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Find Where to Sell Music Memorabilia 12/31/2019

The world of music collectibles is quite an exciting endeavor, isn’t it? There is something reassuring in reveling in nostalgia as a means of celebrating the art that we love. However, sometimes we might gather a little too much and the time comes to sell some of these items that we’ve told ourselves are priceless over and over again. Just how priceless are they (or aren’t they)? You need to find a knowledgeable buyer to figure that out. Here are a few options for where to sell music memorabilia.

Individual Collectors

One common reason to sell music memorabilia or records is to have them end up with collectors who will appreciate them. After all, they are the ones looking to purchase these kinds of items. However, as reasonable as it might seem to skip the middleman and go straight to the collector, it’s not always as easy or convenient as it seems. Collectors don’t exactly advertise themselves as such, nor are they constantly reaching out to potential sellers about the possibility of buying. Instead, they go through stores and other buyers that can find what they are looking for, notifying them once they find it. This is why it’s always easier for you to go through the outlets that are already looking for what you are selling.

Local Music Stores

Your first instinct will probably tend to be to find your local record store where you can sell music memorabilia. If you’re lucky, there might be at least one in your town. There are definitely a few if you live in a big city. This is a great way to sell your music collectibles and old records, but make sure to call beforehand. You never know whether they are actually looking for the memorabilia or records you are trying to sell. You don’t want to carry a box of records around the city just to be told that they are not what they’re looking for. Most stores are looking for something specific, so be sure to reach out to more than one in search of the right option.

Online Buyers

While less common, there are a few online buyers out there looking for music memorabilia. The thing is that most collectors prefer handling these matters in person. Not only can they then assess the quality of the item in person as well as just how much it is actually worth, they also don’t have to run the risk of shipping and handling damage and mishaps. They might be paying a lot of money for the item in question, so they don’t want it to suffer potential damage in transit to the buyer. However, if you find a buyer who is very interested in the piece you are offering and the piece is worth it, some of them might travel to you to handle the purchase. You never know!

Where to Sell Music Memorabilia

At Rockaway Records, we are always looking to buy records and collectibles! If you’ve been looking for where to sell music memorabilia, you have come to the right place. We not only purchase quality memorabilia and records at our retail location, we are willing to travel worldwide for exceptional collections. So, if you think you have something we might be interested in, please contact us through our website or call us at (323) 664-3232! We look forward to hearing from you.

Tracks 30 years Of Dealing In Rock And Roll Collectibles!

Tracks were established in 1989, and 2019 marks our 30th year of dealing in Beatles and rock and roll collectables. How time flies!!

Starting from humble beginnings, working out of a front room, we have grown to become one of the world’s leading dealers in music memorabilia. As a result, we have probably valued more rock and roll memorabilia items over the last 3 decades than any other independent company in Europe and possibly the world!

Respected the globe over, we have worked hard to establish a reputation for offering a fair and competitive price for collectable items. Over the years, we have had some truly remarkable items pass through our hands, and to celebrate our 30th anniversary, we thought we would share with you a few of our favourite items:

John Lennon's 1963 Gretsch 6120 Guitar

John Lennon’s Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Nashville model hollow body guitar. A historically important instrument from the personal collection of John Lennon was used and photographed during the Paperback Writer session held at EMI Studio 3, Abbey Road, London, on the 14th of April 1966.

The Gretsch 6120 is a guitar indisputably owned and used by John Lennon, one of the most iconic musical figures of the twentieth century. The Gretsch was part of John’s collection of guitars in the music room at Kenwood's Weybridge home. The studio, located at the top of the house, was the hub of John’s private world, where he could create, nurture and develop his songs. The Lost Lennon Tapes series of John’s home recordings officially released by Yoko Ono for broadcast on American Westwood One radio is a testament to this. In a letter written to composer Bill Martin in 1976, John acknowledges the fact that some of his best compositions (“...I Am The Walrus, A Day In The Life, Across The Universe, Rain, We Can Work It Out ..(middle 8), Help!, and on and on and on…”) were created at Kenwood.

Bobby Breen Cut Out Featured On The Album Cover Signed Later By Sir Peter Blake

The Beatles' 1967 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' Bobby Breen Cut Out Featured On The Album Cover Signed Later By Sir Peter Blake. A rare hand-tinted photographic cut-out portrait on hardboard depicting the Canadian actor and musician Bobby Breen was used on the iconic Beatles album cover ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The cut-out is positioned next to George Harrison and over the shoulder of Marlene Dietrich on the sleeve. It was also signed later by Peter Blake, one of the sleeve’s designers.

Led Zeppelin Signed Southampton Concert Poster

Widely considered amongst Zeppelin collectors and dealers alike as the most desirable Led Zeppelin concert poster to own is the poster for Zeppelin’s performance at the Old Refectory, Southampton, England, which took place on January 22nd 1973. This example did not disappoint! Not only was the poster in fantastic condition, but it was also beautifully signed by each group member! (Click on the image to see the signatures).

If you have any memorabilia pieces of interest you would like to value, please use our memorabilia valuation form to send us a picture of your memorabilia item. All valuations have a no obligation promise, meaning just because we value it for you. You are not then obliged to sell it to us.