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BIDDING LIVE DEC 2 @ 3PM NYC - DEC 11 @ 3PM NYC
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Ends December 2, 2025 at 8:00 pm

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This item is part of the Arthur Baker Records and Tapes Collection — a once-in-a-lifetime auction in collaboration with legendary producer Arthur Baker.

Sourced directly from his personal archive, this record or tape represents a key piece of music history, tied to the groundbreaking work of a producer whose fingerprints are found across generations of funk, soul, electro, hip-hop, and club culture. These recordings offer a rare glimpse into the sound and spirit of an era shaped by innovation, collaboration, and deep musicality.

Provenance: Direct from Arthur Baker's personal collection

Disclaimer: Use of Recorded Material

By bidding on or purchasing any item from this collection that includes recorded audio material (such as master tapes, demo recordings, or unreleased sessions), you agree to the following terms:

  • These recordings are sold strictly for private, non-commercial use by the winning bidder only.
  • Ownership of the physical item does not grant any rights to the underlying recordings, compositions, performances, or intellectual property. All rights remain with the original rights holders.
  • You may not reproduce, copy, distribute, publish, share, broadcast, perform, licence, monetise, or otherwise exploit the recordings in any form.
  • The recordings must not be shared with third parties in any format, whether for free or for financial gain.
  • Any unauthorised use may result in legal action, including claims for copyright infringement, injunctive relief, and recovery of damages and legal costs.

By proceeding with a bid or purchase, you confirm that you understand and accept these terms in full.

Before you bid

Before you bid:

Please note that, on top of the final bidding price, you (the buyer) will be charged the following:

  • Buyer premium of 15% on top of the final hammer price. E.g. for a winning bid of $100, you will pay $115 plus shipping, insurance, and taxes. The buyer premium helps us invest in curation, appraisals, verification, content and platform development.
  • Shipping, packing, insurance & handling costs - see 'shipping' section below for more details
  • Import duties and taxes - these vary by location and are payable by the buyer upon delivery, if applicable
Shipping & insurance

Shipping method: All orders are shipped tracked.

Insurance: For all orders over $200 we will include 1.3% on top of the hammer price to cover insurance.

Packing: We work with trusted packing teams to ensure the best delivery of your items. This will be added to the final cost.

Expected delivery: Item ships 2 weeks after auction closes. Delivery time varies by location.

The bidding process

We run a popcorn bidding process. This means that if you put a bid in within the last minute of the auction, the clock will extend for another 5 minutes. This allows everyone time to get their bids in fairly.

ITEM COMES DIRECT FROM ARTHUR BAKER'S COLLECTION

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