Calling all vinyl collectors and hi-fi enthusiasts! We are currently taking consignments for future vinyl and hi-fi sales and can handle everything from a single standout album to large, carefully built collections.
Whether you are downsizing, upgrading your system, or simply feel it is time for your collection to move on, we would be happy to advise on its suitability for sale at auction and its potential value.
What we’re looking for
We are interested in vinyl and CD collections covering genres such as 1960s rock, pop and beat, progressive and psychedelic rock, hard rock and metal, folk and jazz, soul, funk and Motown, blues, indie and alternative, punk, goth and new wave, reggae and dub, hip-hop, ambient, electronic and world music, along with soundtracks, library music, limited editions, picture discs, foreign pressings and good-quality CD collections.
Memorabilia
We also welcome music-related items, including gig and promotional posters, band T-shirts, programmes, fan club material, badges, press packs, and autographed items.
Hi-fi and audio equipment
Quality equipment is sought after, including turntables, amplifiers, speakers, DJ equipment, hi-fi separates, cassette, MiniDisc, reel-to-reel and 8-track players, headphones, digital radios, as well as music books and original sheet music.
Collector favourites
Collectors are particularly keen on:
Labels such as Vertigo Swirl, Blue Note, Apple, Trojan, Stax, Blue Horizon, Chess, Factory, Sub Pop, 4AD, Studio One, Deroy and KPM,
Artists including The Beatles, Queen, Oasis, Miles Davis, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin, Sex Pistols, The Clash, Buzzcocks, Sly and The Family Stone, Fairport Convention, The Cure, Anne Briggs, Queens of the Stone Age, Björk, The Kinks, The Who, Marvin Gaye, John Coltrane, Motörhead, U2 and ZZ Top.
Hi-fi brands we’re keen on: Linn, Bose, Tannoy, Acoustic Energy, Michell, Garrard, Wharfedale, Technics, Rega, Rotel, KEF, Pro-Ject and Denon.
What we don’t take
To help manage expectations, we generally do not accept radiograms, 78rpm shellac records, damaged or heavily scratched items, sleeveless or poor-condition 45s, FM/AM tuners, large quantities of big band, marching or brass band material, most classical, easy listening, comedy, country and country & western records, or artists such as Cliff Richard, Frank Sinatra, Mrs Mills, James Last and Jim Reeves. Most Elvis and early rock ’n’ roll records are not accepted, although there are some exceptions.
Get in touch
There is strong demand across many genres and formats, but condition is always the most important factor, and all consignments are subject to approval by our specialist valuer. How to consign: if you think your items may be suitable, please contact info@1818auctioneers.co.uk
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