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glossy 8 x 9.75 publicity photo of Ruffin seated in a chair by James J. Kriegsmann, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Steve, Love & Best wishes, Dave Ruffin.” In very good condition, with a trimmed top edge, staple holes to the borders, and some fading to the handwriting. Ruffin remains scarce across all signed formats. Starting Bid $200 4279. The Yardbirds Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy
8 x 10 Epic Records publicity photo of the Yardbirds posing on a sidewalk, signed in blue ballpoint by Jeff Beck, Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, Paul Samwell-Smith, and Keith Relf. In fine condition. Accompanied by two glossy unsigned photos of the band. Starting Bid $200
1970s
Extremely rare Allman Brothers Band ticket stub for Fillmore East concert
4327. Allman Brothers and Johnny Winter 1971 Fillmore East Ticket Stub and Program. Fillmore East concert
program, 5.5 x 8.5, 16 pages, promoting the Johnny Winter and Elvin Bishop Group with “Extra Added Attraction: Allman Brothers” at the classic NYC venue on March 11–13, 1971. The program features short bios and photos of the groups, as well as a variety of classic ads from the period. In fine condition, with light handling wear. Includes an extremely rare ticket sub for the March 12th show. These infamous concerts were recorded for what was to become one of the best live records ever recorded: The Allman Brothers’ At Fillmore East. Starting Bid $200
AC/DC signed ‘extra’ cap and boiler suit worn for the 1991 music video ‘Are You Ready’
4326. AC/DC Signed Cap and Boiler Suit for the ‘Are You Ready’ Music Video. A boiler suit and cap
worn by an extra during the filming of the AC/DC music video ‘Are You Ready’ at London’s Wembley Stadium in April 1991, with the off-white snapback AC/DC logo cap signed on the brim in various colored ballpoint and felt tip by Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, and Chris Slade. The full-length snap-button boiler suit (108 cm, likely size large) is stamped “AC/DC” on the right chest, and the rest of the suit is covered with large arrow-like stamp marks. In very good to fine condition, with some staining to the cap. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, and by a detailed letter of provenance from the original owner and recipient, which can be read in our online description. Starting Bid $300
4328. Black Sabbath Signed CD Booklet. CD booklet from
the Black Sabbath album Reunion, signed next to their images in silver ink by Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, and Geezer Butler. Matted with three photos taken at the time of signing (at the Mall of America in January 1999), and a ticket stub and confetti from a Black Sabbath concert held at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 17, 1999. Framed to an overall size of 19.25 x 20. In fine condition. The CD is not included. A desirable autograph display piece boasting great provenance and all four founding members of the heavy metal pioneers. Starting Bid $200
Amazing signed photo of a 20-year-old Bowie
7.25 x 9.5 photo of David Bowie from circa 1967, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Angelina, My very best wishes, David Bowie, xx.” Reverse bears a German publication stamp. In fine condition, with a few small creases. Autographed at the start of his formidable career, this Bowie photograph is highlighted by the rare union of an uncommon early pose and a large, full signature. Starting Bid $200
4330. David Bowie Signed Album. Space Oddity album
by David Bowie, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Bowie, ‘95.” In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Bowie expert Andy Peters Starting Bid $200 4331. David Bowie Signed Photograph. Glossy 8 x 10 RCA
Records publicity photo of a shirtless David Bowie crouching in a full-length pose, signed in black ballpoint, “Best wishes, Bowie, 81.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Bowie expert Andy Peters. Starting Bid $200
4332. Eric Clapton Signed Album. Layla and Other As-
sorted Love Songs album by Derek and the Dominos, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Eric Clapton.” In fine condition. The records are not included. Starting Bid $200 4333. Eric Clapton and Band Signed Program. Origi-
nal UK program for Eric Clapton’s 1990 European leg of the Journeyman World Tour, 11 x 11, signed and inscribed inside in black ballpoint, “To Peter, Eric Clapton, 90.” The inside of the program is also signed by several of the touring musicians, including: Steve Ferrone, Alan Clark, Tessa Niles, Katie Kissoon, Ray Cooper, Greg Phillinganes, Nathan East, Phil Palmer, and by Clapton’s long term manager Roger Forrester. In fine condition, with some scratching to the front cover. Starting Bid $200
4334. The Eagles Signed Tour Program.
Program for the Eagles’ 1994 World Tour, 24 pages, 11 x 14, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Don Henley, Don Felder, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit. In fine condition, with creasing to the upper left corner. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from Perry Cox and REAL. Starting Bid $300
4335. Free Signed Album. UK vinyl pressing of the 1970 Island Records compilation LP ‘Bumpers,’ signed on the gatefold in ballpoint by Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Paul Kossoff, and Andy Fraser. In fine condition. The records are included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks, noting that the signatures were obtained at the Kings Head, Romford, England in the early 1970s. Starting Bid $200
4336. Marvin Gaye Twice-Signed Photograph. Twice-signed glossy 8.25 x 9.75 publicity photo of Marvin Gaye by James J. Kriegsmann, depicting the adored musician wearing a tuxedo in an early seated pose, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “Marvin Gaye,” and then again on the reverse, “You’ve been beautiful, Thank you, Marvin Gaye.” In very good to fine condition, with a trimmed top edge, scattered light creasing, old tape residue over the signature on the front, and tape stains on the back, which do not affect the second signature. Starting Bid $200
4337. Genesis: Phil Collins Handwritten Working Lyrics for ‘Me and Virgil’.
Handwritten draft lyrics in black ink by Phil Collins for the 1981 Genesis song ‘Me and Virgil,’ headed with the working title ‘Chunky,’ one page, 8 x 11.75, unsigned. The lyrics, in part: “Ma would never tell what happened / and we never pushed the points too far / we know we had chores to tend to / like fixing fences, just helping her / we’d drink our coffee while she washed the dishes / then me and Virgil chopped some wood / we’d stop our swinging just to listen to her crying / she didn’t sound too good / I remember.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200 4338. Elton John Signed Album. Greatest Hits compila-
tion album, signed on the front cover in black ballpoint, “Best wishes, Elton John.” In fine to very fine condition. The record is not included. Starting Bid $200
From the personal collection of Paul Stanley
4339. KISS: Paul Stanley’s ‘Rock and Roll Over’ Canvas Print. From
the personal collection of founding KISS member Paul Stanley, a large colorful 36 x 36 stretched canvas print of the front cover of KISS’s fifth studio album, Rock and Roll Over. In fine condition.
Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Recordmecca’s Jeff Gold, who writes: “In April 2021, we were among the first to gain access to Paul Stanley’s Beverly Hills mansion in advance of an estate sale...At the time of the sale, the canvas was displayed in Stanley’s bedroom, as seen in the accompanying photograph [included].” Starting Bid $200
8 x 10 publicity photo of Marley in a seated pose with a bright smile, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ray, All the best, Bob Marley.” In fine condition. A wonderful portrait of the legendary reggae star—Marley remains scarce and highly desirable across all signed formats. Starting Bid $500
Scarce color ‘Exodus’ fan club postcard, signed “Rastafari Live, Bob Marley”
4341. Bob Marley Signed ‘Exodus’ Postcard. Scarce color 3.5 x 5.5 ‘Exodus’ postcard produced by the Bob Marley and the Wailers Fan Club, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Rastafari Live, Bob Marley.” In fine condition, with a slight crease to the bottom of the photo side, and small old mounting remnants to the corners of the signed side. Bob Marley and the Wailers released the ‘Exodus’ album through Island Records in June 1977, with singles including classics such as ‘One Love/People Get Ready,’ ‘Waiting in Vain,’ and ‘Three Little Birds.’ Starting Bid $300
“JAH RASTAFARI, PROSPERITY, Bob Marley”— Catch a Fire promo poster signed by the Wailers during legendary UK pub gig in 1973
4342. Bob Marley and the Wailers Signed Catch a Fire 1973 Promo
Poster. Original color Island Records promotional poster for the Catch a Fire album by Bob Marley and the Wailers, 20 x 30, signed prominently on the reverse in ballpoint, “Jah Rasta Fari, Prosperity, Bob Marley,” “Aston Family Man Barrett,” “Peter Tosh, Love Jah,” and “Bunny.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds and heavy overall creasing. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA, and a detailed letter of provenance from the original recipient, who states that she obtained the autographs in person before the band played at the Coach House in Southampton, England, on May 29, 1973.
The presence of “Jah,” penned in large letters by both Marley and Tosh, refers to the ‘God’ of the Rastafarian faith, a central being who partially resides within every individual. Marley and Tosh were devout followers of Rastafarianism, and their music and social impact did much to grow the religion in the 1960s and 1970s. According to Marley: ‘Rastafari not a culture, it’s a reality...We Jah people can make it work...I don’t stand for black man’s side, I don’t stand for white man’s side, I stand for God’s side.’ Starting Bid $1000
Beautiful Santana poster signed by Carlos and artist Alton Kelley
4343. Carlos Santana and Alton Kelley Signed Limited
Edition Poster. Beautiful limited edition color 22 x 29 promotional poster for Santana by legendary 60’s poster artist Alton Kelley from 1997, boasting a very low edition number of 4/750, showing a guitar outline with interior sun over ocean and starry headstock, with stylish Santana logos running vertically to each side, signed in the lower right corner in pencil by Santana and Kelley. Rolled and in near mint condition. A very desirable low-numbered edition of this vibrant homage to the music of Santana. Starting Bid $200
4344. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Signed
Guitar. Beautiful cherry red Affinity series Fender Squier Telecaster electric guitar, signed prominently on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Bruce Springsteen, and on the body in black felt tip by seven members of the E Street Band: Clarence Clemons, Danny Federici, Steven Van Zandt, who adds “Solidarity,” Nils Lofgren, who adds “Believe!,” Garry Tallent, Roy Bittan, and Max Weinberg. Includes a handsome cloth-covered and feltlined carrying case. In fine condition, with scattered scuffs and marks to carrying case. Starting Bid $200
4345. Peter Tosh Signed Photograph. Very cool semi-glossy 10 x 8 silver gelatin photo of Tosh performing on stage during his 1983 world tour, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To: Bert, with love: Peter Tosh.” In fine condition, with the inscription touched up in an unknown hand. Starting Bid $200
4346. Van Halen Signed Album. Beautiful example of Van Halen’s sixth studio album 1984, signed on the front cover in gold and silver paint pen by all four original band members: David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony. This is an original first issue 1984 album from Japan (Cat# P-11369) released in 1983, and the un-played original record is included. In fine condition. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and Walls of Sound. The consignor notes that the autographs were all obtained in person. Starting Bid $300
4347. Eddie Van Halen Signed Guitar. Red-bodied Affinity
Series Fender Squier Stratocaster-style electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in silver ink by Eddie Van Halen. Strips of black and white tape have been affixed to the body to resemble Van Halen’s own guitar, the Frankenstrat. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL, a Fender hardshell case, and a photo taken at the time of signing at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Chicago on October 18, 2007. Starting Bid $200
4348. Neil Young Handwritten Lyrics for
‘Opera Star’. Neil Young’s original handwritten lyric manuscript for his song “Opera Star,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date but circa 1980. The song appeared as the first track on Re·ac·tor, his 1981 album with Crazy Horse. In very good to fine condition, with some light toning, scattered small stains, and loss to the upper left corner tip. This manuscript was exhibited at the National Music Centre of Canada in 2018, as part of a Neil Young exhibit. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from longtime Neil Young associate Joel Bernstein. Also includes a promo copy of the 45 RPM single ‘Opera Star / Surfer Joe and Moe the Sleaze,’ and copies of emails from the National Music Centre of Canada. Starting Bid $500
4349. ZZ Top Signed Guitar. Beautiful red-bodied Austin Les Paul-style electric guitar with a sunburst finish, signed on the body in black felt tip by Dusty Hill, Frank Beard, and Billy Gibbons, who adds “ZZ.” In fine condition, with a few trivial scuffs, chips to body. Accompanied by a hardshell carrying case by TKL. Starting Bid $200
