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The Eagles Signed Test Pressing for ”Hotel California”
The Eagles signed test pressing of their LP ”Hotel California”. This pressing is from 1976, shortly before the album debuted in February 1977 and would go onto win a Grammy for Record of the Year, making the Eagles a household name. Pressing album was given to well-known Seattle DJ Norm Gregory, with the cover inscribed at top, ”Norm – Thanks”, under which the band members sign ”Glenn Frey”, ”Don Henley”, ”Joe Walsh”, ”Randy Meisner” and ”Don Felder”. Album cover measures 12.5” square. Minor wear and soiling, overall very good condition. Vinyl record appears near fine. Sold for $6,041.
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The Eagles Signed Test Pressing for ”Hotel California” — With PSA/DNA COA
The Eagles signed test pressing of their LP ”Hotel California”. This pressing is from 1976, shortly before the album debuted in February 1977 and would go onto win a Grammy for Record of the Year, making the Eagles a household name. Pressing was given to a journalist who interviewed the band, to whom the album is inscribed, ”J.J., Enjoyed the interview / Thanks” under which they sign ”Glenn Frey”, ”Don Henley”, ”Joe Walsh”, ”Randy Meisner” and ”Don Felder”. Album cover measures 12.5” square. Minor wear and spotting to album cover, overall very good condition. Vinyl records appears near fine. With a COA from PSA/DNA. Sold for $4,063.
Rare Eagles ”Hotel California” test printing LP signed by all five band members: Don Henley, Randy Meisner, the late Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh and Don Felder, with the top inscribed ”WPGU / Who is Irving Azoff anyway?”, a wink to longtime Eagles manager Irving Azoff. The record’s white label reads in part: ”Columbia Record Productions / Santa Maria / Test Pressing”. The Eagles’ defining album from 1976, ”Hotel California” consistently ranks as one of the greatest rock albums of all time. Sleeve is in very good condition; album is near fine. With Roger Epperson COA for all five signatures. Sold for $2,813.
One of the most covered and influential songs of all time, ”Like a Rolling Stone” lyrics are here handwritten and signed by their creator, Bob Dylan. With this song, Dylan reinvigorated his passion for his own work and fully embraced rock music (”play it fucking loud” he told his band) as a complement to folk. Clocking in at 6 1/2 minutes long, the song was initially thought too long to be commercially successful, until listeners in the mid-60s harassed radio stations to play it in its entirety. ”Like a Rolling Stone” has been covered by Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones and countless others, and inspired even more. Bruce Springsteen first heard it when he was 15 years old: ”on came that snare shot that sounded like somebody’d kicked open the door to your mind…The way that Elvis freed your body, Dylan freed your mind, and showed us that because the music was physical did not mean it was anti-intellect. He had the vision and talent to make a pop song so that it contained the whole world. He invented a new way a pop singer could sound, broke through the limitations of what a recording could achieve, and he changed the face of rock’n’roll for ever and ever.” Perhaps the greatest mystery in music is trying to figure out who Dylan is referring to in the song — even Andy Warhol has been mentioned — but ultimately, rock historians believe it speaks to anyone, even Dylan himself, who eschews an easy, pretentious life for one that is riskier but ultimately more fulfilling, with ”nothing to lose” and ”no secrets to conceal”. Single page measures 8.5” x 11”. In near fine condition. With COA from Jeff Rosen, Bob Dylan’s manager. Sold for $90,000.
The original Ludwig drum kit used for the recording of ”Love Me Do”, The Beatles’ first single on their first album ”Please Please Me”, released on 22 March 1963 and ushering in Beatlemania. The session was recorded on 11 September 1962 at EMI London, with this recording of ”Love Me Do” used on the Beatles’ first album ”Please Please Me” as well as the first Beatles U.S. release of ”Love Me Do” and the 1982 re-release of the song. In addition to ”Love Me Do”, this Ludwig drum kit is also heard on ”P.S. I Love You”, which plays on the B-side of the British single and on the ”Please Please Me” album. The kit was played by Andy White during the recording session, who played with the Fab Four that day, with Ringo playing tambourine on ”Love Me Do”. Kit comprises a 14” x 22” bass drum, 16” x 16” floor tom, 9” x 13” tom-tom (which is date-stamped 1956 inside) and 5.5” x 14” snare. Drum head is new. The original Black Diamond Pearl wrapping is present and matches exactly the photo of White playing the drum kit. From the personal collection of Clive Edwards, who studied drum playing under Reg Weller, one of Andy White’s best friends. Weller procured the kit for Edwards after White secured an endorsement deal with Ajax drums. With an LOA from Thea White, the widow of Andy White. Sold for $67,500.
Eddie Van Halen Personally Designed, Stage Played & Signed Guitar
Eddie Van Halen personally designed (hand-striped) custom guitar, owned and played onstage by Eddie at the 16 February 2008 show in Jacksonville, Florida. Charvel guitar is signed by Eddie in silver marker, with the Jacksonville concert date also written by him as well as ”Van Halen ’08”. In custom EVH (Eddie Van Halen) Charvel guitar case, and with COA signed by Eddie Van Halen showing serial number of 173, matching EVH plate on guitar. Near fine condition. A fantastic rock collectible personally designed, played and signed by one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Sold for $37,500.
Intimate Handwritten Letter by John Lennon on Transcendental Meditation — “…you are searching for ‘something’ (truth) the same as every one else – whether they know it or not. We have been lucky in meeting Maharishi…”
A personal autograph letter by John Lennon signed, “Lots of love John Lennon x”, responding to a fan’s inquiry about transcendental meditation. Lennon writes in an encouraging and unassuming manner, clearly happy to connect with a stranger about a subject he felt passionate about. Undated, though circa late 1967, letter reads in full, “Dear Jean, Thank you for your letter. It makes complete sense to me – you are searching for ‘something’ (truth) the same as everyone else – whether they know it or not. We have been lucky in meeting Maharishi – but his method is simple enough to be taught by the teachers he has taught. We are continuing our ‘lessons’ with these English teachers and I suggest you get in touch with them and find for yourself a nice bit of inner peace. The address is over-leaf. S.R.M. Foundation of Gt. Britain / 20 Grosvenor Place / London, S.W.I. / England / Lots of love, John Lennon x. Try it – it really works and it’s easy.” Letter also includes John’s partial address at top (“Kenwood, etc.”) Double-sided letter on blue writing paper measures 5.5″ x 7″. Accompanied by (1) original stamped addressed envelope postmarked Weybridge 6 September 1967; (2) letter from “Jean,” explaining that as a Beatles fan she wrote to John Lennon asking about transcendental meditation, having gotten his address from her employer, a florist who had a contract with Brian Epstein’s offices. She included a stamped addressed envelope, as was the way, in the hope it would encourage Lennon to reply. A lovely handwritten letter by Lennon displaying his accessibility and personal values of self discovery. In near fine condition with still bold writing. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA certifying that this John Lennon memorabilia is authentic. We sold it for $28,000.
David Crosby’s Own Gibson ES-335 Guitar — From His Days in “The Byrds”
David Crosby’s personally owned and played Gibson guitar, used by Crosby in “The Byrds,” one of the most influential bands of the 1960’s. Crosby’s role in “The Byrds” from the iconic group’s formation in 1964 until his departure in 1967 garnered him his first of two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Guitar is the widely recognized Gibson ES-335, with a Bigsby Vibrato tailpiece tremolo. Dating to 1958, this model was the first electric guitar to introduce the semi-hollow body design. Neck is one-piece mahogany beneath a rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl inlays. Measures 16.5″ wide, 20″ long, and 1.75″ deep. Housed in a black hardshell case lined in orange velvet. Scattered nicks and bumping to top of headstock, else near fine. With an LOA from David Crosby. Sold for $25,428.
Contract rider for the Beatles 28 August 1965 concert in San Diego at Balboa Stadium, signed by the ”fifth Beatle,” their manager Brian Epstein. This concert was a particularly well-documented event in rock and roll history symbolizing Beatlemania; it was added last-minute to the itinerary of their 1965 North America tour in response to popular demand, and an incident immediately followed the show in which the Beatles’ tour bus broke down and was damaged by a frenzied mob of crazed fans. Typed rider is also signed by a representative from the event purchaser Sight and Sound Productions. The Beatles’ live performance requirements are spelled out in the eleven point rider, including security considerations and crowd control. Also present is their famous requirement that they not play before a segregated audience. Rider arranges for the Fab Four’s transportation from Los Angeles to San Diego for the concert and guarantees the following terms: ”not less than 150 uniformed officers” were to be provided and more if necessary; a ”strong fence or barrier…to prevent any of the audience from climbing over”; also a ”platform for Ringo Starr and his drums” and a high-fidelity sound system equipped with a ”first class sound engineer”; a dressing room with ”four cots, mirrors, an ice cooler, portable TV set and clean towels”; a guest list not to exceed 50 complimentary tickets; one press conference and no further media engagements at the event; prohibition of ticket sales in advance of 31 May 1965; transportation including ”Two seven-passenger Cadillac limousines (air-conditioned if possible) with chauffeurs” and prohibition of unauthorized merchandise sales and bootlegging at the show. Incidentally, the Beatles encountered transportation snafus both coming and going – the airline workers’ strike coincided with their planned flight to San Diego and a touring coach instead brought the band from LA via Highway 1. Three-page document on 3 sheets measures 8.5” x 11”. Toning, creasing and staple punctures to the upper left, else near fine. A scarce record of the Beatles. Sold for $10,780.
Jim Morrison signed first edition, first printing of his personal copy of ”An American Prayer”, Morrison’s third and final collection of poetry. Privately printed for Morrison by Western Lithographers, 1970; limited to 500 first printing copies. This was Morrison’s personal copy, inscribed by him on the title page, ”To Jack / J Morrison”. in black felt-tip. The recipient, Jack F. Moore, Jr. was a news reporter at WCKT (now WSVN) Channel 7 in Miami who visited Morrison at the Dade County Jail after he was arrested for lewd behavior in 1970. The young charismatic reporter instantly formed a connection with Morrison, who gave Moore his own copy of the book after the interview. Bound in original burgundy boards with gilt lettering to front cover. Book measures 4” x 4.875”, unpaginated. Backstrip missing, light shelf wear, foxing to endpapers and minor smudge to signature. Overall in very good condition. With both a COA from Roger Epperson and LOA from the recipient’s son, Jack F. Moore, III. Sold for $10,000.
Bob Dylan Signed Double Album ”Blonde on Blonde”
Bob Dylan signed album, ”Blonde on Blonde”, one of rock’s first double albums released in 1966. Many consider it one of the greatest rock albums of all time, with the classic songs ”Just Like a Woman”, ”Visions of Johanna”, ”I Want You” and ”Rainy Day Women #12 & 35”. Signed by Dylan on the famous blurred focus cover. Measures 12.25” square. Signature has been authenticated by Bob Dylan’s manager and album is from the stock of the manager and Bob Dylan. Near fine condition. Sold for $8,000.
Bob Dylan Signed Album “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” — With a COA From Dylan’s Manger, Jeff Rosen
Bob Dylan signed album, “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan”, his second album that earned him “Spokesman of a Generation” for the political nature of the songs including “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall”. This album also marked Dylan’s transition to writing nearly all his own compositions. Measures 12.25″ square. Signature has been authenticated by Jeff Rosen, Bob Dylan’s manager. Very good condition. Also with a COA by Roger Epperson. Sold for $8,000.
Rare Bob Marley signed ”Exodus” album, inscribed by the legend in black felt-tip, ”Rasta Fari Live / Bob Marley”. Released in 1977 shortly after the assassination attempt on Marley’s life, ”Exodus” is considered his masterpiece, with more tracks on his greatest hits album ”Legend” than any other album, including ”Jamming”, ”Waiting in Vain”, ”Exodus”, ”Three Little Birds” and ”One Love”. Some abrasion to spine with partial loss, and some light ringwear, more so to the bottom. Very good condition. Vinyl sleeve and record included, which is in very good plus condition with just a few minute scuffs. With Roger Epperson COA. A rare signed piece by Marley, ideal for display. Sold for $7,563.
Rolling Stones Signed Limited Edition Poster for the Licks World Tour — With Epperson COA
Rare limited edition Licks 2002-03 tour poster signed by the Rolling Stones. Limited edition is number 240/1,000, signed by Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, and artist Jeff Koons. Vivid, colorful poster with metallic stamping measures 39.5″ x 19″. Near fine condition. With Roger Epperson COA. Sold for $5,914.
Elvis Presley Signed 8.5″ x 11″ Photo — With Epperson COA
Large photo signed by Elvis Presley, penned in blue ballpoint next to his image on matte paper measuring 8.5″ x 11″. Mild creasing and tape repair to left margin, overall very good condition. With Roger Epperson COA. Sold for $5,775.
Pink Floyd rare signed ”Ummagumma” album, signed by all four band members in large black marker on the album’s front cover: Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason and David Gilmour. The ”Ummagumma” double album, released in October 1969, is considered by many to be one of the best live albums ever produced. Some dampstaining to top edge, light ring wear and partially separated spine. Overall in good plus condition. With a COA from Roger Epperson for all four signatures. Sold for $5,000.
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