Kurt Cobain Sweater Worn on ‘MTV Unplugged’ Up For Auction

Kurt Cobain is one of many rock stars highlighted in the upcoming “Icons & Idols” event from Julien’s Auctions.

Among the Cobain items up for auction is the olive-green mohair cardigan he worn during Nirvana’s now-legendary appearance on MTV Unplugged. Julien’s estimate that the cardigan will fetch between $200,000-$300,000, but many popular rock artifacts that have gone to auction lately have sold for well over their estimated price.

Fans will see what the Cobain sweater goes for when the auction takes place October 25 and 26 at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York. Full auction details can be found at JuliensAuctions.com.

BY THE NUMBERS: Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’

• Age/Date Released: 30

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  Released September 24, 1991.

• Number of Producers: 1

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  Butch Vig, who also notably produced Smashing Pumpkins’ 'Gish' and 'Siamese Dream'.

• Number of Tracks: 12

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  “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “In Bloom,” “Come As You Are,” “Breed,” “Lithium,” “Polly,” “Territorial Pissings,” “Drain You,” “Lounge Act,” “Stay Away,” “On A Plain” and “Something In The Way”
• Number Of Singles/Music Videos: 4

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  “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “Come As You Are,” “Lithium” and “In Bloom”

• Highest Billboard 200 Album Chart Position: 1

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• Weeks on the Billboard 200 Album Chart: 252

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• Ranking On Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Albums of the 90s: 1

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• Ranking On Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 17

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• Copies Sold: 24 million worldwide

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  10 million copies sold in the U.S.