Featured Rock and Roll Poster ... Too good to be true

Pretty sure this is a reproduction but I can not find another. The original has sold for as much as $447K. This is missing the top part where the venue information should be and the bottom publisher information. That said, this is on manila card stock and the width dimension is about right for an original (The modern reproductions are smaller). It has some legitimate age and was rolled at some point. Regardless, I think I did fine for my $4.00 investment. Comments appreciated. Can anyone find another? 14 1/4" x 18 7/8"

 

This one might be the same.....

Lot - POSTER - WINTER DANCE PARTY BUDDY HOLLY & OTHERS (manorauctions.com)

 

Looks like this is it (though the dimensions are slightly different) .... Sold for $100 plus buyers premium.

Original Buddy Holly Dance Party Poster - Jul 14, 2015 | Preston Hall Gallery In Tx (liveauctioneers.com)

 

The colorway of yours is slightly different than most found on internet. Frankie Sardo is printed in white, not yellow. Here's another.

https://jerryosborne.com/8-21-00.htm

Debora

 

Had not noticed that difference. Looks like the original was in yellow on known genuine examples. Guess this would indicate that this is not a photo-mechanical reproduction.

 

Story behind the auction of an original poster:
https://intelligentcollector.com/winter-dance-party-poster/

And the auctioneer's page with more info:
https://entertainment.ha.com/itm/mu...7217-89140.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515

 

Here is the one that sold for $447K. Was for the next concert planned in MN that never happened

Rare Buddy Holly poster from "The Day the Music Died" sells for record-breaking $447,000 at auction - CBS News

 

I hope it's real

 

As an aside i know all of those songs thanks to a mother who loved the music of her youth.

 

for 4 bucks....... you grab it !!! no matter what it is..

shoot first & ask questions later....!!!!

 

The day the music died...

 

I was raised on cars and oldies. That's hard to beat.

As long as that poster is worth more than 4 bucks (which I'm sure it is), you did well in my book!!

 

What a line up...!
now I have to go listen to Chantilly lace.....

 

I can sing at least pieces of all of those. I'd vote repop too, if only because real music posters of the day were generally bigger and done on thinner paper.

 

Not sure it’s an issue but look at the snowflakes and stars in all four segments. Also the arrows. They are different in each from the one sold @447K.

 

All the differences aside, Brad, I think you've done well...Good Luck with it!

 

Agree.

 

Please let us know the outcome of your research.

 

Having them side by side helps to see the differences. Someone went to a lot of trouble to make this up. Wonder if it is an alternate version that was not originally produced?

Edit: I found that my version was the one used for the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa.

Here is a repro of the original on ebay.

Buddy Holly Richie Valens Last gig Poster Winter Dance Party Surf Clear IA 13x19 | eBay

 

I am finding a few more like mine. I am coming to the conclusion that it is just an older reproduction. Here is one on Worthpoint. Anyone able to tell me what it sold for?

Buddy Holly Winter Dance Party Poster Ritchie Valens Bug Bopper Frankie Sardo | #1878119440 (worthpoint.com)