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Lot #745
Ramones Signed Debut Album (First Pressing) - Obtained During the Band’s First American Tour

Amazing period-signed first pressing of the Ramones’ debut album, obtained in Texas in July 1977 during the band’s first tour of the USA

Estimate: $1000+

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Amazing period-signed first pressing of the Ramones’ debut album, obtained in Texas in July 1977 during the band’s first tour of the USA

Original first pressing of the Ramones’ self-titled debut album (Sire Records, SASD-7520), signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee, and Tommy Ramone. This first pressing has the Side A misspellings of ‘Blitzkreig Bop’ and ‘Beat Is On The Brat,’ and features Variant 8 matrix and runout numbers: “T1 SASD 7520 A RE-1 2 STERLING D / T1 SASD 7520 -B-RE-1-2 STERLING ^.” In fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a notarized letter of provenance from the original recipient, who is pictured with the Ramones at the time of the signing: at Randy's Rodeo in San Antonio, Texas, on July 18, 1977, during the band’s first American Tour. An exceedingly rare period-signed debut album by the Ramones that boasts bold signatures of all four original band members.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Presidents
  • Dates: January 10, 2025 - February 12, 2025





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