The 10 most valuable pieces of rock memorabilia ever sold
From Kurt Cobain’s multi-million-pound MTV Unplugged acoustic guitar to 1960s beat group relics from The Beatles and heavy rock icons like Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd, rock memorabilia represents a premier asset class. Explore our comprehensive guide to the ten most valuable rock artefacts ever sold, discovering real-world auction valuations and expert verification tips before you invest in music history.
2026-07-20
5 types of music memorabilia collectors are chasing right now
From stage-played musical instruments and unreleased studio acetates to original handwritten lyrics and iconic stage wardrobe, music memorabilia has evolved into a premier alternative asset class. Whether you are an experienced archivist or a passionate fan, explore our comprehensive guide to the five collecting categories dominating major auction houses, discovering real-world valuations and expert verification tips before you invest.
New York Dylan tape is early fragment of genius
An early tape of Bob Dylan in performance will be auctioned next month with a $20,000 estimate. Dylan is perhaps as popular as he’s ever been in 2025. Once an […]
2025-02-26
Dylan Draft Mr Tambourine Man Lyrics go from bin to $500,000 sale
On a typewriter in a journalist’s house with Marvin Gaye blaring at him through speakers, Bob Dylan wrote his most successful song. Those early lyric sheets have just been sold. e
2025-01-22
Bob Dylan’s lyrics for Tambourine Man lead writer’s archive sale
Lyric drafts for Mr Tambourine Man are expected to realise the most at a January auction centred around the archive of legendary journalist Al Aronowitz. Aronowitz’s collections contribute 50 of […]
2024-12-18
Bob Dylan painting goes for double estimate
A Bob Dylan painting has doubled its estimate at auction.
2024-05-29
Rare Bob Dylan painting attracts major bidders
A rare abstract painting by Bob Dylan is currently under offer for $50,000 in an online auction due to end later this month. The untitled painting was completed by the […]
2024-05-09
Dylan master tapes are a moment in history
You will need around $1 million to come away from tomorrow’s online auction of 3 tapes believed to be the masters of Bob Dylan’s debut album. The tapes are being […]
2023-12-13
Today in History: June 15
1910 – The ill-fated British Antarctic Expedition begins On June 15, 1910, British explorer Robert Falcon Scott’s ship the Terra Nova set sail from Cardiff, Wales bound for Antarctica. The […]
2020-06-15
Rare Bob Dylan and Buddy Holly items head for sale at Heritage Auctions
Two rare pieces of rock music history are heading for the auction block at Heritage next month, each attached with a significant story. The Entertainment & Music Memorabilia sale in […]
2019-06-25
Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde guitar up for auction at Heritage
From Bob Dylan’s guitar to Frank Sinatra’s gun, the upcoming Entertainment Memorabilia Signature Auction at Heritage on March 16 will offer something for every music fan. Leading the sale is […]
2019-02-12
Bob Dylan’s handwritten ‘Like A Rolling Stone’ lyrics up for auction
A set of handwritten lyrics for Bob Dylan’s seminal song ‘Like A Rolling Stone’ will lead an auction of historic memorabilia at University Archives this month. The online sale, which […]
2019-01-10
Tom Petty’s guitar and top hat up for auction at Heritage
Tom Petty’s guitar and iconic top hat are up for grabs this month, as part of an auction of important rock and roll memorabilia at Heritage Auctions. Petty played the […]
2018-07-11
Bob Dylan’s harmonica from his first paid gig to sell at Heritage Auctions
Bob Dylan’s harmonica from his first paid gig in New York in 1961 is heading for auction next month. The stage-used instrument has been described as “possibly the most important […]
