Elvis 2-Song 78 Acetate from Viva Las Vegas 1963

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Elvis only recorded for two major labels, Sun and RCA.  This Elvis recording is on Radio Recorders from Hollywood, California.  It is on an acetate record. An acetate record is a metal disc covered with a fine coating of special wax.  These recordings were basically used by recording artists to listen to different takes on a particular song.  Elvis was one of the artists that usually did not have too many takes (recordings) of songs.

The recording company would send these acetates to the artists to listen to, if the artists liked the recording or liked a certain take, then usually that particular version of the song would actually be the released version for the public.  Some songs Elvis would do more than his usually take.  he was very particular on want version would be released.

These two recordings were recorded on July 9, 1963. One side of the label states: #2001 take 14 "Night Life", time: 1:53. The other side is:#2002 take 5, "Come On Everybody", time: 2:16. Both songs recorded and sung by Elvis in the movie Viva Las Vegas, which was released in April, 1964.  The label on the Come On Everybody" side is partly missing as you can see in the photo and has separated/split somewhat. However, wax on both sides are okay, there are no cracks in the fine coated wax/vinyl. It looks as though the "Come On Everybody" label is very harden from age, came off in pieces., and then reglued back on. However, this does not distract from the rarity of the acetate. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS.

I have collected many Elvis recorded songs on many different labels.  Acetates are legitimate recordings. During the movie years Elvis would record soundtracks on several different labels, such as: 20th Century Fox, MGM, Universal Studios, etc.

Most of the time, there were maybe 6 to 8 test recordings on an acetate/test record.  Sometimes the acetates are referred as a "test" pressing. The recording company would usually have file copies, but also make sure the recording artists, producer and many song writer would have copies.  I have received some of the acetates from Elvis' entourage.  Elvis would actually listen to the acetate recording and decide that he did not like the recording and throw the acetate away or file it in a trunk..  Many acetates were thrown out at Graceland.  Sometimes the gate guards or Elvis' entourage would retrieve the recording and sell it or even in some cases give it to their friends.  Harold Loyd, one of Elvis cousins and gate guards, would actually retrieve many acetates and gave many away at the gates of Graceland to fans that would happen to be at the right place at the right time. 

Harold Loyd, after Elvis' death, realized that he had given thousands of dollars away and I always joked to him about it. He was a great guy and always was kind to the fans that hung-out at the gates of Graceland. Harold actually had a book released many years ago called The Gates of Graceland.

Anyway, this is your opportunity to have a valuable Elvis recorded song on a rare acetate recording.  Not many around still on vinyl. This is a 10-inch disc and actually still in pretty good playable shape. Still has a glossy look to it. Please see photos. 

Paypal, money order accepted.  Both songs are actually the outtakes from and not the original songs that were eventually released.

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