Brief
Freddie Mercury lyric notebook fetches £277,000 at Propstore auction
The Queen frontman's notebook topped day one of Propstore's Music Live Auction, while other music memorabilia also fetched high prices.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A notebook filled with Freddie Mercury's handwritten song lyrics sold for £277,000 at Propstore's Music Live Auction on October 2, 2026, according to the Independent.
What happened
The notebook, containing lyrics from recording sessions for Mercury's 1985 solo album Mr. Bad Guy, was the highest‑selling lot on the auction's first day. The sale contributed to a total of £2.5 million generated by day one of the event.
What the reports add
The Independent noted that the notebook was part of The Reinhold Mack Collection, an archive highlighting the producer's close partnership with Mercury. Other notable sales included Noel Gallagher's autographed Takamine acoustic guitar (£226,800), Michael Jackson's black‑and‑gold jacket (£226,800), and John Lennon's prescription glasses (£126,000).
What was said
Mark Hochman, Propstore's music specialist, said: “Freddie Mercury’s handwritten notebook offers an extraordinary glimpse into his songwriting, and seeing it fetch the day’s highest price was another highlight.”
How it came about
The auction featured memorabilia from the Reinhold Mack archive and other iconic music figures, reflecting collectors' appetite for rare items linked to legendary artists.
Key facts
- Freddie Mercury's handwritten lyric notebook sold for £277,000. (independent.co.uk)
- The notebook was the highest‑selling lot on day one of Propstore's Music Live Auction. (independent.co.uk)
- Day one of the auction generated £2.5 million in total sales. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Freddie Mercury’s notebook containing song lyrics sells for £277,000 at auction”
