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Identification

Pair of 1977 Elvis Presley Capital Centre Concert Ticket Stubs

Photo reference

2 uploaded photos

Overview

The items are explicitly dated 'SUN MAY 22, 1977' and printed with 'ELVIS PRESLEY' and the 'capital centre' logo, confirming the event and acting as the issuer's mark.

Story

These ticket stubs were issued by the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland, for Elvis Presley's May 22, 1977 performance. This concert took place during his final tour period, just three months before his passing in August 1977.

Maker / Origin

Capital Centre

Condition & Value

Condition is the primary detractor for this specific pair. Visible moderate foxing and heavy staining are present on both the front and back, particularly affecting the lower ticket (seat 6).

Full Research

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Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.

Market Analysis

Elvis Presley memorabilia remains a blue-chip category within music ephemera. Tickets from his final year (1977) carry a specific premium, with the absolute peak being his final June 26th concert, which regularly exceeds $1,000. Non-final 1977 concert stubs trade actively in the $100-$250 range depending on condition, venue, and whether they are professionally graded.

Value Drivers

▲ Exact date and venue match (May 22, 1977) places this in the highly collectible final-year tour period.

▲ Offered as a paired set, which appeals to display collectors looking to frame them with records or photos.

▲ Roy Rogers coupon on the reverse provides strong period authenticity and crossover ephemera appeal.

Concerns

▼ Heavy staining and foxing, particularly on the Seat 6 stub, severely limits the ceiling compared to clean comps.

▼ Ungraded raw condition; buyers pay significant premiums for PSA/CGC encapsulated stubs.

Best Venue

List as a Buy-It-Now pair on eBay or a dedicated music memorabilia platform. Do not attempt to clean or treat the paper, as amateur restoration will further degrade the value. Clearly photograph the stains and the Roy Rogers coupon on the back to ensure buyer transparency and highlight the period authenticity.

Upside Potential

If the stubs were professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PSA (even with a low numerical grade, simply for preservation and verified authenticity), the pair could push toward the $400-$450 range by appealing to registry collectors.

Authenticity Risk

medium

Elvis Presley concert tickets are frequently reproduced or counterfeited due to high collector demand. While the specific staining, foxing, and regional Roy Rogers coupon strongly suggest authentic age and origin, high-value music ephemera always carries baseline forgery risk. Professional authentication (e.g., PSA) is recommended to maximize buyer confidence.

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Also found — market-range context

Related comps outside the valuation band· 2 comps

Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.

  • Rockhurst Auctions· 2021-08-26
    Ticket Stub for Elvis Presley Concert at The Chicago Stadium on May 2, 1977, Plus Concert T-Shirt, Photo and Two Vintage Stadium Postcards (5 Items)
    Includes a t-shirt, photo, and postcards which significantly alter the lot's value.
    $460
  • RR Auction· 2017-03-01
    Elvis Presley Sheet of Unperforated 1977 Concert Tickets
    Sheet of unperforated tickets is a different format than individual used stubs.
    $298