A VALUATION day is being held to mark 60 years since The Beatles first played in Llandudno.

Tracks, Lancashire based Beatles and music memorabilia specialists, are holding a valuation day at the Imperial Hotel, Llandudno on Sunday, August 13 between 10.30am and 4pm.

Attendees are invited to bring along any "rare item of music memorabilia" for a free valuation.

A spokesperson for the event said: "The market for Beatles and music related memorabilia which began in the eighties has since grown exponentially in size and significance. It is a market worth millions now and the scope is becoming increasingly wide in terms of the artists it includes.

"In the world of music memorabilia, the artists and bands whose ephemera attract the highest prices are: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, The Who, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Prince, Michael Jackson and Nirvana/Kurt Cobain.

"Much of this interest in pop memorabilia emanates from the fact that rock ‘n’ roll music, artists and bands have played a significant part in many people’s lives both during their teenage and adult years. For many people, collecting memorabilia is a way of preserving memories of concerts and remembering their idols. In addition, many of the pop posters from the 60’s and 70’s are now seen to have considerable artistic merit.

"Autographs and written material are of great interest to collectors. The signatures of The Beatles have always brought the most money. A good clean set of autographs can be £4,000 upwards and a set from 1967 can be in excess of £5,000. Album sleeves autographed by The Beatles can bring £15,000 to £20,000 and even more if signed on one of the later releases. An album signed on the front cover by Led Zeppelin or Jimi Hendrix can realise over £10,000."

Tracks Ltd have given a run down of Memorabilia values:

Jimi Hendrix

Signatures – £1,500

Concert Posters – £10,000

Handbills – £700

Concert Programmes – £75

Concert Tickets – £75

Led Zeppelin

Signatures – £8,000

Signed Albums – £8,000 to £10,000

Concert Posters – £10,000

Handbills – £500

Concert Programmes – £50

Concert Tickets – £75

Rolling Stones

Signatures – Up to £800 (more on a record, programme or photograph)

Concert Posters – A 1960s Stones concert poster is worth around £10,000 whereas a 1970s poster is worth around £400.

Handbills – £500

Concert Programmes – Up to £40

Concert Tickets – Up to £50

Pink Floyd

Signatures – £750

Concert Posters – £1500+

Handbills – £300

The Who

Signatures – £700

1960s Concert Posters – £5000

Handbills – £75

Concert Programmes – £15

Punk/New Wave Memorabilia

Sex Pistols 1976 Tour Poster – £2,000 To £3,000

Clash 1976/1977 Concert Poster – About £2,000

Ian Curtis Handwritten Letter – £2,000 To £3,000

In addition to the above, handwritten lyrics, stage used or personally worn clothing, instruments, awards, personal effects and record company promotional items from any major group or artist are the types of items which Tracks are interested in appraising and evaluating.

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Tracks are not only offering free advice and valuations but are also interested in buying items relating to any major artist or band on the day. Payment can be made by bank transfer.

The Beatles visited Llandudno on one occasion where they played a six-night residency in the August of 1963 at the Odeon Cinema, Gloddaeth Street. They performed to two houses each night with shows starting at 6.30pm and 8.50pm.

The first show took place on Monday, August 12 1963 and the final show took place on Saturday, August 17 1963. The support acts for the six consecutive nights were Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas, the Lana Sisters, Sons of Piltdown Men, Tommy Wallis and Beryl, Tommy Quickly and Billy Baxter as Compere.

A 13-year-old Mary Hopkin was an audience member on one of the dates. Mary would later be mentored by Paul McCartney and signed to Apple Records.