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Michael Jackson's Estate Fights $85K Auction of Unreleased Cassettes

2/19/2025

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Michael Jackson's estate is fiercely contesting an upcoming auction by Gotta Have Rock and Roll, which features unreleased music cassettes starting at $85,000. With bids anticipated to soar between $150,000 and $200,000, the estate argues these cassettes are mere copies of original masters, blocking any chance of public reproduction. The auction is set to kick off on February 19, despite the estate's strong objections.

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Michael Jackson's estate is fiercely contesting an upcoming auction by Gotta Have Rock and Roll, which features unreleased music cassettes starting at $85,000. With bids anticipated to soar between $150,000 and $200,000, the estate argues these cassettes are mere copies of original masters, blocking any chance of public reproduction. The auction is set to kick off on February 19, despite the estate's strong objections.