The legendary original artwork for Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Considered to be the single most valuable artwork in rock history. Will be exhibited and available for acquisition at the San Francisco Art Exchange (SFAE) gallery. September 15 to October 20, 2018.
Valued at a multi-million-dollar figure. The original artwork from Dark Side of the Moon – released 45 years ago. Was designed by the creative team of Aubrey Powell and Storm Thorgerson. Creators of some of rock’s most memorable album covers including Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy.
Legendary Original Artwork for Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon
When Dark Side of the Moon was released, there was no mention of the band’s name or album title on the cover. Adding to the mystery and intrigue behind what was being called one of the most incredible albums ever made. It went on to sell 50 million copies. Remaining on the Billboard charts for 741 weeks. While the cover art became a visual icon. Symbolizing the band itself and helping turn Pink Floyd into one of the biggest bands in the world.
Dark Side of the Moon will be accompanied in the exhibition by nearly 100 epic original works. Utilized for the covers of iconic albums such as Wish You Were Here, Abbey Road, Rubber Soul, Meet The Beatles, The Wall, Beggars Banquet, Candy-O (Alberto Vargas). Including Ummagumma, Hair, The Best of the Doors (The Doors), Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde. As well as Johnny Cash’s At Folsom Prison, and Yes album originals including Relayer and Yesshows. Along with scores of other of the most memorable and revered popular images of the 20th century.
Legendary Original Artwork for Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon
Bands represented by the art in this collection include Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, Yes, The Doors, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath, Blind Faith, Cream, Led Zeppelin, Allman Brothers, Lou Reed, Queen, Crosby Stills and Nash, Jethro Tull, and many more.
