Julien’s Auctions & Record Store to Feature Melvins Tour Van

Julien’s Auctions, in partnership with Record Store Day, is proud to announce an exclusive public preview of a legendary piece of Seattle’s music legacy. On April 12th, music fans will have the rare opportunity to view the Melvins’ touring van, uniquely adorned with original artwork by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, at two iconic Seattle record stores: Easy Street Records and Silver Platters.

This marks the first time ever the van has been shown to the public, offering an intimate look at a raw, authentic artifact from the grunge era — just ahead of its inclusion in Julien’s “Music Icons” auction, set to take place on May 30th and 31st.

Darren Julien, President/CEO of Julien’s Auctions, states:

“Seattle is the birthplace of so many defining moments in rock history. We’re thrilled to partner with Record Store Day and these beloved local record stores to give fans a front-row seat to this one-of-a-kind piece of music memorabilia before it goes to auction.”

The Van will roll on:

April 12th – 7 am- 10 am Easy Street Records 4559 California Ave SW
April 12th – 2 pm – 4 pm Silver Platters 3715 196th St SW, Ste 131

Catch the legendary Melvins’ touring van, featuring original artwork by Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain, on display on April 12th at Easy Street Records and Silver Platters.

Following the tour, sections of the van, including the area with the original Cobain artwork, will be cut off and prepared for the May “Music Icons” Sale at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. See it first before it hits the block on May 30th to 31st! Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a piece of rock and roll history come to life and get a first look at the Julien’s Auctions May “Music Icons” Sale.

Since 2008, independently owned record stores around the world have been the focus of a day to celebrate the role they play in their communities and the people who make them spin: the staff who run them, customers who shop them, and the artists who make the music they sell. In 2025, the continuing popularity and resurgence of physical media, including the vinyl and CD formats, means more people than ever are coming to the party at the record store. Record Store Day 2025 takes place on April 12th. Find participating record stores and more information at www.recordstoreday.com.

For more information on the upcoming “Music Icons” auction, visit www.juliensauctions.com.