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Steve Albini’s Closet Digital Estate Sale Launches, Selling Out First Batch

The weekly sale, managed by Byron Coley, offers 4,000 authenticated items from Albini’s personal archive, with proceeds supporting his estate.

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Overview

  • Steve Albini’s Closet, a digital estate sale featuring over 4,000 items from the late musician and engineer’s personal archive, has launched with its first batch selling out quickly.
  • New items, including rare vinyl, books, zines, apparel, and art, will be added every Friday through the end of 2025, with 100–200 pieces released weekly.
  • All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Byron Coley, who administers the sale and directs proceeds to Albini’s estate.
  • Select items are also being sold on third-party platforms like Discogs and eBay, expanding access for collectors and fans.
  • Albini, known for his work with Nirvana, Pixies, and PJ Harvey, passed away in May 2024, leaving behind a legacy celebrated through this curated sale.