The 10 most valuable pieces of Michael Jackson memorabilia sold at auction
Michael Jackson was one of the most iconic and influential musicians of all time, and his legacy continues to live on today.
Fans and collectors around the world have sought out pieces of his memorabilia, and many of them have sold for record-breaking prices at auction.
Here are ten of the most valuable pieces of Michael Jackson memorabilia that have sold at auction.
1. His red "Thriller" jacket:
The iconic red jacket worn by Michael Jackson in the music video for "Thriller" sold for $1.8 million at an auction in 2011.
2. His white glove:
The white glove worn by Michael Jackson during his 1984 Victory Tour sold for $350,000 at an auction in 2009.
3. His signed "Bad" album cover:
A signed album cover of Michael Jackson's "Bad" sold for $20,000 at an auction in 2019.
4. His "Beat It" jacket:
The red leather jacket worn by Michael Jackson in the "Beat It" music video sold for $298,000 at an auction in 2012.
5. His moonwalk socks:
A pair of socks worn by Michael Jackson during his iconic moonwalk performance sold for $2 million at an auction in 2018.
6. His Victory Tour costume:
A costume worn by Michael Jackson during his 1984 Victory Tour sold for $190,000 at an auction in 2011.
7. His "Billie Jean" fedora:
The fedora worn by Michael Jackson during his performance of "Billie Jean" sold for $72,000 at an auction in 2011.
8. His "Dangerous" tour jacket:
The tour jacket worn by Michael Jackson during his 1992 "Dangerous" tour sold for $96,000 at an auction in 2011.
9. His "Bad" tour glove:
The glove worn by Michael Jackson during his 1987 "Bad" tour sold for $330,000 at an auction in 2016.
10. His "Captain EO" costume:
A costume worn by Michael Jackson during the filming of the "Captain EO" film at Disneyland sold for $16,250 at an auction in 2018.
These pieces of Michael Jackson memorabilia offer fans and collectors a unique glimpse into the life and legacy of one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
From his iconic red "Thriller" jacket to his moonwalk socks and signed "Bad" album cover, these items serve as a reminder of the impact Michael Jackson had on music and popular culture.
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.