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Rare 'Canceled Concert' Led Zeppelin Poster Fetches $13,000 on eBayONLINE - A 1970s Led Zeppelin poster from a canceled concert fetched $13,300 on eBay... Learn More August 10, 2018
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NEWS > Death Metal 'Godfather' Guitar Fetches $10,100ORLANDO, FLORIDA - Final bid on eBay was $10,100 for for a Guitar, stated to have belonged to Death metal band founder Chuck Schuldiner... Learn More May 14, 2018
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SOLD - 1964 Beatles Photos Fetch $358,000LONDON - A collection of previously unseen photos of The Beatles, taken by an 18-year-old photographer in 1964, have fetched $358,000... Learn More March 28, 2018
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SOLD - $49,000 for Iconic Whisky A Go Go Nightclub SignBIDDEFORD, MAINE - Saco River Auction Company reports the iconic neon marquee from the legendary Whisky a Go Go nightclub has sold for $49,000 (after buyer premium). The 13-ft-tall sign is a reminder of the club’s punk/new wave/grunge heyday in the 1980s/’90s on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California... Auction Link January 25, 2017
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SOLD - $334,000 for Elvis Guitar Gifted to FanNEW YORK - Julien's reports, a guitar gifted to Elvis Presley by his father Vernon in 1971, has fetched $334,000 at auction. The guitar, was used during Presley’s televised Aloha From Hawaii concert, in 1975 where it was gifted to a fan... Read More May 24, 2016
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SOLD - $10,900 for Rare David Bowie Record on eBayONLINE - eBay reports a rare David Bowie record has sold for $10,900 (£7,600) in a ten day online auction. The record was said to be one-of-four known to exist. April 1, 2016
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SOLD - $110,000 for Forgotten Beatles RecordWARRINGTON, UK - Omega Auctions reports a forgotten 1962 Beatles record has fetched $110,000. Rocketing past it's pre-sale estimate of... Read More March 22, 2016
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SOLD - $125,000 for Vintage Beatles 'Butcher' AlbumDALLAS, TEXAS - What Sells Best reports a rare 1966 Beatles record has fetched $125,000 at a Heritage auction. The record was... Read More February 22, 2016
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SOLD - Million Dollar Profit for Beatles DrumTHE WASHINGTON POST is reporting the story of how a collector bought a Beatles Drum Head for $44,000 then sold it for $2 million through Julien's... See Story Source: The Washington Post - January 4, 2016
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SOLD - $790,000 for Rare Beatles RecordBEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - A rare first pressing (Personal copy belonging to Ringo Starr - No.0000001) Beatles White Album with its original “Not for Sale” sticker, has sold for $790,000... See it Source: Julien's Auction House - December 7, 2015
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SOLD - $2.4 Million for Found Beatles Guitar
NEW YORK, NY, USA - A guitar, bought for a few hundred dollars and identified as a Gibson J-160 once belonging to John Lennon, has fetched $2.4 million. The guitar was sold by Julien's. Source: CBS News - November 9, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $553,000 for Beatles Management Contract
LONDON, UK - The Beatles managerial contract with their manager Brian Epstein, in 1962, has fetched $553,000 at auction. The contract was sold by Sotheby's Auctions. Source: Sotheby's - September 29, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $75,000 for Rare Beatles 'Butcher' Album
NEW YORK, USA - A rare sealed Beatles 'Butcher' Album (LP) has fetched $75,000 in a music memorabilia auction. The controversial album is a favorite among vinyl collectors... Read More Source: What Sells Best News - September 21, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $93,750 for First Beatles Contract
NEW YORK, NY, USA - The Beatles first signed recording contract for the "My Bonnie" session in Germany (1961), has fetched $93,750. The contract was sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: Heritage Auctions - September 21, 2015 Related: |
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COMING - $314,000 Expected for Dylan's 'Rain' Lyrics
LONDON, UK - A draft of lyrics for Bob Dylan's protest song "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" is expected to fetch up $314,000 at auction, in Sotheby's 'Rock & Pop' sale on September 29. Source: NBC News - August 25, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $526,000 for Grateful Dead Guitar
CHICAGO, USA - A Guitar signed by the Grateful Dead sold for $526,000 at the band's final 50th anniversary show. Proceeds were donated to 17 non-profits. Source: Los Angeles Times - July 6, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $485,000 for George Harrison's Guitar
NEW YORK, NY, USA - George Harrison’s electric guitar, a Maton Mastersound MS500 that was used onstage with the Beatles, has sold for $485,000. The Guitar was sold by Julien's Auctions. Source: Julien's Auctions - May 17, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $1.2 Million for 'American Pie' Lyrics
NEW YORK, NY, USA - Don McLean's handwritten lyrics for the hit song (1971-72) "American Pie" have sold for $1.2 million at auction. The lyrics were sold by Christie's. Source: Christie's - April 7, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $530,000 for John Lennon's Gretsch Guitar
LONDON, UK - John Lennon's vintage Gretsch Guitar has sold for $530,000 in a private sale. The Guitar, used to record the Beatles1966 classic "Paperback Writer" was bought by collector Jim Irsay. Source: Rolling Stone - April 3, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $320,000 for Jimi Hendrix Guitar
LONDON, UK - Jimi Hendrix's 1964 Fender Stratocaster has sold for $320,000 (£216,000) at auction. The Guitar, used by Hendrix between 1967-1968, was sold by Ted Owen & Co. Source: Live Auctioneers - April 1, 2015 Related: |
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NEWS - Jack White Buyer of $300,000 Elvis Record FDRMX - Jack White has been identified as the buyer of the ultra rare Elvis record sold in January (2015) for $300,000. The record was sold by Graceland Auctions. Source: FDRMX - March 6, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $93,750 for Snowy White's Les Paul Guitar
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, USA - Snowy White’s personal vintage (signed) Les Paul Guitar has sold for $93,750. The Guitar was sold by Heritage Auctions. Source: Heritage Auctions - February 28, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $36,250 for Vintage Beatles LP
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - A fully signed 'With The Beatles' LP (by Parlophone) has fetched $36,250 at auction. The Beatles album was sold by Bonhams. Source: What Sells Best - March 2, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $71,875 for 1965 Johnny Ramone Guitar
KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA, USA - Johnny Ramone’s personal 1965 Mosrite Ventures V1 guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip, at auction. The Guitar was sold by RR Auctions. Source: RR Auctions - January 26, 2015 Related: |
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$350,000 for 1959 Jerry Lee Lewis Harley-Davidson
KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA, USA - A 1959 Harley-Davidson FLH with 2,257 miles, once owned by Rock ‘n Roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis , has sold for $350,000 at auction. The motorcycle was sold by Mecum. Source: Mecum - January 26, 2015 Related: |
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SOLD - $15,129 for Vintage Beatles Album on eBay
ONLINE - An early Beatles Beatles White Album (Parlophone Records) has fetched $15,129 on eBay. The album was described by the eBay seller as the 1968 U.K. Export Parlophone Pressing. Source: What Sells Best - January 13, 2015 Related: |
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$300,000 for Rare Elvis Presley Record
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, USA - An acetate recording of "My Happiness," the first song Elvis Presley ever recorded, sold to Jack White for $300,000. The record was sold by Graceland Auctions. Source: Galveston Daily News - January 9, 2015 Related: |
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$117,000 for Jerry Garcia's 1960's Hat
LONDON, UK - The famous 1960s "Captain Trips" hat belonging to the Grateful Dead's singer Jerry Garcia has sold for $117,000. The hat was sold by Christie's Auctions. Source: Christie's - December 16, 2014 Related: |
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$281,500 for Beatles 'Abbey Road' Photos
LONDON, UK - A set of six-photographs from the Beatles iconic Abbey Road photoshoot have sold for $281,500 (£180,000). The photos were sold by Bloomsbury Auctions. Source: Paul Fraser Collectibles - November 21, 2014 Related: |
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Signed Beatles Record Brings $175,698
AMHERST, NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA - A signed Beatles album (Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band) has sold for $175,698. Last year another copy sold for a record-breaking $290,500. Source: The Examiner - January 16, 2014 Related: |
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Brian Epstein's Beatles 'Butcher' Album Gets $19,999 Source: What Sells Best - December 17, 2013 Related: |
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$965,000 for Bob Dylan's Guitar
NEW YORK, NY, USA - The iconic guitar Bob Dylan plugged in at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival when he famously went electric, has sold for a record $965,000. Source: National Post - December 6, 2013 Related: |
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$197,000 for Springsteen's 'Born to Run' Lyrics
NEW YORK, NY, USA - A handwritten lyric sheet for Bruce Springsteen’s 1975 hit “Born to Run” has sold for $197,000. The document used to belong to Springsteen’s manager, Mike Appel. Source: Washington Post - December 5, 2013 Related: |
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$186,526 for Signed Beatles 'White Album'
CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, UK - A signed copy of a Beatles 'White Album' has fetched $186,526. The LP had been signed by all four Beatles after their split in 1970. Source: Paul Fraser Collectibles - December 2, 2013 Related: |
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$37,100 for Rare Tommy Johnson Record
A rare Tommy Johnson Record has fetched a winning bid of $37,100 on eBay. Amazingly, an unexpected delay appears to have made the seller $33,000 in extra profit (more). Source: What Sells Best - September 26, 2013 Related:
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Rare Beatles Record Fetches $290,500
DALLAS, TEXAS, USA - A fierce bidding-war skyrocketed the price of a rare Beatles Record to a record-breaking $290,500 (after buyers premium) at auction (more). Source: What Sells Best - March 30, 2013 Related: |
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