RARE Elvis Presley Air-play Special SP45-162 How Great Thou Art & So High 45 RPM

  

This rare and highly sought-after 45 RPM record features the iconic Elvis Presley performing two of his most powerful and moving songs, "How Great Thou Art" and "So High". The record is a special air-play edition that is sure to be a prized addition to any vinyl record collection. Featuring RCA Victor as the record label, the vinyl material ensures a high-quality listening experience. Whether you're a die-hard Elvis fan or a collector of vintage vinyl records, this SP45-162 edition is a must-have item. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of music history.

"RARE AIR PLAY SPECIAL PROMO 45 RPM and SLEEVE ELVIS PRESLEY HOW GREAT THOU ART & SO HIGH". This is a "100 percent all Original" USA RCA Victor Special Product 45 RPM seven inch record - Elvis Presley Air-play Special SP45-162 How Great Thou Art & So High.

On the right corner of the sleeve on the front it says "Not For Sale". The picture sleeve says "For Radio Stations Only" on the back, "For Programming Only, Not For Sale". There is no writing on the front or back cover!

There is some light scuffs, marks, and light discoloring on the Sleeve. On the bottom of the sleeve there is a small seam separation - See Photo.

The sleeve has some slight shelf wear given it's age. This is a black and white picture sleeve. It comes with a white label promo 45 RPM vinyl record. The 45 RPM vinyl record has a white label.

The label says "For DJ's Only" and "Not For Sale". There is no writing or stickers on the label. The record has extremely slight ring wear. This is an extremely rare Elvis Presley piece.

Side One: How Great Thou Art. Release: RCA Victor SP-45-162 How Great Thou Art / So High (45 RPM).

First Pressing Matrix Numbers are etched in the dead wax on side one and on side two of the record. One side one UNKM-3825--1S, On side two: UNKM-3826--1S. This promotional single promotes the How Great Thou Art (HGTA) album. On the original sleeves there is a common printing flaw that is easily seen on the front of the sleeve and on all sleeves that I have seen. There are faint lines about 1/4 inch in from each side of the sleeve and runs from top to bottom. Years ago, while visiting a Tampa music store - I was told by a individual he believed a limited number (approx 3,000) copies of this RCA white label promotional 45 RPM were pressed, and distributed for radio stations Special Airplay only, and scheduled for Palm Sunday in 1967.

These two songs come from the then current HGTA album - which won Elvis his first Grammy Award. Parker's Palm Sunday/Easter gospel broadcast idea was followed up by the 1967 Christmas Special radio broadcast (vinyl & reel), which then led to a deal with NBC for a TV special in the next year i.

"68 Comeback Special" and all this was from the initial idea to promote Elvis' new gospel music on specific holidays in 1967. This bit of history has been kept in a caring, smoke-free environment, with no sunlight exposure, for the past 54 years. I have included LARGE PHOTOS and COLOR SCANS for CLOSEUPS of both the front and back of the record and sleeve for your OPPORTUNITY to grade this for yourself.

Any attempt that I make to "grade this" would be way out of my area of expertise. What YOU think is what really counts! I learned enough to know that this item is a wonderful piece and that it is rare. Before listing I did want to hear the record (both sides) one last time.

The record played beautifully on both sides. I recorded each side to and. Mp3 file - however if you contact me I will send you the files. This is the actual item that you will receive! The item will be packaged with the utmost of care.

It will be placed in a box with packing surrounding it to further protect it.