Value guide

Jimi Hendrix memorabilia: a seller’s guide

Because of his short career, genuine Jimi Hendrix memorabilia is scarce — and that scarcity keeps demand high. Here is what different items typically fetch and how buyers assess them.

Autographs and signed items

Authentic Hendrix autographs are rare and start from around £2,000, rising sharply for signed albums, photographs and anything with strong provenance. Because forgeries exist, buyers pay a premium for items with a clear, documented history.

Original concert posters

Original 1960s Hendrix concert posters and handbills are highly desirable, often starting around £5,000 and climbing for rare designs and venues in good condition.

Tickets, stubs and programmes

Tickets and stubs from Hendrix shows start from about £100, with programmes and handbills in a similar range and rising with rarity.

Photographs and rare pieces

Original photographs start from around £100, while unique material — handwritten lyrics, acetates and personal items — is valued individually and can be worth a great deal.

What affects the value most

With Hendrix especially, authenticity and provenance are paramount because genuine items are so scarce. Condition and rarity then set the final figure.

This guide is general information only; actual offers depend on the specific item, its condition and provenance.