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The Sex Pistols
A concert poster proof for Club Chalet Du Lac, Paris, 1976 -- 31x21in. (78.7x53.3cm.), design by Malcolm McLaren

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This poster was designed for The Sex Pistols' first foreign concert at the opening night of Club Chalet Du Lac, Paris, 3rd September, 1976. Only 100 are thought to have been produced, and only a handful appear to have survived. The design, by Malcolm McLaren, was originally intended for a t-shirt, and was used despite objections from Glen Matlock and Bernie Rhodes (manager of The Clash, and at this time working with The Sex Pistols). In fact, when adding the concert details to this poster, Rhodes tried to cover up the boy's genitals with lettering and reportedly said: "Malcolm likes to titillate, but I like to get down to substance". This poster proof does not have the title pressing London's Most Notorious Band, Sex Pistols or concert location, date and time.

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