Sold Date: April 27, 2024
Start Date: March 12, 2024
Final Price: £369.99 (GBP)
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Artist: The Cure

Background: ‘The Top’ is the fifth studio album by English rock band the Cure, released on 4 May 1984 by Fiction Records. The album entered the UK Albums Chart at number ten on 12 May.  Shortly after its release, the Cure embarked on a major tour of the United Kingdom, culminating in a three-night residency at the Hammersmith Odeon in London.

Format:  This is a signed 12” LP sleeve of the 1984 album, that has been signed in various inks by Robert Smith, Porl Thompson, Lol Tolhurst, Andy Anderson, Phil Thornalley.

Signing details

Robert Smith – lead vocals, guitars, six-string bass guitar, keyboards (1978–present). Robert has signed his first name at 8 o’clock on the LP cover, in a large format signature in a dark blue biro-style pen.

Porl Thompson – guitars, keyboards & saxophone (1984–1993, 2005–2011). Porl has signed his first name at 5 o’clock on the LP cover in a dark blue biro-style pen.

Lol Tolhurst - drums keyboards, drum machine & percussion (1978–1982, 1982–1989, 2011). Lol has signed his first name ‘Laurence’ at 3 o’clock on the LP cover in a red biro-style pen.

Andy Anderson – drums & percussion (1983–1984, died 2019). Andy has signed his first name at the centre of the LP cover with a small signature in a dark blue biro-style pen.

Phil Thornalley – bass (1983 – 1984). Phil has signed his first name and initial at 7 o’clock on the LP cover, in a dark blue biro-style pen.

The signatures are simply stunning of the classic era band! I am grading all the signatures 8/10 with no evidence of fading and they look amazing framed!

This has recently come back from my framers so assume the frame and hangings are in excellent plus (+) condition.  

Shipping weight: 3.5kg

Size dimensions: 43cm x 43cm x 2cm

Shipping dimensions: 50cm x 50cm x 7cm

Condition: excellent plus (+) condition no issues.

Provenance:  this item was purchased via Omega Auctions as part of Lot 196 on 09.02.22. Omega Auctions are the UK market leaders at the sale of music and music memorabilia and complete their own due diligence on the authenticity of items put forward for auction. A redacted copy of the invoice will be included with item as provenance.

Shipping: UK bidders please note that this item will be shipped Royal Mail Special Delivery and tracked and insured. International buyers should note that I will ship anything glazed by UPS international tracked and signed as they offer a superb service, and everything arrives quickly and intact! Please only bid if you are prepared to pay for UPS shipping costs. This is currently £52.00 for expedited, tracked and insured services.

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