Dispute Erupts Over Auction of Unreleased Michael Jackson Tracks

Michael Jackson's estate challenges the sale of cassette tapes containing unreleased songs, citing copyright concerns and ownership of the original masters.

• Twelve unreleased Michael Jackson tracks, recorded between 1989 and 1991, are being auctioned on cassette tapes by Gotta Have Rock and Roll.
• The auction house has set a starting bid of $85,000, with expected final bids ranging between $150,000 and $200,000.
• Michael Jackson's estate claims the tapes are copies of the original masters, which they own, and asserts that the tracks cannot be reproduced or publicly shared.
• The auction house argues the tapes' value lies in their exclusivity and private use, despite restrictions on public distribution or reproduction.
• The estate has labeled the sale a misleading attempt, but the auction house plans to proceed, emphasizing the authenticity and rarity of the recordings.

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