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Indescribably Blue / Fools Fall in Love

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Modified: March 13, 2019

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0659 Indescribably Blue / Fools Fall in Love (45)
Release Date: 7/15/1969

Gold Standard Series

447-0659-1968-side1-mockup447-0659-1968-side2-mockup

Disc: Orange label.1

447-0659-1971-side1447-0659-1971-side2

Disc: Red label.2
Matrix numbers: TPKM-0982–4S A3 / TPKM-0925–5S A3 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3

A red label example with only good condition labels and VG vinyl sold on eBay for $65 plus shipping on January 4, 20184.

Originally released by RCA Records on as Indescribably Blue / Fools Fall in Love.

  1. Mockup of existing images ↩
  2. Images from the collection of Christian (of France) ↩
  3. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France) ↩
  4. eBay reference 202172738732 (January 4, 2018) ↩

Spinout / All That I Am

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Modified: September 18, 2020

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0658 Spinout / All That I Am (45)
Release Date: 1/23/1968

Gold Standard Series

447-0658-1965-side1447-0658-1965-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on side.1
Matrix numbers: TPKM 5311–4S B2 / TPKM-5307–4S B1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2
Matrix numbers: TPKM-5311-10S / TPKM-5307–4S B1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: TPKM-5311-10S / TPKM-5307–10S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

There is a copy on eBay for that has been made available via buy-it-now with an asking price of $300.00. This is one of the toughest Black label, dog on sides to find.

447-0658-1968-side1-mockup447-0658-1968-side2-mockup

Disc: Orange label.
Matrix numbers: TPKM-5311-10S / TPKM-5307-10S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0658-1971-side1447-0658-1971-side2

Disc: Red label.1
Matrix numbers: TPKM-5311-10S / TPKM-5307-10S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2
Matrix numbers: TPKM-5311-11S A1 / TPKM-5307-12S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0658-1977-side2447-0658-1977-side1

Disc: Black label, dog near top.
Matrix numbers: TPKM-5311-13 A1 / TPKM-5307-12S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

Originally released by RCA Records on as Spinout / All That I Am.

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

Love Letters / Come What May

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Modified: August 18, 2021

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0657 Love Letters / Come What May (45)
Release Date: 1/23/1968

Gold Standard Series

447-0657-1965-side1447-0657-1965-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on side.1
Matrix numbers: TPKM–0914–4S A1 / TPKM–0924–5S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: TPKM–0914–4S A5 / TPKM–0924–4S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2
Matrix numbers: TPKM–0914–4S A5 / TPKM–0924–5S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0657-1968-side1-mockup447-0657-1968-side2-mockup

Disc: Orange label.3

447-0657-1971-side1447-0657-1971-side2

Disc: Red label.1
Matrix numbers: TPKM-0914-10S / TPKM-0924-11S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2
Matrix numbers: TPKM-0914-11S A1 / TPKM-0924-11S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: TPKM-0914-11S A1 / TPKM-0924-12S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0657-1976-side2-gsstop447-0657-1976-side1-gsstop

Disc: Black label, dog near top. Gold Standard in white on top.
Matrix numbers: TPKM-0914-11S A1 / TPKM-0924-12S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0657-1977-side2447-0657-1977-side1

Disc: Black label, dog near top. Gold Standard on side.1
Matrix numbers: TPKM-0914-11S A4 / TPKM-0924-12S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: TPKM-0914-11S A6 / TPKM-0924-12S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: TPKM- 0914 SHELLEY 2003 / TPKM- 0924 SHELLEY 2003 (hand etched) (Santa Maria pressing)2

Originally released by RCA Records on as Love Letters / Come What May.

  1. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  2. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  3. Mockups of existing images ↩
  4. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  5. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  6. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  7. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩

Frankie and Johnny / Please Don’t Stop Loving Me

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Modified: September 11, 2022

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0656 Frankie and Johnny / Please Don't Stop Loving Me (45)
Release Date: 1/23/1968

Gold Standard Series

447-0656-1965-side1447-0656-1965-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on side.
Matrix numbers: SPKM-7378–5S A2 / SPKM-7374–5S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

This record is insanely rare. I have only seen three12 copies since 2009 and two of those sold in 2014! This is likely the most difficult of the dog on side Gold Standard Series issues. I would conservatively consider the value at $500-$750.

447-0656-side1-i447-0656-side2-i

Disc: Black label, dog on side. Missing print on the Frankie and Johnny side. Error.
Matrix numbers: SPKM-7378–5S A2 / SPKM-7374–5S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0656-1968-side2447-0656-1968-side1

Disc: Orange label.3

447-0656-1971-side2447-0656-1971-side1

Disc: Red label.
Matrix numbers: SPKM-7378–8S A1 / SPKM-7374–8S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: SPKM-7378–8S A1 / SPKM-7374–9S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0656-1977-side1-gstop447-0656-1977-side2-gstop

Disc: Black label, dog near top. Gold Standard on top in white.
Matrix numbers: SPKM-7378–8S A1 / SPKM-7374–9S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0656-1977-side2447-0656-1977-side1

Disc: Black label, dog near top.
Matrix numbers: SPKM-7378–9S A 13 / SPKM-7374–9S A1 (machine stamped) (unknown pressing)

Originally released by RCA Records on as Frankie and Johnny / Please Don't Stop Loving Me.

  1. ebay reference 161462595182 (November 11, 2014) ↩
  2. eBay reference 271555917824 (July 25, 2014) ↩
  3. Mockups of existing images. ↩

Tell Me Why / Blue River

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Modified: July 15, 2023

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0655 Tell Me Why / Blue River (45)
Release Date: 1/23/1968

Gold Standard Series

447-0655-1965-side1447-0655-1965-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on side.1
Matrix numbers: H2WW-0254–4S A1 / SPKM-7357–2S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: H2WW-0254–9S / SPKM-7357–6S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2

Originally released by RCA Records on as Tell Me Why / Blue River.

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

I’m Yours / (It’s a) Long Lonely Highway

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Modified: April 12, 2021

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0654 I'm Yours / (It's a) Long Lonely Highway (45)
Release Date: 11/8/1966

Gold Standard Series

447-0654-1965-side2447-0654-1965-side1

Disc: Black label, dog on side.1
Matrix numbers: M2W-0859–4S A1 / PPKM-0303–4S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: M2W-0859–5S A1 / PPKM-0303–5S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: M2W-0859–5S A1 / PPKM-0303–5S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2

447-0654-1968-side2447-0654-1968-side1

Disc: Orange label.3

This elusive single sold on eBay August 27, 2009 for $228.

447-0654-1971-side2447-0654-1971-side1

Disc: Red label.4
Matrix numbers: M2W-0859–5S A1 / PPKM-0303–5S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

This elusive single sold on eBay March 9, 2014 for $454. Another copy sold on eBay February 3, 2020 for $153 shipped.6

Originally released by RCA Records on as I'm Yours / (It's a) Long Lonely Highway.

  1. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  2. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  3. eBay reference 130326354685 (August 27, 2009) ↩
  4. eBay reference 161239284554 (March 9, 2014) ↩
  5. eBay reference 161239284554 (March 9, 2014) ↩
  6. eBay reference 362892658496 (February 3, 2020) ↩

(Such An) Easy Question / It Feels So Right

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Modified: February 6, 2020

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0653 (Such An) Easy Question / It Feels So Right (45)
Release Date: 11/8/1966

Gold Standard Series

447-0653-1965-side2447-0653-1965-side1

Disc: Black label, dog on side.
Matrix numbers: N2WW-0687–5S A1 / L2WW-0086–4S A3 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

This record is trending upward in value. On March 17, 2014 a copy sold for $54.881. Another copy sold on Aug. 17, 2018 for $1002. On May 11, 2019, a copy sold for $1753

447-0653-1968-side1-mockup447-0653-1968-side2-mockup

Disc: Orange label.4

447-0653-1971-side1447-0653-1971-side2

Disc: Red label.5
Matrix numbers: N2WW-0687–5S AV 1 / L2WW-0086–5S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing).6

Originally released by RCA Records on as (Such An) Easy Question / It Feels So Right.

  1. eBay auction 231176488763 (March 17, 2014) ↩
  2. eBay reference 202400955681 (August 17, 2018) ↩
  3. eBay reference 312602247291 (May 11, 2019) ↩
  4. Mockup. ↩
  5. Image and identification from the collection of CLaPine. ↩
  6. Matrix number from the collection of CLaPine. ↩

Ain’t That Loving You Baby / Ask Me

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Modified: February 6, 2020

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0649 Ain't That Loving You Baby / Ask Me (45)
Release Date: 10/26/1965

Gold Standard Series

447-0649-1965-side1447-0649-1965-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on side.1
Matrix numbers: J2WW-3255–3S C3 / RPKM-1005–1S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: J2WW-3255–3S C3 / RPKM-1005–3S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2

447-0649-1968-side1-mock447-0649-1968-side2-mock

Disc: Orange label.3

447-0649-1971-side1447-0649-1971-side2

Disc: Red label.
Matrix numbers: J2WW-3255–3S C3 / RPKM-1005–5S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

This is a very tough catalog number to find. This red label sold on eBay for $71 plus shipping on October 23, 20154 and that is greatly undervalued.

Originally released by RCA Records on as Ain't That Loving You Baby / Ask Me.

  1. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  2. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  3. Mockup from existing images. ↩
  4. eBay reference 381418243161 (October 23, 2015) ↩

Do The Clam / You’ll Be Gone

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Modified: February 24, 2021

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0648 Do The Clam / You'll Be Gone (45)
Release Date: 10/26/1965

Gold Standard Series

447-0648-1965-side1447-0648-1965-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on side.1
Matrix numbers: SPKM 2009–6S A1 / N2WW 0691–5S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2

447-0648-1968-side1-mockup447-0648-1968-side2-mockup

Disc: Orange label.3

447-0648-1971-side1447-0648-1971-side2

Disc: Red label.
Matrix numbers: SPKM 2009–6S A1 / N2WW 0691–9S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

A red label, copy sold on eBay February 13, 2021 for $523.98! (eBay reference 383941241208)

Originally released by RCA Records on as Do The Clam / You'll Be Gone.

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

Viva Las Vegas / What’d I Say

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Modified: June 10, 2023

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0646 Viva Las Vegas / What'd I Say (45)
Release Date: 4/6/1965

Gold Standard Series

447-0646-1959-side1447-0646-1959-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on top.1
Matrix numbers: RPKM-0234–4S A6 / RPKM-0235–4S A3 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

This one goes to show that not all Gold Standard Series releases were created equal. This one sold on eBay July 14, 2013 for $774.60!1

447-0646-1965-side1447-0646-1965-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on side.3
Matrix numbers: RPKM-0234–5S A6 / RPKM-0235–4S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)4

447-0646-1968-side1447-0646-1968-side2

Disc: Orange label.3
Matrix numbers: RPKM-0234–4S A6 (hand etched) / RPKM-0235–4S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)4

An orange label copy of this catalog number sold on eBay with two common singles for $132 on August 25, 2013.7 Another copy sold on eBay for $77 plus shipping on May 30, 2016.8

447-0646-1971-side1447-0646-1971-side2

Disc: Red label.
Matrix numbers: RPKM-0234–4S A6 / RPKM-0235–4S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: RPKM-0234–4S A6 / RPKM-0235–5S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0646-1977-side2447-0646-1977-side1

Disc: Black label, dog near top. RCA CORPORATION OF AMERICA on bottom. Large font.
Matrix numbers: RPKM-0234-11 A1 / RPKM 0235 15S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0646-1977-side2447-0646-1977-side1

Disc: Black label, dog near top. RCA CORPORATION on bottom. Small font.
Matrix numbers: RPKM-0234–12 A1 (hand etched) / RPKM-0235–16 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

Originally released by RCA Records on as Viva Las Vegas / What'd I Say.

  1. eBay reference 350829522762 (July 14, 2013) ↩
  2. eBay reference 350829522762 (July 14, 2013) ↩
  3. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  4. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  5. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  6. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  7. eBay reference 171106430671 (August 25, 2013) ↩
  8. eBay reference 371636474645 (May 30, 2016) ↩

Such A Night / Never Ending

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Modified: February 6, 2020

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0645 Such A Night / Never Ending (45)
Release Date: 4/6/1965

Gold Standard Series

447-0645-1959-side1447-0645-1959-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on top.1
Matrix numbers: L2WW-0105–4S A2 / PPKM-0293–4S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: L2WW-0105–4S A3 / PPKM-0293–4S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2

447-0645-1965-side1447-0645-1965-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on side.1
Matrix numbers: L2WW-0105–4S A3 / PPKM-0293–3S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2
Matrix numbers: L2WW-0105–4S A3 / PPKM-0293–4S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0645-1968-side2-mockup447-0645-1968-side1-mockup

Disc: Orange label.5
Matrix numbers: L2WW-0105–4S A3 / PPKM-0293–3S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

An orange label copy of this catalog number sold on ebay for $169 on October 22, 20096.

447-0645-1971-side2447-0645-1971-side1

Disc: Red label.
Matrix numbers: L2WW-0105–4S A3 / PPKM-0293–3S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

Originally released by RCA Records on as Such A Night / Never Ending.

  1. Images from the collection of Christian (of France) ↩
  2. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  3. Images from the collection of Christian (of France) ↩
  4. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  5. Mockup of existing images. ↩
  6. eBay reference 270470424109 (October 22, 2009) ↩

Kissin’ Cousins / It Hurts Me

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Modified: April 19, 2020

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0644 Kissin' Cousins / It Hurts Me (45)
Release Date: 4/6/1965

Gold Standard Series

447-0644-1959-side2447-0644-1959-side1

Disc: Black label, dog on top.
Matrix numbers: RPKM-0219–5S B2 / RPKM-1006–8S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

A copy of this rare specimen had sold for $172.50 on eBay July 15, 20141.

447-0644-1965-side1447-0644-1965-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on side.2
Matrix numbers: RPKM-0219–5S B2 / RPKM-1006–8S A3 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3

447-0644-1968-side1447-0644-1968-side2

Disc: Orange label.2
Matrix numbers: RPKM-0219–5S B2 / RPKM-1006–8S A3 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3

447-0644-1971-side1447-0644-1971-side2

Disc: Red label.2
Matrix numbers: RPKM-0219–5S B1 / RPKM-1006-9S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3
Matrix numbers: RPKM-0219–8S A1 / RPKM-1006-9S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0644-1977-side1447-0644-1977-side2

Disc: Black label, dog near top. Large font spacing. Copyright information in all caps. Radio Corporation of America on bottom.
Matrix numbers: RPKM-0219–8S A1 / RPKM-1006–10S A1 (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: RPKM-0219–10 A1 / RPKM-1006–10S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0644-1977-side2447-0644-1977-side1

Disc: Black label, dog near top. Tight font spacing. Copyright information is not all caps. RCA on bottom.
Matrix numbers: RPKM-0219–10 A3 / RPKM-1006–10S (unknown pressing)

Originally released by RCA Records on as Kissin' Cousins / It Hurts Me.

  1. eBay reference 201118250788 (July 15, 2014) ↩
  2. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  3. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  4. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  5. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  6. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  7. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩

Bossa Nova Baby / Witchcraft

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Modified: August 17, 2021

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0642 Bossa Nova Baby / Witchcraft (45)
Release Date: 9/8/1964

Gold Standard Series

447-0642-1959-side1447-0642-1959-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on top.
Matrix numbers: PPKM-4431–4S B1 / PPKM-0295–3S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0642-1965-side2447-0642-1965-side1

Disc: Black label, dog on side.
Matrix numbers: PPKM-4431–3S A2 / PPKM-0295–3S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: PPKM-4431–4S / PPKM-0295–3S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: PPKM-4431–4S A2 / PPKM-0295–4S B1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0642-1968-side2-mockup447-0642-1968-side1-mockup

Disc: Orange label.1

447-0642-1971-side2447-0642-1971-side1

Disc: Red label.
Matrix numbers: PPKM-4431–3S / PPKM-0295–3S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: PPKM-4431–3S C1 / PPKM-0295–4S B1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0642-1977-side2447-0642-1977-side1

Disc: Black label, dog near top.
Matrix numbers: PPKM-4431–3S D1 / PPKM-0295–4S B3 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

Originally released by RCA Records on as Bossa Nova Baby / Witchcraft.

  1. Mockup of existing images. ↩

(You’re the) Devil in Disguise / Please Don’t Drag that String Around

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Modified: July 30, 2023

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0641 (You're the) Devil in Disguise / Please Don't Drag that String Around (45)
Release Date: 9/8/1964

Gold Standard Series

447-0641-side2x1000447-0641-side1x1000

Disc: Black label, dog on top.
Matrix numbers: PPKM-0292–5S A3 / PPKM-0291-13S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0641-1965-side1447-0641-1965-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on side.1
Matrix numbers: PPKM-0292–5S A3 / PPKM-0291-13S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: PPKM-0292–5S A5 / PPKM-0291-13S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2

447-0641-1968-side1-mockup447-0641-1968-side2-mockup

Disc: Orange label.3

447-0641-1971-side1447-0641-1971-side2

Disc: Red label.1
Matrix numbers: PPKM-0292–5S A3 / PPKM 0291 13S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: PPKM-0292–5S A5 / PPKM 0291 14S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: PPKM-0292–5S C1 / PPKM 0291 17S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: PPKM-0292–5S C2 / PPKM 0291 17S A2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2

447-0641-1977-side1447-0641-1977-side2

Disc: Black label, dog near top.
Matrix numbers: PPKM-0292 9 / PPKM 0291 17S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: PPKM-0292 SHELLEY 50141 / PPKM-0291 SHELLEY 50140 (hand etched) (Santa Maria pressing)

Originally released by RCA Records on as (You're the) Devil in Disguise / Please Don't Drag that String Around.

  1. Images from the collection of Christian (of France) ↩
  2. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France) ↩
  3. Mockup of existing images. ↩
  4. Images from the collection of Christian (of France) ↩
  5. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France) ↩

One Broken Heart for Sale / They Remind Me Too Much of You

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Modified: May 26, 2020

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0640 One Broken Heart for Sale / They Remind Me Too Much of You (45)
Release Date: 9/8/1964

Gold Standard Series

447-0640-1958-side1447-0640-1958-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on top.
Matrix numbers: PPKM-2724-4S B2 / PPKM-2725-4S B1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0640-1965-side1447-0640-1965-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on side.1
Matrix numbers: PPKM-2724-4S B2 / PPKM-2725-4S B2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: PPKM-2724-4S B2 / PPKM-2725-4S C2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2

447-0640-1968-side2447-0640-1968-side1

Disc: Orange label.34

447-0640-1971-side2447-0640-1971-side1

Disc: Red label.5
Matrix numbers: PPKM-2724-4S B2 / PPKM-2725-4S B2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: PPKM-2724-4S B2 1 / PPKM-2725-4S C1 -1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)6

A red label copy described as VG+/VG+ where the labels are more like VG sold for $146.94 + shipping and tax on February 16, 2020 on eBay.7

Originally released by RCA Records on as One Broken Heart for Sale / They Remind Me Too Much of You.

  1. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  2. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  3. Confirmed with image from discogs.com. ↩
  4. Mockup ↩
  5. Special thanks for this wonderful gift provided by Anonymous. ↩
  6. eBay reference 124078030166 (February 9, 2020) ↩
  7. eBay reference 124078030166 (February 16, 2020) ↩

Return to Sender / Where Do You Come From

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Modified: September 18, 2020

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0638 Return to Sender / Where Do You Come From (45)
Release Date: 5/14/1963

Gold Standard Series

447-0638-1959-side1447-0638-1959-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on top.1
Matrix numbers: M2 PW3279–4S B4 / N2 PW3274–4S B2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2

447-0638-1965-side1447-0638-1965-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on side.1
Matrix numbers: N2 PW-3279–4S B3 / N2 PW3274–4S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2
Matrix numbers: N2 PW-3279–4S B3 / N2 PW3274–4S B2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0638-1968-side1447-0638-1968-side2

Disc: Orange label.1
Matrix numbers: N2 PW3279–4S B3 / N2 PW3274–4S B2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2

This copy sold on eBay April 13, 2018 for over $284 plus shipping.7

447-0638-1971-side1447-0638-1971-side2

Disc: Red label.
Matrix numbers: N2PW-3279–4S B3 / N2PW-3274–4S B2 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: N2PW-3279–9S A1 / N2PW-3274–4S C3 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0638-1977-side2-gstop447-0638-1977-side1-gstop

Disc: Black label, dog near top. Gold Standard on top in white.
Matrix numbers: N2PW-3279–9S A1 / N2PW-3274–4S C3 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0638-1977-side1447-0638-1977-side2

Disc: Black label, dog near top. Gold Standard on side.
Matrix numbers: N2PW-3279–9S B2 / N2PW-3274–4S D1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: N2PW-3279 PB-11111A–10S A1 / N2PW-3274 PB-11111B–10S A7 (unknown pressing)

Originally released by RCA Records on as Return to Sender / Where Do You Come From
Re-released by RCA Records on 45 RPM as Return to Sender / Where Do You Come From? on the Collectors’ Series label..

  1. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  2. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  3. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  4. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  5. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  6. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  7. eBay reference 401521765490 (April 13, 2018) ↩

Good Luck Charm / Anything That’s Part of You

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Modified: June 10, 2023

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0636 Good Luck Charm / Anything That's Part of You (45)
Release Date: 10/9/1962

Gold Standard Series

447-0636-1959-side2447-0636-1959-side1

Disc: Black label, dog on top.
Matrix numbers: M2WW-1003-4S B3 / M2WW-1004-4S B1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0636-1965-side2447-0636-1965-side1

Disc: Black label, dog on side.
Matrix numbers: M2WW-1003-4S B1 / M2WW-1004-4S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: M2WW-1003-4S B4 / M2WW-1004-4S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)1

447-0636-1968-side1-mockup447-0636-1968-side2-mockup

Disc: Orange label.2

447-0636-1971-side1447-0636-1971-side2

Disc: Red label.3
Matrix numbers: M2 WW1003-4S B1 / M2 WW1004-4S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: M2 WW1003-4S B3 / M2 WW1004-4S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: M2 WW1003-4S B4 / M2 WW1004-4S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)1
Matrix numbers: M2WW-1003-4S B5 / M2WW-1004-4S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0636-1977-side1-gsstop447-0636-1977-side2-gsstop

Disc: 1976. Gold Standard. Black label, dog near top. Gold Standard on top.
Matrix numbers: M2 WW1003-4S B5 / M2 WW1004-4S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0636-1976-side2-lglogo447-0636-1976-side1-lglogo

Disc: Black label, dog near top. (large logos)
Matrix numbers: M2WW-1003-8 A1 / M2WW-1004-8 A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: M2WW-1003-10 A1 / M2WW-1004-11 A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0636-1976-side2-smlogo447-0636-1976-side1-smlogo

Disc: Black label, dog near top. (small logos)
Matrix numbers: M2WW-1003-9S (machine stamped) 49885 (reverse hand etched) / M2WW 1004 SHELLEY (hand etched) 49987 (reverse hand etched) (Santa Maria pressing)

Originally released by RCA Records on as Good Luck Charm / Anything That's Part of You.

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

Can’t Help Falling In Love / Rock-a-Hula Baby

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Modified: August 18, 2021

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0635 Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-a-Hula Baby (45)
Release Date: 10/9/1962

Gold Standard Series

447-0635-1959-side1447-0635-1959-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on top.
Matrix numbers: M2 PW2988–3S A2 / M2 PW2989–3S A5 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: M2 PW2988-5S A3 / M2 PW2989-5S A5 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0635-1965-side1447-0635-1965-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on side.1
Matrix numbers: M2 PW2988-5S A3 / M2 PW2989-3S A5 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: M2 PW2988-5S A3 / M2 PW2989-5S A5 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: M2 PW2988-5S A5 / M2 PW2989-5S A5 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2

Part of the matrix number on side one, specifically the duplication history, A3 is rather tough to make out. It does resemble that of an A5. Using a Illuminated Jeweler’s Loupe with LED light at 15x25mm made it possible to more accurately identify. With that in mind and that the orange label release contains an A3, the matrix number with the A5 is questionable.

447-0635-1968-side1447-0635-1968-side2

Disc: Orange label.1
Matrix numbers: M2 PW2988-5S A3 / M2 PW2989–3S B5 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)2

A VG+ label copy sold on eBay July 20, 2014 for $170.5

447-0635-1971-side1447-0635-1971-side2

Disc: Red label.
Matrix numbers: M2PW-2988-7S C1 / MWP2-2989-7S A2 (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0635-1977-side1-gstop447-0635-1977-side2-gstop

Disc: Black label, dog near top. Gold Standard on top. RADIO CORPORATION OF AMERICA on bottom.
Matrix numbers: M2PW-2988-7S B2 / MWP2-2989-7S A2 (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: M2PW-2988-7S C1 / MWP2-2989-7S (unknown pressing)

447-0635-1977-side1-v3447-0635-1977-side2-v3

Disc: Black label, dog near top. Gold Standard on side. RADIO CORPORATION OF AMERICA on bottom.
Matrix numbers: M2PW-2988-7S B4 / MWP2-2989-7S A4 (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: M2PW-2988 PB11102A 10 M2PW-2998 10 A2 / MWP2-2989 10 PB11102B A2 (unknown pressing)

447-0635-1977-side1447-0635-1977-side2

Disc: Black label, dog near top. Gold Standard on side. Text on left side on both sides. RCA CORP on bottom.
Matrix numbers: M2PW-2988-12 A1 / MWP2-2989 (hand etched) (unknown pressing)

447-0635-2000-side2447-0635-2000-side1

Disc: Black label, dog near top. Gold Standard on side. Text on left side on both sides. RCA CORP and (R) only on bottom. Label is slick and shinny. Slightly different font. Likely a later pressing or NOS stock.
Matrix numbers: M2PW-2988-12 A1 / MWP2-2989 24 (machine stamped) (unknown pressing)

Originally released by RCA Records on as Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-a-Hula Baby.
Re-released by RCA Records on 45 RPM as Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby on the Collectors’ Series label.

  1. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  2. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  3. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  4. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  5. eBay reference 201127996445 (July 20, 2014) ↩

She’s Not You / Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello

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Modified: March 13, 2020

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0637 She's Not You / Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello (45)
Release Date: 5/14/1963

Gold Standard Series

447-0637-1959-side1447-0637-1959-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on top.
Matrix numbers: N2WW-0695-4S C1 (machine stamped) / N2WW-0693-4S A6 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

This one sold on eBay July 14, 2013 for $55.00.1 This could very well be the most difficult of th Dog on top Gold Standard Series. I have only seen two copies in 11 years (from 2009-2020) of looking.

447-0637-1965-side1447-0637-1965-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on side.2
Matrix numbers: N2WW-0695–8S (machine stamped) / N2WW-0693–8S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: N2WW-0695–8S (machine stamped) RWS – 66 (hand etched) / N2WW-0693–8S (machine stamped) 155 (hand etched) (Indianapolis pressing)3

447-0637-1968-side2-mockup447-0637-1968-side1-mockup

Disc: Orange label.4
Matrix numbers: N2WW 0695–8S / N2WW-0693–8S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0637-1971-side2447-0637-1971-side1

Disc: Red label.2
Matrix numbers: N2WW 0695–8S / N2WW-0693–8S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3
Matrix numbers: N2WW 0695–9S / N2WW-0693–8S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0637-1977-side1447-0637-1977-side2

Disc: Black label, dog near top.
Matrix numbers: N2WW 0695 12S (machine stamped) 50042 (hand etched) / N2WW-0693 Shelley 81005 (hand etched) (Santa Maria pressing)

Originally released by RCA Records on as She's Not You / Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello.

  1. eBay reference 390622538463 (July 14, 2013) ↩
  2. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  3. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  4. Mockups of existing images. ↩
  5. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  6. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩

His Latest Flame / Little Sister

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Modified: June 10, 2023

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0634 His Latest Flame / Little Sister (45)
Release Date: 10/9/1962

Gold Standard Series

447-0634-1959-side2447-0634-1959-side1

Disc: Black label, dog on top.
Matrix numbers: M2WW-0860-3S A6 / M2WW-0861-3S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: M2WW-0860-4S A1 / M2WW-0861-4S A4 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0634-1965-side2447-0634-1965-side1

Disc: Black label, dog on side.
Matrix numbers: M2WW-0860-4S A1 / M2WW-0861-4S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: M2WW-0860-4S B2 / M2WW-0861-4S A3 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0634-1968-side1-mockup447-0634-1968-side2-mockup

Disc: Orange label.12

447-0634-1971-side1447-0634-1971-side2

Disc: Red label.3
Matrix numbers: M2WW-0860-4S B2 / M2 WW0861–4S A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: M2WW-0860-7S B1 / M2 WW0861–4S B1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)4

447-0634-1977-side2-gstop447-0634-1977-side1-gstop

Disc: Gold Standard. Black label, dog near top. Gold Standard on top in white.
Matrix numbers: M2WW-0860-7S B1 / M2WW-0861-4S B1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0634-1977-side2447-0634-1977-side1

Disc: Black label, dog near top.3
Matrix numbers: M2WW-0860-7 S B2 / M2WW-0861-10 A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)4
Matrix numbers: M2WW-0860-10 A1 (hand etched) / M2WW-0861-10 A1 (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

Originally released by RCA Records on as His Latest Flame / Little Sister.

  1. Mockup of existing images. ↩
  2. eBay reference 381785211947 (October 14, 2016) ↩
  3. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  4. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  5. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  6. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩

I Feel So Bad / Wild In The Country

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Modified: February 24, 2021

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: RCA Victor 447-0631 I Feel So Bad / Wild In The Country (45)
Release Date: 2/20/1962

Gold Standard Series

447-0631-1959-side1447-0631-1959-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on top.
Matrix numbers: M2WW-0571-2S A6 / L2WW-5383-3S (Indianapolis pressing)

447-0631-1965-side1447-0631-1965-side2

Disc: Black label, dog on side.1
Matrix numbers: M2WW-0571-1S A5 / L2WW-5383-23S (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Matrix numbers: M2WW-0571-1S A5 / L2WW-5383-5S (Indianapolis pressing)2

447-0631-1968-side2447-0631-1968-side1

Disc: Orange label.3

A copy sold on eBay on December 30, 2013 for $3494 Another copy sold on eBay for $90 on April 20, 20145 However, this second copy was pressed in error with an incorrect label on the “I Feel So Bad” side. The label is for RCA 74-0142, an April 19696, Jim Glaser release.

447-0631-1971-side2447-0631-1971-side1

Disc: Red label.7
Matrix numbers: M2WW-0571-11S A1 / L2WW-5383-2S 1 (Indianapolis pressing)8
Matrix numbers: M2WW-0571-11S A1 / L2WW-5383-3S (Indianapolis pressing)

A copy sold on eBay on January 28, 2020 as part of a lot for $131 shipped.9 Another copy sold for $489.00 on eBay, February 13, 202110.

Originally released by RCA Records on as I Feel So Bad / Wild In The Country.

  1. Images from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  2. Matrix numbers from the collection of Christian (of France). ↩
  3. Mockup ↩
  4. eBay reference 331096552269 (December 30, 2013) ↩
  5. eBay reference 301152745402 (April 20, 2014) ↩
  6. Spotlight Singles, Billboard Magazine, April 12, 1969: 72 ↩
  7. Identified from the collection of CLaPine. ↩
  8. Matrix numbers from the collection of CLaPine. ↩
  9. eBay reference 174165061548 (January 28, 2020) ↩
  10. eBay reference 383941179529 (February 13, 2021) ↩