The Police – Signed LP. A&M Records. Vinyl LP. Released June 7, 1983 Autographed by All Three Members: Sting. Andy Summers. Stewart Copeland. GFA Authenticated. Offered here is a landmark piece of rock history: an original pressing of The Police’s. (A&M Records, vinyl LP), the band’s fifth and final studio album, bearing the authenticated signatures of all three members: Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland. The iconic cover – designed by Jeffrey Kent Ayeroff with its distinctive three-panel, cyan-magenta-yellow color strip design – features each member’s autograph prominently displayed across the front. Stewart Copeland’s bold signature appears at the middle left of the album cover in blue ink. Andy Summers’s autograph is signed at the middle right in black ink. Sting’s signature graces the bottom center in blue ink. The Police were formed in London in 1977 and became one of the most successful rock bands in the world by blending reggae, jazz, punk, and new wave into sophisticated pop-rock. Sting (born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner in Wallsend, Northumberland, England) was the lead vocalist, bassist, and primary songwriter whose impassioned vocals and literary lyrics defined the band’s sound. Stewart Copeland (born in Alexandria, Virginia), the son of a CIA operative who grew up in Cairo and Beirut, brought polyrhythmic virtuosity from his background in progressive rock with Curved Air. The trio were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. Is the fifth and final studio album by The Police, released on June 7, 1983 on A&M Records. It was the band’s most commercially and critically successful release, spending 17 weeks at No. The album’s title and much of its thematic material was inspired by Arthur Koestler’s book. The Roots of Coincidence. (1972), exploring the concept of meaningful coincidences. At the 1984 Grammy Awards. Was nominated for a total of five awards and won three, including Album of the Year. At the time of its release and the accompanying world tour, The Police were arguably the biggest band in the world, described by both BBC and. The album features some of the band’s most enduring and recognizable songs. Walking in Your Footsteps. Every Breath You Take. Wrapped Around Your Finger. Tea in the Sahara. 261 Positive Reviews. “Every Breath You Take” became the band’s biggest hit, spending eight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning two Grammy Awards. “King of Pain” reached No. 3, “Wrapped Around Your Finger” peaked at No. 8, and “Synchronicity II” reached No. In 2023, the U. Library of Congress added. To the National Recording Registry for being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. All three signatures have been forensically examined and authenticated by Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators (GFA), whose team brings over 100 years of combined law enforcement and forensic document examination experience. Each signature was individually compared against known exemplar autographs and confirmed genuine. The examination was conducted on 9/12/2023. GFA Certification Number: GFAA-8123. The GFA forensic analysis determined that Andy Summers’s signature was signed in black felt-tip or fiber-tip pen, positioned middle right on the album cover. Sting’s signature was signed in blue felt-tip or fiber-tip pen, positioned bottom center. Stewart Copeland’s signature was signed in blue felt-tip or fiber-tip pen, positioned middle left. All three signatures display normal characteristics consistent with the known exemplars. The full forensic documentation is reproduced below. Andy Summers – Forensic Documentation. Sting – Forensic Documentation. Stewart Copeland – Forensic Documentation. Note: To prevent claims against recent claims of loss / theft / porch piracy, you MUST follow the below protocols. Hi-res cameras at the location will also confirm your identity. This item is fully insured for its declared value during transit. All serious, reasonable offers considered. Please check out our other vintage autographed memorabilia listings. Beatles Red & Blue Albums. Signed by All Four Beatles. John Lennon – “Revolution”. Signed & Handwritten Lyrics. All Four Beatles – Individual Portraits. Each Signed by the Respective Beatle. 1965 US Beatles Tour Book. 1964 “4 Aces” Tour Book. Gone With the Wind. Signed Theater Program – 29 Cast Members. Rolling Stones – 6 Albums. Signed by the Complete Classic Lineup. Signed by Armstrong, Collins & Aldrin. The Good, the Bad & the Ugly. Signed by Eastwood, Van Cleef & Wallach. Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Signed by Cast, Spielberg & John Williams. Visit our store: AutographTreasure – Authenticated vintage memorabilia for serious collectors.
