Lot 533 - Careless Whisper Platinum Disc

Sold Stock #157882 | Sold Feb 13 2024

GEORGE MICHAEL

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction: London 2023

Lot #533 - "Careless Whisper" Platinum Disc

Sell One Like This Now

See results

Interested in something like this?

Our expert's notes

Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 10th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 9th, Saturday, November 11th or Sunday, November 12th.

A platinum disc presented to George Michael to commemorate more than a million sales of his 1984 single "Careless Whisper". Released on Wham!'s album Make It Big, "Careless Whisper" is considered one of the greatest pop love songs ever written, becoming an instant success.

The original four-track demo including "Careless Whisper", was recorded in 1982 by producer Paul Mex, and helped secure Wham! a record contract with Innervision Records. The story of recording this demo was documented as part of the BBC Radio 2 series "Classic Singles". Years later, Mex discovered the multi-track master demo in his collection and gifted it to Michael in 1998. In return, Michael sent Mex this platinum disc as a thank you, along with a letter.

Presented in a silver-coloured metal frame, the display features a platinum-coloured disc with a light blue label. Below the disc is a metal plaque which states that it is a certified BPI (British Phonographic Industry) sales award. The frame displays minor wear, and a metal hanging bracket is attached to the back. The lot is accompanied by a typed letter signed and inscribed by Michael. Dimensions: 36 cm x 26 cm x 2.5 cm (14 1/4" x 10 1/4" x 1")

Estimate: £6,000 - 12,000 M

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

This item is located in London.

This item is located in Los Angeles.