Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
750 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 4438231 |
| Excel File Row | 239 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:04:27 |
| Pressing Year | 1956 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | US |
| Record Label | RCA Victor |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | LPM 1254 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | G2 PP1282-8S 11 ("11=Indianapolis Press" "G=1956"Libretto"Official Elvis Album"+"Press Release") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | G2 PP1283-7S 11 |
| Sleeve Condition | VG+ |
| Media Condition | EX+ |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | F |
| Genre | Classic Rock & Roots |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
This first pressing of Elvis's debut for RCA Victor holds an anecdote about its iconic cover, which has become one of the most recognisable visual symbols in rock history. The black and white image, captured by photographer William V. "Red" Robertson during a performance in Tampa, Florida, on 31 July 1955, was not initially intended for an album. It was taken for a promotional poster for his early tours. RCA's art staff, particularly designer Peter R. Jones, reworked that dynamic photograph, adding the famous stylised lettering "Elvis Presley" in shocking pink and acid green on a black background. This bold and almost punk combination was ahead of its time, defining the artist's rebellious aesthetic. Years later, its visual power was paid homage to and reinterpreted by The Clash for the cover of their masterpiece *London Calling*, an unintentional but perfect testament to the timeless impact of this record.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Blue Suede Shoes
- A2 - I'm Counting On You
- A3 - I Got A Woman
- A4 - One Sided Love Affair
- A5 - I Love You Because
- A6 - Just Because
- B1 - Tutti Frutti
- B2 - Tryin' To Get To You
- B3 - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You)
- B4 - I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin')
- B5 - Blue Moon
- B6 - Money Honey
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