Overview
A pair of original, consecutive-seat concert ticket stubs for Elvis Presley's performance on May 22, 1977. These are poignant artifacts from the King of Rock and Roll's final tour, occurring less than three months before his passing.
Preliminary identification
Elvis Presley Concert Ticket Stubs, Capital Centre, May 22, 1977
Photo reference
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Story
On May 22, 1977, Elvis took the stage in Maryland for one of his final performances. These stubs represent a moment in music history where the King was still drawing massive crowds, just 86 days before the world lost him forever.
Maker / Origin
The Capital Centre was a pioneering arena known for being the first to use a suspended roof and a large-screen video system called 'Telscreen.' It hosted the biggest names in music until its demolition in 2002, making these tickets rare survivors of a lost landmark.
Condition & Value
The stubs show light surface soiling and minor edge wear consistent with being carried in a wallet or pocket. The printing remains legible and the colors are vibrant; the presence of the back coupons adds to the 'complete' nature of the ephemera. Condition is good to very good.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction· Jun 2024
$1,280
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Dealer archive· Mar 2024
$1,450
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Marketplace sale· Jan 2024
$980
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Estate platform· Oct 2023
$1,150
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Auction result· Aug 2023
$1,375
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.