LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 17, 1977 (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 upcoming live performance by "THE TEMPTATIONS" at Magic Mountain on one of the four pages. 

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: During their six-night engagement at Magic Mountain’s Showcase Theatre in Valencia, California, from July 19 to July 24, 1977, legendary vocal group The Temptations—featuring Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Dennis Edwards, Richard Street, and Glenn Leonard—delivered multiple daily concerts for theme park guests during a major turning point in their career. Held at a time when general park admission gave visitors direct access to top-tier musical headliners, this weeklong stand caught the group at the exact historical inflection point between their iconic 15-year tenure with Motown Records and their newly signed deal with Atlantic Records, which yielded their disco-infused album Hear to Tempt You later that year. Beyond showcasing their signature tight choreography and multi-part harmonies across multiple sets per evening, these summer performances stand out as a notable snapshot of late-1970s R&B showmanship embedded within Southern California's vibrant amusement park concert culture.