ORIGINAL Johnny Cash on Sun Records 1958 Concert Poster - RARE 1 of 1 !
$ 1320.0
Description
For sale is an ORIGINAL 1958 Grand Ole Opry Concert Poster featuring Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Two, alongside Roy Acuff and the Smoky Mountain Boys. This historic poster advertised a performance at the State Theatre in Niagara Falls, NY, on January 18, 1958, and highlights Johnny Cash’s meteoric rise during the release of his biggest hit, “Ballad of a Teenage Queen.” Specifications: Dimensions : 14” x 22” Design : Boxing-style layout in bold red and blue over a cream background, featuring the headlining acts and venue details. Classic Hatch Show Print craftsmanship, characteristic of mid-century concert posters. Event Date : Saturday, January 18, 1958 Venue : State Theatre, Niagara Falls, NY Material : Thick cardboard stock with a matte finish and plain verso. Artists Featured : Johnny Cash & The Tennessee Two Roy Acuff & The Smoky Mountain Boys Wilburn Brothers, Doyle & Teddy June Webb "Many Others" (as listed) Condition Details: Front : Displays visible water staining on the margins in all four quadrants, consistent with quarter-fold storage typical of original Hatch posters. Minor edge wear, including a small tear and slight toning, adds character to this vintage piece. Ink break visible on the top edge. Back : Symmetrical fold creases and light paper weakening on the verso. No restoration performed. General Notes : Despite its flaws, this poster remains 100% original and retains vibrant print colors that would frame beautifully. Notable Features: Historical Significance : This poster captures Johnny Cash during a pivotal moment in his career, coinciding with the release of “Ballad of a Teenage Queen,” which topped the country charts for 10 weeks and remains his longest-running #1 hit. A prime example of Hatch Show Print’s iconic work, cementing its place in mid-20th-century Americana. Extremely Rare : This is the only known surviving specimen from this specific show. The historical scarcity of Hatch posters, especially from this era, makes this a highly collectible item for music and Americana enthusiasts. A good number of years ago, an enormous stash of original Hatch posters was found in, of all places, Alaska. But they came from a former employee who had moved to the 49th state, and were absolutely authentic, all printed before the events as advertising pieces. And one hallmark of this massive stash, which also included thousands of circus, sports and other kinds of posters, is that there was only one specimen of each; there were no multiples of anything. This is the only known existing specimen of this poster. This exact poster, that is; it's also possible you've seen it from a different stop on the same tour. But note that Hatch did not keep one from every date on a tour, by any means; the storage would've been ultra-prohibitive. They were usually satisfied to keep just one or two different examples from any given tour, or any one-off poster. Why Buy This Poster? This Grand Ole Opry poster is a treasure for fans of Johnny Cash, collectors of Hatch Show Print posters, or those interested in American music history. The combination of iconic performers, its connection to Cash’s career milestone, and its rarity make this an unparalleled addition to any collection. Feel free to message with any questions or requests for additional photos. Thank you for your interest!
