- Artist: ELVIS PRESLEY
- Owned By: ELVIS PRESLEY
- Product: TELL ME WHY 7″ VINYL SINGLE OWNED AND PLAYED BY ELVIS PRESLEY
- Genre: MUSIC
- Product Attributes: GOOD CONDITION
- Service Attributes: Market leading unconditional 90-day money back guarantee and lifetime COA. Worldwide shipping is available.
Tell Me Why
This Tell Me Why vinyl record is a rare and historically significant collectible once owned and played by Elvis Presley, the undisputed King of Rock and Roll. Released in 1965 on RCA Victor – 47-8740, this 7″, 45 RPM single features the black label with Nipper at 9 o’clock, a classic design associated with Presley’s mid-60s catalogue. The record includes two tracks:
Track list:
- Side A: Tell Me Why – Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires
- Written by Titus Turner
- Matrix / Runout: H2WW-0254
- Published by Brent Music Corp. & Melody Lane Pub.
- Side B: Blue River – Elvis Presley
- Written by Fred Tobias, Paul Evans
- Matrix / Runout: SPKM-7357
- Published by Gladys Music Inc.
This particular copy was part of a collection of forty-nine (49) Elvis Presley 45 RPM records discovered in a vintage RCA jukebox personally owned and used by Elvis himself. The collection spans the 1950s–60s and includes rarities such as a 1966 White Label Promo of “Love Letters” and “Come What May” with The Jordanaires.
Provenance and Documentation
The record is accompanied by two Certificates of Authenticity—one from Presley Collectibles and a copy of the original Gotta Have Rock & Roll™ COA. Additional provenance includes:
- A copy of the original letter from Winston Verdult (Newport), dated October 5, 1995, detailing the transaction
- A copy of the handwritten receipt dated March 31, 1977, confirming the record’s origin
- If the full collection is purchased, all original documents are included; individual purchases receive verified copies
This item is sold as-is, with the vinyl untested but visually intact and the original sleeve included. Overall condition is very good, with light signs of handling consistent with its age and use.
How Much Are Elvis Presley Jukebox records Worth?
Q: How much are Elvis Presley-owned records worth? A: Records owned and played by Elvis Presley carry exceptional value due to their direct connection to the artist. This Tell Me Why 45 RPM single is currently valued at £322.00, based on verified listings from trusted dealers. Items from the same collection have fetched similar prices, with rarer pressings and promotional copies reaching higher valuations.
Q: Is this Elvis Presley-owned vinyl a good investment? A: Absolutely. Elvis Presley memorabilia with verified provenance consistently appreciates in value. This record’s inclusion in a documented personal collection, along with COAs and supporting documentation, makes it a high-grade investment for collectors of music history.
Q: What makes this item unique? A: Unlike standard pressings, this record was owned and played by Elvis Presley, discovered in his personal RCA jukebox. Its provenance is supported by multiple documents, and it forms part of a larger, museum-worthy archive of Presley’s personal vinyl.
Item Details
This collectible includes:
- One Tell Me Why / Blue River vinyl single (RCA Victor – 47-8740, US release, 1965)
- Vinyl included, untested but visually intact
- Part of Elvis Presley’s personal 45 RPM collection
- Includes 2 Certificates of Authenticity
- Includes copies of original letter and receipt
- Covered by a lifetime authenticity guarantee and 90-day return policy from Presley Collectibles
This item is ideal for framing, archival preservation, or display in a curated Elvis Presley collection.
Where Can I Buy Tell Me Why?
Q: Where can I buy Tell Me Why by Elvis Presley? A: Presley Collectibles offers a trusted source for genuine Elvis Presley memorabilia. This Tell Me Why vinyl single, once owned and played by Elvis himself, is available individually or as part of the complete Elvis Owned Record Collection. Backed by Certificates of Authenticity and a lifetime guarantee, it’s a must-have for collectors of rock and roll history.
Sold as is. If the complete collection is purchased as a whole then you will get all the original documents listed below, otherwise you will receive a copy of the original:
Provenance:
- 2 x Certificates of Authenticity – original Presley Collectibles COA and a copy of the original Gotta Have Rock & Roll™ Certificate of Authenticity.
- Letter of Provenance – copy of the original Winston Verdult (Newport) letter dated October 5 1995 which details the transaction.
- Receipt – copy of the original hand written receipt dated March 31 1977
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