Elvis Forever First Day Cover (US Post Office Elvis Presley Issue)

'Elvis Forever' Elvis Presley First Day Cover (#6 3/4 envelope) bearing an affixed Elvis Presley Forever ® stamp cancelled with an official First Day of Issue pictorial postmark.

The newest addition to the Music Icons series, the stamp features a 1955 black-and-white photograph of the entertainment icon, paired with his signature in gold ink.

The pictorial postmark features Presley's signature along with the words 'Music Icons'. Also featured is a small crown, a nod to Presley's nickname, and the date and location of stamp issuance: August 12, 2015, Memphis, TN 38101.

About this release

The U.S. Postal Service will issue the Music Icons: Elvis Presley Commemorative Forever stamp and together with Sony Music s RCA/Legacy Recordings an exclusive music CD titled 'ELVIS FOREVER' that includes an Elvis song, as you ve never heard it before. The CD will be available in select Post Offices beginning August 12 on the same day as the Elvis Presley'stamp dedication ceremony.

With this stamp in the Music Icons series, the U.S. Postal Service ® honors Elvis Presley (1935-1977), the singer, guitarist, musician, and actor who became one of the first true stars of rock-and-roll.

This stamp features a 1955 black-and-white photograph of Presley taken by William Speer. In the bottom left corner, between the words 'Forever' and 'USA', is a small gold crown, a nod to Presley's nickname, The King of Rock and Roll. Presley's signature, in gold ink, is also featured along the right side.

The square stamp sheet resembles a vintage 45 rpm record sleeve. One side of the sheet includes the stamps and the image of a sliver of a record seeming to peek out of the top of the sleeve. The following text borders the block of stamps: 'The Elvis Presley'stamp is being issued as a Forever ® stamp. This Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail ® one-ounce price'.

Stamp

An image of Presley shot by photographer Alfred Wertheimer and the logo for the Music Icons series appear on the reverse side. Antonio served as the art director and designed the stamp sheet with Leslie Badani.

The Elvis Presley'stamp is being issued as a Forever ® stamp. This Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail ® one-ounce price.

CD

The Postal Service is proud to announce the offering of an exclusive CD of 18 Presley hits titled, ELVIS FOREVER, which includes a new performance of Elvis' inspiring song 'If I Can Dream' as you've never heard it before. 'If I Can Dream' has been selected from a forthcoming Fall 2015 Elvis Presley album release.

US customers can get this track first by picking up a copy of ELVIS FOREVER at their local Post Office location shortly after August 12.

International customers can pre-order the CD and various Stamp Sheet selections from ElvisPresleyShop.com

The track-listing on the Elvis Presley Forever CD is:

1. That's All Right
2. Heartbreak Hotel
3. Hound Dog
4. Don't Be Cruel
5. Jailhouse Rock
6. It's Now or Never
7. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
8. Little Sister
9. Can't Help Falling in Love
10. Return to Sender
11. Bossa Nova Baby
12. Viva Las Vegas
13. In the Ghetto
14. Suspicious Minds
15. Burning Love
16. The Wonder of You
17. If I Can Dream (From upcoming Fall 2015 release. Previously unreleased)
18. What Now My Love (Exclusive to USPS release, Elvis Forever. Previously unreleased)

Elvis Presley

'During his illustrious career, rock-and-roll superstar Elvis Presley'starred in dozens of feature films, won three Grammy Awards, and recorded 18 number one singles: Heartbreak Hotel, I Want You, I Need You, I Love You, Don't Be Cruel, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, Too Much, All Shook Up, (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear, Jailhouse Rock, Don't, Hard Headed Woman, A Big Hunk O' Love, Stuck On You, It's Now Or Never, Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Surrender, Good Luck Charm, Suspicious Minds'.

Issue Date: August 12, 2015
Art Director/Designer: Antonio Alcala, Leslie Badani, William Speer