August 14 - Graceland Auction Results (Updated)

Once again eager fans lined up yesterday in hopes of going home with a piece of Elvis history at The Auction at Graceland. The auction was held at the theater The Guest House at Graceland. The auction featured 208 rare and unique artifacts authenticated by Graceland Authenticated and while none of the prices hit the highs of previous Elvis Week auctions - remember last year's “Blue Armadillo” jumpsuit at $250,000, or the Ram’s head necklace at $138,750.

This year's auction highlights included: 

• General Omar Bradley Owned 1942 Beretta Model M1934 9mm Corto Caliber Pistol Gifted to Elvis Presley on December 9, 1970, Later gifted to Girlfriend Barbara Leigh: $51,250. Other results include:
• Elvis Owned Large 14kt Yellow Gold and Blue Lapis Ring with Diamonds and Garnets: $43,750
• July 8, 1955 Publishing Agreement between Elvis and Hill and Range Songs, signed by Elvis, Vernon Presley, Gladys Presley and Jean Aberbach: $37,500
• Elvis Owned Turquoise and Silver Statement Necklace Gifted to J.D. Sumner: $13,750
• RIAA Gold Record Award for Elvis Presley’s 1956 Album Elvis Presley – Awarded in 1966: $12,500
• Elvis Owned Original Oil Painting of his Plane the Lisa Marie: $11,375
• Collection of Nine News Photos of Elvis Presley at his 1956 Tupelo, Mississippi Concert: $8,750 

Fans must note all of the items in the auction were from third-party collectors and none of the items came from the treasured Graceland Archives owned by Lisa Marie Presley.

Auction Discovery

FTD audio engineer Kevan Budd has spotted a previously unknown SUN recording 'False-Start' for "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone" on the acetate offered for auction this week at Graceland Auctions.

Kevan Budd contacted Graceland auction for a sample from the acetate and was surprised by discovering a never-before heard false-start for "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone". 

Kevan Budd has informed Ernst Jorgensen, although where and when this might be officially released is anyone's guess. The SUN Acetates ended up selling for $3,625.

The pair of Sun Records acetates were recordings for Sun Records 216 and the side B songs from Sun 217. Sun 217 is the Elvis Presley single release for "Baby Let's Play House" (matrix 143) and side B "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone" (matrix U-142) which was Elvis' fourth single release of five with Sun Records. "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone" was recorded in March 1955 and the single with "Baby Let's Play House" was released in April 1955.

Gladys Presley's Headstone added to Meditation Garden

Gladys Presley's headstone was added to the Meditation Garden at Elvis Presley's Graceland, today, August 14, 2018 on the 60th anniversary of her passing. This headstone, which features the Star of David to represent Gladys' Jewish heritage, was placed at her grave in December 1964.

In October 1977 both Elvis and his mother were buried at the Meditation Garden at Graceland. The cross and angels statue was added to the Meditation Garden. Gladys' original headstone has been in the Graceland Archives since 1977, and was placed in the garden today.

Elvis' mother passed away on August 14, 1958, and was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis. The cross statue with angels was placed in March 1959.

The Big Issue

Elvis Presley is featured on the cover of the UK magazine "The Big Issue" with an article by Simon Goddard on the '68 Comeback Special. This is a magazine offering employment opportunities to people in poverty.

(Source:  Elvis Information Network / Graceland / FECC / The Big Issue)