Blue Suede Shoes
Tutti Frutti
HMV 7M 405 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Blue Suede Shoes
Side 2:
1. Tutti Frutti
Released: May 1956:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (02)
"Blue Suede Shoes" was taken from Elvis' new debut album: "Rock 'n' Roll" (HMV CLP 1093)
Both songs were covers; "Blue Suede Shoes" was written and performed by Carl Perkins, "Tutti Frutti" was another great rocker by Little Richard.
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number 7XAV, part of the EMI system.
Side 1: 7XAV 1441 Side 2: 7XAV 1442
POP 213 (78rpm)
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)
Type 1: (March 1956 - August 1957)
This sleeve was a pale yellow colour with red printing,
The HMV logo, located at the top-centre of the sleeve, contained a picture of a dog, 'Nipper' listening to a gramophone with the words "His Master's Voice" underneath, Under the logo it read: The Hallmark of Quality. (Both Sides)
Boxed instructions Both Sides stated that:
THIS RECORD MUST BE PLAYED AT 45 REVS. PER MINUTE
(left-centre) and
The use of "EMITEX" cleaning material (available from record dealers) will preserve this record and keep it free from dust. (right-centre)
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Bold Red Capitals - Under Centre Hole)
(Both Sides)
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)
Under "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" at the bottom of the sleeve, the following information could be found:
Distributing Organisation for Great Britain
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LIMITED
RECORD DIVISION
8-11 GREAT CASTLE STREET, LONDON, W.1 (Left Side)
Export Distributing Organisation
E.M.I. INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
HAYES MIDDLESEX ENGLAND
Made and Printed in Great Britain (Right Side)
Note: Type 1:
This sleeve was a pale yellow colour with black printing, Not normally used for Elvis releases.
(Sleeve Variation 2 - Front)
Type 2: (March 1956 - June 1957)
This sleeve was a pale yellow colour with red printing,
This record has an optional centre. In its present form it can be played upon three speed record players or radiograms with a small centre spindle. (Top Left - Both Sides)
To play this 45 r.p.m. record on record players and radiograms with a large centre post remove the small centre disc of the record by pressing with the thumbs. (Top Right - Both Sides)
The HMV logo, located at the top-centre of the sleeve, contained a picture of a dog, 'Nipper' listening to a gramophone with the words "His Master's Voice" underneath, Under the logo it read: The Hallmark of Quality. (Both Sides)
Boxed instructions Both Sides stated that:
THIS RECORD MUST BE PLAYED AT 45 REVS. PER MINUTE
(left-centre) and
The use of "EMITEX" cleaning material (available from record dealers) will preserve this record and keep it free from dust. (right-centre)
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Bold Red Capitals - Under Centre Hole)
(Both Sides)
(Sleeve Variation 2 - Rear)
Under "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" at the bottom of the sleeve, the following information could be found:
Distributing Organisation for Great Britain
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LIMITED
RECORD DIVISION
8-11 GREAT CASTLE STREET, LONDON, W.1 (Left Side)
Export Distributing Organisation
E.M.I. INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
HAYES MIDDLESEX ENGLAND
Made and Printed in Great Britain (Right Side)
(Thanks to Paul Alner For The Information)
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(White Label)
45 R.P.M.
Stamped H. M. V.
Side 1 "Blue Suede Shoes"
Single Sided
Microgroove Test Record
NOT FOR SALE
(Knockout Centre)
(1956 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Written Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
(Blank - Side 2)
Stamped PLAY REVERSE SIDE
(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Images)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(White Label)
45 R.P.M.
Stamped H. M. V.
Side 2 "Tutti Frutti"
Single Sided
Microgroove Test Record
NOT FOR SALE
(Knockout Centre)
(1956 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Written Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
(Blank - Side 2)
Stamped PLAY REVERSE SIDE
(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Images)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Gold Lettering, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Gold Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1956 Pressing)
(Mono)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(Between Lines on Left)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
(Smooth Edge)
BURLINGTON
MUSIC
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Gold Lettering, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Gold Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1956 Pressing)
(Mono)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(Between Lines on Left)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
BURLINGTON
MUSIC
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Variation 3 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Gold Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1956 Pressing)
(Mono)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(Between Lines on Left)
(Variation 3 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
BURLINGTON
MUSIC
ED. C. BENS
BIEM
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Gold Lettering, Jigsaw Centre)
(Variation 4 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Gold Lettering)
(Jigsaw Centre)
(1956 Pressing)
(Mono)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(Between Lines on Left)
(Variation 4 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
BURLINGTON
MUSIC
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Silver Lettering, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 5 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Silver Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957/58 Pressing)
(Mono)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(Between Lines on Left)
(Variation 5 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
BURLINGTON
MUSIC
ED. C. BENS
BIEM NCB
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
UK Chart Information:
This Single entered the UK charts on May 31, 1956, peaking at no. 9.
Chart Run: (8 Weeks)
31/05/1956 - 16
07/06/1956 - 19
14/06/1956 - 10
21/06/1956 - 09
28/06/1956 - 10
05/07/1956 - 10
12/07/1956 - 17
19/07/1956 - 19
Chart Run: (2 Weeks)
23/08/1956 - 27
30/08/1956 - 26
Information: www.officialcharts.com
Recording Information:
Blue Suede Shoes
(January 30, 1956: RCA Studio 1, New York)
Tutti Frutti
(January 31, 1956: RCA Studio 1, New York)
Record Mirror UK HMV Single Promo Ad
Elvis UK HMV Single Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)