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The biggest and weirdest music memorabilia sales ever

From White Stripes vinyl to Kylie's knickers

 

  • A rare White Stripes single sold for $12,700 (£8,100) this week. The single sold to a private collector and is one of only 15 numbered copies. It was the band''s second ever single and is the first in the series, containing tracks such as ''Lafayette Blues'' and ''Sugar Never Tasted So Good.''
  • A rare White Stripes single sold for $12,700 (£8,100) this week. The single sold to a private collector and is one of only 15 numbered copies. It was the band''s second ever single and is the first in the series, containing tracks such as ''Lafayette Blues'' and ''Sugar Never Tasted So Good.''

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Wednesday 4th July 2012 by Grace Carroll | Photos by WENN.com

Tags: Jack White

The White Stripes' single sold for almost $13,000 at auction recently, and while an impressive amount, is a paltry sum compared to some of the money splashed on items used and abused by music royalty.

With one of the other copies from the collection selling previously for $18,000, it's merely a drop in the ocean.

But what's the most that fans are prepared to pay for that must have item - and just how weird are some of those items? How much would you pay for Lady Gaga's urinal or Justin Timberlake's toast? We take a look through the weird and wonderful...

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