Baby Let’s Play House / I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

Modified: May 31, 2014

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: Sun 217 Baby Let's Play House / I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (45)

Release Date: 4/10/1955

Disc: (4/1955)¹. Yellow label, SUN. Credits Elvis Presley on one line, Scotty and Bill on another. Release number on bottom of the label.²
Matrix numbers: U-143X-45-2-72 / U-142-45-2-72 (machine stamped)

Disc: (4/1955) Yellow label, SUN. Credits Elvis Presley on one line, Scotty and Bill on another. Release number on bottom of the label. On the I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone side, the U-142 is aligned under the “o” in Vocal.³

Sleeve: Originally issued in generic brown.

Released in 1955 by Sun Records on 78 RPM as Baby Let's Play House / I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone.
Released in 1955 by RCA Records on 45 RPM as Baby Let's Play House / I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone.
Released in 1955 by RCA Records on 78 RPM as Baby Let's Play House / I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone.
Released in 1959 by RCA Records on 45 RPM as Baby Let's Play House / I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone on the Gold Standard Series label.

Date from “Sun Record Company.” 4 February, 2011. ↩
Images from a collection of Internet images that date back to 1998. ↩
Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩

Milkcow Blues Boogie / You’re A Heartbreaker

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

Modified: February 15, 2023

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: Sun 215 Milkcow Blues Boogie / You're A Heartbreaker (45)

Release Date: 12/28/1954

Disc: (12/1954)¹. Yellow label, SUN. Credits Elvis Presley on one line, Scotty and Bill on another. Release number on bottom of the label.²
Matrix numbers: U-140-45-72 / U-141-45-72 (machine stamped)

Disc: (12/1954)¹. Yellow label, SUN. Credits Elvis Presley on one line, Scotty and Bill on another. Release number on bottom of the label. Solid core, spindle hole size for LP. ⁴
Matrix numbers: U-140-45-72 / U-141-45-72 (hand etched)

This is a unique example of an already rare record. The center core was not pushed out. Another unique aspect of this record is that the labels are on the opposite side of their respective side. A look at the hand-etched trail-off area will confirm that the catalog numbers do match those to the label. This copy was offered by Heritage Auctions, however did not meet the reserve.

Sleeve: Originally issued in generic brown.

Released in 1954 by Sun Records on 78 RPM as Milkcow Blues Boogie / You're A Heartbreaker.
Released in 1955 by RCA Records on 45 RPM as Milkcow Blues Boogie / You're A Heartbreaker.
Released in 1955 by RCA Records on 78 RPM as Milkcow Blues Boogie / You're A Heartbreaker.
Released in 1959 by RCA Records on 45 RPM as Milkcow Blues Boogie / You're A Heartbreaker on the Gold Standard Series label.

Date from “Sun Record Company.” 4 February, 2011. ↩
Images are from a collection of Internet images that date back to 1998. ↩
Date from “Sun Record Company.” 4 February, 2011. ↩
Images from Heritage Auctions 46420 (April 27, 2014) ↩

DJL1-0606 Elvis: As Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

Modified: April 18, 2012

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: RCA Victor DJL1-0606 Elvis: As Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis (LP)

Release Date: 7/7/1974

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side A

See See Rider
I Got A Woman
Love Me
Tryin’ To Get To You
MEDLEY:
Long Tall Sally; Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On; Your Mama Don’t Dance;
Flip Flop and Fly; Jailhouse Rock; Hound Dog
Why Me Lord
How Great Thou Art

Side B

Blueberry Hill – I Can’t Stop Loving You
Help Me
American Trilogy
Let Me Be There
My Baby Left Me
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Can’t Help Falling In Love
Closing Vamp

Cover Front: RCA and catalog number upper left corner. Memphis Mid-South Coliseum logo upper right corner.
Cover Back: Catalog number lower left corner. RCA Copyright on bottom centered.

The cover is the same cover used for the regular release CPL1-0606. The sticker has DJL1-0606.

Sticker: Promotional sticker. Measures 4″ x 5 3/4″.

Disc: (1974) Orange label. Dynaflex vinyl.

The record label is identical to the regular release CPL1-0606, except with the catalog number DJL1-0606. The vinyl is different in that there are grooves separating each track.

Matrix numbers
Side A: DJL1-0606-C 3S A1 / Side B: DJL1-0606-D 3S A2 (Indianapolis pressing)
Side A: DJL1-0606-C 4S / Side B: DJL1-0606-D 4S (Hollywood pressing)¹

Inner Sleeves
To identify the inner sleeve that is most appropriate for each release, look at the Inner Sleeves page on this site.

Also released for retail sale as CPL1-0606 Elvis: As Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis.

Matrix numbers from the collection of Roberto. ↩

The Matrix Number

Posted on January 29, 2011 by admin

Modified: February 15, 2011

The Matrix Number, a combination of letters and numbers, is a unique identifier for each side of a record. Each variable as part of the number identifies a specific trait about the record, not the recording. Stereo, mono, country, pop, the year, and where recorded are some of these components. This number is printed on the record label. In the example below, the Matrix Number is L2WP-1965. The Matrix Number is also machine stamped or hand etched into the vinyl trail-off area as part of the serial number as identified in this exmaple as L2WP-1965-3S. The image below is intended to assist in the location of the Matrix Number, Pressing Plant, and Duplication History. The purpose of the guide is not to break down the meaning of the matrix number, there are other resources that do that well. The purpose of this guide is to assist in the identification and location of the letters and numbers that are in the trail-off area of the vinyl.

The matrix numbers provided on this site are from various collections, these are not the only possibilities. Again, these matrix numbers are provided as a point of reference or even to identify patterns that may be useful in determining the scarcity of a particular release. For example, a practical case is when an album is released in 1962 with the matrix number of XXXX-1234-1S from Hollywood and later found with the orange 1968 label as XXXX-1234-1S from Hollywood, one can conclude that not too many of that album were pressed from that plant.

Merry Christmas Baby / Santa Claus is Back in Town

Posted on January 29, 2011 by admin

Modified: February 28, 2016

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: RCA PB-14237 Merry Christmas Baby / Santa Claus is Back in Town (45)

Release Date: 11/1985

Cover: (1985) picture sleeve front and back.¹

Disc: (1985) Gold label. Elvis 50th Anniversary. Black vinyl.²
Matrix numbers: PB-14237 A -1 A1 ga / PB 14237B -1 A1 ga (hand etched except “A1” machine stamped) (unknown pressing)³

Disc: (1985) Gold label. Elvis 50th Anniversary. Black, dark red vinyl.¹
Matrix numbers: PB-14237 A-1 / PB-14237 B-1⁵

Disc: (1985) Gold label. Elvis 50th Anniversary. Green vinyl. NOT FOR SALE.¹
Matrix numbers: PB-14237 A-5 / PB-14237 B-5 (hand etched)⁵

Disc: (1985) Gold label. Elvis 50th Anniversary. Green vinyl.
Matrix numbers: PB-14237 A-5 / PB-14237 B-5 (hand etched)⁸

Disc: (1985) Black label. Black vinyl.
Matrix numbers: PB-14237 A-5 / PB-14237 B-5 (hand etched)

Images from the collection of Mahalo. ↩
Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
Images from the collection of Mahalo. ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of Mahalo. ↩
Images from the collection of Mahalo. ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of Mahalo. ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of Roberto. ↩

AYL1-3935 His Hand in Mine

Posted on January 17, 2011 by admin

Modified: March 5, 2015

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: RCA AYL1-3935 His Hand in Mine (LP)

Release Date: 1981

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side A

His Hand In Mine
I’m Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs
In My Father’s House (Are Many Mansions)
Milky White Way
Known Only To Him
I Believe In The Man In The Sky

Side B

Joshua Fit The Battle
He Knows Just What I Need (Jesus Knows What I Need)
Swing Down, Sweet Chariot
Mansion Over The Hilltop
If We Never Meet Again
Working On The Building

Cover Front: RCA and catalog number lower right corner and upper right corner. Previously released as ANL1-1319 lower left corner.
Cover Back: White background, pictures 18 other artists, Here are other outstanding Best Sellers in this Series. Previously released as ANL1-1319 lower left corner. Copyright bottom center. May or may not have a 2 lower right corner. Catalog number upper right corner. Bar code upper right corner.

Cover may be found in heavy cardboard stock or thin white stock.

Disc: Yellow label. Side numbers on right side. Flat label.

Matrix numbers
Side A: ~~ANL1-1319A~~ ~~AYL1-3935A~~ ~~ANL1-1319A-25~~ AYL1-3935A A1A / Side B: ~~ANL1-1319A-17S~~ AYL1-3935B A1K(Indianapolis pressing?)

Disc: Yellow label. Side numbers on right side. Ribbed label.

Matrix numbers
Side A: AYL1-3935A A1 > / Side B: AYL1-3935B A1 > (hand etched) (unknown pressing)

Inner Sleeves
Generic white. To identify the inner sleeve that is most appropriate for each release, look at the Inner Sleeves page on this site.

Formerly released as ANL1-1319 His Hand in Mine.

Elvis’ 1961 Hawaii Benefit Concert

Posted on January 12, 2011 by admin

Modified: December 15, 2011

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: Golden Archives GA-200 Elvis' 1961 Hawaii Benefit Concert (LP)

Release Date: 5/1978

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side 1

Heartbreak Hotel
All Shook Up
A Fool Such As I
I Got A Woman
Love Me
Such A Night
Reconsider Baby
I Need Your Love Tonight

Side 2

That’s All Right Mama
Don’t Be Cruel
One Night
Are You Lonesome Tonight
It’s Now Or Never
Swing Down Sweet Chariot
Hound Dog

Cover Front: An artist impression of Elvis in gold jacket with black pants. Elvis in Red on yellow banner. A banner to the right with guest information. With or without sticker on shrink.
Cover Back: Black background, black and white photo of Elvis. Song titles on both sides of Elvis.

Gatefold: Features black and white photos of Elvis. A 16-page booklet, attached to back of gatefold, containing newspaper articles of the event.

Disc: (5/1978)¹ Golden Archives treasure chest with red background and cloudy white label.

Matrix numbers
Side 1: GA-200-A
Side 2: GA-200-B

Sticker: Black with Special 16 Page Souvenir Booklet Included in gold

Inner Sleeve
An artist impression of Elvis in gold jacket with black pants. Elvis in Red on yellow banner. A banner to the right with guest information. The back is green background with newspaper clippings about the event.

Advertisement²
A one page advertisement for The Ultimate Elvis LP of the Century!!! Elvis’ 1961 Hawaii Benefit Concert.

Original Handbill³
This is an example of the original hand bill used to advertise the actual Pearl Harbor concert. It is here to demonstrate the influence over the bootleg cover design. There are many similarities.

Osborne, Jerry. “Elvis 1977-78 Checklist.” Record Digest 1 Jan. 1979: 50. Print. ↩
Image courtesy of “Bootleg Elvis” 7 September 2011. ↩
eBay reference 220895958706 (December 14, 2011) ↩

DTF0-2006 Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite

Posted on January 10, 2011 by admin

Modified: December 30, 2023

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: RCA DTF0-2006 Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite (EP)

Release Date: 5/1973

Side 1: Something / You Gave Me a Mountain / I Can’t Stop Loving You
Side 2: My Way / What Now My Love / I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry

Cover Front: Elvis Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite upper right corner. RCA DTF0-2006 lower right corner. Same cover as VPSX-6089. Front slic wraps around to back.
Cover Back: White back, blank back. Back slick pasted over the front slic.

Cover Front: Elvis Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite upper right corner. RCA DTF0-2006 lower right corner. Same cover as VPSX-6089. The front slick pasted over the back slic.
Cover Back: White back, blank back. The second image is an example with the jukebox strips in place. The back slic wraps around to the front.

Disc: Yellowish label. LP spindle hole. Stereo.
Matrix numbers: DTF0-2006-A 1 A1 / DTF0-2006-B 1 A1 (Indianapolis pressing)

Insert: Jukebox strips. A variation that has not been documented until now exists with the jukebox strips. The jukebox strip from the left contains a dark bar on top and one on the bottom. There is no arrow or Sterling Title Strip, Co., Inc. information on top in white background. There is a date 1968 on bottom and in top dark bar.¹ The jukebox strips from the right contain no top or bottom bar, no date of 1968, and have added arrows on top with Sterling Title Strip Co., Inc.

In 1973, Bernie Y. Distributors produced 2,500 units intended for jukebox use only. However, 2,000 copies were sold to Paul Lichter’s Elvis Unique Record Club with an initial offering of $5.00 to new club members.²

eBid reference 39318062 (September 1, 2011) ↩
Lichter, Paul. “Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite” Paul Lichter’s Elvis Unique Record Club at ElvisUnique.com. 2 March 2011. ↩

PRP-254 Superstar Outakes

Posted on November 29, 2010 by admin

Modified: November 28, 2011

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: E.P. Records PRP-254 Superstar Outakes (LP)

Release Date: 10/1978

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side 1

I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Hound Dog
Comedy Sketch
Let Yourself Go
It Hurts Me

Side 2

Elvis Talks
Medley: Yesterday, Hey Jude
Introduction by Elvis
Happy Birthday James Burton
In the Ghetto
Suspicious Minds
What’d I Say
Can’t Help Falling In Love
Bridge Over Troubled Water

Cover Front: Black background, picture of Elvis, Elvis Superstar Outakes in blue letters.
Cover Back: Black background, black and white photo of Elvis. Song titles on right side of Elvis.

Gatefold: Features two black and white photos of Elvis.

Disc: (10/1978)¹ Black label. Black vinyl. First press, gold printing.²

Disc: Black label. Black vinyl. Second press, white printing.³

Matrix numbers
Side 1: PRP-254-A
Side 2: PRP-254-B

Inner Sleeves
Generic white.

Osborne, Jerry. “Elvis 1977-78 Checklist.” Record Digest 1 Jan. 1979: 58. Print. ↩
Cotton, L., & DeWitt, H. A. (1983). Jailhouse Rock. Ann Arbor, Michigan: The Pierian Press, p. 249. ↩
Cotton, L., & DeWitt, H. A. (1983). Jailhouse Rock. Ann Arbor, Michigan: The Pierian Press, p. 249. ↩

Cadillac Elvis

Posted on November 29, 2010 by admin

Modified: November 28, 2011

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: TCB Records TCB-1-1835 Cadillac Elvis (LP)

Release Date: 1979

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side 1

Polk Salad Annie
Heart Break Hotel
Rags To Riches
The Lady Loves Me
That’s All Right Mama
Blue Suede Shoes
All Shook Up

Side 2

Shake A Hand
Medley: Young And Beautiful, Happy Birthday, The Mickey Mouse March
I Want You,I Need You,I Love You
Hound Dog
Blueberry Hill
Lawdy Miss Clawdy

Cover Front:¹ Title across top in red and blue. TCB Records upper right corner. Limited Edition under title. Pictures Elvis in cowboy hat in front of black and white pictures of Elvis with alternating Cadillac emblems in pink, blue, and yellow Cadillac.
Cover Back: Black and white back with 6 rows of 8 pictures of Elvis.

Disc: Pink label. Pink vinyl.

Matrix numbers
Side 1: TCB-1-1835#A
Side 2: TCB-1 1835 B

Inner Sleeves
Generic white.

Cotton, L., & DeWitt, H. A. (1983). Jailhouse Rock. Ann Arbor, Michigan: The Pierian Press, p. 31. ↩

Eternal Elvis

Posted on November 29, 2010 by admin

Modified: February 9, 2020

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: Eternal Elvis (LP)

Release Date: 1978

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side 1

MEMORIES OF ELVIS, Glen Campbell
OLD SHEP (alt. version), Elvis Presley
MEMORIES OF ELVIS, Sammy Davis Jr.
YOU DON’T KNOW ME (alt. version), Elvis Presley
MEMORIES OF ELVIS, The Jordanaires
SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, Elvis Presley and Marilyn Mason
VIOLET (FLOWER OF N.Y.U.), Elvis Presley and Marilyn Mason
MEMORIES OF ELVIS, James Blackwood
SWING LOW SWEET CHARIOT (alt. version), Elvis Presley
MEMORIES OF ELVIS, The Jordanaires
THE LADY LOVES ME, Elvis Presley and Ann Margret
INTERVIEW, Elvis Presley
C’MON EVERYBODY (alt. version), Elvis Presley
MEMORIES OF ELVIS, Bob Neal
LOVE ME TENDER (alt. version), Elvis Presley
MEMORIES OF ELVIS, Mac Davis
MEMORIES OF ELVIS, Fabian
DAINTY LITTLE MOONBEAMS, Elvis Presley

Side 2

INTERVIEW, Elvis Presley, Bill Black, Scotty Moore, and Bob Neal
FAME AND FORTUNE (FRANK SINATRA SPECIAL), Elvis Presley
STUCK ON YOU (FRANK SINATRA SPECIAL), Elvis Presley
MEMORIES OF ELVIS, Wolfman Jack
THE NEXT STEP IS LOVE (alt. version), Elvis Presley
MEMORIES OF ELVIS, Carl Perkins
ONE BROKEN HEART FOR SALE (alt. version), Elvis Presley
MEMORIES OF ELVIS, James Brown
JAMBALAYA, Elvis Presley
MEMORIES OF ELVIS, Floyd Cramer
IT HURTS ME (alt. version), Elvis Presley
MEMORIES OF ELVIS, David Cramer and Jody Miller
MEMORIES OF ELVIS, Debbie Mann
LET’S HAVE A PARTY (alt. version), Elvis Presley
HUSKY DUSTY DAY, Elvis Presley
INTRODUCTIONS (1968 TV SPECIAL), Bones Howe
IF I CAN DREAM (1968 TV SPECIAL), Elvis Presley
ELVIS’ GREETING TO YOU, Elvis Presley
I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (mini version), Elvis Presley

Cover Front: (1978) White background. Picture of 1970s Elvis with microphone in hand and text in blue. Title across the top in all caps with LIMITED EDITION 250 COPIES.
Cover Back: White background. Song titles on left and right sides, title top center, one drawing in blue of Elvis’ bust in the center.

Disc: Pictures Elvis on both sides.

Matrix numbers
Side 1: ELVIS -1- / Side 2: ELVIS -2

According to one source¹, this is the first pressing of this bootleg. The cover, disc, labels, and matrix numbers are all correct for the 1978 first pressing limited to 250 copies. Other pressings exist with different labels and images of Elvis on the cover.

Cover Front: White background. Picture of 1950s Elvis sitting and text in blue. Title across top not in all caps with Limited Edition and may have leather flap across top.
Cover Back: White background. Song titles on left and right sides, title top center, and multiple black and white images of Elvis.

Cover Front: (1979) White background. Picture of Elvis and text in blue.
Cover Back: White background. Song titles on left and right sides, title top center, and multiple black and white images of Elvis.

This has been classified as the 2nd edition of the 2nd issue. ²

Disc: Blue images of Elvis with Side numbers. Red vinyl.

Matrix numbers
Side 1: ELVIS-1- / Side 2: ELVIS-2

Inner Sleeves
Generic white.

Advertisement³
A one page advertisement for The Most Important Elvis Album Ever! Eternal Elvis.

Felix Gubeli, Bootleg Elvis (2012), pp. 316-320. ↩
Cotton, L., & DeWitt, H. A. (1983). Jailhouse Rock. Ann Arbor, Michigan: The Pierian Press, pp. 77-79. ↩
Image courtesy of “Bootleg Elvis” 7 September 2011. ↩

Good Rockin’ Tonight / I Don’t Care if The Sun Don’t Shine

Posted on October 28, 2010 by admin

Modified: May 20, 2018

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: RCA Victor 20-6381 Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care if The Sun Don't Shine (78)

Release Date: 1/23/1956

Disc: Black label, dog on top.¹

Released in 1954 by Sun Records on 45 RPM as Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care if The Sun Don't Shine.
Released in 1954 by Sun Records on 78 RPM as Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care if The Sun Don't Shine.
Released in 1956 by RCA Records on 45 RPM as Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care if The Sun Don't Shine.
Re-released by RCA Records on 45 RPM as Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care if The Sun Don't Shine on the Gold Standard Series label.

Images courtesy of Boija, John. “First pressings of US Elvis Presley 78 rpm singles.” John Boija’s Home Page. 28 Oct. 2010. ↩

That’s All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky

Posted on October 28, 2010 by admin

Modified: May 20, 2018

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: RCA Victor 20-6380 That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky (78)

Release Date: 1/23/1956

Disc: Black label, dog on top.¹
Matrix numbers: F2 WB 8040-4S / FB WB 8041-3S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)²

Released in 1954 by Sun Records on 45 RPM as That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky.
Released in 1954 by Sun Records on 78 RPM as That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky.
Released in 1956 by RCA Records on 45 RPM as That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky.
Re-released by RCA Records on 45 RPM as Blue Moon of Kentucky / That's All Right on the Gold Standard Series label.

Images from the collection of Christian (of France) ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France) ↩

One Night / I Got Stung

Posted on October 28, 2010 by admin

Modified: May 20, 2018

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: RCA Victor 20-7410 One Night / I Got Stung (78)

Release Date: 10/21/1958

Disc: (10/1958)¹. Black label, dog on top.²
Matrix numbers: H2WB-0415-1S / J2WB-3257-1S³

This is the last U.S. Elvis release on 78 RPM issued by RCA.

Released in 1958 by RCA Records on 45 RPM as One Night / I Got Stung.
Re-released by RCA Records on 45 RPM as One Night / I Got Stung on the Gold Standard Series label.

Date from Elvis Presley Taking Care Of Business. “BiogrDiscography.” 4 February 2011. ↩
eBay reference 270637400679. ↩
Jerry Osborne, Presleyana V (Port Townsend: Osborne Enterprises, 2002), p. 64. ↩

Good Rockin’ Tonight / I Don’t Care if The Sun Don’t Shine

Posted on October 20, 2010 by admin

Modified: December 5, 2012

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: Sun 210 Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care if The Sun Don't Shine (45)

Release Date: 9/25/1954

Disc: (9/1954)¹. Yellow label, SUN. Credits Elvis Presley on one line, Scotty and Bill below Elvis. Catalog number on left side. Manufacturer push marks.²
Matrix numbers: U-131-45-72/U-130-45-72 (machine stamped)

Disc: Yellow label, SUN. Credits Elvis Presley on one line, Scotty and Bill credited on right side. Catalog number on left side.²

Disc: Yellow label, SUN. Credits Elvis Presley on one line. No credit to Scotty and Bill. Catalog number on bottom. Manufacturer push marks.⁴

Sleeve: Originally issued in generic brown.

Released in 1954 by Sun Records on 78 RPM as Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care if The Sun Don't Shine.
Released in 1955 by RCA Records on 45 RPM as Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care if The Sun Don't Shine.
Released in 1955 by RCA Records on 78 RPM as Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care if The Sun Don't Shine.
Released in 1959 by RCA Records on 45 RPM as Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care if The Sun Don't Shine on the Gold Standard Series label.

Date from “Sun Record Company.” 4 February, 2011. ↩
Images from a collection of Internet images that date back to 1998. ↩
Images from a collection of Internet images that date back to 1998. ↩
Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩

AFNS-66072-4 Behind Closed Doors

Posted on October 14, 2010 by admin

Modified: September 15, 2011

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: Audifon Records AFNS-66072-4 Behind Closed Doors (LP)

Release Date: 1979

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side 1

Lonely Man (Take 1)
I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (Take 14)
I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (Take 15)
I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (Take 16)
Wild In The Country (Take 1)
Wild In The Country (Take 16)
In My Way (Take 1)
Forget Me Never (Take 1)
Forget Me Never (Take 2)

Side 2

Hawaiian Wedding Song (Take 1)
Island Of Love (Take 7)
Island Of Love (Take 8 )
Steppin’ Out Of Line (Take 19)
Steppin’ Out Of Line (Take 8 )
Almost Always True (Take 4)
Almost Always True (Take 5)
Moonlight Swim (Take 1)
Moonlight Swim (Take 2)

Side 3

I Can’t Help Falling In Love (Take 20)
I Can’t Help Falling In Love (Take 21)
I Can’t Help Falling In Love (Take 22)
I Can’t Help Falling In Love (Take 24)
Beach Boy Blues (Take 1)
Beach Boy Blues (Take 3)
King Of The Whole Wide World (Take 31)
This Is Livin’ (Take 3)
Home Is Where The Heart Is (Take 7)

Side 4

I Got Lucky (Take 2)
A Whistlin’ Tune (Take 3)
A Whistlin’ Tune (Take 4)
A Whistlin’ Tune (Take 5)
Drums Of The Islands (Takes 1-3)
This Is My Heaven (Take 3)

Side 5

Swing Down Sweet Chariot
Almost
Signs Of The Zodiac
Wiffenpoof Song/ Violet
Gentle On My Mind
Faded Love

Side 6

I Got A Woman
Suspicious Minds
Don’t Cry Daddy
Kentucky Rain
Polk Salad Annie

Side 7

It’s Your Baby, You Rock It
Tomorrow Never Comes
Funny, How Times Slips Away
I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water
The first Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Side 8

Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right

Cover Front: ELVIS upper left corner. Behind Closed Doors middle right. Audifon upper right corner.
Cover Back: Yellow border around picture of Elvis. Song titles on either side.

Disc: Pink and red label.

Matrix numbers
Side 1: AFNS-66072-A-1 Side 2: AFNS-66072-B-2
Side 3: AFNS-66072-C-3 Side 4: AFNS-66072-D-4
Side 5: AFNS-66072-E-5 RE-1 Side 6: AFNS-66072-F-6
Side 7: AFNS-66072-G-7 Side 8: AFNS-66072 Side “H”-8

Inner Sleeve
Generic white

Advertisement¹
A one page advertisement for Behind Closed Doors. A Deluxe 4 LP Box Set!!!

Image courtesy of “Bootleg Elvis” 7 September 2011. ↩

AQL1-4776 Elvis As Recorded at Madison Square Garden

Posted on October 14, 2010 by admin

Modified: September 19, 2016

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: RCA Victor AQL1-4776 Elvis As Recorded at Madison Square Garden (LP)

Release Date: 1983

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side A

Introduction: Also Sprach Zarathustra
That’s All Right
Proud Mary
Never Been To Spain
You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
Polk Salad Annie
Love Me
All Shook Up
Heartbreak Hotel
Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel
Love Me Tender

Side B

Impossible Dream
Introduction By Elvis
Hound Dog
Suspicious Minds
For The Good Times
American Trilogy
Funny How Time Slips Away
I Can’t Stop Loving You
Can’t Help Falling In Love
End Theme

Cover Front: RCA Victor and catalog number upper left corner. With a RE-1 lower left corner.
Cover Back: Catalog number upper right corner. Copyright info bottom centered. Features the image of “Elvis Now”. With a RE-1 lower left corner.

A significant difference between the back of the AQL1 and the AFL1 release is the image for Elvis Now. The AFL1 release shows the RCA LSP-4761 STEREO VICTOR in the upper right corner and catalog number under the picture, whereas the AQL1 airbrushes the catalog number from the image and the catalog from under the picture. Most covers found are of the heavy grayish cardboard stock, copies may be found with the thinner white cardboard stock.

Disc: (1983) Black label, dog near top.

Matrix numbers
Side A: AQL1-4776-A / Side B: AQL1-4776-B K I (unknown pressing)

Inner Sleeve
Generic white.

Originally released as LSP-4776 Elvis As Recorded at Madison Square Garden in 1972.
Re-released as AFL1-4776 Elvis As Recorded at Madison Square Garden in 1977.

Hound Dog / Don’t Be Cruel

Posted on October 3, 2010 by admin

Modified: June 23, 2023

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: RCA Victor 447-0608 Hound Dog / Don't Be Cruel (45)

Release Date: 9/30/1958

Disc: 3/1959. Gold Standard. Black label, dog on top.
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5695-2S A1 / J2PW-5696-2S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5695-2S / J2PW-5696-3S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5695-5S / J2PW-5696-3S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

Cover: 4/1964. Gold Standard picture sleeve.

Disc: 4/1964. Gold Standard. White label. NOT FOR SALE.¹
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5695-3S / J2PW-5696-4S (machine stamped) (Rockaway pressing) ²
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5695-8S C1 / J2PW-5696-7S (machine stamped) (Rockaway pressing)¹

Disc: 4/1964. Gold Standard. Black label, dog on top. No Camden N.J.⁴

Disc: 1965. Gold Standard. Black label, dog on side.
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5695-3S / J2PW-5696-7S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5695-5S / J2PW-5696-3S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5695–7S / J2PW-5696-6S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

The 1965 Gold Standard, black label, dog on side is a very difficult release to find. While actively seeking a copy, even a picture of one had taken nearly 6 years to track down one copy. A very undervalued re-issue of this Gold Standard.

Disc: 1968. Gold Standard. Orange label.⁵⁶
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5695-7S / J2PW-5696-6S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

A copy sold on eBay January 23, 2020 for $149.

Disc: 1971. Gold Standard. Red label.
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5695-7S A1 / J2PW-5696-8S C2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5695-7S A1 / J2PW-5696-8S C3 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

Disc: 1976. Gold Standard. Black label, dog near top. Gold Standard on top in white.
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5695-8S C3 (machine stamped) / J2PW-5696-8S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

Disc: 1976. Gold Standard. Black label, dog near top.
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5695-10S A1 PB11099A / J2PW-5696-9S A4 PB11099B (Indianapolis pressing)

Originally released by RCA Records on as Don't Be Cruel / Hound Dog.
Re-released by RCA Records on 45 RPM as Hound Dog / Don't Be Cruel on the Collectors’ Series label.

eBay reference 222087135544 (June 19, 2016) ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of DarylR. ↩
eBay reference 222087135544 (June 19, 2016) ↩
Thanks for Neal Umphred for the date determination. ↩
Mockups of existing images. ↩
eBay reference 274208908296(January 23, 2020) ↩

Blue Moon of Kentucky / That’s All Right

Posted on September 30, 2010 by admin

Modified: February 7, 2023

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: RCA Victor 447-0601 Blue Moon of Kentucky / That's All Right (45)

Release Date: 9/30/1958

Disc: 3/1959. Gold Standard. Black label, dog on top. Recorded dates on both sides centered between matrix number and song titles.
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5684 2S A1 / J2PW-5683-1S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5684 6S / J2PW-5683-3S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

Cover: 4/1964. Gold Standard picture sleeve.¹

Disc: 4/1964. White label. NOT FOR SALE.²
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5684–4S A1 / J2PW-5683–4S (machine stamped) (Rockaway pressing)³

Disc: 4/1964. Gold Standard. Black label, dog on top. Recorded dates on both sides directly below matrix number.⁴⁵

Disc: 1965. Gold Standard. Black label, dog on side.⁶
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5684 6S / J2PW-5683-3S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)⁷

This Gold Standard Dog Near top release is a surprisingly difficult reissue to obtain if attempting to complete a set.

Disc: 1968. Gold Standard. Orange label.⁸

Disc: 1971. Gold Standard. Red label. Elvis Presley is misspelled as Elvis Presely on Blue Moon of Kentucky side.
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5684 6S / J2PW-5683-6S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5684 7S / J2PW-5683-6S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5684 7S / J2PW-5683-6S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5684 7S A1 / J2PW-5683-7S A1 (Indianapolis pressing)⁹

Disc: 1976. Gold Standard. Black label, dog near top.
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5684 8S / J2PW-5683 7S (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5684 -10 ga (hand etched) / J2PW-5683 – 7S A2 (machine stamped) (unknown pressing I )⁷

Released in 1954 by Sun Records on 45 RPM as That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky.
Released in 1954 by Sun Records on 78 RPM as That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky.
Released in 1955 by RCA Records on 45 RPM as That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky.
Released in 1955 by RCA Records on 78 RPM as That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky.

Images from the collection of Bob Furmanek. ↩
Images from the collection of DarylR. ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of DarylR. ↩
Images courtesy of Boija, John. “First pressings of US Elvis Presley 45 rpm singles.” John Boija’s Home Page. 11 January, 2011. ↩
Thanks for Neal Umphred for the date determination. ↩
Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
Mockups of existing images. ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of Paul Doughton (UK). ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩

Good Rockin’ Tonight / I Don’t Care if The Sun Don’t Shine

Posted on September 30, 2010 by admin

Modified: November 22, 2023

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: RCA Victor 447-0602 Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care if The Sun Don't Shine (45)

Release Date: 9/30/1958

Disc: 3/1959. Gold Standard. Black label, dog on top. On right side, 45 RPM on two lines. I DON’T CARE IF THE SUN DON’T SHINE on one line.¹
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5686-1S / J2PW-5685-1S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

Disc: 3/1959. Gold Standard. Black label, dog on top. On right side, 45 R.P.M. one line. I DON’T CARE IF THE on one line and SUN DON’T SHINE on one line.²
Matrix numbers: J2 PW5686-3S / J2 PW5685-3S (machine stamped) (Hollywood pressing)³

Disc: 3/1959. Gold Standard. Black label, dog on top. On right side, 45 RPM on two lines. I DON’T CARE on one line and IF THE SUN DON’T SHINE on one line.
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5686-4S A1 / J2PW-5685-4S A1 (machine stamped) (Rockaway pressing)

Cover: 4/1964. Gold Standard picture sleeve.⁴

Disc: 4/1964. White label. NOT FOR SALE.⁵
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5686–6S B / J2PW-5685–6S (machine stamped) (Rockaway pressing)⁶

PIC COMCING SOON.

Disc: 4/1964. Gold Standard. Black label, dog on top. On right side, 45 RPM on two lines. I DON’T CARE IF THE SUN DON’T SHINE on one line. Camden, N.J. on labels.
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5686–6S B / J2PW-5685–6S (machine stamped) (Rockaway pressing)]

Disc: 4/1964 Gold Standard. Black label, dog on top. On right side, 45 RPM on two lines. Large font. I DON’T CARE IF THE on one line and SUN DON’T SHINE on one line. No Camden NJ.⁷
Matrix numbers: J2 PW5686-7S / J2 PW5685-7S (machine stamped) (Hollywood pressing)

Disc: 1965. Gold Standard. Black label, dog on side.²
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5686–8S / J2PW-5685–5S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)³

Disc: 1968. Gold Standard. Orange label.

Disc: 1971. Gold Standard. Red label.
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5686–8S / J2PW-5685–5S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5686-9S A1 / J2PW-5685-8S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

Disc: 1976. Gold Standard. Black label, dog near top. Gold Standard on top.¹⁰¹¹
Matrix numbers:

Disc: 1976. Gold Standard. Black label, dog near top.²
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5686-9S A4 / J2PW-5685-8S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)³
Matrix numbers: J2PW-5686 50118 Shelley / J2PW-5685 50122 Shelley (hand etched) (Santa Maria pressing)

Released in 1954 by Sun Records on 45 RPM as Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care if The Sun Don't Shine.
Released in 1954 by Sun Records on 78 RPM as Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care if The Sun Don't Shine.
Released in 1955 by RCA Records on 45 RPM as Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care if The Sun Don't Shine.
Released in 1955 by RCA Records on 78 RPM as Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care if The Sun Don't Shine.

eBay reference 310706426543 (September 5, 2013) ↩
Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
Images from the collection of Bob Furmanek. ↩
Images from the collection of DarylR. ↩
eBay reference 170926693278 (October 23, 2012) ↩
Thanks for Neal Umphred for the date determination. ↩
Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
Discovered by Ebayed. ↩
Images from the collection of Ebayed. ↩
Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩

Puppet on a String / Wooden Heart

Posted on September 29, 2010 by admin

Modified: August 5, 2023

Artist: Elvis Presley

Release: RCA Victor 447-0650 Puppet on a String / Wooden Heart (45)

Release Date: 10/26/1965

Cover: picture sleeve front and back.

Disc: White label. NOT FOR SALE on one line.
Matrix numbers: SPKM-2010-1S A3 / L2PW-3681-8S A1 (machine stamped) (Rockaway pressing)

Disc: White label. NOT FOR SALE on two lines.¹
Matrix numbers: SPKM-2010-4S / L2PW-3681-9S (machine stamped) (Hollywood pressing)²

Disc: (10/1965)³ Gold Standard. Black label, dog on side. On the Puppet on a String side, with The Jordanaires. ASCAP on shared line. On the WOODEN HEART side, the date is closer to the matrix number than ELVIS PRESLEY.
Matrix numbers: SPKM-2010-1S / L2PW-3681-8S (Rockaway pressing)

Disc: (10/1965) Gold Standard. Black label, dog on side. On the Puppet on a String side, with The Jordanaires. ASCAP on shared line. On the WOODEN HEART SIDE, the date is centered between the matrix number and ELVIS PRESLEY.⁴
Matrix numbers: SPKM-2010-3S A2 / L2PW-3681-5S A1 (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: SPKM-2010-3S A3 / L2PW-3681-5S A3 (Indianapolis pressing)⁵

Disc: (10/1965) Gold Standard. Black label, dog on side. On the Puppet on a String side, with the Jordanaires. ASCAP on own line. On the WOODEN HEART SIDE, there is no date on side.
Matrix numbers: SPKM-2010-4S / L2PW-3681-9S (Hollywood pressing)

Disc: 1971. Gold Standard. Red label.
Matrix numbers: SPKM-2010–7S A1 / L2PW-3681-5S A6 (Indianapolis pressing)

Disc: 1976. Gold Standard. Black label, dog near top. Gold Standard on top.
Matrix numbers: SPKM-2010–7S A1 (machine stamped) / L2PW-3681-10S B2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

Disc: 1976. Gold Standard. Black label, dog near top. Gold Standard on side.⁶
Matrix numbers: SPKM-2010–7S A1 (machine stamped) / L2PW 3681 10S B3 B (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: SPKM-2010–7S B1 (machine stamped) / L2PW 3681 10S C2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: SPKM 2010 9 A1 (machine stamped) / L2PW-3681-12 ga (hand etched) (Indianapolis pressing)⁷

Images from the collection of DarylR. ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of DarylR. ↩
Date from Elvis Presley Taking Care Of Business. “BiogrDiscography.” 4 February 2011. ↩
Image of side 2 and observations from the collection of Roberto. ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of Roberto. ↩
Images from the collection of Christian (of france). ↩
Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩