This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/13/2023
Offered is Elvis Presley's personally owned RCA Reference Recording acetate of the songs "I've Got a Think About You" and "Take Good Care of Her." The acetate was given to the manager of The Hilton Photo Shop (formerly The International Photo Shop) in the basement of the Hilton Hotel in 1973. Elvis was friendly with the shop, and famously signed a massive photo of him and Don Ho for the shop. In addition to this offering, the previous two lots also emanate from the collection of the former manager of the photo shop.
The two songs were released as a single in January 1974 and would appear on the album Good Times released later that year. They were both recorded at the July 1973 sessions at Stax Studio in Memphis. The offered acetate is dated "11/13/73" and most likley given to Elvis as a final review copy prior to the release of the single. Acetates are by definition rare, made in single digit quantities for producers and artists, and copies that belonged to Elvis are among the most sought-after by collectors. The acetate measures 10 inches in diameter and presents still in its original envelope in immaculate Near Mint to Mint condition.