Omega Auctions

Omega Auctions offers auctions of music and entertainment memorabilia, vinyl records, instruments and equipment.

Quick overview

Its auctions also include CDs, tapes, bears and figurines.

Memorabilia includes autographs, lyrics, posters and photographs.
Records include LPs, singles, acetates and demos.
Single-owner auctions feature memorabilia and vinyl records.
Catalogues are available on the website.
Condition reports or further details are available for most lots on request.

Introduction

Omega Auctions is an auction house offering music and entertainment memorabilia, vinyl records, instruments and equipment.

Its auctions also include CDs, tapes, bears and figurines. Single-owner auctions feature memorabilia and vinyl records.

What Omega Auctions offers

Omega Auctions holds auctions for buyers and sellers. Alongside its vinyl and memorabilia auctions, it lists guitar and musical instrument auctions, as well as auctions of bears and figurines.

Single-owner auctions include memorabilia and records from private owners, musicians, actors and people working in the industry.

Product and service categories

Music and entertainment memorabilia

Memorabilia includes signed items, autographs and framed presentation discs. Other types include letters, handwritten lyrics, stage clothing, music awards, instruments, cars and props. Programmes, flyers, tickets, posters and photographs also feature, alongside music sheets, magazines and books.

Film reels and footage are among the items listed. Some photographs and recordings may be offered with copyright.

Vinyl records, CDs and tapes

Vinyl auctions include LPs, singles, acetates and demos, alongside CDs and tapes. The records offered for auction must be considered collectable. Genres named on the site include rock and pop, indie, soul, dance, jazz, punk, folk, blues and reggae.

Other named genres include classical, electro, hip hop, hard rock, heavy metal, new wave, prog rock, psych, garage and rock and roll.

Instruments and equipment

Omega Auctions lists guitar auctions and musical instrument auctions. Music equipment also forms part of its auction activity. HiFi and audio equipment is named as an area of interest for newsletter subscribers.

Browse the full range on the Omega Auctions website.

More Info

Brands named on the site

Auctions of bears and figurines have included Steiff and R. John Wright.

Using the website

Shoppers can view auction catalogues on the website. The site also lists an auction calendar and auction results, and has a My Account feature.

News and media content includes articles, auction previews, highlights and videos. Newsletter subscribers can choose interests including music memorabilia, TV and film memorabilia, vinyl records, musical instruments and HiFi and audio equipment.

Notable features

For vinyl entered into auction, Omega Auctions describes sorting records into lots, cataloguing them and photographing them. It also markets the records to dealers and collectors.

Buyers can bid in person or online, or leave an absentee bid. Viewing is available before an auction, and condition reports or further details are available for most lots on request.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of records are accepted?

Omega Auctions accepts records it considers collectable, including LPs and singles. It also lists acetates and demos.

Does the auction house offer film memorabilia?

Yes, film memorabilia is among its auction categories. Film reels and footage are also named among the types of items listed.

Can I view lots before an auction?

Yes, pre-auction viewing is offered. The buying information says viewing is usually available before the auction.

Can I request more information about a lot?

Condition reports or further details are available on request for most lots. Availability is not stated for every lot.

Can I leave an absentee bid?

Yes, buyers can leave absentee bids with the auctioneers. Commission forms can be handed in during viewing or sent by email.

What can newsletter subscribers hear about?

The mailing list form lists auction updates and invitations to consign as interests. Subscribers can also choose from the listed areas of interest.

Key takeaways

Auctions include music and entertainment memorabilia, vinyl records, instruments and equipment.
Memorabilia types range from autographs and handwritten lyrics to posters and photographs.
Record auctions include LPs, singles, acetates and demos, as well as CDs and tapes.
Buyers can view catalogues and request condition reports or further details for most lots.
Single-owner auctions include memorabilia and vinyl records.

Summary

Omega Auctions offers auctions spanning records, memorabilia, musical instruments and equipment. Its website provides catalogues, auction information and a newsletter with selectable areas of interest.