Signed CD Red Hot Chili Peppers – By the Way – 2002 – Promo Copy – 4 Autographs Full Band – COA Included

The CD autographed by the complete band: By the Way by Red Hot Chili Peppers

A collectible of extraordinary value: the promotional CD of By the Way, the eighth studio album by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, released in 2002 by Warner Bros. Records and produced by Rick Rubin, autographed by the complete lineup. The cover bears four original signatures applied with a black marker — Anthony Kiedis, John Frusciante, Flea, and Chad Smith — clearly and distinctly visible, distributed across the front artwork of the disc. This item is an official promo copy with the stamp "Free Sample — Not for Sale," originally intended for radio and journalistic promotion: a rarity that adds further uniqueness to a piece already exceptional due to the presence of the entire band's autographs. Cover dimensions: 14.3 x 12.5 cm. Excellent condition.

The band: Red Hot Chili Peppers

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are one of the most influential and iconic rock bands in the history of world music. Formed in Los Angeles in 1983, they revolutionized the international rock scene by fusing funk, punk, and alternative rock into an unmistakable style that has inspired generations of musicians. The lineup that signed this CD — Anthony Kiedis (vocals), John Frusciante (guitar), Flea (bass), and Chad Smith (drums) — is considered the classic and most beloved by fans, the one that recorded the masterpieces Californication, By the Way, and Stadium Arcadium. By the Way debuted at number one in over twenty countries, confirming the RHCP as one of the best-selling and most listened-to bands on the planet. Having the four original autographs of this lineup on a single piece is an extremely rare opportunity in the international music collecting market.

Certificate of Authenticity COA

This autograph comes with the Letter of Authenticity MTM (LOA) included free of charge and the Certificate of Authenticity COA issued exclusively by independent third-party certification bodies among the most authoritative in the world in the collecting sector (PSA, JSA, Beckett, Epperson, Autograph COA or Associazione Autografia) — both included in the price.

What is an original autographed CD?

An original autographed CD is a disc on which the musicians' signatures have been applied directly in certified presence, without intermediaries. It is distinguished from printed reproductions or facsimiles by several verifiable elements: the three-dimensionality of the ink on the medium, the natural and irregular pressure of the stroke, the spontaneity of the graphic gesture. When a CD bears the autographs of the entire band — as in this case with all four members of the classic Red Hot Chili Peppers lineup — its collectible value increases exponentially, becoming a practically unique piece on the market. The Letter of Authenticity MTM (LOA) and the Certificate of Authenticity COA, both included in the price, offer the maximum internationally recognized protection.

Authenticity and MTM guarantee

MTM Memorabilia is the Italian benchmark for demanding collectors of authentic sports and music memorabilia. Each piece is selected with rigorous quality and provenance criteria by our experts. The originality of the item is guaranteed directly by MTM, while the provenance and veracity of the autograph are declared by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA) included free of charge. Every shipment is made with rigid, shockproof, and humidity-proof packaging to ensure maximum protection during transport. Express courier with delivery within 24/72 hours of payment confirmation, both for Italy and abroad.