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Beatles Press Conference Tape to Be Auctioned
- Posted on May 12th 2010 8:15AM by Emily Kendrick
The original reel-to reel-recording of a 1966 press conference where the Beatles defended their "Bigger than Jesus" comment is set to go to auction on June 13 in Los Angeles.Speaking with the BBC, auctioneers Bonhams and Butterfields who are selling off this piece of entertainment history, said, "We do know what they said that day, we have just never heard it." Having apparently been kept in a drawer for over 40 years, the tapes are now expected to fetch between $20,000 and $25,000 (£13,000 to £16,500).
The original owner -- a photojournalist -- attempted to sell the recording in 1966 with little interest.
The press conference was recorded in the King Edward Hotel in Toronto and also features John Lennon and Paul McCartney joking about their relationship, with Lennon saying, "We're obviously not gonna go around holding hands forever."
The tape is expected to attract a greater price than some of the items it is being sold alongside, including a cane belonging to Charlie Chapman and one of Michael Jackson's infamous white rhinestone gloves.
Generally, memorabilia relating to the Fab Four flies at auction, with signed items getting the most attention, such as the 2006 sale of a signed 'Sgt. Pepper' album cover that made £16,800 ($25,000) when the hammer fell.
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John
My memories of the Beatles are worth more to me than any of the items mentioned so far.
May 13 2010 at 2:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Mycroft Der Cheesecraft
Sorry JR, I know that fakes and forgeries have never occured in the collectibles market. I'm sure you could get a Mona Lisa for a very good price at the local El Cheapo store. haha
May 13 2010 at 2:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
craigley
John may have been the first victim of "sound bite Journalism" as it was taken out of context and then run crazy with by reactionarys, mostly in the US south. All too common today.
May 13 2010 at 2:17 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
amy u
I have a Beatles promo 45 of "love of the Loved"..I picked it up in a record store in Greenwich village years ago for 15 dollars..I don't care what it's worth now-it's priceless to me...I miss John...He was one in a million
May 13 2010 at 2:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Anna Simsich
Can anyone tell me the value of a hardback book, "THE BEATLES", with their autographs inscribed on the front cover? It is the authorized biography by Hunter Davies, published in 1968 and in excellent condition. The book shares many photos and history of the Beatles.
May 13 2010 at 2:05 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
L
hi again, Edna~find out what yours is worth before you trade~lol
May 13 2010 at 2:05 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Terri
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Does anyone know where I would go or call about this 35mm film I have of the Beatles that has never been seen by the public ?
May 13 2010 at 2:01 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
L
I wonder if they price films at the Antiques Roadshow
May 13 2010 at 3:26 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
bulldog
Edna- I have the SGT.Peppers picture disk album from the 60's which has never been opened, still with it's original plastic wrapping..The picture of the four Beatles are located on the actual record itself.. What to Switch..?
May 13 2010 at 1:33 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Edna
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Ihave the Beattles lonely hearts album with all pictures autographed is it worth anything
May 13 2010 at 12:36 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
L
hi Edna~authenic signatures of the Beatles are worth something, of course~maybe, take it to the Antiques Roadshow
May 13 2010 at 1:57 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
DrRobert
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Good thing that John didn't say that The Beatles were more popular then Mohammad. Cause we all know how most muslims feel about saying ANYTHING about him.
May 13 2010 at 12:25 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
vinny
They are more popular than mohammad.Then and now!!!
May 13 2010 at 2:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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