A new pictorial postmark was introduced on 14 June 2025. The Music Notes postmark will be applied to all outgoing mail bearing a Music Series stamp or suitable themed cover.
Our first example of official use shows the Dr Feelgood stamp (CP069) on mail bound for the mainland to Wickford, Essex, England.
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Dr. Feelgood are an English pub rock band formed in 1971. Hailing from Canvey Island, Essex, they are best known for their original and distinctively British R&B sound that was centred on "Wilko" Johnson's choppy guitar style.
Along with Johnson, the initial band line-up included singer Lee Brilleaux and
the rhythm section of John B. Sparks, known as "Sparko", on
bass guitar, and John Martin, known as "The Big Figure", on
drums. Their most commercially productive years were the mid to late-1970s, with
singles such as "She Does It Right", "Back in the Night", and "Milk and Alcohol".
This stamp has
a print run of 140, and features a large mural by Liam Heatherson, painted on Canvey
Island sea wall. It is the first stamp in a series featuring local and international
musicians with links to Canvey Island and the surrounding area.
Dr. Feelgood stamp FDI Postcard (reverse)
A limited number of First Day Issue postcards have also been released.
CILP stamps are available from our agent, Alpha Thematics on Ebid UK.
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