THE STRANGLERS Vintage 1980s Airport Press Photo Matt Finish B&W Punk New Wave for Sale

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THE STRANGLERS Vintage 1980s Airport Press Photo Matt Finish B&W Punk New Wave For Sale

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THE STRANGLERS Vintage 1980s Airport Press Photo Matt Finish B&W Punk New Wave:
$40.02

THE STRANGLERS Vintage 1980s Airport Press Photo Matt Finish B&W Punk New Wave.Press Association Ltd Copyright stamp (85 Fleet Street, London)

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First Impression & Visual Impact

An amazing, striking visual the moment you lay eyes on it—a phenomenal, atmospheric slice of British punk and New Wave history capturing the definitive dark lords of the era at the height of their powers. Posed in an airport transit lounge, this incredibly moody shot features Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, JJ Burnel, and Jet Black in their signature, sharp, black-and-white clad aesthetic.

Item Details & Provenance

Subject: The Stranglers (Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, JJ Burnel, and Jet Black) at an airport transit lounge
Date / Era: 1980s
Format & Finish: Vintage matt finish traditional silver-halide photographic print

Condition Report

Overall Grade: Good Vintage Condition
Front Details: Excellent laboratory-quality silver-halide photographic print. NOT cheap home computer inkjet reproductions. Sharp image area, deep blacks, and excellent contrast. Features a light pressroom food/liquid stain mark across the jacket of the band member on the far left (Dave Greenfield)—an authentic, untouched mark of Fleet Street newsdesk usage from its time in active filing. Shows minor characteristic vintage surface flecking typical of period matt-finish archive prints. Handling wear from historical filing; no physical creases, tears, or pinholes.
Reverse Side: Features a full, comprehensive Press Association Ltd Copyright stamp (85 Fleet Street, London) on a traditional unbranded plain paper backing.

The Story & Historical Context

Up for sale is a genuine vintage 9.5\" x 7\" black and white press archive photograph featuring the classic, iconic line-up of The Stranglers—Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, JJ Burnel, and Jet Black. Captured on location at an airport transit lounge during the 1980s, this shot perfectly encapsulates the band\'s cool, brooding persona during a prolific decade of touring and releases. Struck directly from the Press Association master negative, this piece carries flawless Fleet Street media archive lineage.

PHOTOGRAPHIC GRADING & PROVENANCE NOTE (PSA TYPE II): This archive print is a true, first-generation darkroom photograph developed chemically in the laboratory directly from the original Press Association master negative. Classified under the standard US photographic grading system as an official Type II Press Photograph. It is NOT a modern digital inkjet reproduction, second-generation copy, or laser print, offering exceptional clarity, deep silver-halide contrast, and genuine Fleet Street provenance.

Provenance & Shipping Details:

Dempsey Archive Lineage: This print comes directly from the private collection of Press Association photographers Mike and Sean Dempsey. A copy of the official career provenance statement will be securely enclosed with your order to guarantee its flawless agency background.

Source: Sourced directly from a Press Association archive collection.

Terms of Sale & Copyright: This listing is for the physical photograph only, sold strictly as historical memorabilia. This sale does not transfer copyright, reproduction rights, or commercial rights.

Shipping & Packaging: Packed securely in a new heavy-duty card-backed envelope to ensure safe transit. Combined shipping is available if you are selecting multiple pieces from this collection.

\"COA\" Statement: Prints will be accompanied by a copy of the signed provenance statement from the archive\'s custodians, which serves as a Certificate of Authenticity. It reads:

\"These photographs were collected and kept by myself and my brother, Sean Dempsey, during our careers at the Press Association, in Fleet St London. The Collections include Original Music, sub culture, and British Social history Archive Prints, spanning the 1960s-1980s - (Some with the original PA stamps) along with historical and later files from the agency\" — Mike Dempsey

Shipping, Offers & Multi-Buy:

Best Offer: Reasonable offers are welcome, particularly if you are looking to purchase multiple prints from this archive collection.
Combined Shipping: Please contact me in advance to build a lot to combine postage or build a basket before checkout.

ARCHIVE BULK BUY DISCOUNTS: Looking to buy more than one vintage archive print lot? Simply use the \"MAKE OFFER\" button on your selected items! I gladly accept 10% OFF when you buy 2 print lots or 15% OFF for 3 or more print lots. COMBINED SHIPPING: Add all items to your basket before paying to automatically combine your postage and save!

About This Archive & Buying Confidence

This specialized profile is dedicated exclusively to original vintage music, media, cinema, and entertainment photography.

For buying confidence, I also operate as mhg1977 on —a long-established account with over two decades of 100% positive response. This dedicated profile simply keeps this specific press archive organized for fellow collectors.

This listing is part of a premium, curated release from a major private press archive collection. As a lifelong specialist in football vintage memorabilia, my extensive archive was professionally catalogued by Bonhams in 2006 for their prestigious specialist collections. I have continued to curate, collect, and trade ensuring absolute authenticity and solid provenance. Please check my other items for more rare, high-quality vintage rock music photography.

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THE STRANGLERS Vintage 1980s Airport Press Photo Matt Finish B&W Punk New Wave For Sale

THE STRANGLERS Vintage 1980s Airport Press Photo Matt Finish B&W Punk New Wave: $40.02

THE STRANGLERS Vintage 1980s Airport Press Photo Matt Finish B&W Punk New Wave:
$40.02