Laney Sound Systems Ltd Sales Day Book
One of the most interesting items from the 40 Years of Heavy Metal and Its Unique Birth Place Exhibition.
The Archive
Earth or Black Sabbath live photo
This is a photo of Earth or Black Sabbath on stage.
Rare Breed gig advert
Rare Breed gig advert for 13th January 1968 at Cofton Country Club, Warren Lane, Rednal
To the Devil a Daughter – Dennis Wheatley (1968)
To the Devil a Daughter - Dennis Wheatley (1968)
Melody Maker (1969)
Melody Maker (1969) - The Blues still dominated the front pages up until the late 60's.
Strange Conflict – Dennis Wheatley (1965)
Strange Conflict – Dennis Wheatley (1965). Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath was influenced by Wheatley's works.
Brownie & Sonny LP (1965)
Brownie & Sonny LP (1965).
Mothers membership card (1968)
Mothers membership card (1968)
Rhythm & Blues All Stars LP (1966)
Rhythm & Blues All Stars LP (1966)
Original Laney purchase ledger (approx 1968-69)
Original Laney purchase ledger (approx 1968-69)
Mothers Posters (1969-1970)
Mothers Posters (1969-1970) - a selection of 5 posters.
Roosevelt Sykes 7 inch EP (1963)
Roosevelt Sykes 7 inch EP (1963)
Flyer for gig by Earth 1st August (1969)
Flyer for gig by Earth 1st August (1969)
Photographs from Henry’s Blueshouse (1968-72)
Photographs from Henry’s Blueshouse (1968-72)
Black Sabbath photo during recording of S/T album (1969)
Rare photograph of Black Sabbath during recording of their self-titled album at Regent Sound Studio (1969)
The Levi Set Blues Group Band business card (1965-67)
The Levi Set Blues Group Band business card (1965-67). The band were managed by Norman Hood who would later go on to be involved with Judas Priest as well as other bands.
The Kinks ‘You Really Got Me’ 7″ single (1964)
The Kinks ' You Really Got Me' 7" single (1964). Credited by many as being one of the first 'heavy metal' songs.
The Electric Guitar Amplifier Handbook by Jack Darr (1966)
The Electric Guitar Amplifier Handbook by Jack Darr (1966)
Henry’s Blueshouse Brownhills
Advert for the opening of Henry's Blueshouse
Mythology Live Recording
Recording of Tony and Bill's 1968 pre Sabbath band.
Rare Breed advert
The Rare Breed advert
Brum Digs Blues
Melody Maker article 9th November 1968
Ozzy first band recordings found, 1966
Ozzy first band recordings found from 1966
