Grossman Estate, Autographs, and Fresh Finds

25 Rock and New Wave Vinyl LP Records Featuring Promotional and Special Pressings

This auction ended on October 8, 2026.

Start price: $50

Estimated price: $100 - $200

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Sold for: $300

Description

From the Woodstock, New York estate of music manager Albert Grossman, best known for managing artists including Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, The Band, and Peter, Paul and Mary.

Collection of 25 rock and new wave vinyl LP records and cardboard jackets. This collection includes a diverse range of titles from the 1970s and 1980s by artists such as AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Bad Company, Blue Oyster Cult, Dire Straits, Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townshend, Ramones, Sammy Hagar, The Rolling Stones, and ZZ Top. Notable inclusions are The Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers featuring the iconic Andy Warhol designed metal zipper cover and audiophile Quiex II limited edition pressings for Dire Straits and HSAS. Multiple albums feature promotional markings, including gold stamps and stickers, intended for industry use. Labels include Atlantic, Warner Bros., Swan Song, Columbia, Geffen, Reprise, Sire, and Atco. Jackets consist of both single and gatefold constructions, with some units retaining factory shrink wrap and original inner sleeves.


Condition report:

Sleeves exhibit typical signs of age and use such as ring wear, edge scuffing, and corner dings. The mechanical zipper on the Sticky Fingers jacket is present and functional. The vinyl media was not tested or inspected.