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The Beatles -- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Autographed Album

I didn't post a picture, because, well...we all know what that beautiful gatefold looks like when it's opened up to show the Fab Four. But wait, it gets better! This signed album has all of The Beatles signing in the yellow section, not over their black hair. That means they're all very legible. They all signed by their respective heads (not that that matters), and best of all...John Lennon and Paul McCartney, the ones sitting closest to the middle section that folds, don't sign over that folded part!

And how can you acquire this fine piece? Well, Heritage Auctions is starting the bidding on this classic album from 1967 -- the Summer of Love -- was starting the bids at $15,000. They expected it to reach $30,000, which is odd, since signed Beatles albums (with the signature on the front cover, as opposed to the back, where they often signed on the records that have been deemed authentic)...they've sold for over $50,000. And Pepper's is the Beatles album that most would prefer among all the albums (I still regret not buying the White Album signed by Lennon and McCartney on the front cover, with huge signatures, for $2,500 at a Beatles convention).

Dallas-based Heritage said that bidding has already reached $110,500, and they're thinking now it could pass the $150,000 mark. The consignment director, Garry Shrum, has been quoted as saying that an autograph of such quality will probably never show up again and "people are responding to that...it's taken on a life of its own."

Now, can you Beatles experts go find the photo and tell me if you think they're real? They all look great to me. It's only the George Harrison that I wonder about.

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Comment by KarlKeaton on March 30, 2013 at 12:22pm: Amazing! Just think, somebody could have saved money from the day that Sgt.Peppers was released until today and still not have accumulated enough money to buy the autographed album. The 'Apple scruffs' could have retired on the proceeds if they'd got everything they could signed.

Comment by Chris Piazza on March 30, 2013 at 12:52pm: The regret I face is knowing that do to this that I may never own cut signatures of the Beatles, circumstances as these push the price up for collectors without over the top bank accounts

Comment by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 30, 2013 at 9:21pm: The signed Sgt. Pepper's album sold today for $290,500 including buyer's premium.

Comment by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 30, 2013 at 9:30pm: Oh...sorry, old news! The price is very strong and a record, but not surprising. It's the most popular Beatles album and an all-around "10". It's worth every penny.

Comment by Josh Board on March 30, 2013 at 10:43pm: Actually Steve, you're wrong. Not about the price, but the comment "It's worth every penny." I'm not so sure at that price, that you can say that. Here's why. That's the type of item that won't necessarily increase in value, but could very well decrease in value. Let me explain. A lot of this stuff pops up when older collectors die, and their family inherets these prized items. Well, there could be about 50 signed Beatles albums out there that nobody knows about (like the two I mentioned earlier in this thread). In perfect condition. And, let's say they end up selling around $75,000 each (approximately). Maybe there's one in horrible condition, with holes from where it was nailed to the wall, a stain from where coffee spilled on it, and Paul wrote "To Marlene, All the Best," so that one goes for $20,000. And yes, Sgt. Pepper, and signed in the yellow on the gatefold...it doesn't get any better than that. But...I can see the person buying this Sgt. Pepper record ending up leaving it to somebody, that might only get $130,000 for it in the future. Therefore, I don't feel it was "worth every penny." Another example -- take the exact amount this person paid -- $290,500. And, think of how you could've spent that same amount of money on other signed documents and signed guitars, etc. I'm guessing you could buy a lot of items that WOULD increase in value.

Comment by terrier8HOF on March 31, 2013 at 4:50am: as is the case with any collectible, condition and rarity dictate the price. I seriously doubt that there are 75 of these hiding after 46 years. what we have here is the most iconic album of all time (arguably), with 4 of the most perfect Beatles signatures anywhere. it is by definition, a limited edition as two of them are gone. and Beatle albums that were released after they stopped touring in 1966 were a challenge to get signed by all 4, thus the inherent rarity. If I had the money, I would have bought it.

Comment by BallroomDays67 on June 25, 2013 at 9:37pm: Although the other example sold for $290K, you can get this one on eBay for only $799. What a bargain! It even comes with a COA from Autographs Network. Unbelievable.

Comment by Jim Cushman on June 26, 2013 at 8:36am: Too funny!!!

Comment by Alexander Mehl on February 11, 2015 at 4:07pm: I don't believe that the signed Sgt. Pepper - the original - was sold in the end. Are there in the meantime no informations who bought this item? Has anybody seen the signed LP in an exhibition or at a Beatles convention after the sale? I think that this was a faked deal only for advertisement for Heritage, why not? Maybe to stabilize the prices for further auctions. Is Heritage auctions reliable or not? Are at Heritage Auctions experts for Beatles autographs? Thanks for your comments.

Comment by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on February 11, 2015 at 4:13pm: You're the first person I've heard question that sold. I would be shocked if it didn't.

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