The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction July 2014

Lot #54:

Elvis Presley "Kissin' Cousins" Album Cover Worn Red Jacket

Elvis Presley signed red wool jacket that he is wearing on the cover of the album "Kissin' Cousins. The Jacket is signed by Elvis and he has written "To the March of Dimes, the best of luck to you and may God bless you, Elvis Presley." This is the only known piece of clothing that is worn on an album cover and signed by Elvis. Elvis can also be seen wearing this jacket in several publicity photos for the film. A publicity portrait was also commissioned by RCA of Elvis wearing this jacket that hung in RCA Records and afterwards RCA decided to make reproductions of the portrait that were to be given away. The jacket is labeled with an MGM label, it's also stamped inside ‘MGM' in black. This jacket was donated by Elvis to a March Of Dimes charity auction. Very good condition. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll™ Certificate of Authenticity.