I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
My Baby Left Me
HMV 7M 424 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Side 2:
1. My Baby Left Me
Released: July 1956:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (04)
Elvis recorded the A-side of this single in Nashville, where the plane he was flying in experienced engine trouble. It took a lot of takes to nail the master. The B-side is a brilliant uptempo rocker showing Elvis at his best.
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number 7XAV, part of the EMI system.
Side 1: 7XAV 1457 Side 2: 7XAV 1456
POP 235 (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 - August 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 "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You"
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)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(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)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Silver Lettering, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 3 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Silver Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957/58 Pressing)
(Mono)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
SOUTHERN
(Between Lines on Left)
(Variation 3 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
UK Chart Information:
This single entered the UK charts on July 30, 1956, peaking at no. 14.
Chart Run: (2 Weeks)
19/07/1956 - 30
26/07/1956 - 25
Chart Run: (9 Weeks)
09/08/1956 - 23
16/08/1956 - 23
23/08/1956 - 20
30/08/1956 - 17
06/09/1956 - 18
13/09/1956 - 14
20/09/1956 - 14
27/09/1956 - 16
04/10/1956 - 21
Information: www.officialcharts.com
Recording Information:
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
(April 14, 1956: RCA Studios, Nashville, Tennessee)
My Baby Left Me
(January 30, 1956: RCA Studio 1, New York)
Elvis UK HMV Single Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)
Elvis UK HMV Single Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)
Elvis UK HMV Single Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)