Vinyl: ELVIS PRESLEY~ELVIS IN MEMPHIS~VERY RARE LTD EDITION MFSL AUDIOPHILE LP+INSERTS * BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL FIRST PRESSING~w/INSERT *

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· ELVIS PRESLEY - FROM ELVIS IN MEMPHIS – ULTRA-RARE ORIGINAL 1979 MOBILE FIDELITY SOUND LABS (MFSL) HIGH-QUALITY 'ORIGINAL MASTERS' AUDIOPHILE, EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE VIRGIN VINYL MFSL-1-059

· ORIGINAL U.S. PRESSING

· ORIGINAL WHITE MFSL LABEL (NO OTHER PRESSINGS OR LABELS EXIST)

· INCLUDES:

(1) ORIGINAL "RICE PAPER" MFSL INNER SLEEVE

(2) INNER, CUSTOM-MADE MFSL CARDBOARD COVER

(3) MFSL CERTIFICATION SHEET/LIMITED WARRANTY

(4) MFSL CUSTOMER REGISTRATION FORM

(5) ORIGINAL MFSL GEODISC ADVERTISEMENT INSERT

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

· ORIGINAL, THICK CARDBOARD COVER (AMERICAN STYLE)

· CLEAN, WEAR-FREE LABELS

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After a 14-year absence from Memphis, Elvis Presley returned to cut what was certainly his greatest album (or, at least, a tie effort with his RCA debut LP from early 1956). The fact that From Elvis in Memphis came out as well as it did is something of a surprise, in retrospect -- Presley had a backlog of songs he genuinely liked that he wanted to record and had heard some newer soul material that also attracted him, and none of it resembled the material that he'd been cutting since his last non-soundtrack album, six years earlier. And he'd just come off of the NBC television special which, although a lot of work, had led him to the realization that he could be as exciting and vital a performer in 1969 as he'd been a dozen years before. And for what was practically the last time, the singer cut his manager, Tom Parker, out of the equation, turning himself over to producer Chips Moman. The result was one of the greatest white soul albums (and one of the greatest soul albums) ever cut, with brief but considerable forays into country, pop, and blues as well. Presley sounds rejuvenated artistically throughout the dozen cuts off the original album, and he's supported by the best playing and backup singing of his entire recording history.

I can't for the life of me, think of another album, sung and produced by the white man, that deserves the attribute of "Soul" album more than this one (I am white, so there's no racial element here). But lo and behold, here's a member of such rare species. Here is the KING doing his royal thing. Whether he was manipulated into recording four-sides worth of prime deep-south soul stuff in Chips Moman's "American Studios", or he simply wanted a reprieve from the godawful soundtrack drek Colonel Parker dragged him into, Elvis Presley recorded what is a true soul masterpiece in more ways than one: His final, big work - the "From Elvis in Memphis" album. It would be all downhill from here. One listen to "Long Black Limousine" which simply radiates Gospel in all directions, and you will realize why this guy was a KING. There was no such voice - certainly in the Caucasian world - ever. Personnel includes a proverbial who-is-who of Muscle Shoals Deep-Soul: In addition to Elvis Presley (vocals, piano); Tommy Cogbill (guitar, bass); Reggie Young (guitar); John Hughey (steel guitar); Ed Kollis (harmonica); Jackie Thomas (saxophone, trombone); Andrew Lowe, Glen Spreen, J.P. Luper (saxophone); R.F. Taylor, Wayne Jackson, Dick Steff (trumpet); Jack Hale, Ed Logan, Gerald Richardson (trombone); K. Adkins (bass trombone); Tony Cason, Joe D'Gerolamo (French horn); Bobby Wood (piano): Bobby Emmons (organ); Mike Leech (bass); Gene Chrisman (drums); Joe Babcock, Dolores Edgin, Mary Greene, Millie Kirkham (background vocals). - - Producers: Chips Moman, Felton Jarvis.

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This is a rare opportunity to acquire this great album in its FINEST audio format, no longer in print, and no longer easily obtainable.

For its extraordinary contribution to the contemporary music, superb production, craftsmanship, fine musicianship, revolutionary significance and influence it exerted on numerous generations of musicians, songwriters and general public, or for some other inherent quality, this album was voted one of top-100 albums of all time in one of the largest poll of critics, music reviewers, professionals and producers ever organized: the poll, which was conducted in 1987 by Paul Gambaccini, the legendary BBC Radio A&R man, surveyed more than 50 top music professionals (►click here for the complete album listing)

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 STRONG NEAR MINT. The original luster is very much intact, and the vinyl shines and sparkles almost like new.

(b) The record is STILL in its original inner, hi-grade MFSL PVC inner sleeve, which has - apparently with success - shielded the record from the harmful impact of elements over many years!

(c) The record is pressed on a beautiful, high-quality, virgin-grade vinyl, which is usually used for audiophile, extended-dynamic-range, half-speed mastered and connoisseur pressings.

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

(e) The album comes with the original MFSL CERTIFICATE still intact.

(f) The album comes with the original MFSL cardboard inner sleeve

(g) The album comes with the original MFSL customer registration form.

(h) The album comes with the original MFSL Geodisc advertisement insert.

(i) The record is STILL in its original inner, hi-grade MFSL PVC inner sleeve, which has - apparently with success - shielded the record from the harmful impact of elements over many years!

(j) The record is pressed on a beautiful, high-quality, virgin-grade vinyl, which is usually used for audiophile, extended-dynamic-range, half-speed mastered and connoisseur pressings.

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

· COVER

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

- Cover has a partially split bottom seam (between 2 and 4 inches / 5 to 10 centimeters)

- 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 2.

- Visible shelf wear noted on the bottom seam.

- Minor discoloration (color fading) noted on the top seam ((BARELY VISIBLE)

- Cover has a few tiny wrinkles along the spine (nothing significant)

- Cover has two corners slightly worn / dinged (nothing significant)

- 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 yellowing from aging

- No writing

- No stamps

- No peel-off marks

- 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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