Sold Date: August 23, 2020
Start Date: August 18, 2020
Final Price: $75.00 $50.00 (USD)
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Up for auction is an original pressing of the debut, self-titled album Elvis Presley, originally released in the U.S. on RCA Victor (LPM-1254) in 1956:
-Guaranteed original pressing, NOT reissue -Original black RCA deep groove labels -Original MONO pressing
-Camden, NJ address on label rim -Small font "Elvis Presley" above spindle hole -"Long Play" at bottom labels -Matrix reads:
    G2 PP1282-6S     G2 PP1283-5S -Original paste-down cover -Green/Pink RCA boxes top right w/ "New Orthophonic" -Back cover states, "Copyright 1956, Radio Corporation of America" -Comes w/ original poly bag inner sleeve & date correct RCA paper sleeve -Vinyl comes in poly-lined audiophile protective inner sleeve
Condition: Cover is in very nice condition, NO ring wear on front or back, NO seam splits.  Front has a small spot of paper loss middle right edge (see photo).  Back has former owner's name at top, and a number stamped at bottom (see photos).  Small piece of tape on left edge middle (see photo). Corers are nice, not bumped.  Still, one of the nicer originals you are going to find--very attractive and presentable! Grade: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Vinyl shows obvious signs of handling and play.  Both labels show spindle trails, but still generally pretty nice (see photos).  Both record surfaces have many noticeable scratches throughout, but when played on my turntable nothing that causes any distracting skips, hissing, or loud pops.  In fact, these original records from the mid-1950s always sound better than they look visually.  The sound quality on this record is nice, no serious distractions, still has nice full-bodied mono fidelity.  Overall, a very enjoyable play copy for listening, though visually far from perfect. Grade: Visual: Very Good Minus (VG)/(VG-) Audio: Very Good Plus VG/(VG+)

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International Shipping:
Because of unreliable postal services, buyers in France and Italy must pay for Expedited international shipping, which includes tracking and insurance.  I've had too many records lost or damaged shipping to these countries.  Also, I do not ship to Central or South America, or China.
How I Pack Your Records:
I remove the records with inner sleeves from the covers prior to packing.  I sandwich the record between two pieces of cardboard for padding and protection.  I also reinforce the corners of the shipping box to protect the corners of the record jacket from damage.
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