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9589-1-R Essential Elvis, Volume 2 – Stereo 57

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Modified: September 18, 2016

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA 9589-1-R Essential Elvis, Volume 2 - Stereo 57 (LP)
Release Date: 2/1989

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side A

I Beg Of You (Take 1)
Is It So Strange (Take 1)
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (Take 2)
It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) (Takes 1-3)
Blueberry Hill (Take 2)
Mean Woman Blues (Take 14)
Ther’ll Be Peace In The Valley (Takes 2, 3)
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (Take 6)

Side B

Blueberry Hill (Take 7)
That’s When Your Heartaches Begin (Takes 4-6)
Is It So Strange (Takes 7, 11)
I Beg Of You (Takes 6, 8 )
Peace In The Valley (Take 7)
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (Takes 12, 13)
I Beg Of You (Take 12)

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Cover Front: RCA and catalog upper right corner. Title along the left side. May contain sticker.
Cover Back: Catalog number and UPC upper right corner. Tracks above picture of Elvis on right side. Left column contains information related to the record. Copyright information lower left corner.

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Gatefold: ELVIS spelled out in pictures with more pictures scattered throughout black and white text.

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Disc: Red, black and silver label.

Matrix numbers
Side A: A1 H 9589-1-R-A-1 / Side B: B-1 H 9589-1-R-B-2 (unknown pressing)

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Sticker: Yellow with red text. Reads Rare Unreleased. Historic Presley Recordings. Elvis Collectibles Complete With Studio Dialog & Extra Takes. 9589-1-R.

Inner Sleeves
Generic. Black and grey spirals with red and white circular RCA logo in center. Dog on bottom. BMG1.

AFL1-4460 Elvis Country

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Modified: September 3, 2013

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor AFL1-4460 Elvis Country (LP)
Release Date: 1977

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side A

Snowbird
Tomorrow Never Comes
Little Cabin On The Hill
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
Funny How Time Slips Away
I Really Don’t Want To Know

Side B

There Goes My Everything
It’s Your Baby You Rock It
Fool, The
Faded Love
I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water
Make The World Go Away

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Cover Front: RCA and catalog number upper left corner. RE bottom left corner.
Cover Back: Catalog number and title upper center. Copyright information bottom center. RE-2 lower left corner.

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Disc: Black label, dog near top.1

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

Originally released as LSP-4460 Elvis Country and re-released as AYL1-3956 Elvis Country.

  1. eBay reference 390642494647 (September 3, 2013) ↩

Elvis Presley – A Golden Celebration

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Modified: January 22, 2013

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: Westwood One Elvis Presley - A Golden Celebration (LP)
Release Date: 11/17/1984

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Cover Front: White slic featuring Westwood One Radio Networks, Lite Beer, and Superstar Concert Series over a black box.1
Cover Back: Black box.

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Cue Sheets
This radio program is divided into hours, complete with commercials and was set to air on Saturday, November 17, 1984.1

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Disc: Gold label, black print.1

Matrix numbers
Side 1: ELVIS 1 Z KM / Side 4: ELVIS – 4 Z KM (hand etched)4

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Disc: Gold label, black print.1

Matrix numbers
Side 2: ELVIS 2 Z KM / Side 5: ELVIS – 5 Z KM (hand etched)4

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Disc: Gold label, black print.1

Matrix numbers
Side 3: ELVIS 3 Z KM / Side 6: ELVIS – 6 Z KM (hand etched)4

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STW-106 Country Music

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Modified: April 24, 2016

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: Time Life STW-106 Country Music (LP)
Release Date: 1981

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side 1

Blue Moon Of Kentucky
Old Shep
When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Your Cheatin’ Heart

Side 2

Wooden Heart
Suspicious Minds
Little Cabin Home On The Hill
U.S. Male

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Cover Front: Title across top. Artist across bottom. Time Life bottom center.
Cover Back: Tracks centered between liner notes. UPC bottom center.1

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Insert
Bonus coupon, measures 6.5″ x 5.5″2

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Disc: Brown and white label.2

Matrix numbers
Side A: STW-106A-1 A2B / Side B: STW-106B-1 A3D (Indianapolis pressing)4

  1. Images from the collection of Christian (of France) ↩
  2. Images from the collection of PIOTRULA (of Poland) ↩
  3. Images from the collection of PIOTRULA (of Poland) ↩
  4. Matrix numbers from the collection of PIOTRULA (of Poland) ↩

PDL2-1010 Double Dynamite

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Modified: January 17, 2013

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Special Products PDL2-1010 Double Dynamite (LP)
Release Date: 5/1982

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side 1

Burning Love
I’ll Be There
Fools Fall In Love
Follow That Dream

Side 2

Flaming Star
Yellow Rose Of Texas / Eyes Of Texas
Old Shep
Mama

Side 3

Rubberneckin
US Male
Frankie and Johnny
Easy Come Easy Go

Side 4

Separate Ways
Peace In The Valley
Big Boss Man
It’s A Matter Of Time

This re-release of the Camden/Pickwick issue does not contain two of the tracks: You’ll Never Walk Alone and If You Think I Don’t Need you.

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Cover Front: RCA Special Products and catalog lower left corner. Pear lower right corner.1
Cover Back: Catalog number upper right corner. Copyrights on bottom center.

Disc: Black label, dog near top.

Inner Sleeves
Generic white.

Re-released as DL2-5001 Double Dynamite!.

  1. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩

DML1/0413 Elvis Greatest Moments in Music

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Modified: January 13, 2013

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Special Products DML1/0413 Elvis Greatest Moments in Music (LP)
Release Date: 1979

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side A

True Love
Sweet Caroline
Harbor Lights
Rags To Riches
Let It Be Me

Side B

Your Cheating Heart
Yesterday
Blueberry Hill
Words
Bridge Over Troubled Water

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Cover Front: RCA lower right corner. Catalog number upper right corner.1
Cover Back: Catalog number bottom center.

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Disc: Black label, dog near top.1

Matrix numbers
Side A: DML1-0413-1 A1B / Side B: DML1-0413-B A1A (hand etched) (Indianapolis pressing)3

Inner Sleeves
Generic white.

  1. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  2. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  3. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩

Nr 161 Please Release Me

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Modified: January 8, 2013

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: 1st Records Nr 161 Please Release Me (LP)
Release Date: 1970

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side 1

Fame and Fortune
Stuck on You
Teddy Bear
Got A Lot of Livin’ To Do
Treat Me Nice
Jailhouse Rock
Cane and a High Starched Collar

Side 2

The Lady Loves Me
C’mon Everybody
Dominique
Baby What You Want Me To Do
Tribute Programme

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Cover Front: Black on white background. Drawing of Elvis.
Cover Back: Titles on top. Liner notes bottom.

Produced in Holland in 1970 on 1st Records, this the the very first Elvis Presley bootleg album ever. A counterfeit was pressed in the USA in 1979.1 A notable cover difference is the thickness of the cardboard, much like the typical USA releases of that era.2

Disc: Yellow label.

Matrix: 1501A/I/B/I (machine stamped) (Holland, 1970)3
Matrix: 1501A/I/B/I (hand etched) (USA, 1979)3

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In The News
The November 1970 edition of the, 22-page UK newspaper music magazine, Record Mirror features a cover stroy about this Please Release Me bootleg.5

  1. Felix Gubeli, Bootleg Elvis (2012), pp. 440-441. ↩
  2. Boyes, Ernie. “Ernie’s Import LP Corner.” Elvis Collectors. January 8, 2013. ↩
  3. Felix Gubeli, Bootleg Elvis (2012), pp. 441. ↩
  4. Felix Gubeli, Bootleg Elvis (2012), pp. 441. ↩
  5. “Elvis Presley Record Mirror – November 1970 UK Magazine MAGAZINE Record Mirror – November 1970 Elvis Presley 991 493366. ” 991. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Jan. 2013. ↩

R-233299E Elvis Country Classics

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Modified: May 8, 2014

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor R-233299E Elvis Country Classics (LP)
Release Date: 1980

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side 1

Faded Love
Guitar Man
Blue Moon Of Kentucky
Crying In The Chapel
Tomorrow Night

Side 2

I’m Coming Home
(Now And Then There’s)A Fool Such As I
From A Jack To A King
I Really Don’t Want To Know
That’s All Right

Side 3

Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Tomorrow Never Comes
It’s A Sin
He Touched Me
I Love You Because

Side 4

I’m Left, You’re Right,She’s Gone
Just Call Me Lonesome
(There’ll Be) Peace In The Valley(For Me)
There Goes My Everything

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Cover Front: Pictures Elvis. Elvis Country Classics. Two Record Set upper right corner.1
Cover Back: Title and song titles centered. RCA and catalog number lower right corner.

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Disc: Black label, dog on top.

Matrix numbers
Side A: R233299A 6 A3I / Side B: R233299B 5 A1H (Indianapolis pressing)
Side C: R233299C 5 A4H / Side D: R233299d 5 A2O (Indianapolis pressing)

Inner Sleeves
Generic white.

  1. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩

RD4A-010-2 Elvis! His Greatest Hits

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Modified: April 30, 2024

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: Reader's Digest RD4A-010-2 Elvis! His Greatest Hits (LP)
Release Date: 1983

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Album 1 Side 1

Heartbreak Hotel
Don’T Be Cruel (To a Heart That’s True)
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Blue Suede Shoes
Anyway You Want Me (That’s How I Will Be)
Hound Dog

Album 1 Side 2

Love Me Tender
Too Much
Love Me
I Was The One
Playing For Keeps
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear

Album 2 Side 1

All Shook Up
Loving You
Treat Me Nice
Blue Christmas
That’s When Heartaches Begin
Jailhouse Rock

Album 2 Side 2

Don’t
I Beg Of You
Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
One Night
King Creole
Hard Headed Woman

Album 3 Side 1

I Got Stung
(Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I
I Need Your Love Tonight
My Wish Came True
Doncha Think It’s Time
A Big Hunk O’ Love

Album 3 Side 2

Are You Lonesome Tonight
Stuck On You
I Gotta Know
Fame And Fortune
A Mess Of Blues
It’s Now Or Never

Album 4 Side 1

Can’t Help Falling In Love
Surrender
Little Sister
Flaming Star
I Feel So Bad
His Latest Flame

Album 4 Side 2

Return To Sender
Good Luck Charm
Follow That Dream
Wooden Heart
She’s Not You
Rock-A-Hula Baby

Album 5 Side 1

Blue Hawaii
You’re the Devil In Disguise
One Broken Heart For Sale
Bossa Nova Baby
Such A Night
King Of The Whole Wide World

Album 5 Side 2

Kissin’ Cousins
Ask Me
Ain’t That Loving You Baby
Viva Las Vegas
Kiss Me Quick
What’d I Say

Album 6 Side 1

Suspicious Minds
In The Ghetto
(Such An) Easy Question
Don’t Cry Daddy
If I Can Dream
Puppet On A String

Album 6 Side 2

You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
Burning Love
The Wonder Of You
Steamroller Blues
Kentucky Rain
My Way

Album 7 Side 1

Mystery Train
I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone
I Forgot To Remember To Forget
Baby, Let’s Play House
That’s All Right
You’re A Heartbreaker

Album 7 Side 2

Your Cheatin’ Heart
I Really Don’t Want To Know
When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
There Goes My Everything
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
I Can’t Stop Loving You

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Cover Front: The yellow box (1983) or the white box (1990), pictures Elvis. Reads Elvis! his Greatest Hits.1
Cover Back: Blank. No text or graphics.
Inner Box: The pull-out box contains seven albums and program notes.

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Insert: Your Readers Digest Music Program Notes.

This is the seven album box set that was originally distributed promotionally as an eight album box set. There are notable differences between this release and the original release is that the box design includes graphics depicting Elvis. The record labels, have distinct differences. Stereo Dynagroove has been replaced with Stereophonic. RCA Custom replaced with RCA Music Service. The copyright changed from 1979 RCA Records to 1979, 1982 RCA Records. The catalog number appends a “-2”. The cover

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Matrix numbers1
Disc: RD4A-010-2/1 Side 1: J1RS-5681 2 / Side 2: J1RS-5682 1 A1L (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3
Disc: RD4A-010-2/2 Side 1: J1RS-5683 5 A3S / Side 2: J1RS-56884 2A1BB (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3

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Matrix numbers1
Disc: RD4A-010-2/3 Side 1: J1RS-5685 4 A1X / Side 2: J1RS-5686 2 A1M (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3
Disc: RD4A-010-2/4 Side 1: J1RS-5687 1 A1X / Side 2: J1RS-5688 1 A7F (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3

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Matrix numbers1
Disc: RD4A-010-2/5 Side 1: J1RS-5689 1 A1GG / Side 2: J1RS-5690 2 A1II (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3
Disc: RD4A-010-2/6 Side 1: J1RS-5691 2 D2B / Side 2: J1RS-5692 2 A2C (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3

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Matrix numbers1
Disc: RD4A-010-2/7 Side 1: J1RS-5693 4 A1VV / Side 2: J1RS-5694 1 A1LL (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3

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Inner Sleeves
Sleeve is unique to this set.

Originally released as RD4A-010 Elvis! His Greatest Hits

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  3. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France.) ↩
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  12. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France.) ↩

RD4A-010 Elvis! His Greatest Hits

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Modified: December 31, 2012

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: Reader's Digest RD4A-010 Elvis! His Greatest Hits (LP)
Release Date: 1979

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Album 1 Side 1

Heartbreak Hotel
Don’t Be Cruel (To a Heart That’s True)
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Blue Suede Shoes
Anyway You Want Me (That’s How I Will Be)
Hound Dog

Album 1 Side 2

Love Me Tender
Too Much
Love Me
I Was The One
Playing For Keeps
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear

Album 2 Side 1

All Shook Up
Loving You
Treat Me Nice
Blue Christmas
That’s When Heartaches Begin
Jailhouse Rock

Album 2 Side 2

Don’t
I Beg Of You
Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
One Night
King Creole
Hard Headed Woman

Album 3 Side 1

I Got Stung
(Now And Then There’s) A Fool Such As I
I Need Your Love Tonight
My Wish Came True
Doncha Think It’s Time
A Big Hunk O’ Love

Album 3 Side 2

Are You Lonesome Tonight
Stuck On You
I Gotta Know
Fame And Fortune
A Mess Of Blues
It’s Now Or Never

Album 4 Side 1

Can’t Help Falling In Love
Surrender
Little Sister
Flaming Star
I Feel So Bad
His Latest Flame

Album 4 Side 2

Return To Sender
Good Luck Charm
Follow That Dream
Wooden Heart
She’s Not You
Rock-A-Hula Baby

Album 5 Side 1

Blue Hawaii
You’re the Devil In Disguise
One Broken Heart For Sale
Bossa Nova Baby
Such A Night
King Of The Whole Wide World

Album 5 Side 2

Kissin’ Cousins
Ask Me
Ain’t That Loving You Baby
Viva Las Vegas
Kiss Me Quick
What’d I Say

Album 6 Side 1

Suspicious Minds
In The Ghetto
(Such An) Easy Question
Don’t Cry Daddy
If I Can Dream
Puppet On A String

Album 6 Side 2

You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me
Burning Love
The Wonder Of You
Steamroller Blues
Kentucky Rain
My Way

Album 7 Side 1

Mystery Train
I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone
I Forgot To Remember To Forget
Baby, Let’s Play House
That’s All Right
You’re A Heartbreaker

Album 7 Side 2

Your Cheatin’ Heart
I Really Don’t Want To Know
When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
There Goes My Everything
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
I Can’t Stop Loving You

Album 8 Side 1

How Great Thou Art
Somebody Bigger Than You And I
In The Garden
It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
His Hand In Mine
Take My Hand, Precious Lord

Album 8 Side 2

Crying In The Chapel
(There’ll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)
Put Your Hand In The Hand
Where Did They Go Lord
I Believe
You’ll Never Walk Alone

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Cover Front: White box, with READER’S DIGEST COMMEMORATIVE ALBUM Elvis! His Greatest Hits in gold.1
Cover Back: White. No text or graphics.
Inner Box: The pull-out box contains eight albums.

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Matrix numbers1
Disc: RD4A-010-1 Side 1: J1RS-5681 A1 / Side 2: J1RS-5682 1 B (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3
Disc: RD4A-010-2 Side 1: J1RS-5683 1 / Side 2: J1RS-5684 A1C (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3

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Matrix numbers1
Disc: RD4A-010-3 Side 1: J1RS-5685 3 A1A / Side 2: J1RS-5686 1 A2E (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3
Disc: RD4A-010-4 Side 1: J1RS-5687 1A1A / Side 2: J1RS-5688 1 A1A (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3

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Matrix numbers1
Disc: RD4A-010-5 Side 1: J1RS-5689 1 A1A / Side 2: J1RS-5690 1 A1A (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3
Disc: RD4A-010-6 Side 1: J1RS-5691 2 A5B / Side 2: J1RS-5692 2 A1A (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3

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Matrix numbers1
Disc: RD4A-010-7 Side 1: J1RS-5693 4 A1A / Side 2: J1RS-5694 1 A1F (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3
Disc: RD4A-010-8 Side 1: J1RS-5695 4 A1C / Side 2: J1RS-5696 1 A1A (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3

Inner Sleeves
Each sleeve is unique to this set and numbered 1 through 8.

Re-released as RD4A-010-2 Elvis! His Greatest Hits

  1. Images from the collection of Christian (of France.) ↩
  2. Images from the collection of Christian (of France.) ↩
  3. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France.) ↩
  4. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France.) ↩
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  6. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France.) ↩
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  8. Images from the collection of Christian (of France.) ↩
  9. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France.) ↩
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  12. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France.) ↩
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The Elvis Show

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Modified: September 9, 2013

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: Rainbo The Elvis Show (33)
Release Date: 6/1956

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Disc: Yellow plastic coated cardboard.1

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Disc: Reddish plastic coated cardboard.2

Sleeve: Generic. Audiodiscs.

This seven inch disc plays at 33 RPM on one side and is blank on the other. On the side that plays at 33 RPM is a typewritten label that reads THE ELVIS SHOW JUNE 3, 1956.3. This was sent to radio stations to promote the June 3, 1956 Elvis show in Oakland, CA. It has been suggested that several hundred copies were produced, but that number may be too high.3. It can be found in several colors, yellow, brown, orange, [reddish] or brownish colors.5

  1. Images and detail from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  2. Images and detail from the collection Josep G. ↩
  3. Detail from the collection of Josep G. ↩
  4. Detail from the collection of Josep G. ↩
  5. Detail from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩

Record Store Giveaways

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Modified: November 11, 2020

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est. March 1956

The newest release on this RCA Victor advertisement is EPB-1254 Elvis Presley released in March 1956.It measures nearly 4″x6″.

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est. April 1956

The newest release on this RCA Victor advertisement is EPA-830 Elvis Presley released in April 1956. It measures approx. 3 5/8″x5 1/2″. Of the two images of the back, the one on the right is a cleaned example of the image on the left.

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est. April 1958

This RCA Victor advertisement was found inside the jacket, by the owner not RCA, of LPM-1707 Elvis' Golden Records without the RE. The cover is the transitional cover that already replaced the “thirty-one grueling” text with “several rehearsal” text. The card layout is basically the same design used for Wear My Ring Around Your Neck / Doncha' Think It's Time.1 A picture with Elvis confirms the two paired together.23

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March 1959

A 39 page RCA VICTOR GOLD STANDARD SERIES (45 EP Albums and Single Records) catalog. These scans highlight the cover and the pages where the Elvis Presley catalog numbrers are found. Measures 8″ x 2 5/8″.

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February 1964

A 22 page RCA VICTOR 4-TRACK STEREO REEL TAPES catalog. These scans highlight the cover and the pages where the Elvis Presley catalog numbrers are found. Measures 6 3/4″ x 3 3/8″.

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May 1966

A 27 page RCA VICTOR 4-TRACK STEREO REEL TAPES catalog. These scans highlight the cover and the pages where the Elvis Presley catalog numbrers are found. Measures 6 3/4″ x 3 3/8″.

  1. Images and description from the collection of Roberto. ↩
  2. Tunzi, Joseph A. Photographs & Memories. Chicago: JAT Productions, 1998. Print. ↩
  3. Image from the collection of Roberto. ↩

ACL-7064 Mahalo from Elvis

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Modified: November 7, 2015

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: Pickwick ACL-7064 Mahalo from Elvis (LP)
Release Date: 5/1978

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side 1

Blue Hawaii
Early Mornin’ Rain
Hawaiian Wedding Song
Ku-U-I-Po
No More

Side 2

Relax
Baby, If You’ll Give Me All Of Your Love
One Broken Heart For Sale
So Close, Yet So Far
Happy Ending

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Cover Front: Black background. Pickwick logo upper left corner. Catalog number upper right corner. Song titles on either side of Elvis.
Cover Back: Black and white. Song titles in multiple columns.

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Disc: Black label. Rainbow swirl around center hole.

Matrix numbers
Side 1: B-Keel sine ACL-7064-A-1 (TR) PA 6-78 / Side 2: A-two Keel ACL-7064-A-1 (TR) 5-78

Inner Sleeve
Generic white, generic Pickwick or none.

Michelob presents Highlights of Elvis’ Memories

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Modified: November 27, 2012

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: ABC OCC-810 Michelob presents Highlights of Elvis' Memories (LP)
Release Date: 1978

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Cover Front: Reads Elvis: Memories … in a circular pattern intertwined with an image of Elvis. Upper left corner reads Michelob presents.
Cover Back: Reads in script, “This limited eidtion album presents highlights from the three hour ABC Radio special – “Elvis Memories.” This program marks a “First” for radio entertainment and Michelob. We are proud to salute Elvis’ contriution to contemporary music and look forward to sponsoring other radio entertainment specials in the months to come.” – Bob McDowell. Copyright on bottom.1

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Disc: White label.1
Matrix numbers: OCC – 810A-1 (machine stamped) / OCC-810B-2 (hand etched) (unknown pressing)3

  1. Images from the collection of Christian (of France) ↩
  2. Images from the collection of Christian (of France) ↩
  3. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France) ↩

International Hotel, Las Vegas Nevada Presents Elvis, August 1969

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Modified: May 31, 2020

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor International Hotel, Las Vegas Nevada Presents Elvis, August 1969 (LP)
Release Date: 7/1969

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Box: Black box. Black tape for spine. Slic featuring black and white picture of Elvis. RCA lower right corner. International Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada Presents Elvis August 1969 August in white box. The box contents featured below.1

The records that are found in this complimentary gift box given to invited guests at the Showroom Internationale on July 31, 1969 and August 1 are LPM-4088 Elvis and LSP-4155 From Elvis In Memphis

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Insert 1A: LPM-4088 Elvis1

Matrix numbers1
Side 1: WPRM-8051–2S A2 / Side 2: WPRM-8052–1S C1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)4

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Insert 1B: LSP-4155 From Elvis In Memphis1

Matrix numbers1
Side 1: XPRS–1366–7S B2 / Side 2: XPRS-1367–1S A2B (machine stamped except “B2” & “A2B” hand etched) (Rockaway pressing)4

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Insert 1C: Nine-page press release.19

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Insert 1D: 1969 Elvis’ Records and Taps catalog. PJ-3170 printed on back.1

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Insert 1E: RCA 1969 pocket calendar.1

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Insert 1F: 8″ x 10″ picture of Elvis with International August 1969 printed on back.1

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Insert 1G: Two black in white 8″ x 10″ photos of Elvis.1

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Insert 1H: Single page, reading: “Dear Friend, Enclosed is a special promotional package with our compliments Sincerely Elvis and the Colonel.1

  1. Images from the collection of Anon. ↩
  2. Images from the collection of Anon. ↩
  3. Images from the collection of Anon. ↩
  4. Matrix numbers from the collection of Anon. ↩
  5. Images from the collection of Anon. ↩
  6. Images from the collection of Anon. ↩
  7. Matrix numbers from the collection of Anon. ↩
  8. Images from the collection of Anon. ↩
  9. Images from scans of scans so quality could be better. ↩
  10. Images from the collection of Anon. ↩
  11. Images from the collection of Anon. ↩
  12. Images from the collection of Anon. ↩
  13. Images from the collection of Anon. ↩
  14. Images from the collection of Anon. ↩

AFL1-2756 Fun In Acapulco

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Modified: February 4, 2015

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor AFL1-2756 Fun In Acapulco (LP)
Release Date: 1977

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side A

Fun In Acapulco
Vino, Dinero Y Amor
Mexico
El Toro
Marguerita
The Bullfighter Was A Lady
(There’s) No Room To Rhumba In A Sports Car

Side B

I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here
Bossa Nova Baby
You Can’t Say No In Acapulco
Guadalajara
Love Me Tonight
Slowly But Surely

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Cover Front: RCA and catalog number upper left corner. Victor and stereo upper right corner. “RE-2” lower left corner.1
Cover Back: Catalog number upper right corner, Stereo box upper left corner, no Nipper logos, RCA copyright middle bottom. “RE-2” bottom left corner.

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Disc: (1977) Black label, dog near top. Flat label.1

Matrix numbers
Side A: PPRS-4436 AFL1-2756 A 7S / Side B: PPRS-4437 AFL1-2756 B 7S (Indianapolis pressing)3
Side A: PPRS-4436 AFL1-2756 A2W 7S / Side B: PPRS-4437 AFL1-2756B A1PP 7S (Indianapolis pressing)

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

Orginally released in stereo as LSP-2756 Fun In Acapulco.

  1. Mockup of images from the collection of Roberto. ↩
  2. Mockup of images from the collection of Roberto. ↩
  3. Matrix numbers from the collection of Roberto. ↩

AFL1-2765 Elvis’ Golden Records, Volume 3

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Modified: February 6, 2013

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor AFL1-2765 Elvis' Golden Records, Volume 3 (LP)
Release Date: 1977

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side A

It’s Now Or Never
Stuck On You
Fame And Fortune
I Gotta Know
Surrender
I Feel So Bad

Side B

Are You Lonesome To-night?
(Marie’s The Name) His Latest Flame
Little Sister
Good Luck Charm
Anything That’s Part Of You
She’s Not You

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Cover Front: RCA and catalog number upper left corner. “RE 2” bottom left.
Cover Back: Catalog number upper right corner. Copyright info bottom left. “RE 2” bottom left. A note about RCA STEREO RECORDS in box upper left corner. Catalog numbers for the three albums advertised changed to the AFL or ANL prefix.

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Disc: Black label, dog near top.1

Matrix numbers
Side A: AFL1-2765-A A-1 / Side B: AFL1-2765-B A-1 (hand etched) (unknown pressing)2

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

Previously released in stereo as LSP-2765 Elvis' Golden Records, Volume 3.

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

AFL1-0388 Raised On Rock

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Modified: July 10, 2014

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor AFL1-0388 Raised On Rock (LP)
Release Date: 1977

Track Listings: (click here to expand / collapse)

Side A

Raised on Rock
Are You Sincere
Find Out What’s Happening
I Miss You
Girl of Mine

Side B

For Ol’ Times Sake
If You Don’t Come Back
Just a Little Bit
Sweet Angeline
Three Corn Patches

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Cover Front: Title on top. Song titles on right with RCA and catalog below song titles. RE lower left corner.
Cover Back: Title on top. Song titles on right and on bottom right with copyright info below.

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Disc: (1977) Black label, dog near top.

Matrix numbers
Side A: APFL1-0388A-1 A4V / Side B: APFL1-0388B-3 A4I (Indianapolis pressing)
Side A: APFL1-0388A-3 BCJ / Side B: APFL1-0388B-3 A4H (Indianapolis pressing)

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

Originally released as APL1-0388 Raised On Rock.

Reference Material

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Modified: December 11, 2012

This is a list of some of the material that was either in this collection or currently exists within this collection. There are many more references, and more will be added as time permits.

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  • Barry, Ron. The Elvis Presley American Discography. Phillipsburg, NJ: Spectator Service, Maxigraphics, 1976. Print.
  • Cotten, Lee, and Howard A. DeWitt. Jailhouse Rock: The Bootleg Records of Elvis Presley, 1970-1983. Ann Arbor, MI: Pierian, 1983. Print.
  • Cranor, Rosalind. Elvis Collectibles. Paducah, KY: Collector, 1983. Print.
  • Gubeli, Felix. Bootleg Elvis. N.p.: n.p., 2012. Print.
  • Hudgeons, Tom. The Official Price Guide to Records. Westminster, MD: House of Collectibles, 1985. Print.

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  • Lichter, Paul. The Boy Who Dared to Rock: The Definitive Elvis. Garden City, NY: Dolphin, 1978. Print.
  • Neely, Tim. Goldmine Price Guide to 45 Rpm Records. Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1999. Print.
  • Osborne, Jerry. The Official Price Guide to Elvis Presley Records and Memorabilia. 1st ed. New York: House of Collectibles, 1994. Print.
  • Osborne, Jerry. The Official Price Guide to Elvis Presley Records and Memorabilia. 2nd ed. New York: House of Collectibles, 1998. Print.
  • Osborne, Jerry, and Bruce Hamilton. Presleyana. Phoenix: O’Sullivan Woodside, 1980. Print.

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  • Osborne, Jerry, and Robert Alaniz. Presleyana V: The Elvis Presley Record, CD, and Memorabilia Price Guide. Port Townsend, WA: Osborne Enterprises Pub., 2002. Print.
  • Osborne, Jerry. Presleyana VII. Port Townsend: Osborne Enterprises, 2012. Print.
  • Petrelle, Savid. Solid Gold Elvis. 4th ed. Lonetree: Timewind Productions, 2008. Print.
  • Umphred, Neal. Elvis Presley. Phoenix, AZ: O’Sullivan Woodside, 1985. Print.
  • Umphred, Neal. Rock & Roll Record Albums. Phoenix, AZ: O’Sullivan & Woodside, 1985. Print. (No Elvis discography only pictures Elvis on cover, deceptive!)

G.I. Blues EP

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Modified: November 15, 2012

These images of G.I. Blues extended play were sent requesting verification and validation as it is not listed in any price guide or publication. This example was offered in 2010 with the description, U.S. promo releases made and distributed in 1960 for the Sears Roebuck & Company stores and given out free with the purchase of any U.S. Army jacket windbreaker.1 What confuses the issue is that it reads Made in U.S.A. on the labels.

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The Analysis
This is not an expert analysis, however, after collecting for many years and reviewing 1000s of images, there are patterns that develop. This example are many inconsistancies that support the conclusion that this is a bootleg. If for no other reason, the RCA Victor logo used on the cover is not 1960, however at least two years later. This does not support the story of its Sears Roebuck & Company origin.

The Cover

  • No catalog number.
  • Incorrect RCA Victor logo. Behind the RCA Victor logo is the original LP rectangle box faded out with newer Nipper logo. In 1960, the logo would be rectangle box, Elvis’ first 45 RPM with that logo is from 6/8/1966 47-8870 Love Letters / Come What May. First album, 6/5/1962 LPM-2523 Pot Luck. First EP is 3/10/1967 EPA-4387 Easy Come, Easy Go.

The Label

  • Nipper is too dark, has a haze around the edges of the image as if it were cut and pasted from an original source.
  • No catalog number or matrix number.
  • High Fidelity on one side and new orthophonic on the other side.
  • EPs of this era are not found with Extended Play spelled out or with 45 R.P.M. but with 45 EP.
  • Missing credits.
    • No credit for “with The Jordanaires” for Frankfort Special or G.I. Blues.
    • No credit for movie (from the Hal Wallis prod. “G. I. Blues” a Paramount film)
    • No credit for the song writers for any of the songs
      • G. I. Blues (Tepper-Bennett)
      • Pocketful of Rainbows (Wise-Weisman)
      • Wooden Heart (Wise-Weisman-Twomey)
      • Franfort Special (Wayne-Edwards)
  • Odd font used for High Fidelity, Extended Play, Side 2, 45 R.P.M. “New orthophonic” and Elvis Presley.

The Vinyl

  • The inner ring that cuts through Nippers ear is not indicative of any other U.S. pressing of that era.
  1. Details from Urs Mosimann (from Switzerland) ↩

DJ-56 Too Much / Playing for Keeps

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Modified: January 31, 2013

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor DJ-56 Too Much / Playing for Keeps (EP)
Release Date: 12/1956

Side 1: Too Much / Playing for Keeps (Elvis Presley)
Side 2: Chantez – Chantez / Honkeytonk Heart (Dinah Shore)

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Disc: (12/1956) White label. NOT FOR SALE.
Matrix numbers: G2N H9644-1S A1 / G2N H9645-1S A1 (machine stamped) (Rockaway pressing)