Sex Pistols "God Save the Queen" Limited Edition Print #319/320 (1997). One of the most controversial songs to come out of ...

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Sex Pistols "God Save the Queen" Limited Edition Print #319/320 (1997). One of the most controversial songs to come out of England, "God Save the Queen" ignited a firestorm of controversy when it was released shortly before Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee celebration. It didn't help the situation -- or hurt the band's reputation -- when on June 7, 1977 -- the Jubilee holiday itself -- the Sex Pistols attempted to play the song from a boat on the river Thames outside The Palace of Westminster. (They and their entourage were promptly arrested.) This large limited edition print issued in 1997 features the cover art to the single layered over a Union Jack, is signed by artist Jamie Reid, and framed to an overall size of 46" x 35". In Excellent condition, with a a letter of authenticity included.

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