{"product_id":"george-harrison-bangla-desh-store-promo-poster-1971-apple-records","title":"1971 George Harrison Bangla Desh Store Promo Poster Apple Records 29.5x40","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1971 George Harrison “Bangla Desh” Store Promotional Poster – Apple Records\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original \u003cstrong\u003e1971 George Harrison “Bangla Desh” store promotional poster\u003c\/strong\u003e produced by Apple Records to promote the historic \u003cem\u003eConcert for Bangladesh\u003c\/em\u003e release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarge promotional posters like this were distributed to record stores to advertise the album and associated campaign following the groundbreaking charity concerts organized by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt nearly \u003cstrong\u003e29.5” x 40”\u003c\/strong\u003e, this striking poster was designed to capture attention in record store windows and retail displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Historic Moment in Music History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eConcert for Bangladesh\u003c\/em\u003e, held at Madison Square Garden in August 1971, is widely recognized as one of the first major benefit concerts in modern music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar, the event brought together an extraordinary lineup of artists including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, and Leon Russell. The concerts helped raise global awareness for the humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh and set the template for future benefit concerts such as Live Aid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe live album and film released from these performances became an important milestone in George Harrison’s solo career and an enduring piece of music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Apple Records Promotional Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster was produced specifically for \u003cstrong\u003erecord store promotion\u003c\/strong\u003e and was never intended for retail sale to the public. Posters like this were typically displayed for a short period and then discarded once promotional campaigns ended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, surviving examples have become increasingly difficult to find, particularly in well-preserved condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1971 Apple Records promotional poster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge format store display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight storage wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor wrinkling present in the bottom right corner that smooths out beautifully when framed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster displays exceptionally well and remains a striking visual piece associated with one of the most important events in rock history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e29.5” x 40”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1971 George Harrison “Bangla Desh” store promotional poster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge format Apple Records retail display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Jack Kunkle Capitol \/ Apple Records warehouse archive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted newspaper article documenting the collection acquisition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster comes from the preserved archive of \u003cstrong\u003eJack Kunkle\u003c\/strong\u003e, a former Capitol and Apple Records warehouse employee who saved promotional materials during the late 1960s and early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany items from this archive remained in storage for more than fifty years before resurfacing in Maine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVinyl Vogue Beatles Memorabilia Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Vogue Beatles Memorabilia Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, a curated selection of original Apple Records promotional materials, posters, and record store displays preserved for more than half a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause items from this archive are rare promotional pieces, they may also appear on select auction platforms. 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