Beyond Vinyl

Original art from Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ album tops $87,000 at auction

November 14, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

Sgt. Pepper Insert art by Sir Peter Blake and Jann Haworth

The insert tucked inside the landmark gatefold album was crafted by artists Sir Peter Blake and Jann Haworth. ►

1960s posters showcase groundbreaking art anchored in history

November 6, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

For collectors of 1960s psychedelic artifacts, the greatest prizes are often original copies of the posters that promoted concerts in the San Francisco area. ►

Backstage Auctions brings out swag from the music industry’s golden age

August 17, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

From displays and T-shirts to belt buckles and bin dividers, most of these lots could have been seen on display in a record store 30 to 40 years ago. ►

Queen frontman’s stage costume inspires bidding frenzy

August 7, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

The iconic costume worn by Freddie Mercury sold for nearly three times its low pre-auction estimate, plus four Beatles-related lots rounded out the auction’s Top 10. ►

Auction celebrates Les Paul’s life and legacy

June 4, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Starting June 8, Julien’s Auctions is presenting a 741-lot auction featuring The Wizard of Waukesha’s equipment, memorabilia, personal effects and instruments. ►

Rare vinyl, autographed items in Backstage Auctions’ spotlight

April 13, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Packed with rare vinyl, autographed items, gear and other memorabilia, Backstage Auctions’ Rock Gods and Metal Monsters event may be the auction house’s best yet. ►

Keith Richards’ 1950 Pontiac convertible heads to auction

March 28, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 1

The car owned and used by Rolling Stone Keith Richards during recording of ‘Exile on Main St.’ is heading to auction. Note: ‘Tumbling Dice’ sold separately. ►

Fender honors Nirvana’s Cobain with signature Jaguar guitar

February 15, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Twenty years after Nirvana’s juggernaut “Nevermind” album was released, Fender shipped its latest Cobain-related guitar: a replica of the Nirvana frontman’s battered 1965 Jaguar. ►

Autographed Beatles, Doors albums highlight RR Auction event

January 25, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

A Jim Morrison-signed “Morrison Hotel” album and promotional cover slick for “A Hard Day’s Night” signed by all four Beatles are among the highlights of RR Auction’s Marvels of Modern Music Auction. ►

Rolling Stones’ ‘Let It Bleed’ album art heads to auction

December 7, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

The original cake-themed album cover art for The Rolling Stones’ “Let It Bleed” album is expected to sell for five figures at Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia auction Dec. 15, 2011. ►