Elvis Presley 4LP Box Set LPM-6401 Mono 1971 w/ Photo Book & News Clippings VG
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Description Vintage 1971 mono pressing of Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits, Vol. 1 (RCA LPM-6401), a 4LP box set celebrating Elvis Presley’s legendary career. This complete set includes the original photo album booklet, all printed inner sleeves, and a powerful archive of vintage newspaper clippings surrounding Elvis’s passing in 1977 — a deeply personal tribute to the King. Deadwax (All Sides): ZPRM 1508–1515 with lacquer cuts ranging from 4S to 5S, consistent with Indianapolis pressing. No RE or club markings. Mono mix — rarer and more collectible than stereo.
Condition & Grading • Vinyl (All Sides): VG Surface scratches present; plays through with noise between tracks and during quiet passages. • Outer Box: G+ Split at all four corners; shelfwear and edgewear consistent with age. • Inner Box: VG- One split corner; structurally intact. • Photo Album Booklet: VG Complete and intact; shows little to no handling wear. • Inner Sleeves: VG All four printed sleeves present; light creasing, pencil marks and age wear. • Newspaper Ephemera: Included Vintage clippings from 1977 covering Elvis’s death, burial, and legacy — adds emotional depth and historical context.
Pressing Details: This is an early 1970–71 Indianapolis pressing of the mono box set Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits, Vol. 1 (RCA LPM‑6401). All eight sides have 4S–5S lacquer cuts, which are consistent with early production runs from the original metal parts. Deadwax numbers (ZPRM 1508–1515) match known authentic early pressings. No RE markings, no RCA Record Club indicators, and no later‑era label variations. This is a true early issue, not a reissue or club edition.
Collector Notes • Mono box set (LPM-6401) — more desirable than stereo • Complete with original inserts — photo book and printed sleeves • Deadwax matches early lacquer cuts — confirms authenticity • Includes personal archive of Elvis newspaper clippings — unique provenance • 4LP set with 50 tracks — includes “Suspicious Minds,” “Viva Las Vegas,” “Don’t Cry Daddy,” and more
Story & Legacy Released in 1970, this box set was Elvis’s 38th album and a landmark retrospective. It includes four tracks making their album debut and an excerpt from the rare spoken-word EP Elvis Sails. The mono mix delivers a punchier, vintage sound that fans and collectors treasure. The included newspaper clippings offer a poignant tribute to Elvis’s passing, making this set not just a musical archive, but a personal memorial.
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