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The Beautiful South poster - Carry on up the Charts. Original 60"x40"
The first album for The Beautiful South produced the Number 2 UK single ‘Song For Whoever’ and the number 8 single ‘You Keep It All In’. Thematically, the band’s lyrics invoked nationalism, domestic violence, football hooliganism and love songs, and the band’s disturbing cover art often drew media attention.
Released in November 1994, this poster for Carry On up the Charts: The Best of The Beautiful South was the group's fifth album, showcasing their first greatest hits collection and a major commercial success.
The band’s final album was Superbi in 2006, mixed by Bill Price who also worked with the Sex Pistols and Guns 'N' Roses. In January 2007, the band split, joking that the reason was “musical similarities” between band members, satirising the “musical differences” justification used by many bands before a split.
In 2011, Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott rekindled their friendship on Facebook. The duo, hadn't spoken for 10 years, but made a tentative return in Heaton's The 8th, a stage show based around the seven deadly sins, which premiered at the Manchester International Festival.
When Paul Heaton went to make the next album, he said "it seemed the obvious thing to ask Jacqui if she'd like to make it with me." The album was 'What We Have Become' and to their astonishment, it entered the charts at number three, only held off the number one spot by Michael Jackson and Coldplay.
Size
60" x 40" inches Adshel format
Condition
See product photo for condition
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Are Your Posters Original?
Yes — all of our posters are 100% original promotional prints from their respective release periods. Many date back to the 1990s and early 2000s, with some still preserved in their original paper wrapping.
Are Your Posters Reprints?
No — our posters are original prints produced during the 1990s and early 2000s using the traditional offset printing method, known for its bold colours and consistent quality.
Modern reprints are typically digitally printed, which can vary in colour and finish. Under magnification, offset printing reveals a distinctive rosette-style dot pattern, while digital prints appear more random.
Please note: we do stock a small selection of 1st generation reprints, which are always clearly labelled within the listing description.Storage & Care
All of our posters are stored in a clean, dry, and dust-free environment. Many are kept laid flat for preservation, while others remain carefully stored in their original rolls - ready for a new home.
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Yes — we offer both standard and bespoke framing options.
Our standard frames are ideal for posters sized 30" x 20" and smaller. We also provide a bespoke handmade framing service, crafted by our professional framer to perfectly suit your chosen piece.
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