The 1993 Elvis Presley stamp is one of the most famous and best-selling commemorative stamps in U.S. history. Its issuance was a cultural event, marking the first time a rock and roll artist was honored on a U.S. postage stamp. The Postal Service held a nationwide vote to choose between a younger Elvis, depicted in the final design by artist Mark Stutzman, and an older, "Vegas-era" Elvis. The younger version won by a landslide, with over 75% of the more than one million votes cast. The stamp was the first in the extensive "Legends of American Music" series. The First Day of Issue ceremony was held at Presley's iconic Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee, on his birthday, January 8, 1993. This stamp not only celebrated the musical legacy of Elvis but also signified a shift in the subjects deemed worthy of philatelic honor, embracing more modern and popular culture figures.