LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 9, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a Christmas time record store with a focus on Michael Jackson's newest album "Off the Wall" and a upcoming performance with his brothers at The Forum.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment. Printed on authentic aged newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint, making it an ideal candidate for custom framing, local history display, or inclusion in a dedicated rock or pop culture memorabilia collection.

Experience music history in the making with authentic, original newspaper advertisements capturing the opening-night premieres of legendary live concert performances, sourced straight from the entertainment capital of the world.

Background: The Jacksons' December 18, 1979 performance at The Forum in Inglewood, California, served as a triumphant hometown finale for the US leg of their Destiny Tour, capturing the brothers—Michael, Tito, Marlon, Jackie, and Randy—at a pivotal inflection point in music history. Coming just four months after Michael Jackson's groundbreaking solo album Off the Wall transformed him into a superstar, the high-energy show seamlessly bridged the family's Jackson 5 heritage with their contemporary disco-funk reinvention. Electrifying the audience at the venue where they had recorded their famous 1970 live album, the group delivered a masterclass setlist that fused early motown classics (I Want You Back, ABC) with self-produced hits from their hit album Destiny (Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground), Blame It on the Boogie) alongside explosive live renditions of Michael’s fresh solo smashes (Rock with You, Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough).