Elvis Presley Rare ORIGINAL Early Sun record #215
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Elvis Presley
"Milkcow Blues Boogie/You're a Heartbreaker"
Sun 215
The real deal. An original first pressing of the RAREST OF THE ELVIS PRESLEY SUN 45 RPM RECORDS. IT IS #215 MILKCOW BLUES BOOGIE ON ONE SIDE, YOU'RE A HEARTBREAKER ON THE OTHER SIDE. Push marks on both sides. Thick vinyl pressing w/wide trail off area and correct numbers. Chocolate colored ink on famous Sunburst logo.
The Pride and Joy of any collection - the record that birthed so much for the music world. Evidence of its authenticity are the 3 push marks visible on both sides and etched into the trail off area the code - "U-141-45" and "U-140-45" with #72 spaced off to the right of both sides (see close-up pic). I've just played this pioneering piece of history - both sides, and it played amazingly well considering its age. You could definitely tell you were listening to vinyl with its soft crackling sound, slightly less noticeable on the Heartbreaker side, but it didn't taking away from the song, only accentuating the vintage beauty of the pre-digital era. Of course, a professional cleaning would net a better listen. To hear the creative void of the intro to these songs suddenenly fill with a reved-up raw Elvis jumping right into his unique style like a fish finally finding water, is to witness a rare moment in history, a magic the world has never witnessed, nor may ever again. Even the reverberating acoustics of the guitar work reveals a vintage sound so pregnant with vitality and Spring's first budding for the music industry. I swear I could close my eyes and Elvis would basically appear on this carpeted floor while this intimate 45 spun to life. While I'm no expert on records, and there is much variation on even the verdicts of the most astute experts in the field, I have provided more pictures and more close-ups (even using a magnifying glass in front of my lens) thena other sellers I've seen, so that interested parties can get an informed look. Additionally, I play records daily on my Technics phonograph (Panasonic) as a diamond needle adorns classic precious vinyl (see actual 45 playing in listed pic) and have listened to enough vinyl to know that I thoughly enjoyed the listening experience afforded by this particular record. Of course, simple manipulations of the needle weight, the speed, speakers, volume, etc., offer professional listerners more variation in the particular sound they are seeking, including clarity. The visual appearance of the labels is appealing, complete and fully legible, with the welcomed circular imprints left by the identifying push marks. I'm aware of auctions that have sold this seminal gem for $1498. I want it to go to a passionate collector at an affordable price, and thus I have lowered its starting bid with no reserve - meaning, the final price is up to you. I hope you have tried to tune into my description, and realize that each 45 has its own unique charm & character owing to its unique life, handling, and production, not too unlike an art print from a master. One day viewing a Van Gogh, I noticed a brush hair enshrined in the impasto - it was not intentional, I'm sure, and who would see it as a flaw instead of a part of the ferocious handling of the brush in an effort to capture the fleeting vision. Listening, truley listening to a part of history will endear you to the uniqueness of particular records - it may have warts, and it will have beauty marks, and all of this will add up to its over-all character. You will be sent to the record's unique zone if you allow yourself an openness to the medium, and I like where this one has sent me. Please do not pass up this rare opportunity to acquire Elvis in his most LIVELY incarnation. I will not be relisting - it would not be a dignified outcome for such a collectible. I would just keep it displaying its charm with my platinum albums and its value will accrue. So, thus I have offered this majestic 7" slab of vinyl to the world, for just these 10 days to every continent so that they can get a fair shake to own it. Thank you.
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