Pink Floyd 1977 Oakland, CA Concert Poster

A 1977 concert poster with Pink Floyd on the bill in Oakland, CA.

About Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd’s concept albums and visual shows made them pioneers of progressive and psychedelic rock. Many concert posters listed several bands, capturing who shared the stage on a given night. It was designed to promote a 1977 concert in Oakland. In the 1970s, rock moved into arenas and its posters became bigger, bolder and more graphic. Concert posters are often the only surviving record of a particular line-up on a particular night. By the 1970s, concert promotion moved to arenas and stadiums, and posters advertised ever larger shows.

Styling this Pink Floyd concert poster

A 1977 souvenir of Pink Floyd at Oakland, it suits a listening room, studio or hallway. At 24×36″ it becomes a statement piece, while 11×14″ or 12×18″ fits shelves, desks and gallery walls. A black or antique-gold frame suits this Pink Floyd concert poster well and keeps the focus on the image. Build a gallery wall around this Pink Floyd concert poster: add two or three smaller prints that echo its colours and keep the gaps to 2–3 inches. Hang this Pink Floyd concert poster with its centre about 57 inches (145 cm) from the floor, or 8–10 inches above furniture.

At a glance

• Type: Pink Floyd concert poster
• Band: Pink Floyd
• Year: 1977
• Style: Vintage concert posters
• Collections: Pink Floyd Posters, Vintage Concert Posters