ELVIS PRESLEY "Elvis' Christmas Album" Original 1957 RCA LOC-1035 MONO LP LOOK

$

380

This record was part of my father’s vast, personal collection, Jay Monroe Sr. This record has been extremely well cared for and stored properly. My father collected records for over 60 years amassing thousands of records on labels such as Sun, Chess, Checker, Duke, Excello, Imperial, Meteor, Modern and RPM to name a few. He also collected obscure labels and pre and post war records. His focus was 50’s blues, R&B/Soul and Rockabilly but extended into Country, Gospel, Vocal and Jazz. I am not a record flipper, I’m trying to do right by my father and his life’s work. I am auctioning his collection, and his only, so others can appreciate 60+ years of work tracking down these rare records in the best possible conditions. I DO NOT OWN a “degritter” or other mechanical disc cleaner, they are as my father properly stored them. The records are photographed with my phone, no filters, so there may be some reflections. Welcome to Monroe Rare Records where your purchase is backed with a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back!

Record Details and Description: This is the second of only two my father had. Both were properly stored in thick poly sleeves and are /were (I sold the other less than an hour after posting) in amazing condition. See all detailed pictures of this 1S first pressing 1957 mono Elvis Christmas album w/picture book!! As with the other I sold this LP will be shipped Priority mail in an LP specific, 1.5” thick walled, 4” deep box at no further shipping charge. The box can easily and safely fit 2-3 LP’s so if there is another LP (I will be posting today 12/15) I will include it at no further charge as well. If purchased before usps priority cut off date (check you’re zip code on usps.com) it will be there for christmas!! Best Wishes and thank you for visiting Monroe Rare Records.

ARTIST: Elvis Presley

TITLE: Elvis’s Christmas Album

LABEL: RCA Victor

EDITION: ORIGINAL PRESSING

GRADE: VG (cover is in VG++ (Ex) condition!! The spine is beautiful, gold writing near perfect, pictures are perfect. This record is a true 1S pressing!!! See picture above. Has 1S on both A & B sides! Record is graded VG very conservatively as I know LP enthusiasts are very particular. The label has a small #17 sticker on a-side label shown in pic above. The record plays beautifully w/o a single tick. There are some “eyelash” sleeve scuffs that didn’t make a sound when played on my AT LP 120x w/upgraded ML stylus. I had two and the other sold within an hour of posting. Don’t miss this opportunity to own an iconic Elvis first pressing (1957) mono Christmas Album)

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NOTE: If you use Popsike etc for reference make sure you read the listings for condition, zoom in on the record for visual confirmation of condition and view the price history. The latest one that sold does not set the bar. There is a night and day difference between VG- and a M- collector piece.

All records are play tested on high end equipment to assure condition accuracy.

PLEASE NOTE: no matter how clean the vinyl is, these are 60+ year-old records. They may play with some soft surface noise. Buy with this in mind.

Grading Scale-

(M-) My highest grade, a gem quality like new disc with full blazing gloss. Record was only played a handful of times, will show marks made by 50’s paper sleeve removal and/or slight imperfection on label. Some labels were more prone to this than others. Record was properly cleaned and stored. I do not use “Mint” for 60+ year old records. M- grade is a top collector piece.

(VG+) Can also be “VG++” in certain instances. A very clean, above average record. Will show signs of use such as minor paper sleeve scuffs and/or light ring wear. Vinyl retains the majority, if not all of its original gloss and playback is excellent. A very collectable record.

(VG) Vinyl displays more scuffs but gloss is still present. Playback still has nice fidelity. Eyelash sleeve scuffing around most of the surface. There may be some very light surface noise and/or a tick or very slight warp (should be identified in description) but plays all the way through without skips. A collectable record.

(VG-) Vinyl has scuffs all around and possible scratches (will be noted in description) but most will still have gloss left, others may not so refer to pictures. Many of these often play quite well and make acceptable options, until a better one comes along. After test play, I will note any specific issue. The disc will playback with some surface noise and/or ticks/pops. Still enjoyable player w/o skips.

(G+) Close to the same as a VG-, the playback far surpasses its looks. Label may have serious wear or tear and/or vinyl has rough edges. Still plays through w/o skips.