Rolling Stones’\u003c\/strong\u003e landmark album \u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eTattoo You\u003c\/strong\u003e. Issued by \u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eToshiba-EMI\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Japanese release campaign, these posters were distributed exclusively to record shops and music-industry contacts for display purposes, and were \u003cstrong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"790\"\u003enot sold commercially to the public\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eThe set comprises both key visual variants from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eTattoo You\u003c\/strong\u003e campaign:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e1. Mick Jagger Poster – Red Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eFeaturing the iconic front-cover album image of \u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eMick Jagger\u003c\/strong\u003e, shown in a high-contrast black-and-white portrait against a vivid red field. His face and neck are overlaid with intricate tattoo-inspired graphic markings. The lower panel presents the band name:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e“THE ROLLING STONES”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e2. Keith Richards Poster – Green Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eFeaturing the corresponding back-cover album image of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eKeith Richards\u003c\/strong\u003e, shown in profile against a vivid green field, with the same striking tattoo-inspired visual treatment. The lower panel promotes the album release with the text:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e“NEW ALBUM TATTOO YOU”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003eTogether, these two posters form the complete Japanese promotional pairing for the album, combining the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003efront-cover Mick Jagger artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eback-cover Keith Richards artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finding both examples together, in matching condition and with such strong colour retention, is exceptionally difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003eThe visual identity of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eTattoo You\u003c\/strong\u003e is among the most memorable in The Rolling Stones’ catalogue. The album package was created under the art direction of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003ePeter Corriston\u003c\/strong\u003e, with photography by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eHubert Kretzschmar\u003c\/strong\u003e and tattoo-inspired illustrations by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eChristian Piper\u003c\/strong\u003e. Piper’s bold graphic treatment, applied over the portraits, gave the campaign its distinctive tribal, early-1980s visual character. The album packaging was recognised with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003e1982 Grammy Award for Best Album Package\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003eReleased in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e1981\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eTattoo You\u003c\/strong\u003e became one of The Rolling Stones’ defining albums of the period, led by the hit single \u003cstrong data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e“Start Me Up”\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Japanese promotional posters translate the Grammy-winning sleeve concept into two bold, large-format display pieces, using saturated red and green colour fields, strong block typography, and the classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003eRolling Stones Tongue and Lips logo\u003c\/strong\u003e at the lower right of each poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"3570\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003eArtist \/ Band:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Rolling Stones\u003cbr data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2845\"\u003eTattoo You\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2848\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2859\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003e1981\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2885\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eDistributor \/ Label:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2936\"\u003eToshiba-EMI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Japanese promotional record-store poster set\u003cbr data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3009\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3085\"\u003e2 posters — complete Mick Jagger and Keith Richards pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3099\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003eB2\u003c\/strong\u003e, approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003e51.5 × 72.8 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e each\u003cbr data-start=\"3139\" data-end=\"3142\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3155\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offset lithographs\u003cbr data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3177\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3221\"\u003ePromo-only \/ not-for-sale\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese album-release advertising display\u003cbr data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3267\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3288\"\u003eDesign Credits:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003ePeter Corriston\u003c\/strong\u003e art direction; \u003cstrong data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3346\"\u003eHubert Kretzschmar\u003c\/strong\u003e photography; \u003cstrong data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003eChristian Piper\u003c\/strong\u003e tattoo illustration concept\u003cbr data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3410\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003ePrinted Text:\u003c\/strong\u003e “THE ROLLING STONES” and “NEW ALBUM TATTOO YOU”\u003cbr data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3480\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3491\"\u003eLogo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolling Stones \u003cstrong data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3526\"\u003eTongue and Lips\u003c\/strong\u003e logo printed at lower right on both posters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"4155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3586\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3620\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly remarkable given the age and original record-store promotional use of these posters. The colours are \u003cstrong data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3757\"\u003eextremely vibrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, with strong reds, greens, blacks, and whites throughout. Both posters present beautifully as a pair, with only minor signs of age and handling consistent with original paper promotional material from 1981. The reverse sides are shown in the images and display normal age-related paper texture and light toning. Please review all photographs carefully, as they show the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4128\" data-end=\"4154\"\u003eexact posters for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4157\" data-end=\"4876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4157\" data-end=\"4183\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4183\" data-end=\"4186\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4188\" data-end=\"4239\"\u003eUltra-rare complete Japanese B2 promotional set\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"4244\" data-end=\"4258\"\u003eTattoo You\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4258\" data-end=\"4261\"\u003e• Original \u003cstrong data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4298\"\u003eToshiba-EMI promo-only\u003c\/strong\u003e record-store display items\u003cbr data-start=\"4325\" data-end=\"4328\"\u003e• Includes both the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4348\" data-end=\"4382\"\u003eMick Jagger front-cover design\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4423\"\u003eKeith Richards back-cover design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4423\" data-end=\"4426\"\u003e• Based on the celebrated \u003cstrong data-start=\"4452\" data-end=\"4495\"\u003eGrammy-winning Tattoo You album package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4495\" data-end=\"4498\"\u003e• Highly collectible for Rolling Stones collectors, Japanese music-poster collectors, and graphic design enthusiasts\u003cbr data-start=\"4614\" data-end=\"4617\"\u003e• Surviving shop-display posters from this period are scarce, and complete matching pairs in excellent condition are especially difficult to obtain\u003cbr data-start=\"4764\" data-end=\"4767\"\u003e• A visually powerful and historically significant Rolling Stones display set from the band’s early-1980s era\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4878\" data-end=\"4966\"\u003ePlease refer to the detailed images provided — these are the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4939\" data-end=\"4965\"\u003eexact posters for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4968\" data-end=\"4999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4968\" data-end=\"4999\"\u003eThey are over 44 years old.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5001\" data-end=\"5044\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5001\" data-end=\"5044\"\u003eThey are not reproductions or reprints.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5046\" data-end=\"5087\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5046\" data-end=\"5087\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56933359583610,"sku":null,"price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/minimal-room-with-a-comfy-velvet-sofa.jpg?v=1780113417","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/ultra-rare-set-the-rolling-stones-tattoo-you-original-japanese-promotional-poster-pair-1981-b2-size","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}