LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 22, 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 upcoming live concert performances by "BLUE OYSTER CULT" at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion 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: The August 24 and 25, 1979, Blue Öyster Cult shows at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion stood out as a remarkably unique, transitional moment in the band’s history, best captured by the August 25 performance—a legendary recording long prized among bootleg collectors for its exceptional audio quality and uncommon setlist construction. Touring behind their controversial fifth studio album, Mirrors, the band heavily featured new, polished material like "The Vigil," "In Thee," and "Dr. Music," alongside rare deep cuts such as "The Great Sun Jester" and Allen Lanier's acoustic rendition of "You're Not the One (I Was Looking For)," a track almost never performed live outside of this brief tour window. Beyond the fresh studio tracks, the night featured an extraordinary 12-minute rendition of "Astronomy" complete with a rare extended intro section, a sprawling performance of "Godzilla" capped off by an uncommonly lengthy 8-minute drum solo by Albert Bouchard, and the band's famous "5 Guitars" showcase during the encore where all five members lined up on stage with electric guitars. Coupled with a fiery opening set by Dutch rockers Golden Earring, this two-night stand remains a cherished piece of BÖC history, representing one of the last high-water marks of their classic original lineup operating at the peak of their arena-rock power.