This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/26/2026
Offered Here: Percy Sledge 1972-1979 Massive Business and Tour Correspondence Lot. This extensive collection comprises a wide array of documents related to the professional career of American R&B, soul, and gospel singer Percy Sledge from the years 1972 to 1979. Included within this collection are bank statements, contract paperwork, recording agreements, recording expenses, liner notes, memos, mailgrams, telexes, advisement sheets, booking slips, binder agreements, and more. This set provides a detailed perspective on the operational aspects of a 1970s soul artist's career.
Additional Information: Percy Sledge, best known for his hit "When a Man Loves a Woman," continued to enjoy a successful music career throughout the 1970s. During this period, Sledge’s music maintained his standing within the soul and R&B genres, as he performed extensively and engaged in numerous professional endeavors captured in this correspondence.
Provenance/Authenticity: From the Capricorn Records collection
Condition: Items exhibit common signs of age and discoloration. This collection's physical state reflects handling and typical aging processes from materials used during the 1970s, with no specific damage beyond general wear.