ELVIS PRESLEY CHRISTMAS ALBUM MEGA-RARE ORIG'57 MONO LP

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·       ELVIS PRESLEY - ELVIS' CHRISTMAS ALBUM - ORIGINAL 1957 RCA VICTOR MONO LP LOC-1035

·       ORIGINAL U.S. PRESSING

·       ORIGINAL BOOK-BOUND GATEFOLD COVER WITH GOLD PRINT ON THE SPINE AND ELVIS' PICTURES INSIDE

·       ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS BOOK-BOUND SPINE WITH ONLY A SMALL CRACK IN THE BINDING

·       ORIGINAL U.S. PRESSING

·       INCLUDES ORIGINAL 6-PAGE PHOTO INSERT, WHICH IS NEAR-PERFECT: THE FINEST AND BEST-PRESERVED COPY WE’VE SEEN IN YEARS (a few minor dusty specks noted here and there).

·       ORIGINAL BLACK RCA VICTOR LABEL WITH "SILVER TOP" [RCA VICTOR’S NAME IS IN SILVER LETTERS], DOGGIE LOGO ON TOP CENTER OF THE LABEL, AND A SMALL "LONG PLAY" INSCRIPTION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LABEL

·       BONUS GIFT: THE WINNER OF THIS ALBUM GETS A COMPLEMENTARY PRINTOUT OF THE COLOR CHRISTMAS CARD SENT BY ELVIS AND HIS MANAGEMENT TO THE LEADERS OF THE NATIONAL FAN CLUBS IN DECEMBER 1960 FROM THE GRACELAND MANSION – PLEASE SEE THE IMAGE SHOWN BELOW. THIS IS THE COPY (NOT THE ORIGINAL) OF THE CARD WE AUCTIONED IN NOVEMBER 2002. THREE ADDITIONAL IMAGES ARE NOT SHOWN

·       DEEP GROOVE PRESSING

·       THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC, FIRST U.S. PRESSING; THIS IS NOT A REISSUE, AN IMPORT, OR A COUNTERFEIT PRESSING.

·       ORIGINAL GATEFOLD COVER, MADE OF THICK CARDBOARD (AMERICAN STYLE)

·       CLEAN, WEAR-FREE LABELS

(►PLEASE SEE THE IMAGE OF THE COVER, LABEL OR BOTH, SHOWN BELOW)

(Note: this is a REAL image of the ACTUAL item you are bidding on. This is NOT a "recycled" image from our previous auction. What you see is what you’ll get. GUARANTEED!)

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This is by far the single rarest Elvis' album of the 1950's. Much rarer than even his first album, and about as hard to find as the "alternate" version of his second album. What makes this album so rare is the combination of the original design (masquerading as a book) which didn't withstand the test of time particularly well (almost all copies are torn, tattered or damaged in some way), extremely limited press run, strictly seasonal nature of the album, and general lack of enthusiasm for Elvis singing Christmas music (why, yes…he was usually associated with the "ungodly" music). However, this is an awesome recording, and we feel very strongly that Elvis' singing vocal prowess was never again in such a full display as here. This album will provide you an ample evidence why Elvis was not only one of the very few great (white) pop singers, but probably the greatest of them all (with apologies to Roy Orbison, Del Shannon, Bill Medley and Gene Pitney). No wonder he was considered a 'king'. Indeed, one playing of side 2 (gospel side) and you will see the Light! Glory Hallelujah !!!

For additional historical or discography information on this album, including track listing ►click here

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·                               CONDITION:

·                               RECORD

(IMPORTANT NOTE: unless otherwise noted, ALL records are graded visually, and NOT play-graded!; we grade records under the strong, diffuse room light or discrete sunlight)

(a)            WE GRADE THE VINYL AS EXCELLENT. This is one of those albums that are somewhat difficult to grade. It is somewhere between VG++ and NEAR MINT, just a notch below NEAR MINT. A few light abrasions ARE visible, but they are extremely shallow, superficial and only moderately visually distracting (nothing significant).For the most part, the vinyl looks impeccable without any MAJOR visual flaws or imperfections. Much of the original luster is intact, and the vinyl shines and sparkles almost like new.

(b)            The record has a "deep groove" (an indent in the label about 1/2-inch from the edge of the label, which on SOME labels is associated with very early or first pressings).

(c)             Stereo copies of this album are NOT known to exist.

(d)            The record comes in the original stock inner sleeve.

(e)             The record is pressed on a beautiful, thick, inflexible vinyl, which was usually used for the first or very early pressings. Usually, the sound on such thick vinyl pressings is full-bodied, vivid, and even dramatic. Do not expect to obtain such a majestic analog sound from a digital recording!

(f)              Of course, this is a full-bodied ANALOG recording, and not an inferior, digital recording!!!

·       COVER (THIS IS THE ORIGINAL, BOOK-BOUND COVER):

THE COVER IS NICE --- ABOUT EXCELLENT OR VERY GOOD+++.

The following flaws or imperfections are noted on the cover:

-         Cover has a partially split spine (between 1 and 2 inches / 2.5 to 5 centimeters) [THIS IS A CRACK IN THE BINDING, NOT A “REAL” SPLIT SEAM]

-         Cover has JUST A HINT of ring wear (nothing significant); On the scale from 1 to 10 (1 being the least, and 10 being the most severe), we assess the severity of ring wear as 1.

-         Tiny, barely visible peel-off mark noted on back side, delicately camouflaged with a like-colored (red) marker (less than 1/16th square inch in size)

-         Cover has some fraying/wear along the opening slot (nothing significant)

-         Cover has one corner slightly worn (nothing significant)

NO OTHER IMPERFECTIONS ON THE COVER:

-         No cut-out (drill) holes.

-         No cut-out corners

-         No saw-marks or indents

-         No dirt/dust rubbing stains (friction marks caused by rubbing against other covers)

-         No wrinkles or creases

-         No yellowing from aging

-         No writing

-         No stamps

-         No stains

-         No mold or mildew spots

-         No stickers or labels

-         No water damage

-         No razor marks, scratches, pressure marks, lines, streaks, or cuts.

-         No warping

-         No wax, glue, paint or liquid drops on the cover

-         No glue traces or wax residue.

-         No bar codes

-         No RIAA stamps or stickers.

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