Definitely one of the classic images of the psychedelic era, "THE SOUND". Included in this series were the first of the Bill Graham shows over at Winterland, a larger venue that Bill would use regularly for the more popular bookings.

There are three variations of the original/first print poster, the characteristics of which are as follows,

This first print poster (we will call it Type A) is black and white.  It measures approx.  14" X 24 1/2"

This first print poster (we will call it Type B) has the woman's figure, and the words "THE SOUND" outlined in a purple/pink (magenta) color.  It measures approx.  13 1/2" X 24 1/2"

This first print poster (we will call it Type C) has the woman's figure, and the words "THE SOUND" outlined in a true purple color.  It measures approx. 13 1/2" X 24 1/2".

The second print poster was printed in early 1967 by West Coast Litho.  The lime green background of this authorized reprint is a deeper/darker shade than the third print poster, and matches the color of the postcard that was printed at the same time.  This poster measures approx.  13 1/4" X 24 1/4".

The third print poster was printed later in 1967, or 1968, by Creative Litho.  The lime green background of this authorized reprint is a lighter shade than the second print poster, and matches the color of the postcard that was printed at the same time.  This poster measures approx.  13 1/4" X 24 1/4".

The original blank back handbill was printed prior to the shows, and measures approx. 5" X  8 1/2".  The Type A, B & C handbills match the colors of the Type A, B & C original/first print posters.

There were two different printings of the postcards, one with the second print poster (which we will call it Type A) which has a West Coast Litho credit on the back, and another one that was printed with the third print posters (which we will call Type B).  This card has a Creative Litho printing credit on the back.  Both cards are approx. the same size, although the Type A card is 1/8" or so longer than the Type B.
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BG-29-1 Poster
Type A

Jefferson Airplane
Butterfield Blues Band
Muddy Waters

9/23-10/2/66 Wes Wilson 1st Print Poster N/A
BG-29-1 Poster
Type B

Jefferson Airplane
Butterfield Blues Band
Muddy Waters

9/23-10/2/66 Wes Wilson 1st Print Poster N/A
BG-29-1 Poster
Type C

Jefferson Airplane
Butterfield Blues Band
Muddy Waters

9/23-10/2/66 Wes Wilson 1st Print Poster N/A
BG-29-2 Poster

Jefferson Airplane
Butterfield Blues Band
Muddy Waters

9/23-10/2/66 Wes Wilson $250 2nd Print Poster

N/A

BG-29-3 Poster
Signed

Jefferson Airplane
Butterfield Blues Band
Muddy Waters

9/23-10/2/66 Wes Wilson $200 3rd Print Poster

N/A

BG-29-Handbill
Type A

Jefferson Airplane
Butterfield Blues Band
Muddy Waters

9/23-10/2/66 Wes Wilson $100 Handbill
Type A

BG-29 Handbill
Type B

Jefferson Airplane
Butterfield Blues Band
Muddy Waters

9/23-10/2/66 Wes Wilson $75 Handbill
Type B

BG-29 Handbill
Type C

Jefferson Airplane
Butterfield Blues Band
Muddy Waters

9/23-10/2/66 Wes Wilson $75 Handbill
Type C

BG-29 Post Card
Type B
Creative Litho

Jefferson Airplane
Butterfield Blues Band
Muddy Waters

9/23-10/2/66 Wes Wilson $25 Post Card
Type B
Creative Litho

N/A

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