ARC-1361
Level of description
collection
Title
Cynthia Tyler Campbell Dusty Springfield Test Pressing and Sleeve
Date
undated
Size
0.42 (Linear feet)
Inductee
x
Biography / Administrative History
Dusty Springfield (April 16, 1939-March 2,1999) was a British singer known for popularizing blue‑eyed soul music, pop and dramatic ballads during the 1960s. Springfield began her career in the late 1950s, first as a member of the vocal group the Lana Sisters and later in the Springfields. She gained international success as a solo artist in late 1963 with her debut single “I Only Want to Be with You." In 1969, Springfield shifted into soul music with her album, Dusty in Memphis. Springfield was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of one test pressing of "Dusty in Memphis" by Dusty Springfield and contains Springfield's handwritten notes. "Dusty in Memphis," released in March 1969, was Springfield’s first album with Atlantic Records, and it marked her stylistic shift toward soul‑inflected pop music. The test pressing provides insight into Springfield’s creative process and her transition to a more soulful sound. The collection would be of specific interest to researchers interested in Springfield's recording practices and with late‑1960s soul‑pop crossover artists in general.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Cynthia Tyler Campbell Dusty Springfield Test Pressing and Sleeve was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Cynthia Tyler Campbell on May 27, 2025.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Cynthia Tyler Campbell Dusty Springfield Test Pressing and Sleeve, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: Materials are in English.
Processing Information: Processed by Sunny Moore, Intern. Completed July 10, 2025. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Separated Materials: Some items may be on exhibit. Please consult the Library & Archives staff in advance of your visit for additional information.
Access
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Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc.
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