Julien’s Auctions, the premier auction house for rock and roll memorabilia, held its latest event, “Ready, Steady, Bid”, in Los Angeles, celebrating the legendary career of Paul Oakenfold. The auction featured over 150 rare and iconic pieces from the pioneering DJ’s personal collection, including awards, posters, DJ equipment, and custom clothing.
Collectors and fans from the US, UK, France, Japan, Brazil, Canada, Spain, and beyond participated via phone, online, and in-person bidding at Julien’s Auctions headquarters. The event saw an overwhelming response, with numerous items selling for multiple times their estimated value.
Highlight Sales From the Auction
- UK “Gold” Sales Award for Oakenfold’s 1999 album Essential Millennium – Sold for nearly 12 times its estimate
- Sales Award for Madonna’s “Celebration” (3 million copies sold) – Sold for over 3 times its estimate
- UK “Gold” Sales Award for Beastie Boys’ Licensed To Ill – Sold for nearly 7 times its estimate
- “Silver” Sales Award for Run-D.M.C.’s Raising Hell – Sold for over 6 times its estimate
- Five 12” acetates of U2 remixes, including Where the Streets Have No Name and Lemon – Sold for 3 times its estimate
- Framed limited edition Rolling Stones in Cuba concert poster – Sold for 3 times its estimate
- Signed and used portable metal record carrying case – Sold for 7 times its estimate
Fine Art & Collectibles
- Gelatin silver print of Sean Connery as James Bond on the moon (by Terry O’Neill) – Sold for double its estimate
- Rare Takashi Murakami Lithograph – Sold for nearly 6 times its estimate
- Signed copy of The Great Shark Hunt by Hunter S. Thompson (inscribed to Oakenfold) – Sold for over 7 times its estimate
Other Notable Items
- Oakenfold’s personal stage-used headphones
- Custom-made black leather moto-style jacket (with skull & cross-bone graphics and Union Jack interior) – Sold for nearly 7 times its estimate
- “Ocean’s Eleven” (1960) Photograph by Sid Avery – Sold for almost double the estimate
- Three 12-inch acetates of Madonna remixes, including American Life Remix Full Vocal and Don’t Tell Me / Timo Maas Daft Dub Mix – Sold for nearly 7 times its estimate
- Signed Korg MS2000 Virtual Analog Synthesizer – Sold for over 4 times its estimate
- Elvis Presley “Rubberneckin’” Sheet Music, 45 Record Album, and Crucifix – Sold for nearly 6 times its estimate
- Brigitte Bardot Photograph (signed and numbered 15/50 by Terry O’Neill)
A Testament to Oakenfold’s Legacy
Following the auction, Julien’s Auctions resident dance music expert, Giles Moon, shared:
“We are thrilled with today’s results. The sale was a true testament to the worldwide popularity of superstar DJ and dance music pioneer Paul Oakenfold, and also the eclectic nature of his collection. More than 250 registered online bidders from around the world were competing to acquire important memorabilia charting Oakenfold’s career, his personal collection of celebrity photographs, and other mementos, with numerous items far exceeding expectations.”
Repeatedly named DJ Mag’s No.1 DJ in the World, Paul Oakenfold has left an indelible mark on electronic music. His legendary career includes:
- First DJ to perform at Glastonbury
- Three world tours opening for Madonna and U2
- Historic sets at Stonehenge, the Great Wall of China, and Mt. Everest’s Base Camp
- Remixing global icons like U2, Cher, Moby, Madonna, and Britney Spears
The overwhelming success of the Julien’s Auctions event reflects Oakenfold’s lasting impact on dance music and culture.