Business Card of Anthony Howard Wilson (Tony Wilson)

Original business card for Anthony Howard Wilson, founder of Factory Records and Granada TV presenter.

Printed in pink ink on pink card (37 x 17mm), listing London, Brussels, New York. This unique card is particularly notable for listing two New York phone numbers, which, as Tony always maintained, were all one needed for an office.

When in New York, he would famously set up impromptu offices in city diners, and these two numbers likely belong to such establishments. The card also lists "Granada" and "Factory London and Brussels," referring to Factory Benelux, a joint venture with his good friend Michel, with whom he did significant work in the late 70s and 80s. For an extra international touch, the card even includes Tony's name in Japanese writing.

A rare piece of late 1970s Factory/Granada ephemera directly tied to Wilson’s role in shaping Manchester’s music and cultural landscape.

All items in this Collection are shipped from the UK.