Elvis Presley Crown Electric truck driver [PHOTO], In 1953 Elvis works at Parker Machinists Shop right after graduation. That summer he drops by The Memphis Recording Service, home of the Sun label and makes a demo acetate of “My Happiness” and “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin” for a cost of about $4.00.
The studio owner isn’t in, so his assistant, Marion Keisker handles the
session. Elvis wants to see what his voice sounds like on a record and
he has aspirations to become a professional singer. He takes the acetate
home, and reportedly gives it to his mother as a much-belated extra
birthday present. Go here for more including a photo of Elvis's first check.
