Gauntlet Gallery — Jamie Reid Print Index
Suburban Pressure
Work Summary & Collector Notes
'Suburban Pressure' is a 2016 screen print in an edition of 375 at 24 x 18 inches, part of the same series as 'Be Reasonable' and accompanied by Reid's Sex Pistols origin recollection. The title revives the name of Suburban Press, the radical Croydon publishing venture Reid ran in the early 1970s.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Suburban Pressure, Shepard Fairey x Jamie Reid. 18 inches by 24 inches on white Speckle Tone paper. Numbered Edition of 375. Signed by Shepard Fairey. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The title is autobiographical: Suburban Press was Reid's pre-punk political printing operation, a formative crucible for his collage and slogan methods. Reusing it in 2016 links the artist's mature editions back to his activist roots. As a screen print of 375, it is an accessible, historically resonant piece.
Collector Perspective
At 375 the edition is more available, and it pairs with 'Be Reasonable' as a companion. The direct reference to Reid's own Suburban Press gives it biographical depth beyond the slogan alone. Note the imperial sizing, confirm signature and numbering, and consider acquiring the pair together.
Historical Context
Suburban Press, which Reid ran in Croydon from around 1970, produced radical community and political printing and shaped his visual language before the Sex Pistols. That period grounded his Situationist-influenced collage and typography. The 2016 print reclaims the name as a bridge between his activist and art careers.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2016
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 24 x 18 inches; Suburban Pressure, Shepard Fairey x Jamie Reid. 18 inches by 24 inches on white Speckle Tone paper. Numbered Edition of 375. Signed by Shepard Fairey.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Suburban Pressure, Shepard Fairey x Jamie Reid. 18 inches by 24 inches on white Speckle Tone paper. Numbered Edition of 375. Signed by Shepard Fairey.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Jamie Reid's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Suburban Press, which Reid ran in Croydon from around 1970, produced radical community and political printing and shaped his visual language before the Sex Pistols. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2016 and attributes the edition to Obey Giant.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- The saved release description references: Jamie Reid did the iconic art for the Sex Pistols like the "God Save the Queen" sleeve, the "Pretty Vacant" sleeve, and the cover for the album "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols." Jamie deserves the majority of credit for the daring aesthetics of Punk Rock. Confirm any original sleeve, tube, box, or backing board copy by copy.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Obey Giant. That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Jamie Reid — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Jamie Reid (Q2138987) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
What does the title refer to?
Suburban Press, the radical Croydon publishing venture Reid ran in the early 1970s.
What is the edition size?
375 screen prints at 24 x 18 inches.
Is there a companion print?
Yes, 'Be Reasonable' from the same 2016 series.
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