Steiff The Beatles Sgt. Pepper

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Celebrating A Special Album & Band

Steiff THE BEATLES SGT. PEPPER Teddy Bear is part of the Steiff Rocks Collectable Limited Edition Collection.

Here is this amazing Steiff limited edition piece which is made from the finest white mohair.
He is fully jointed which means you can move his arms, legs and head.
Just look at his amazing face which has black button eyes, shaped white moustache and mouth which has been hand-garnished in gold.
Finally he has a smart nose which has been hand stitched with a gold coloured thread.

SGT. PEPPER'S left paw has been gold foil printed with 'The Beatles'.

Steiff have amazingly dressed him on his chest with four coloured faux leather decorations finished each end with brass rivets.
Each colour represents the 4 Beatles:-
lime green, pink, turquoise and red.

The Beatles' revolutionary album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, became the defining soundtrack of the "Summer of Love" and continues to captivate audiences today. The Steiff Sgt. Pepper Teddy Bear pays homage to this legendary album, inspired by the famous cover art that features The Beatles in colorful satin military uniforms. These distinctive colours are reflected on the bear's chest, complemented by gold epaulettes and a military cap. As a finishing touch, the bear's cap proudly displays the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band logo.

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: A Landmark Beatles Album

Overview:
"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" is the Beatles' eighth studio album, released on May 26, 1967. Esteemed as an early concept album, it revolutionized sound composition, extended form, and psychedelic imagery in music, alongside its innovative record sleeve design and production techniques. The album had a significant cross-generational influence, connecting with 1960s youth culture through fashion, drugs, mysticism, and a sense of optimism and empowerment. Critics praised it for its groundbreaking approach to songwriting, production, and graphic design, bridging the gap between popular music and high art.

Creation Process:
In August 1966, after retiring from touring, the Beatles took a three-month break to explore individual interests. Paul McCartney conceived the Sgt. Pepper concept during a flight in November, imagining an Edwardian military band. This idea guided the album's creation, starting on November 24 at EMI Studios. Initially inspired by their youth, the sessions included the songs "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Penny Lane," released separately due to EMI's pressure. The album evolved into a performance by the fictional Sgt. Pepper band after recording the title track.

Musical and Artistic Influence:
A key piece of British psychedelia, "Sgt. Pepper" is recognized as one of the first art rock albums and a forerunner to progressive rock. It blends various styles, including vaudeville, circus, music hall, avant-garde, and classical music. With producer George Martin and engineer Geoff Emerick, the album featured innovative sound effects and tape manipulation, evident in tracks like "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!," and "A Day in the Life." The iconic cover, featuring the Beatles with a collage of celebrities, was designed by pop artists Peter Blake and Jann Haworth.

Cultural Impact and Legacy:
The release of "Sgt. Pepper" marked a pivotal moment in pop culture, ushering in the album era and the 1967 Summer of Love. It established popular music as a legitimate art form. The album spent 27 weeks at number one on the UK's Record Retailer chart and 15 weeks on the Billboard Top LPs chart in the US. It won four Grammy Awards in 1968, including Album of the Year, the first rock LP to achieve this honor. In 2003, it was added to the National Recording Registry for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance. "Sgt. Pepper" has topped numerous polls for the best album of all time and sold over 32 million copies worldwide by 2011. It remains one of the best-selling albums and was the UK's best-selling studio album in 2018. A remixed and expanded edition was released in 2017.

Limited edition of just 3000 pieces.

Delivery Expected to be August/September 2024

Steiff have designed a 'Steiff Rocks' box specifically fo this bear.

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Surface washable

Famous Steiff button in the ear.

This bear is not a toy and is intended for adult collectors only.