An audio CD marked in pen 'Ed's CD' and with three stickers to case bearing handwritten track titles. The CD contains 14 tracks recorded by Ed Sheeran at his home c 2003, many of which would be included in his first 'official' release 'Spinning Man'. Notably however the CD contains a track 'Kentucky Fried Chicken' which does not appear to have been released at any time. Note that track five 'Moody Ballad Of Ed' does not appear to be playable - though the other tracks play through fine.
Provenance: the vendor was at the same school as Ed Sheeran and was given this CD at the time by a mutual acquaintance. They remember that Sheeran played all of the instruments on the release.
This item is sold as an artefact only, without copyright. Any reproduction is strictly prohibited.
To view sample audio follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acj8A6325N8
Sold for £4,000
Hammer Price
An audio CD marked in pen 'Ed's CD' and with three stickers to case bearing handwritten track titles. The CD contains 14 tracks recorded by Ed Sheeran at his home c 2003, many of which would be included in his first 'official' release 'Spinning Man'. Notably however the CD contains a track 'Kentucky Fried Chicken' which does not appear to have been released at any time. Note that track five 'Moody Ballad Of Ed' does not appear to be playable - though the other tracks play through fine.
Provenance: the vendor was at the same school as Ed Sheeran and was given this CD at the time by a mutual acquaintance. They remember that Sheeran played all of the instruments on the release.
This item is sold as an artefact only, without copyright. Any reproduction is strictly prohibited.
To view sample audio follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acj8A6325N8
Auction: Omega Showcase Sale - Guitars, Music Memorabilia and Rare Vinyl Records, 4th Jul, 2023
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