The Auction at Graceland•January 8, 2020
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/8/2020
Sun Records released the single of “Mystery Train” in August of 1955 with “I Forgot to Remember to Forget” on side B. Later that year, in November of 1955, RCA Victor purchased the master records from Sun and released “Mystery Train” again that month, followed by the release of the additional four Sun singles in December of 1955. “Mystery Train” is considered to be the recording that gained Elvis recognition as a country music star and was ranked #77 on Rolling Stone magazine’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time.” Offered is a high-grade copy of this single, cataloged as Sun Records 223, that comes with its brown paper sleeve. This treasured piece of history, measuring 7 inches (17.78 cm) in diameter, includes a letter of authenticity from Graceland Authenticated.
The record presents with few defects in the way of a just a few minor scratches. A very well-preserved example. Near Mint condition.