Archival silver gelatin photograph made by hand in the darkroom from the original negative on 16 x 20 inch (40x50cm) paper, signed by Pennie Smith on the front under the image. Price is shown for an unframed photograph excluding VAT. The classic London Calling album cover photograph. It is one of the most famous photographs in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. It is not cheap, but sometimes the good stuff has to hurt a little. The photograph shows Paul Simonon about to smash up his bass during a show at The Palladium, New York City on 21 September 1979. It is an acclaimed shot, receiving the ultimate accolade from Q Magazine by being voted the best rock and roll photograph of all time. Pennie had accompanied The Clash throughout their 1979 US tour, and very nearly didn’t attend this particular concert. In the end she chose to turn down the offer to go out with friends and ended up stage right at The Palladium. The band were used to getting a big response from their US audiences, but not on this night – The Palladium had fixed seating. Paul’s frustration turned to anger, and then he lost it completely. His watch stopped at 9.50pm.

The Sandinista! LP cover photograph (1980) An archivally processed silver gelatin photograph made by hand in the darkroom from Pennie Smith's original negative on 16x20 inch paper, signed on the front under the image area by Pennie Smith. On this original photograph you can see the West Ham graffiti that was removed from the actual Sandinista! LP cover artwork. Pennie Smith photographed the group behind Kings Cross/ St Pancras Station in London. The group had recently finished shooting a video for 'The Call Up', and Mick Jones is still wearing the helmet he wore for the filming.