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Every Michael Jordan Magazine Cover: Sports Illustrated and SLAM
Michael Jordan has more covers in the MagCollect catalog than any other athlete: 53 Sports Illustrated issues and 19 SLAM issues. Here is every one, in order, with the ones that sell for the most.
His first Sports Illustrated cover came before the NBA: the November 28, 1983 college basketball preview, which he shared with North Carolina teammate Sam Perkins. Goldin lists "A Star Is Born" (December 10, 1984) as his first pro cover.
The most expensive Jordan covers
The top sale we've recorded at Goldin for each issue, highest first.
| SI issue | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| November 28, 1983sold March 2026 | PSA 9.6newsstand | $229,360 |
| December 10, 1984sold December 2025 | CGC 9.6subscription | $20,191 |
| December 17, 1990sold December 2024 | CGC 9.8newsstand | $12,200 |
| December 28, 1987sold May 2026 | PSA 9.6newsstand | $10,980 |
| June 17, 1991sold September 2024 | CGC 9.8newsstand | $9,760 |
Goldin auction results recorded in MagCollect, autographed copies left out. Prices include Goldin's buyer's premium. See the most expensive SI covers of 2026 for more.
Sports Illustrated (53)
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College Basketball Preview
November 28, 1983
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Up, Up for L.A.
July 23, 1984
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A Star Is Born
December 10, 1984
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One-Man Gang
November 17, 1986
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Pictures '87
December 28, 1987
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Sky High
May 16, 1988
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How High Can He Fly?
March 13, 1989
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Raging Bull
May 15, 1989
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Jordan’s My Name, Golf’s My Game
August 14, 1989
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Can Anyone Shut Down Michael?
November 6, 1989
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Show Time!
May 21, 1990
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Another Bull Run
December 17, 1990
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This Could Be America’s 1992 Olympic Five Basketball Dream Team
February 18, 1991
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Finally
June 3, 1991
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Magic & Michael
June 10, 1991
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Air Power
June 17, 1991
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NBA Preview: Man in the Middle
November 11, 1991
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Sportsman of the Year
December 23, 1991
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On A Collision Course
May 11, 1992
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Busting Loose
May 25, 1992
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Yesss!
June 15, 1992
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How Sweet It Is
June 22, 1992
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Hanging Tough
June 7, 1993
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Head to Head
June 21, 1993
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3!
June 28, 1993
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Three Seasons to Savor
July 1, 1993
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Why?
October 18, 1993
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Bag It, Michael!
March 14, 1994
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It’s Super Michael (Jordan)
March 20, 1995
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“I’m Back”
March 27, 1995
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Battle of the Titans
May 22, 1995
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Air & Space
October 23, 1995
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The Running of the Bulls
May 27, 1996
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Chicago Fire
June 3, 1996
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Bull Whipped
June 17, 1996
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Are the Bulls So Good They’re Bad for the NBA?
March 10, 1997
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Guarding Jordan
May 19, 1997
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Gimme Five
June 9, 1997
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Is the Jordan Dynasty NBA’s Best Ever?
June 23, 1997
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Don’t Bag It, Michael
February 16, 1998
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Chicago Confidential
May 11, 1998
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The Last Stand
June 8, 1998
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MJ Rises Again
June 15, 1998
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The Man. The Shot.
June 22, 1998
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What's the Best Sports Year Ever?
December 28, 1998
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Special Collector's Edition
January 20, 1999
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Greatest Hits On and Off the Court
January 25, 1999
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Boss Jordan
February 14, 2000
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Michael Jordan vs. The Young Guns
October 29, 2001
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Happy 40th Michael
February 17, 2003
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Hall of Fame/Commemorative
November 4, 2009
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Michael Jordan Turns 50
February 18, 2013
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Commemorative
1997
SLAM (19)
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SLAM 6
July 1995
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SLAM 12
July 1996
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SLAM 19
August 1997
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SLAM 27
August 1998
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SLAM 28
September 1998
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SLAM 33
April 1999
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SLAM 50
April 2001
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SLAM 50
April 2001
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SLAM 50
April 2001
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SLAM 56
December 2001
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SLAM 100
August 2006
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SLAM 130
August 2009
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SLAM 139
July 2010
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SLAM 170
August 2013
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SLAM 200
August 2016
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SLAM Presents KICKS
2014
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Slam Presents #29
2003
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SLAM Presents KICKS
2007
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SLAM Presents The Best NBA Photos of the '90s
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