This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/26/2026
Offered Here: Small Faces 1977 Playmates Original Artwork & Seperations. This collection includes original production materials from the Small Faces' 1977 reunion album, "Playmates." It features a large-scale album artwork measuring 32 x 20 inches with artist notes, a protective clear acetate cover, and its original tracing paper overlay. The set also includes a 14 x 26-inch print proof with color registration marks and a detailed two-page 17 x 28-inch text mock-up for the front and back covers. The items exhibit heavy edge wear and tears from storage, characteristic of their age.
Additional Information: "Playmates" marked the reunion of the Small Faces after a long hiatus following their 1960s success. Released in 1977, "Playmates" was notable for featuring new material from the band, although it received mixed reviews compared to their earlier work. This album represents a significant period in the Small Faces' history, as it captured their attempt to re-enter the changing music scene of the late 1970s.
Provenance/Authenticity: This lot comes directly from the private collection of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Ian McLagan, legendary founder and keyboard player of iconic rock band The Small Faces / Faces. McLagan who also toured with The Rolling Stones, The New Barbarians and Bob Dylan, and recorded with dozens of artists. It will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Lee McLagan, on behalf of the Ian McLagan estate.
Condition: The items are in good condition considering their age, with noted issues including heavy edge wear and some tears, as described. The artwork's elements are beginning to separate from the background, which is typical for such historical pieces. Dimensions are 32 x 20 inches for the main artwork, 14 x 26 inches for the print proof, and 17 x 28 inches for the text mock-up.