This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/4/2026
Offered is a 78 RPM Sun Records 217 featuring Elvis Presley's songs "Baby Let's Play House" / "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone". The songs were recorded at the Memphis Recording Service studios in early 1955: "Baby Let's Play House" during the week of January. 30th, and "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone" on March 5th. The single was released on April 10, 1955. While Elvis’ Sun 45s are highly collectible, the Sun 78s is even more rare and desirable.
Rumors have been told throughout the years that the scarcity of the 78s was due to the fact that Sam Phillip’s brother Tom, who ran the back warehouse where stacks of the 78s were stored, allowed an overseas collector into the space and that collector was so overtaken at the sheer quantity that he fell into the stacks, causing a vast amount of irreplaceable damage. Another anecdote explaining the shortage of 78s was that Tom Phillips would give away enormous quantities to county fairs who would use them as targets in the carnival games, hanging them from strings so customers could toss balls at them in an attempt to break them to smithereens. We may never know the true story, but the fact remains that the Elvis Sun 78s are highly sought after for their rarity and superior sound quality compared to the 45s. The 78 RPM records measure 10 inches in diameter and presents with several scratches and minor to moderate scuffing on both sides. The VERY CLEAN labels show little wear--the "Baby Let's Play House" label has light writing--and maintain bold and bright colors. VG condition.