Hapshash Osiris Series posters

Osiris Visions posters

This section of my Poster Gallery covers the Osiris Series posters, including those by the artists Jacob & the Coloured Coat, Hapshash & the Coloured Coat, OM Tentacle, Mike McInnerney, Martin Sharp, Loon, etc.

This is my database of information about Osiris posters. I welcome any additions, corrections or comments.

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Osiris Visions posters

Osiris Series

Osiris 100 Series (May 1967-April 1968)
Osiris 200 Series (July 1967)
1. OA201 - UFO Love Festival
2. OA202 - UFO
Osiris OAS Series (August 1967-December 1967)
Osiris 300 Series (September 1967-February 1968)
Osiris 400 Series (November 1967)
1. OA401 - Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Osiris 500 Series (June 1968)
Osiris 600 Series (1968)
1. OA601 - open
2. OA602 - Buy Granny Takes a Trip

Osiris 100 Series Posters

The Soft Machine Turns On poster
OA101

The Soft Machine Turns On poster
Number: OA101
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Size: 29 9/16" x 19 11/16"
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: This is the first Osiris printing of the poster with an " OSIRIS AGENCY" credit line.
The publication/credit line is inside the picture's frame, and reads:
"OA 101 Printed in England ©1967 by the OSIRIS AGENCY/HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT"

It appears to be hand written.
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Second Printing

Notes: Second Osiris printing with a "OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd." credit line.
For the second printing, the publication/credit line has been shifted to right, outside the picture's frame.
It reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA101 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2 HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT"

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Third Printing

Notes: A third Osiris printing of the poster with "HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT" no longer part of the publication/credit line.
The credit line at the bottom of the poster reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA101 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2"

My White Bicycle by Tomorrow poster
OA102
My White Bicycle by Tomorrow poster
Number: OA102
Poster Artists: Jacob and the Coloured Coat (printed on the poster)
Poster Size: 29 9/16" x 19 11/16"
Printing Information: Silkscreen. Silver and white, or silver and beige.
Notes: This is the first Osiris printing of the poster (second overall printing) with an "Osiris Agency" credit line.
It is thought that this poster was a limited edition run, made to sell locally at the same time the first promo poster was in use.
Along the bottom right edge of the poster, it says:
"OA102 Printed in England ©1967 by the Osiris Agency / HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT"

It appears to be hand written.
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My White Bicycle by Tomorrow promo poster

Notes: This poster, promoting the first single by the band Tomorrow, was commissioned by the band's manager.
The original printing did not have any credit line on it.
The band's record label, EMI, would not allow this image to be used to advertise the single due to the woman's breasts in the image.
This article, condemning the censorship, appeared on page 5 of the International Times newspaper, dated May 22, 1967.

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Replacement promo poster
When the Record Company rejected the original poster, Jacob & the Coloured Coat created a replacement poster to promote the single:

Poster Artists: Jacob and the Coloured Coat
Notes: There is no OA number or Osiris credit line on this poster either.
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Second Osiris Printing

Notes: Second Osiris printing with an "OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd." publication/credit line.
Along the bottom right edge of the poster, it says:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA102 / © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. / 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2"

The publication/credit line starts just to the right of the bottom of the "O".
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The publication/credit line has also been found printed in blue:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA102 / © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. / 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2"

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Third Osiris Printing

On alternative printings, the publication/credit line has been shifted slightly to the left.
It now appears to start slightly to the left of the bottom of the "O."
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA102 / © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. / 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2"

Jimi Hendrix Experience, Fillmore Auditorium poster
OA103
Jimi Hendrix Experience, Fillmore Auditorium poster
Number: OA103
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Size: 29 5/8" x 19 11/16"
Printing Information: Silkscreen. Florescent red on a gold background. Printed using gold ink for the background.
Notes: A poster celebrating the Jimi Hendrix Experience shows at the Fillmore Auditorium on June 20th and 26th.
This is the original printing of the poster. The feathers at the ends of the headdress are red.
The publication/credit line reads:
"OA 103: Printed in England © 1967; by the OSIRIS AGENCY"

It appears to be hand written.
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Jimi Hendrix - Are You Experienced Track Records promo poster

Notes: This poster was also used as a Track Records promo poster for the Jimi Hendrix album, Are You Experienced.
This version of the poster has the album title and a Track Records logo in the lower right corner. The reference to the Fillmore Auditorium, as well as the dates, at the top have been deleted.
The Track Records promo printing has the ends of the feathers in the headdress in gold.
The credit line reads:
"OA 103 Printed in England © 1967 by the OSIRIS AGENCY."

It appears to be hand written.
This promo poster was not sold as a part of the Osiris series.
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Second Printing

Notes: A second printing of the poster with an "OSIRIS (visions) LTD" publication/credit line.
The credit line has been changed to read:
"OA 103 © 1967 by OSIRIS (visions) LTD 90 Westbourne Terr. London W 2."

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Third Printing

A third printing with an "OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd." publication/credit line.
The credit line has been changed to read:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA103 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W 2"

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Fourth Printing

A fourth printing with the "83 CHARLOTTE ST" address in the publication/credit line.
Poster Size: 29 1/2" x 19 3/4"
The credit line reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA103 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 83 CHARLOTTE ST W.1."

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Yarrowstalks Reprint

"Yarrowstalks" was an underground newspaper published by David Auten and Brian Zahn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the late 1960s. In 1967, the people that ran Yarrowstalks received permission directly from Hapshash to do U.S reprints of some of the Hapshash posters (for sale in the U.S.).
A limited edition reprint of this poster (OA103) was done by Yarrowstalks in late 1967/early 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Some notable differences in this reprint:
1) An extra butterfly has been added to the right of Jimi's foot.
2) Under Jimi's right arm, the thin blue line (outline) is missing (this is the same as on the first Osiris printing, but not on the Osiris reprints).
3) The glasses on Noel Redding (the musician on the left) are not dark (they look like sunglasses on the Osiris printings).
4) There is no credit line on the Yarrowstalks reprint (this was not an Osiris poster).

UFO Coming poster
OA104
UFO Coming poster
Number: OA104
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Date (of concerts): Shows at the UFO Club in London:
June 16 - Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Soft Machine
June 23 - Liverpool Love Festival (The Liverpool Love Festival was organized by the poet Adrian Henri, and featured poetry and music)
Poster Size: 29 9/16" x 19 11/16"
Printing Information: Silkscreen. Printed using gold ink for the background.
Notes: First Osiris printing of the poster with an "OSIRIS AGENCY" publication/credit line.
This Osiris poster, with the "OA" number on it, is not an original concert poster. It is a reprint by the Osiris poster company for sale through its catalog.
This version of the poster is the in the V & A Museum in London, and was given to the museum by Nigel Waymouth.
The publishing credits begin under the "I" in Festival, and read:
"OA104 Printed in England © 1967 by the OSIRIS AGENC"

It appears to be hand written.
On some copies, the Y in AGENCY is visible.
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Original Poster

Notes: Original printing of the poster.
This poster was printed before the concert to promote the concerts and for sale locally.
There is no publication/credit line printed on this poster.
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Second Osiris Printing A

Poster Size: 29 1/2" x 19 1/2"
Notes: Second Osiris printing with an "OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd." publication/credit line.
This poster was printed after the concert for sale in headshops and through mail order by Osiris.
At the bottom of the poster, beneath the"E" in Festival, it says:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA104 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W 2"

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Second Osiris Printing B
Notes: Alternate second Osiris printing with the credits line shifted slightly.
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA104 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W 2"

The publication/credit line has been moved to the left, and now starts beneath the "J" in June.
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Second Osiris Printing C
Notes: Alternate second Osiris printing with the publication/credit line shifted slightly.
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA104 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W 2"

The publishing credit has been moved further left, and now starts between the "J" in June, and the design to the left of June.
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Second Osiris Printing D
Poster Size: 29 1/2"" x 19 1/2"
Notes: Alternate second Osiris printing with the publication/credit line shifted slightly.
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA104 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W 2"

The publishing credit has been moved further left, and now starts beneath the tip of the design to the left of June.
* It should be noted that the printings that are designated as second Osiris printings A-D are done so for purposes of reference only, and were not necessarily printed in that order.
With so many variations, it is possible that some of these are, in fact, not original Osiris printings.
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Yarrowstalks Reprint

"Yarrowstalks" was an underground newspaper published by David Auten and Brian Zahn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the late 1960s. In 1967, the people that ran Yarrowstalks received permission directly from Hapshash to do U.S reprints of some of the Hapshash posters (for sale in the U.S.).
A limited edition reprint of this poster (OA104) was done by Yarrowstalks in late 1967/early 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Some notable differences in this reprint:
1) Extra stars have been added in front of the girls face.
2) An extra star has been added on the girls headscarfe.
3) The left butterfly wing has an outline.
4) There is no credit line on the Yarrowstalks reprint (this was not an Osiris poster).

Legalize Pot Rally poster
OA105
Legalize Pot Rally poster
Number: OA105
Poster Artist: Mike McInnerney
Poster Size: 29 15/16" x 19 15/16"
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: A poster the Legalize Pot Rally at Speakers Corner in Hyde Park, London on Sunday, July 16th at 2 p.m.
This is the first Osiris printing of the poster with an "OSARIS (VISIONS) LTD" credits line.
The publication/credit line at the bottom of the poster says:
"PRINTED BY TSR / OA105 © 1967 OSARIS (VISIONS) LTD 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W 2"

Note that the name Osiris is spelled wrong.
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Original Poster

Poster Date (of gathering): July 16, 1967
Notes: This poster was originally printed for the rally by TSR. It did not have an OA number on it.
The publishing line is at the bottom center, and says:
"Printed by TSR Printing & Publicity Services Ltd."

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Second Osiris Printing A

Notes: Second Osiris printing with an "OSIRIS (Visions) Ltd." publication/credit line.
The spelling of Osiris has now been corrected.
The publishing line was moved to the left side, top to bottom, in upper and lower case lettering, and was changed to read:
"Printed by TSR for Osiris (Visions) Ltd./OA105. 90 Westbourne Terrace W.2. Hapshash & The Coloured Coat"

It incorrectly lists the artists as Hapshash & the Coloured Coat.
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Second Osiris Printing B

Notes: Alternate second Osiris printing with an "OSIRIS (VISIONS) LTD" publication/credit line.
The publishing line was moved about two inches up, top to bottom, and was changed to all capital lettering. It reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR FOR OSIRIS (VISIONS) LTD./OA105. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W.2. HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT"

It incorrectly lists the artists as Hapshash & the Coloured Coat.

Welcome Cosmic Visitors poster
OA106
Welcome Cosmic Visitors poster
Number: OA106
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: A poster titled Welcome Cosmic Visitors.
Text on the poster says: THE CREATOR MADE THE WORLD COME AND SEE IT.
Underneath that, at the edge of the circle, it says: HAPSHASH AND THE COLOURED COAT.
At the bottom left of the poster, the publication/credit reads:
"OA 106 © 1967 by OSIRIS (visions) LTD. 90 Westbourne Terr. London W 2"

The Move at the UFO Club poster
OA107
The Move at the UFO Club poster
Number: OA107
Poster Artists: Jacob and the Colored Coat (Michael English & Nigel Waymouth)
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: A UFO Club poster for shows by The Move on May 26, 1967, and for a Pink Floyd show on June 2, 1967.
THIS OSIRIS POSTER, WITH THE "OA" NUMBER ON IT, IS NOT AN ORIGINAL CONCERT POSTER. IT IS A REPRINT BY THE POSTER COMPANY FOR SALE THROUGH ITS CATALOG.
This is the first Osiris Visions printing of this poster. Although this is the first Osiris printing, it is actually the third overall printing of this poster.
This poster was printed after the concerts for sale in headshops and through mail order by Osiris.
In the top left, along one of the light colored beams, it says:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA101 / © OSIRIS VISIONS LTD. / 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W2"

The OA number is incorrect, as it should be OA107.
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Also found with the following publication/credit line:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA101 / © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. / 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2 OM TENTACLE"

The OM TENTACLE credit is incorrect, as the poster was designed by Jacob & the Coloured Coat.
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Original Poster

Poster Date (of concerts): May 26, 1967 & June 2, 1967
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: The original UFO Club poster for shows by The Move on May 26, 1967, and for a Pink Floyd show on June 2, 1967.
This is the original printing of this poster done before the concert to advertise it.
There is no number or publication/credit on this poster.
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Second Printing

Poster Date (of concerts): May 26, 1967 & June 2, 1967
Poster Size: 29 11/16 x 19 11/16
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: Second printing of the UFO Club poster for shows by The Move on May 26, 1967, and for a Pink Floyd show on June 2, 1967.
These posters were printed after the concerts for sale at the UFO Club.
It does not have an OA number on it. It just has the number 1007.
In the upper left corner of the poster, it says:
"1007
UFO 1967"

The original hand drawn artwork for this poster has the "1007 © UFO 1967" notation on it, which indicates that it was put on the poster by the artists, and not added later.
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The Move promo poster

Notes: This poster design was also issued as a poster for The Move.
It is believed that this was also printed for sale at the UFO Club.
This poster has just "The Move" on it with no other band names, venue or dates on it.
In the upper left corner of the poster, it says:
"1007
UFO 1967"
There is no OA number on this poster.
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Crazy World of Arthur Brown poster
OA108
Crazy World of Arthur Brown poster
Number: OA108
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: Silkscreen. This is a blacklight poster. When viewed under a blacklight, the blue ink layer disappears and the background image is brought to the forefront, in different colors. If a strobe light is used along with a blacklight, faces and images appear and disappear with each flash.
Notes: A poster for the Crazy World of Arthur Brown.
Described by Nigel Waymouth as the "darkest poster we ever produced," this poster depicts a vision of hell with tormented faces, serpents and snakes at the bottom. Mickey Mouse is shooting heroin as an angry Donald Duck shakes his fist at Mickey. And the god of hellfire looks down from above.
In the top right corner, it says: "They are agitated by the drums. The four Bacals ride to Earth on the back of a Green rainbow. One by one the stars fall."
In the bottom left corner, it says: "Crazy World of Arthur Brown"
Written on one of the rocks (behind Donald Duck) it says: "Stone Free," a nod to Jimi Hendrix.
Amongst the faces at the bottom center, across five of the rocks, it says: "Hapshash and the Coloured Coat."
First printing of the poster with an "OSIRIS (visions) LTD." publication/credit line.
Printed along the bottom center of the poster, in blue, it reads:
"OA 108 © 1967 OSIRIS (visions) LTD. 90 Westbourne Terr. London W 2 _ cinema signs gul 9361"

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Second printing

Notes: Second printing of this poster with an "OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd" publication/credit line at the bottom center. It reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA108 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2"

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Third printing

Poster Size: 29 x 19 11/16
PT: .0057
Notes: Third printing of this poster with an "OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd" publication/credit line. The publication/credit line was moved to the right.
Printed along the bottom right edge of the poster, in blue, it reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA108 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2"

Move Marquee July 11 poster
OA109
Move Marquee July 11 poster
Number: OA109
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Date (of concert): July 11, 1967
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: A poster for The Move at the Marquee on July 11, 1967.
THIS OSIRIS POSTER, WITH THE "OA" NUMBER ON IT, IS NOT AN ORIGINAL CONCERT POSTER. IT IS A REPRINT BY THE POSTER COMPANY FOR SALE THROUGH ITS CATALOG.
First Osiris printing of the poster with an "OSIRIS (visions) LTD." publication/credit line.
This poster was printed after the concert for sale in headshops and through mail order by Osiris.
In the red below the E, it says:
"OA 109 © 1967 by OSIRIS (visions) LTD. 90 Westbourne Terr. London W 2
HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT"

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Original poster
Notes: The original poster that was made before the concert to advertise the show does not have any publication/credit line on it.
It was not sold by Osiris Visions.
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Second Osiris Printing

Notes: Second Osiris printing of this poster, with the publication/credit line changed.
This poster was printed after the concert for sale in headshops and through mail order by Osiris.
At the bottom of the poster, below the E, it says:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA 109 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2

UFO Dusk to Dawn poster
OA110
UFO Dusk to Dawn poster
Number: OA110
Poster Artist: OM Tentacle (Michael McInnerney & Dudley Edwards)
Poster Date (of concerts): A poster for two shows at the UFO Club in London:
July 14 - Arthur Brown, Alexis Korner, Victor Brox
July 21 - Tomorrow, Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band
Printing Information: silkscreen. McInnerney wrote: "Placing separate inks on one screen for a single pull produced the rainbow effect and a rich colour look for little expense."
Notes: First printing of the poster in blue, red and brown with an "OSIRIS (visions) LTD." publication/credit line.
McInnerney explained that "The poster illustrates UFO as an all-night event. It expresses the half-light of dusk and dawn and the sense of time between as floating and fluid, with a subtext that the night belongs to "Trippers" as the day belongs to "Greys."
The publication credit line is in the lower right corner, bottom to top, and reads:
"OA110 © 1967 by OSIRIS (visions) LTD. 90 Westbourne Terr. London W 2"

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Also printed in purple, red and yellow on white paper.

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Second printing using gold ink

Notes: A second printing using gold ink for the background color.
Poster Size: 29 x 19
PT: .0066
Printing Information: Silkscreen.
The publication/credit line was moved to the top of the poster, and reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA110 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. / 90 Westbourne Terr. London W 2 OM TENTACLE"
OA111 - open

The Soft Machine Turns On poster
Second printing
OA112
The Soft Machine Turns On poster
Number: OA112
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: Reissue printing by TSR, London.
Notes: This is a reprint of the first Osiris poster, OA101.
The publication/credit line has been moved to the left. It now reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND OA112 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W 2 HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT"

Art - What's That Sound poster
OA113
Art - What's That Sound poster
Number: OA113
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Size: 16 15/16" x 10 13/16
Notes: This is a promo poster that was made for Island Records to promote the band, Art, and their U.K. single What's That Sound (For What It's Worth) / Rome Take Away Three, released in August 1967.
Band members pictured on the poster are: Luther Grosvenor, Frank Kenyon, Jimmy Henshaw, and Mike Kelly.
The band appeared on the album "Featuring the Human Host and the Heavy Metal Kids" by Hapshash & the Coloured Coat, later that year.
In the right side border, bottom to top, it reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA113 ©1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD., 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE, W. 2. / HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT."

CIA v UFO poster
OA114
CIA v UFO poster
Number: OA114
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Date (of concert): July 28, 1967
Poster Size: 29 13/16 x 19 7/8
PT: .0054
Printing Information: Silkscreen.
Notes: The poster depicts a naked winged woman pulling an island through space. This represents a type of UFO or Fantasy Island, from which various flying machines are emerging (planes, flying saucers, dirigibles, shooting stars). On the rocky island is a city, with banners above it that say: "Night of the UFOs." The assertion of famous architect and visionary Buckminster Fuller, that we should view our planet Earth as a space craft, influenced the design of the poster. A bi-plane flying below the island is leaving a vapor trail that reads: "July 28 pink floyd."
The idea of "CIA v. UFO" as the title of the poster came to Michael English and Nigel Waymouth as a representation of the conflict between the repressive forces of the establishment, and the new underground counterculture.
At the bottom left edge of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA114 / ©1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W2."

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Second Printing
Poster Size: 29 3/4" x 19 3/4"
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: A second printing of the poster was done with the name Hapshash & the Coloured Coat added at the end of the credit line:
At the bottom left edge of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND/OA114 /©1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W2. / HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT"

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Third Printing
Poster Size: 29 3/4" x 19 3/4"
PT: .0062
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: A third printing of the poster was done by TSR.
This poster was printed after the concert for sale in headshops and through mail order by Osiris.
The publication/credit line at the bottom of the poster has been changed to read:
"PRINTED BY T S R/OA114/©1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W 2/HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT."

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Yarrowstalks Reprint
"Yarrowstalks" was an underground newspaper published by David Auten and Brian Zahn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the late 1960s. In 1967, the people that ran Yarrowstalks received permission directly from Hapshash to do U.S reprints of some of the Hapshash posters (for sale in the U.S.).
A limited edition reprint of this poster (OA114) was done by Yarrowstalks in late 1967/early 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Some notable differences in this reprint:
1) A silver star above the "C" in CIA is missing.
2) There is no credit line on the Yarrowstalks reprint (this was not an Osiris poster).
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Hung on You poster
OA115
Hung on You poster
Number: OA115
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: This poster was made to advertise the London boutique, Hung on You, a clothing shop on King's Road owned by Michael Rainey.
At the bottom the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA115 / © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. / 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W2 . HAPSHASH AND THE COLOURED COAT. TURN THE OTHER SIDE ON."

Save Earth Now poster
OA116
Save Earth Now poster
Number: OA116
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: Silkscreen.
Notes: A poster celebrating the earth.
At the bottom the poster, it reads:
"Printed by TSR for Osiris (Visions) Ltd. / OA116 / 90 Westbourne Terrace W.2. Hapshash & The Coloured Coat."
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Yarrowstalks Reprint
"Yarrowstalks" was an underground newspaper published by David Auten and Brian Zahn in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the late 1960s. In 1967, the people that ran Yarrowstalks received permission directly from Hapshash to do U.S reprints of some of the Hapshash posters (for sale in the U.S.).
A limited edition reprint of this poster (OA116) was done by Yarrowstalks in late 1967/early 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
There is no credit line on the Yarrowstalks reprint. This was not an Osiris poster.

The Mothers of Invention - Royal Albert Hall 23 Sept. poster
OA117
The Mothers of Invention - Royal Albert Hall 23 Sept. poster
Number: OA117
Poster Design: Picture of The Mothers is by Carl Schenkel. Poster design and graphics (including the naked woman at the top) is by Michael English.
Poster Date (of concert): September 23, 1967
Notes: A poster for the The Mothers of Invention concert at the Royal Albert Hall, on September 23, 1967.
Along the left edge of the poster, top to bottom, it reads:
"Printed in England by T.S.R. ... Hapshash and the Coloured Coat, OA117 © OSIRIS VISIONS LTD. 90 Westbourne Terrace W.2."

Fifth Dimension, Leicester poster
OA118
Fifth Dimension, Leicester poster
Number: OA118
Poster Artists: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Dates (of concerts): September 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29 & 30, 1967
Notes: A poster for the shows at the Fifth Dimension in Leicester, England from September 15th through September 30th, 1967.
Original issues have a narrow gold border around the edge of the poster.
Along the bottom edge of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR OA118 © 1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W.2. HAPSHASH & THE COLOURED COAT."

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OA119 - open

Roundhouse UFO poster
OA120
Roundhouse UFO poster
Number: OA120
Poster Artist: Martin Sharp
Poster Date (of concert): September 22 & 29, 1967
Poster Size: 30" x 19 3/4"
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: A poster for a UFO show at the Roundhouse in London, England on September 29, 1967.
Bands include: Dantalians Chariot, The Social Deviants, The Exploding Galaxy, Jeff Beck, Ten Years After and Contessa Veronica.
Along the bottom right edge of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR / OA120 © 1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W.2. / MARTIN SHARP."

Some printings omit Martin Sharp's name:
"PRINTED BY TSR / OA120 © 1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W.2."

It is unknown which came first.
Also, the center of the heart in the lower right corner of the poster is white or silver on the one with Sharp's name, and only silver on the one without his name.

Jazz at the Roundhouse poster
OA121
Jazz at the Roundhouse poster
Number: OA121
Poster Artists: OM Tentacle (Michael McInnerney & Dudley Edwards)
Poster Date (of concert): October 15, 1967
Notes: A poster for a benefit concert at the Roundhouse in London, England on October 15, 1967. The benefit was for the Rent Surcharge, Paddy O'Connor legal costs fund. It was organized by the North St Pancras Labour Party.
Along the bottom edge of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR/OA121 © OSARIS (VISIONS) LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W.2."

Note that the name Osiris is spelled wrong.
OA122 - open

The Who - I Can See for Miles poster
OA123
The Who - I Can See for Miles poster
Number: OA123
Poster Artists: Hapshash & the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: Silkscreen - three printings of ink.
Notes: A promo poster for The Who single, I Can See for Miles.
Along the bottom of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR ENGLAND © OSIRIS VISIONS LTD. 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W.2. OA123 HAPSHASH AND THE COLOURED COAT"

Richard Bernstein poster
OA124
Richard Bernstein poster
Number: OA124
Poster Artists: Hapshash & the Coloured Coat
Notes: A promo poster for the Richard Bernstein Gallery in Amsterdam.
Along the bottom center of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND BY TSR / OA124 © OSIRIS VISIONS LTD 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE W 2."
OA125 - open
OA126 - open

October Songs poster
OA127
October Songs poster
Number: OA127
Poster Artist: John Marshall
Poster Date (of concert): October 4, 1967
Notes: A poster for a concert at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, England on October 4, 1967. Bands were The Incredible String Band, and Shirley Collins.
Along the bottom left edge of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR / OA127 © 1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD 90 WESTBOURNE TERRACE, W.2. / JOHN MARSHALL"

Denny Laine - Too Much in Love poster
OA128
Denny Laine - Too Much in Love poster
Number: OA128
Poster Artist: Adrian George
Notes: A promo poster for Denny Laine - Too Much in Love.
Along the bottom left edge of the poster, it reads:
"Printed by AUTOGRAPHICS LONDON OA128 ADRIAN GEORGE © OSIRIS VISIONS LTD. 83 CHARLOTTE STREET W.1."

Fairport Convention poster
OA129
Fairport Convention poster
Number: OA129
Poster Artist: Gregory Irons
Printing Information: Silkscreen
Notes: A promo poster for Fairport Convention.
The band members pictured on the poster (hand drawn by Irons) are Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, Ashley Hutchings, Martin Lamble, Iain Matthews, and Judy Dyble.
Along the bottom left edge of the poster, it reads:
"Printed in England by TSR ©1968 Osiris OA129 (Visions) Ltd. 83 Charlotte St. W.1. Gregory Irons"
OA130 - open
OA131 - open

The Incredible String Band poster
OA132
The Incredible String Band poster
Number: OA132
Poster Artist: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Date (of concerts): March 1, 2, 9, 16 & 30, 1968
Printing Information: Silkscreen - three printings of ink.
Notes: A promo poster for The Incredible String Band concerts from March 1st through the 30th, 1968.
Along the bottom edge of the poster, it reads:
"Printed in England by TSR ©1968 Osiris OA132 (Visions) Ltd. 83 Charlotte St. W1 Hapshash and the Coloured Coat - Presented by Folk Directions Ltd. in assoc. with Witchseason Productions Ltd. and the Bryan Morrison Agency Ltd."
OA133 - open

Julie Felix at the Royal Albert Hall poster
OA134
Julie Felix at the Royal Albert Hall poster
Number: OA134
Poster Artist: Hapshash & the Coloured Coat
Poster Date (of concert): April 18, 1968
Notes: A promo poster for Julie Felix at the Royal Albert Hall on April 18, 1968.
Along the bottom edge of the poster, it reads:
"OA 134 Printed in England by Associated Artcrafts Ltd. © 1968 Osiris (Visions) Ltd. 83 Charlotte Street W.1"
OA135 - open
OA136 - open
OA137 - open

Fairport Convention - If I Had a Ribbon Bow poster
OA138
Fairport Convention - If I Had a Ribbon Bow poster
Number: OA138
Poster Artist: Adrian George
Notes: A promo poster for the Fairport Convention song, If I Had a Ribbon Bow.
Along the bottom left edge of the poster, it reads:
"Printed by AUTOGRAPHICS LONDON OA 138 ADRIAN GEORGE © 1968 OSIRIS VISIONS LTD. 83 Charlotte Street W.1"

Osiris 200 Series Posters

Love Festival poster
OA201

Love Festival poster
Number: OA201
Poster Artists: Michael English
Poster Date (of concerts): UFO Club in London England in February 1967.
February 10, 1967 - Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, Ginger Johnson, Bank Dick. W.C. Fields, Chien Andalou.
February 17, 1967 - Soft Machine, Indian music, Disney cartoons, Mark Boyle lightshow, feature movie.
Poster Size: 29 15/16" x 40"
Printing Information: silkscreen
Notes: An Osiris Visions poster. The original poster did not have a publication/credit line on it.
It is apparent that the publication/credit line was added later as it is a slightly different color than the rest of the poster.
Although this poster advertises shows from February 1967, it is believed that this poster was added to the Osiris Series in approximately July 1967.
At the top of the poster, it says: "designed by michael english"
At the bottom of the poster, it says:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND / OA201 © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd 90 WESTBOURNE TER W 2"

UFO poster
OA202
UFO poster
Number: OA202
Poster Artists: Hapshash & the Coloured Coat
Poster Size: 29 1/16" x 38 3/4"
Printing Information: Silkscreen.
Notes: A poster advertising the UFO Club in London England in March 1967.
Although this poster does not have an OA number or Osiris printed on the poster, later Osiris catalogs have this poster listed as OA 202.
Referred to as the toothpaste poster since the letters look like they have been squeezed out of a toothpaste tube.
At the bottom of the poster, in white lettering, it says:
"ufo mk 2
31tottenham court rd. w.1.
10.30pm. →morning. 8 week
season of friday nites. from
march 24. details IT and
melody maker"

Osiris OAS Series Posters

Saville Theatre
August 27, 1967, September 3 & 10, 1967
OAS1

Saville Theatre, August 27, 1967, September 3 & 10, 1967 poster
Number: OAS1
Poster Artist: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: Offset lithograph on uncoated stock.
Notes: A poster for the Saville Theatre, and shows on August 27, 1967, September 3, 1967, and September 10, 1967.
There is no publishing credit on the poster.

Saville Theatre
September 17, 1967
OAS2
Saville Theatre, September 17, 1967 poster
Number: OAS2
Poster Artist: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: Offset lithograph on uncoated stock.
Notes: A poster for the Saville Theatre, and a show on September 17, 1967.
Along the bottom edge of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR IN ENGLAND ©1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD. 90 WETSBOURNE TERRACE, LONDON W2."

Saville Theatre
October 1 & 8, 1967
OAS3
Saville Theatre, October 1 & 8, 1967 poster
Number: OAS3
Poster Artist: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Poster Size: 29 13/16 x 19 7/16
PT: .0057
Printing Information: Offset lithograph on uncoated stock.
Notes: A poster for the Saville Theatre, and shows on October 1 & 8, 1967.
There is no publishing credit on the poster.

Saville Theatre
October 15 & 22, 1967
OAS4
Saville Theatre, October 15 & 22, 1967 poster
Number: OAS4
Poster Artist: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: Offset lithograph on uncoated stock.
Notes: A poster for the Saville Theatre, and shows on October 15 & 22, 1967.
Along the right edge of the poster, bottom to top, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR IN ENGLAND ©1967 OSIRIS AGENCY LTD. 90 WETSBOURNE TERRACE, LONDON W.2."

Osiris Visions Ltd poster
OAS5
Osiris Visions Ltd poster
Number: OAS5
Poster Artist: Osiris Visions
Notes: A poster advertising the Osiris Visions Catalog.
At the bottom center, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR ENGLAND OAS5 © OSIRIS VISIONS LTD."

The Who Sellout poster
OAS6
The Who Sellout poster
Number: OAS6
Poster Artist: Adrian George
Notes: A poster advertising The Who Sellout album.
Printed in the bottom left border, it reads:
"PRINTED BY CHEVALIER-ROTTERDAM / ADRIAN GEORGE / OAS6 / © OSIRIS VISIONS LTD. 83 CHARLOTTE ST. W.1"

Osiris 300 Series Posters

Luv Me poster
OA301

Luv Me poster
Number: OA301
Poster Artists: Jacob & the Coloured Coat
Notes: A poster advertising Luv-Me Film Productions.
This is the first Osiris printing (second actual printing) of the poster with the "90 Westbourne Ter." address on it.
Along the left edge of the poster, bottom to top, it says:
"Luv-Me Film Productions Ltd - 2 Harewood Place - London W.1"
Underneath that, it reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND/OA301 / © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. / 90 WESTBOURNE TER. W.2."

This Osiris series poster was a reprint of a Luv-Me Film Production promo poster.
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Original Printing:

Printing Information: printed on pink paper
Notes: This poster was originally made for Luv-Me Film Productions.
The original printing does not contain the Osiris Visions publication/credit line.
It just reads:
"Luv-Me Film Productions Ltd - 2 Harewood Place - London W.1"

This promo poster was not sold as a part of the Osiris series.
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Second Osiris Printing:

Notes: This is the second Osiris printing of the poster with the "83 Charlotte St." address on it.
Along the left edge of the poster, bottom to top, it says:
"Luv-Me Film Productions Ltd - 2 Harewood Place - London W.1"
Underneath that, it reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND/OA301 / © OSIRIS VISIONS Ltd. / 83 CHARLOTTE ST W 1"
OA302 - open
OA303 - open

Frank Zappa poster
OA304
Frank Zappa poster
Number: OA304
Poster Artist: LOON (Robert Davidson). Des Dale did the psychedelic border around the photograph.
Poster Size: 23 9/16" x 17 3/16"
Printing Information: Offset lithograph. Burnt sienna ink on pale brown paper. Border is a dark brownish-purple color, not black.
Notes: A poster promoting Frank Zappa. This poster features a photograph of Frank Zappa on the toilet, taken by Robert Davidson in Zappa's suite at the Royal Garden Hotel in Knightsbridge, England during a press reception on August 16, 1967. The photo was taken with Zappa's consent, as it was intended to be used for publicity leading up to the Mothers first U.K. concert at the Royal Albert Hall on September 23, 1967. It was one of twelve pictures taken and shows Zappa on the toilet (there is no phone on his lap). It was not intended to be used for a poster.
A photograph of Zappa on the toilet from this session (not the same one used for this poster) was used to accompany an article in the August 31, 1967 International Times, issue 18, page 10 and 11, about The Mothers of Invention, titled "The Lyrics are Absolutely Free." This photograph later was used for the poster titled "Phi Zappa Krappa."
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Original Poster
Not long after the photography session, photographer Davidson decided to make a poster from one of his pictures of Zappa on the toilet. His favorite picture from the dozen photos he shot was the one taken from the side, so that one was chosen. He transferred the picture onto copper printing plates, and printed up a thousand posters from it. In an effort to sell the poster, he left small quantities of these posters at poster shops in Carnaby Street, for sale or return. They turned out to be very popular.
These original printings did not have an Osiris publisher/credit line on them.
All it had for a credit was "© LOON-1967" in the top left corner:

Davidson explained: "I put © Loon , as Patricia, my girlfriend at the time, thought that I was a bit of a loon. "
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First Osiris Poster
As the poster became more popular, Davidson found a distributor for the poster in Osiris Visions.
Osiris printed their name and credit information on the poster and began selling them through Osiris Visions.
Along the right edge of the Osiris Visions poster, top to bottom, it reads:
"OA304 U.K. PRINTED © LOON 1967, DES DALE, FOR OSIRIS VISIONS LTD.
PHOTOGRAPH: BOBBY DAVIDSON"

The Osiris publication/credit line was overprinted on Davidson's original printing, so the poster still has the "© LOON-1967" in the top left corner.
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Second Osiris Poster
The poster was reprinted by Osiris once the initial batch of posters sold out.
Although this is the second Osiris poster, this is actually the first reprint (and the first Osiris printing of the poster).
For the reprint, the "© LOON-1967" credit was erased, and the "PHOTOGRAPH: BOBBY DAVIDSON" part of the publication/credit line was also removed.
Along the right edge of the Osiris Visions poster, top to bottom, it reads:
"OA304 U.K. PRINTED © LOON 1967, DES DALE, FOR OSIRIS VISIONS LTD."

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It should be noted that this Osiris poster was not authorized by Frank Zappa and he apparently made no royalties from it. He did authorize a version of this poster with a different toilet photograph (the one used in the IT article), and it had the words "Phi Zappa Krappa" at the top. It was published in 1969 by THE VISUAL THING, Inc.
Frank Zappa had this to say about the poster: "It was supposed to be used as publicity for our first concert in 1967. And the photographer who took it made a poster and sold it for his own profit. And then that poster was bootlegged all over Europe and eventually went into the United States. And millions of them were sold. But I couldn't stop them from doing that. No! Because in London, the photographic copyright laws are different from the United States. Somebody takes a picture in the U.S., they can't make commercial use out of it without your permission. But in England, if somebody takes your picture, the photographer owns it and can do whatever he wants with it."
2019 Davidson reprint

Poster Size: 22 3/16" x 16 9/16"
PT: .007"
Note: Robert Davidson is currently selling authorized reprints of this poster made directly from his negative.
These reprints include the Osiris Visions publication/credit line on them, although they are not Osiris Visions prints.

Jim Hendrix and The Move at the Royal Albert Hall poster
OA305
Jim Hendrix and The Move at the Royal Albert Hall poster
Number: OA305
Poster Artist: LOON (Robert Davidson). Des Dale did the text and artwork around the photograph
Poster Date (of concert): November 14, 1967
Poster Size: 20 1/16" x 14 29/32"
PT: .0087"
Notes: A poster for the first night of the Jimi Hendrix package tour at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, November 14, 1967.
On the bottom right of the poster, it reads:
"OA305 U.K. Printed © Loon 1967 for Osiris Visions Ltd."

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Incredible String Band, Glasgow Concert Hall poster
OA3061
Incredible String Band, Glasgow Concert Hall poster
Number: OA3061
Poster Artist: Photosida
Poster Date (of concert): October 13, 1967
Notes: A poster for the Incredible String Band at the Glasgow Concert Hall on October 13, 1967.
On the bottom left edge of the poster, it reads:
"Printed by TSR in England ©1967 Osiris Agency Ltd. 90 Westbourne Terr. W.2. OA 3061 Photosida"

Leap Year poster
OA307
Leap Year poster
Number: OA307
Poster Artist: LOON (Robert Davidson)
Poster Size: 30" x 20 1/8"
PT: .0045"
Notes: A poster titled Leap Year. 1968 was a leap year.
On the right side edge of the poster, it reads:
"U.K. Printed OA 307 © 1968 Osiris (Visions) Ltd. 83 Charlotte St. W.1/Loon
Photograph by Bobby Davidson"

Osiris 400 Series Posters

Hapshash and the Coloured Coat poster
OA401

Hapshash and the Coloured Coat poster
Number: OA401
Poster Artist: Hapshash and the Coloured Coat
Printing Information: Silkscreen.
Notes: A poster titled Hapshash and the Coloured Coat.
On the bottom left edge of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED IN ENGLAND, T.S.R. OA401 © OSIRIS (VISIONS) LTD. 90WESTBOURNE TERRACE, W.2, HAPSHASH AND THE COLOURED COAT"

Osiris 500 Series Posters

Arthur Brown poster
OA501

Arthur Brown poster
Number: OA501
Poster Artist: Sida
Printing Information: Offset lithograph
Notes: A poster of Arthur Brown.
This poster has also been found with a Track Records title box in the lower right.
In the bottom left corner of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR ENGLAND,
PHOTO SIDA OA 501 © OSIRIS VISIONS
LTD. 83 CHARLOTTE ST. W.1."

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The Crazy World of Arthur Brown promo poster

Poster Date (album release date): June 15, 1968
Notes: This poster was also printed as a promo poster for The Crazy World of Arthur Brown album on Track Records.
In the bottom left corner of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR ENGLAND,
PHOTO SIDA OA 501 © OSIRIS VISIONS
LTD. 83 CHARLOTTE ST. W.1."

Since the Osiris publication/credit line is on the promo poster, it appears that the Osiris poster came first and the promo stamp was added to the Osiris poster later.
This promo poster was not sold as a part of the Osiris series.

Jimi Hendrix poster
OA502
Jimi Hendrix poster
Number: OA502
Poster Artist: Donald Silverstein
Printing Information: Offset lithograph
Notes: A poster of Jimi Hendrix.
Although the poster is from 1968, the photograph was taken in London during Donald Silverstein's photographic shoot of Hendrix in 1967.
In the bottom left of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR ENGLAND. PHOTO
DONALD SILVERSTEIN OA 502
© OSIRIS VISIONS LTD. 83
CHARLOTTE ST., W.1"

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Jimi Hendrix Track records promo poster

Notes: This poster was also used as a Track Records promo poster for Jimi Hendrix, with a white Track Records logo in the lower right corner.
In the bottom left of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR ENGLAND. PHOTO
DONALD SILVERSTEIN OA 502

The Osiris copyright/address portion of the publication/credit line is not on the promo poster.
However, the OA 502 designation is still listed.
So it appears that the Osiris poster came first, and the last two lines of the publication/credit line were removed when the Track Records logo was added to the poster.
This promo poster was not sold as a part of the Osiris series.

Che Guevara poster
OA503
Che Guevara poster
Number: OA503
Photo Artist: unknown
Printing Information: Offset lithograph
Notes: A poster of Che Guevara.
In the bottom center of the poster, it reads:
"PRINTED BY TSR ENGLAND OA 503 © OSIRIS VISIONS LTD., 83 CHARLOTTE ST., W.1."

Osiris 600 Series Posters

OA601 - open

Buy Granny Takes a Trip poster
OA602
Buy Granny Takes a Trip poster
Number: OA602
Poster Artist: Michael English
Poster Size: 29 3/16" x 19 15/16"
PT: .0037"
Notes: A poster of Buy Granny Takes a Trip and join the Brian-Drain.
In the right side border of the poster, bottom to top, it reads:
"OA602 PRINTED BY CHEVALIER-ROTTERDAM © 1968 OSIRIS VISIONS LTD. 83 CHARLOTTE STREET W.1"

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This poster was also distributed by Family Dog Productions. These copies are stamped "Family Dog Productions, Ltd, England" on the front and back of the poster.