10 Valuable Rare Records that could be hiding in your collection – Check today
Some of the most valuable rare records might be hiding in plain sight on your shelves. Discover how to identify sought-after first pressings—from a turquoise Led Zeppelin debut to a blank-backed Sex Pistols sleeve—by checking labels, matrix numbers, and minor misprints across 10 verified auction results.
2026-07-23
Rock Music Memorabilia: 10 great artefacts
The physical artefacts of music history stand as tangible reminders of moments that defined global culture. From Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged acoustic guitar to David Gilmour’s Black Strat and Freddie Mercury’s stage crown, historic instruments and stagewear command million-pound valuations at auction. Explore ten of the most important rock artefacts ever preserved in our ultimate collector’s guide.
2026-07-22
New Nirvana film for auction sale – rights included – for $150,000
Nirvana in concert? Never seen before? Buyers will surely be queueing up to buy these tapes in Los Angeles next week.
2025-09-17
Autographed Nevermind Nirvana LP sells for nearly £20,000
One of only 700 people to attend saw their choice to go to a 1991 Nirvana gig pay off this week. See how much their signed album went for at auction.
2025-04-23
Smashed Cobain Fender stars in US music sale
A black, signed, left-handed Fender Stratocaster played – and then smashed – by Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain is listed with a $60,000 – $80,000 estimate in Julien’s Auctions current music sale.
2023-05-16
Kurt Cobain’s Nirvana MTV Unplugged guitar sells for record $6 million
Kurt Cobain’s guitar used during Nirvana’s iconic MTV Unplugged performance has sold for a remarkable $6 million at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills. The guitar was originally estimated to sell […]
2020-06-22
Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged guitar could sell for over $1 million
The guitar used by Kurt Cobain during Nirvana’s 1993 MTV Unplugged performance could sell for more than $1 million when it goes up for auction this month. Cobain’s Martin guitar […]
2020-06-10
Kurt Cobain’s cardigan and guitar set new world record prices at Julien’s Auctions
Kurt Cobain’s cardigan worn during the 1993 Nirvana MTV Unplugged performance has sold for a world record price at Julien’s Auctions. The cardigan fetched a remarkable $334,000 during an auction […]
2019-10-28
Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged cardigan could set new Nirvana auction record
The cardigan worn by Kurt Cobain during Nirvana’s legendary performance on MTV Unplugged is up for sale at Julien’s Auctions. The iconic green cardigan will be one of the star […]
2019-10-09
Cardigan from Kurt Cobain’s last photo-shoot sells for $75,000
Kurt Cobain’s cardigan from his last photo shoot has sold at auction for $75,000, during a sale of music memorabilia at Julien’s in New York. The shoot with photographer Jesse […]
2019-05-20
Kurt Cobain’s final photo-shoot cardigan to auction at Julien’s
A cardigan worn by Nirvana front-man Kurt Cobain during his last-ever photo shoot will be offered for sale at Julien’s in New York later this month. Cobain wore the cardigan […]
2019-05-07
Kurt Cobain’s Nirvana Reading Festival hospital gown up for auction
A hospital gown worn on-stage by Kurt Cobain during one of Nirvana’s most famous live shows could fetch more than $50,000 when it goes up for auction next month. Cobain […]
2019-02-26
Kurt Cobain smashed guitar stars at Julien’s Auction
An electric guitar body that Kurt Cobain smashed to pieces onstage in Seattle on September 22, 1990 led a sale at Julien’s Auctions. The Aria Pro II Cardinal Series achieved […]
2018-05-21
Signed Nirvana photograph leads the John Brennan collection
A signed Nirvana photograph led RR Auction’s sale of autograph hunter John Brennan’s legendary collection last night (May 17). The piece was valued at upwards of $5,000, but ended up […]
2018-05-18
Nirvana signed photograph to star at RR Auction
A large signed photograph of grunge band Nirvana is set to star in the sale of the John Brennan collection at RR Auction on May 10-17. The lot includes an […]
By Tom Meyrick
