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🎸 Original Frank Zappa Poster – “Broadway the Hard Way” (1988) | Square Format ~40 × 40 cm Plakat
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 10 sales
Product description
Bold Metallic Design | European Promo | Rare Avant-Garde Print
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🎶 Introduction
This is an original square-format promotional poster for Frank Zappa’s Broadway the Hard Way tour and live album from 1988 — a sharp and satirical fusion of politics, jazz-rock, and biting humor. The minimalist neon portrait and primary-color typography printed over a reflective metallic silver background encapsulate the era’s bold visual language.
The poster was not sold commercially but rather distributed to record shops and media outlets, making it a rare survivor of late-80s European music marketing.
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🧠Why This Poster Matters
- 🎤 Broadway the Hard Way marked Zappa’s final live tour, performed with a large jazz-tinged band
- 🗣️ The album tackled Reagan-era politics, televangelism, and censorship — Zappa at his most confrontational
- 🎨 The artwork reflects Zappa’s postmodern design sensibility and visual experimentation
- 💿 A piece of memorabilia that captures both the end of Zappa’s stage career and the graphic boldness of the time
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🖼️ Poster Details
- Artist: Frank Zappa
- Tour/Release: Broadway the Hard Way (1988)
- Size: Approx. 40 Ă— 40 cm (~16 Ă— 16 in)
- Origin: Typically printed in Germany or the Netherlands in 1988
- Purpose: Promotional only – distributed to record stores and press outlets, not for retail sale
- Design: Offset print on metallic silver stock with vibrant red/yellow/blue elements
- Language: English
- Category: Music memorabilia / poster art / postmodern design
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📦 Condition
- Moderate surface waves and creasing from handling
- Small tears and edge wear, particularly in the bottom corners
- No damage to central artwork — displays powerfully when framed
- Excellent metallic color contrast and visual impact
Has seen better days. Please take a look at the pictures.
Has seen better days. Please take a look at the pictures.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsSilver, Multi ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationSquareArt sizeSmallHeight40 cmWidth40 cmSigns of usageScratches, Crack, Dents, Chipped
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About this seller
Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 10 sales