# CNS1122 - Elvis Presley "Signs Sun Record Contract" US Half Dollar Commemorative Coin
Elvis Presley is rightly called the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. As a real Elvis fan, you love capturing your favorite historic moments from the life of the original American idol. This coin preserves one of your favorite Elvis memories
Mystic has permanently bonded a vibrant image of Elvis to this uncirculated US Half Dollar. The coin features an original photograph of Presley from his estate’s official archives and is officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises.
Elvis Signs Sun Records Contract
In July 1953, a young Elvis Presley made his first recordings at the Memphis Recording Studio. The record was said to be a gift for his mother. In January of the next year, Presley recorded two more songs. This time owner, Sam Phillips, seemed slightly more interested in the new singer and took his phone number. On July 5, Phillips, who had changed the name of his studio to Sun Records, set up a recording session with Elvis, guitarist Scotty Moore, and base player Bill Black. Presley’s upbeat version of “That’s All Right” was recorded that night, and Phillips distributed the new record to Memphis DJs. On July 10, DJ Dewey Phillips played the song and his phone lines lit up to hear it again and again.
Sam Phillips realized he had a future star on his hands. Two days later, Elvis signed his first recording contract with Sun Records. No one could have predicted on that day what the future would hold for the 19-year-old signer who would become the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Elvis Presley is rightly called the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. As a real Elvis fan, you love capturing your favorite historic moments from the life of the original American idol. This coin preserves one of your favorite Elvis memories
Mystic has permanently bonded a vibrant image of Elvis to this uncirculated US Half Dollar. The coin features an original photograph of Presley from his estate’s official archives and is officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises.
Elvis Signs Sun Records Contract
In July 1953, a young Elvis Presley made his first recordings at the Memphis Recording Studio. The record was said to be a gift for his mother. In January of the next year, Presley recorded two more songs. This time owner, Sam Phillips, seemed slightly more interested in the new singer and took his phone number. On July 5, Phillips, who had changed the name of his studio to Sun Records, set up a recording session with Elvis, guitarist Scotty Moore, and base player Bill Black. Presley’s upbeat version of “That’s All Right” was recorded that night, and Phillips distributed the new record to Memphis DJs. On July 10, DJ Dewey Phillips played the song and his phone lines lit up to hear it again and again.
Sam Phillips realized he had a future star on his hands. Two days later, Elvis signed his first recording contract with Sun Records. No one could have predicted on that day what the future would hold for the 19-year-old signer who would become the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.