Emmylou Harris – Elite Hotel LP Promo “Finger” Cover Uncensored + Censored

$

100

Emmylou Harris

Elite Hotel LP

Reprise MS 2236

Promo / Uncensored Original

Elite Hotel was originally released in late 1975 (Reprise MS‑2236) and became one of Emmylou Harris’s early landmark albums, featuring her versions of songs by Gram Parsons, Rodney Crowell, Buck Owens, and others.

The “finger” cover refers to the original artwork in which Emmylou posed with her middle finger subtly crossed behind her back (or in a gesture that was interpreted as “flipping the bird”). Over time, this pose was deemed potentially controversial or too suggestive for mainstream retail distribution.

Because of the concern, later pressings replaced or retouched the image to remove or obscure the “finger” gesture -- for instance, airbrushing or altering the pose so it no longer read as a provocative gesture.

As a result, surviving copies with the original uncensored “finger” cover are relatively rare, especially in clean condition. Promo or limited pressings sometimes retained the original artwork longer before being withdrawn or modified.

COVER CONDITION: EX please see pics

RECORD CONDITION: overall EX/NM. 

Includes Bonus stock copy with censored cover.

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