HMV POP 253 (78 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Love Me Tender
Side 2:
1. Any Way You Want Me (That's How I Will Be)
Released: December 1956:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (07)
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The A-side of this single was the title track of Elvis' debut movie. This song was also available in the U.K. on HMV extended play. The melody was taken from an american 1861 civil war ballad titled "Aura Lea". The B-side was recorded in New York alongside "Hound Dog" and "Don't Be Cruel".
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NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number G2WW, part of the RCA system. (G2 = 1956)
Side 1: G2WW 4767 Side 2: G2WW 5937
POP 253 (45rpm)
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)
Type 1:
This sleeve was white with black printing.
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Stamped Top Centre)
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Greatest Artists - Finest Recording (Under The Centre Hole)
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The HMV logo, located at the bottom-left 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.
78 R.P.M. RECORD (To The Right)
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)
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"HIS MASTER'S VOICE"
records are great favourites
why not add these to your collection? (Stamped Top Centre)
(Various Artists Promoted Throughout the Sleeve)
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GIVE RECORD TOKENS ...
they solve all your gift problems (Under The Centre Hole)
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Distributing Organisation for Great Britain
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LIMITED
RECORD DIVISION
8-11 GREAT CASTLE STREET, LONDON, W.1 (Left Side)
The HMV logo, located at the bottom-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.
Export Distributing Organisation
E.M.I. INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
HAYES MIDDLESEX ENGLAND
Made and Printed in Great Britain (Right Side)
(Sleeve Variation 2 - Front)
Type 2:
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
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"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Bold White Capitals)
For The Tops in Pops (Top Centre)
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Main Graphic: Illustrations of people dancing (Both Sides)
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The HMV logo, located at the bottom-centre of the sleeve, contained a picture of a dog, 'Nipper' listening to a gramophone with the words "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" underneath.
78 R.P.M RECORD (Either Side Of Logo)
(Sleeve Variation 2 - Rear)
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This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
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"His Master's Voice" (Bold Red Italics)
For The Tops in Pops (Top Centre)
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Main Body Text: Promoting of other HMV artists.
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Distributing Organisation for Great Britain
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LIMITED
RECORD DIVISION
8-11 GREAT CASTLE STREET, LONDON, W.1 (Bottom Left of Sleeve)
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The HMV logo, located at the bottom-left of the sleeve, contained a picture of a dog, 'Nipper' listening to a gramophone with the words "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" underneath.
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Export Distributing Organisation
E.M.I. INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
HAYES. MIDDLESEX. ENGLAND
Made and Printed in Great Britain (Bottom Right of Sleeve)
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(White Label)
(Stamped H.M.V.)
78 R.P.M.
Double Sided "Love Me Tender"
DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE
NOT FOR SALE (Both Sides)
(Solid Centre)
(1956 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Stamped Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(White Label)
(Stamped H.M.V.)
78 R.P.M.
Double Sided "Any Way You Want Me"
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(Blue Label, HMV Logo, White Lettering, Solid Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Blue Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (White Lettering)
(Solid Centre)
(1956 Pressing)
(Mono)
Aberbach, Mecolico, NCB(Bottom of Label)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
XT Tax Code
POP. 253
Aberbach, Mecolico, NCB
(Bottom of Label)
​UK Chart Information:
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This single entered the UK charts on December 13, 1956, peaking at no. 11.
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Chart Run: (9 Weeks)
13/12/1956 - 19
20/12/1956 - 17
27/12/1956 - 14
03/01/1957 - 11
10/01/1957 - 11
17/01/1957 - 13
24/01/1957 - 15
31/01/1957 - 13
07/02/1957 - 17
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Information: www.officialcharts.com
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Recording Information:
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Love Me Tender
(August 24, 1956: 20th Century Fox, Stage 1, Hollywood, California)
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Anyway You Want Me
(July 2, 1956: RCA Studios, New York)
Elvis UK HMV Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)