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Description
Coming to auction for the first time in its entirety is the Hit Factory Entertainment Collection, sourced from the personal archives of Danielle Germano, daughter of iconic recording studio founder Ed Germano. This extraordinary event, hosted by Eaton & Brennan Auctions in collaboration with University Archives / John Reznikoff, begins November 13 and concludes December 4 @ 7PM ET promising to be a landmark event for music history enthusiasts and collectors alike. Highlights Include the Legendary Piano Used to Record “Layla,” Revelatory John Lennon Archives, and Largest Known Collection of Gold and Platinum RIAA Record Awards.
Location
Eaton & Brennan Auctions
607 lots
Legendary "Layla" Piano Criteria Studio-Used Over Four Decades To Record Countless Classics
Lot 1001
Legendary "Layla" Piano Criteria Studio-Used Over Four Decades To Record Countless Classics
Est.
$100,000
- $150,000
Ended
Historic 1975 Agreement for Sale of The Hit Factory from Founder Jerry Ragovoy to Eddie Germano
Lot 1002
Historic 1975 Agreement for Sale of The Hit Factory from Founder Jerry Ragovoy to Eddie Germano
Est.
$300
- $500
Sold
$437.50
The Hit Factory Recording Studios Set of (6) Original Sound Boards w/ Reference Artwork
Lot 1003
The Hit Factory Recording Studios Set of (6) Original Sound Boards w/ Reference Artwork
Est.
$600
- $800
Ended
Hit Factory Recording Studios Collection of Oversized 40” x 30” Panoramic Images
Lot 1004
Hit Factory Recording Studios Collection of Oversized 40” x 30” Panoramic Images
Est.
$200
- $400
Ended
Eddie Germano's Vintage RCA Nipper Logo Paperweight w/ Vintage Hit Factory Photo
Lot 1005
Eddie Germano's Vintage RCA Nipper Logo Paperweight w/ Vintage Hit Factory Photo
Est.
$100
- $200
Ended
Hit Factory 353 West 48th Street Archive Collection Including Blueprints
Lot 1006
Hit Factory 353 West 48th Street Archive Collection Including Blueprints
Est.
$100
- $200
Sold
$281.25
Hit Factory Archive Extensive Binder of Vintage Candid Polaroids
Lot 1007
Hit Factory Archive Extensive Binder of Vintage Candid Polaroids
Est.
$100
- $200
Sold
$500
Vintage Hit Factory Recording Studios Plaque
Lot 1008
Vintage Hit Factory Recording Studios Plaque
Est.
$100
- $200
Sold
$200
Hit Factory Awards Celebration Photos Featuring Ed Germano
Lot 1009
Hit Factory Awards Celebration Photos Featuring Ed Germano
Est.
$100
- $200
Sold
$125
Eddie Germano's Personal Snare Drum from the Hit Factory
Lot 1010
Eddie Germano's Personal Snare Drum from the Hit Factory
Est.
$300
- $500
Sold
$406.25
Eddie Germano at the Hit Factory Set of Four 10” x 8” Vintage Studio Photographs by Sam Siegel
Lot 1011
Eddie Germano at the Hit Factory Set of Four 10” x 8” Vintage Studio Photographs by Sam Siegel
Est.
$100
- $200
Ended
John Lennon & Eddie Germano Candid Oversized Photograph at The Hit Factory
Lot 1012
John Lennon & Eddie Germano Candid Oversized Photograph at The Hit Factory
Est.
$100
- $200
Sold
$150
John Lennon “Double Fantasy” RIAA Platinum Album Sales Award Presented to Edward Germano
Lot 1013
John Lennon “Double Fantasy” RIAA Platinum Album Sales Award Presented to Edward Germano
Est.
$1,000
- $2,000
Sold
$1,375
John Lennon Final Double Fantasy Session Oversized Photo Signed By David Spindel
Lot 1014
John Lennon Final Double Fantasy Session Oversized Photo Signed By David Spindel
Est.
$600
- $800
Ended
Historic John Lennon "Final Session" Photo Archive from Ed Germano's Personal Files
Lot 1015
Historic John Lennon "Final Session" Photo Archive from Ed Germano's Personal Files
Est.
$2,000
- $3,000
Sold
$625
John Lennon Rare "Double Fantasy" Test Pressing with Note to Hit Factory Owner Eddie Germano
Lot 1016
John Lennon Rare "Double Fantasy" Test Pressing with Note to Hit Factory Owner Eddie Germano
Est.
$1,000
- $2,000
Sold
$4,750
John Lennon "Double Fantasy" RIAA Multi-Platinum Sales Award Presented to Ed Germano
Lot 1017
John Lennon "Double Fantasy" RIAA Multi-Platinum Sales Award Presented to Ed Germano
Est.
$600
- $800
Sold
$375
John Lennon and Yoko Ono "Milk and Honey" RIAA Gold Sales Award Presented to Ed Germano
Lot 1018
John Lennon and Yoko Ono "Milk and Honey" RIAA Gold Sales Award Presented to Ed Germano
Est.
$500
- $700
Sold
$312.50
John Lennon & Yoko Ono "Double Fantasy" RIAA Platinum Sales Award Presented to Ed Germano
Lot 1019
John Lennon & Yoko Ono "Double Fantasy" RIAA Platinum Sales Award Presented to Ed Germano
Est.
$1,000
- $2,000
Sold
$1,187.50
John Lennon “(Just Like) Starting Over” RIAA Gold Single Sales Award Presented to Ed Germano
Lot 1020
John Lennon “(Just Like) Starting Over” RIAA Gold Single Sales Award Presented to Ed Germano
Est.
$800
- $1,000
Sold
$812.50
John Lennon “Woman” RIAA Gold Single Sales Award Presented to Ed Germano
Lot 1021
John Lennon “Woman” RIAA Gold Single Sales Award Presented to Ed Germano
Est.
$800
- $1,000
Sold
$750
John Lennon Signed "Walls and Bridges" Ship Artwork 13” x 12.5” Photo Presented to Ed Germano (BAS)
Lot 1022
John Lennon Signed "Walls and Bridges" Ship Artwork 13” x 12.5” Photo Presented to Ed Germano (BAS)
Est.
$2,000
- $3,000
Ended
Yoko Ono Signed Card w/ Lengthy Note to Hit Factory Owner Eddie Germano
Lot 1023
Yoko Ono Signed Card w/ Lengthy Note to Hit Factory Owner Eddie Germano
Est.
$100
- $200
Sold
$281.25
John Lennon "What's Wrong With This Picture" Limited Edition AP Serigraph Signed by Yoko Ono
Lot 1024
John Lennon "What's Wrong With This Picture" Limited Edition AP Serigraph Signed by Yoko Ono
Est.
$400
- $600
Sold
$562.50
John Lennon & Yoko Ono Vintage Original Photo's With Hit Factory Owner Eddie Germano
Lot 1025
John Lennon & Yoko Ono Vintage Original Photo's With Hit Factory Owner Eddie Germano
Est.
$100
- $200
Sold
$125
John Lennon Candid Photo With a Young Eddie Germano From The Hit Factory
Lot 1026
John Lennon Candid Photo With a Young Eddie Germano From The Hit Factory
Est.
$100
- $200
Ended
John Lennon "Double Fantasy" Grammy Nomination Album of the Year 1982 Presented to Ed Germano
Lot 1027
John Lennon "Double Fantasy" Grammy Nomination Album of the Year 1982 Presented to Ed Germano
Est.
$800
- $1,000
Ended
John Lennon & Ed Germano Photo at The Hit Factory
Lot 1028
John Lennon & Ed Germano Photo at The Hit Factory
Est.
$100
- $200
Ended
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s 'Double Fantasy' Ampex Golden Reel Award Presented to Edward Germano
Lot 1029
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s 'Double Fantasy' Ampex Golden Reel Award Presented to Edward Germano
Est.
$1,000
- $2,000
Ended
John Lennon "Recording Session Archive" Featuring Handwritten Song Lists and Studio Documents
Lot 1030
John Lennon "Recording Session Archive" Featuring Handwritten Song Lists and Studio Documents
Est.
$800
- $1,200
Sold
$1,875
John Lennon "Double Fantasy" Grammy Award Certificate Recognizing The Hit Factory's Role
Lot 1031
John Lennon "Double Fantasy" Grammy Award Certificate Recognizing The Hit Factory's Role
Est.
$800
- $1,000
Ended
John Lennon & Ed Germano Hit Factory Archive: Signed Book and Vintage 10” x 8” Photo
Lot 1032
John Lennon & Ed Germano Hit Factory Archive: Signed Book and Vintage 10” x 8” Photo
Est.
$100
- $200
Sold
$125
Yoko Ono Hit Factory Recording Tapes with John Lennon & Eddie Germano Photograph
Lot 1033
Yoko Ono Hit Factory Recording Tapes with John Lennon & Eddie Germano Photograph
Est.
$200
- $400
Sold
$312.50
John Lennon & Yoko Ono "Milk and Honey" RIAA Gold Record Award Presented to Edward Germano
Lot 1034
John Lennon & Yoko Ono "Milk and Honey" RIAA Gold Record Award Presented to Edward Germano
Est.
$500
- $700
Sold
$593.75
John Lennon Rare "Double Fantasy" Pair of Acetates Prepared for The Hit Factory's Eddie Germano
Lot 1035
John Lennon Rare "Double Fantasy" Pair of Acetates Prepared for The Hit Factory's Eddie Germano
Est.
$3,000
- $5,000
Sold
$1,875
John Lennon “Anthology” Soundtrack RIAA Gold Album Sales Award Presented to The Hit Factory
Lot 1036
John Lennon “Anthology” Soundtrack RIAA Gold Album Sales Award Presented to The Hit Factory
Est.
$400
- $600
Sold
$375
