Music & Audio

Bishop & Miller’s specialist Music & Memorabilia department has been packed full of instruments, items and collectable records – spanning from Rock & Pop, the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s to Jazz, Northern Soul, Soul, Reggae, Prog Rock, Psyche, Heavy Metal, Punk, Classical and Musicals.

Instrumental Musicians

At Bishop & Miller Music, Audio and Memorabilia Auctions you can find anything from an item of clothing worn by a popstar to vintage signed music posters or even super rare concert tickets. Our department team are passionate about all things musical and are always happy to advise.

With items such as vintage recordings, antique and modern audio equipment, vinyl and with artist autographs becoming increasingly desirable, we are seeing a crescendo of interest from audiophiles around the world. Our music department sold everything from original pressings of David Bowie’s Starman to the curation of over 300 personal items (such as childhood toys, clothes and instruments), belonging to international singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran.

Our specialists can advise on every aspect of music collectables – whether you’re looking to sell, complete your collection or make an investment. From records, posters and signed objects, we can assess musical and orchestral instruments and equipment such as wireless receivers and speakers. There’s something for everyone in this highly collectable market.

We are delighted to be associated with Collector Approved, a trusted gateway to Authentic Collectables. It is their mission to create a haven for collectors offering a personal recommendation engine for trustworthy dealers & auctions.

Sale Highlights

More Sale Highlights

Sold for£1,200

The Human Beast – Volume One LP (Decca SKL 5053) Stereo

Estimate: £300 - £500

Sold for£400

Patto – Hold Your Fire LP, Vertigo Gimmix with orginal fold out cover

Estimate: £300 - £500

Sold for£6,500

Ed Sheeran’s signed Sheeran by Lowden SO4 electric acoustic guitar

Estimate: £3,000 - £5,000

Sold for£6,000

David Bowie – Starman, 8″ Trident Studio Acetate 1972

Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500

Sold for£360

Black Sabbath – Master Of Reality LP, Vertigo with poster, swirl inner sleeve

Estimate: £200 - £300

"I was so impressed! Oliver came to my house to value a number of items. He was courteous, polite, extremely knowledgeable and most importantly honest. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to sell my items and I thoroughly recommend him and his team."

Yasmin Jeffrey

"An excellent auction house, I've bought and sold with them now and found them very friendly, efficient and also premiums cheaper than most other auction houses."

James Waters

Antique Valuations

Bishop & Miller offer a free, no obligation valuation service on a wide range of objects.

Offering full service and guidance whether it’s a single item for valuation and auction or probate and insurance valuations. Our team of dedicated professionals are on hand to help with every aspect of your auction experience.

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