10 of the most valuable pieces of Bob Dylan memorabilia

Bob Dylan is one of the most influential and celebrated musicians of all time.

His contributions to the music industry have been immense, and his songs have inspired generations of artists.

As a result, fans and collectors are always on the lookout for authentic and valuable Bob Dylan memorabilia to add to their collections.

Here are the 10 most valuable pieces of Bob Dylan memorabilia to sell at auction:

1. Electric Fender Stratocaster Guitar:

Dylan played this guitar at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival when he famously "went electric." The guitar sold for a staggering $965,000 at auction, making it the most expensive piece of Bob Dylan memorabilia ever sold.

2. Handwritten Lyrics to 'Like a Rolling Stone':

'Like a Rolling Stone' is considered one of Dylan's most iconic songs, and the handwritten lyrics sold for $2 million at auction in 2014.

3. 1963 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar:

This guitar was used by Dylan on several of his most famous albums, including 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' and 'The Times They Are a-Changin'.' The guitar sold for $396,000 at auction.

4. Handwritten Lyrics to 'A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall':

This song was featured on Dylan's second album, 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan.' The handwritten lyrics sold for $485,000 at auction.

5. Newport Folk Festival Handwritten Set List:

This handwritten set list from Dylan's 1965 Newport Folk Festival performance sold for $72,000 at auction.

6. 1963 Fender Telecaster Guitar:

Dylan played this guitar during his first electric tour in 1966. The guitar sold for $495,000 at auction.

7. Handwritten Lyrics to 'Lay Lady Lay':

This song was featured on Dylan's 1969 album, 'Nashville Skyline.' The handwritten lyrics sold for $217,000 at auction.

8. 1965 'Bringing It All Back Home' LP Signed by Dylan:

This signed LP sold for $35,000 at auction. The album features some of Dylan's most famous songs, including 'Subterranean Homesick Blues' and 'Maggie's Farm.'

9. 1974 Martin D-28S Acoustic Guitar:

This guitar was played by Dylan during his Rolling Thunder Revue tour in 1975-76. The guitar sold for $82,500 at auction.

10. Original 'Don't Look Back' Movie Poster:

'Don't Look Back' is a documentary about Dylan's 1965 tour of England. An original movie poster signed by Dylan sold for $25,000 at auction.

In conclusion, Bob Dylan's music has had a profound impact on the world, and his memorabilia is highly sought after by fans and collectors.

These 10 pieces of Bob Dylan memorabilia are some of the most valuable items that have been sold at auction, and they serve as a testament to Dylan's enduring legacy and influence on music.

About your Author:

Adrian Roose has over 30 years’ experience covering all aspects of the rare stamp & memorabilia industry during which he has sold over £50m of unique items, helping build collections for Royalty, household name celebrities and 1,000s of collectors around the world.

Adrian was previously a Director at Stanley Gibbons, a Board Member of Stampex, and Executive Director of Paul Fraser Collectibles, PFC Auctions and JustCollecting, prior to founding The Memorabilia Club.