It is unknown to this day why this poster has come to be known as BG 0.  The shows fall between the BG 3 and BG 4 shows.  It should be BG 4, but it's not.  Go figure.

This poster was printed twice, on two distinct paper stocks.  According to "Eric King's Guide To Psychedelic Poster Collecting", both variations of this poster were printed before the shows, and are considered originals.

This original/first print poster (we will call it Type A) was printed on relatively thick paper stock (nearly 1/8" thick, much thicker than the stock used for most BG originals in early 1966).  In addition, the yellow area above the "M" in "AUDITORIUM" runs in a fairly straight line up the right edge of the poster.  The background olive color of this poster has more of a washed out/dull look to it than Type B, which is a deeper olive color.  This poster is referred to as OP-2 in Eric's Guide, and is much rarer than the Type B poster.

This original/first print poster (we will call it Type B) was printed on a somewhat thinner (but not flimsy) paper stock than Type A.  In addition, the yellow area above the "M" in "AUDITORIUM" runs in a haphazard/zig-zag pattern up the right edge of the poster.  The background color of this poster is a deep olive.  This poster is referred to as OP-1 in Eric King's Guide.

There are also two variations of the original handbill (approx.  6 3/4" x 9 1/2") which were printed on very thin paper stock.

The first original handbill (we will call it Type A) has the following characteristic.  There is an indentation (away from the edge) in the olive color along the right border, approximately level with the "e" in "Service". Filling this indentation are a few faint "brush strokes" (very fine lines). These lines do not exist on the Type B handbill.  If you buy a BG 0 handbill from the website, we will send a Type A.  If you are interested in a Type B handbill, please send us an email or give us a call.

For some reason, this image was not reprinted as a postcard.  If you are collecting a set of the Fillmore "small" images, the original handbill is the only option on the BG-0.