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Very rare original color 10 x 15 cardstock window poster advertising Helen Shapiro’s performance at the Empire Theatre in Sunderland, England, on February 9, 1963, during the Beatles’ first national UK tour. The boldly designed poster prominently bills “Helen Shapiro” and, immediately below, “The Dynamic Beatles,” with “‘Love Me Do’” printed above their name. Also appearing are Danny Williams, the Kestrels, the Honeys, the Red Price Band, and compere Dave Allen. Printed by the Electric (Modern) Printing Co. In fine condition, with some light trivial scuffs and creases. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks.
The Sunderland engagement was the sixth date of the Beatles’ first national tour, which had opened in Bradford on February 2 with Helen Shapiro as the headliner. ‘Love Me Do’ had been released four months earlier, while their second single, ‘Please Please Me,’ stood at No. 3 on the Official Singles Chart for the week of the Sunderland show, up from No. 16 the previous week; it reached No. 2 later that month. Two days after the Sunderland performance, on February 11, the Beatles recorded ten songs at EMI Studios to complete their debut album, Please Please Me.
