Mystery Train
Love Me
HMV POP 295 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Mystery Train
Side 2:
1. Love Me
Released: February 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (08)
​
​
The A-side of this single "Mystery Train" was already released by HMV UK as an export single coupled with another Sun Records track. The B-side "Love Me" was co-written by Leiber and Stoller and included on Elvis' second album, "Rock 'n' Roll No. 2" (HMV CLP 1105)
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number F2WW, part of the RCA system.
(F2 = 1955) (G2 = 1956)
Side 1: F2WW 8001 Side 2: G2WW 4921
(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 "Mystery Train"
Single Sided
Microgroove Test Record
NOT FOR SALE
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Written Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
(Blank - Side 2)
Microgroove Test Record
NOT FOR SALE
​
(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Images)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(White Label)
45 R.P.M.
Stamped H. M. V.
Side 2 "Love Me"
Single Sided
Microgroove Test Record
NOT FOR SALE
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Written Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
(Blank - Side 2)
Microgroove Test Record
NOT FOR SALE
​
(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)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Gold Lettering, Jigsaw Centre)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Gold Lettering)
(Jigsaw Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
Mystery Train
Love Me
HMV POP 295 (78 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Mystery Train
Side 2:
1. Love Me
Released: February 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (08)
​
​
The A-side of this single "Mystery Train" was already released by HMV UK as an export single coupled with another Sun Records track. The B-side "Love Me" was co-written by Leiber and Stoller and included on Elvis' second album, "Rock 'n' Roll No. 2" (HMV CLP 1105)
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number F2WW, part of the RCA system.
(F2 = 1955) (G2 = 1956)
Side 1: F2WW 8001 Side 2: G2WW 4921
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)
Type 1: (March 1956 - April 1957)
This sleeve was white with black printing.
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Stamped Top Centre)
​
Greatest Artists - Finest Recording (Under The Centre Hole)
​
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)
​
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE"
records are great favourites
why not add these to your collection? (Stamped Top Centre)
(Various Artists Promoted Throughout the Sleeve)
​
GIVE RECORD TOKENS ...
they solve all your gift problems (Under The Centre Hole)
​
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)
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Blue Label, HMV Logo, White Lettering, Solid Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Blue Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (White Lettering)
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
Aberbach, Mecolico
NCB
(Bottom of Label)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
RT Tax Code
POP. 253
Aberbach, Mecolico
NCB
(Bottom of Label)
​UK Chart Information:
​
This single entered the UK charts on February 21, 1957, peaking at no. 25.
​
Chart Run: (5 Weeks)
21/02/1957 - 29
28/02/1957 - 26
07/03/1957 - 29
14/03/1957 - 25
21/03/1957 - 25
​
Information: www.officialcharts.com
​
​
​
​
​
Recording Information:
​
Mystery Train
(July 21, 1955: Sun Studios, Memphis, Tennessee)
​
Love Me
(September 1, 1956: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)
​
Rip It Up
Baby Let's Play House
HMV POP 305 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Rip It Up
Side 2:
1. Baby Let's Play House
Released: March 7, 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (09)
​
​
HMV's latest single paired an original Little Richard song with an older Sun recording. The A-side was taken from Elvis' second album, "Rock 'n' Roll No. 2" (HMV CLP 1105), The B-side "Baby Let's Play House" was written by Arthur Gunther.
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number G2/F2WW, part of the RCA system.
(F2 = 1955) (G2 = 1956)
Side 1: G2WW 4932 Side 2: F2WW 8046
(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)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Gold Lettering, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Gold Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Gold Lettering, Jigsaw Centre)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Gold Lettering)
(Jigsaw Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(Between Lines On Left)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Gold Lettering, Solid Centre)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Gold Lettering)
(Uncut Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(Between Lines On Left)
​
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
Rip It Up
Baby Let's Play House
HMV POP 305 (78 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Rip It Up
Side 2:
1. Baby Let's Play House
Released: March 7, 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (09)
​
​
HMV's latest single paired an original Little Richard song with an older Sun recording. The A-side was taken from Elvis' second album, "Rock 'n' Roll No. 2" (HMV CLP 1105), The B-side "Baby Let's Play House" was written by Arthur Gunther.
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number G2/F2WW, part of the RCA system.
(F2 = 1955) (G2 = 1956)
Side 1: G2WW 4932 Side 2: F2WW 8046
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)
Type 1: (March 1956 - April 1957)
This sleeve was white with black printing.
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Stamped Top Centre)
​
Greatest Artists - Finest Recording (Under The Centre Hole)
​
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)
​
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE"
records are great favourites
why not add these to your collection? (Stamped Top Centre)
(Various Artists Promoted Throughout the Sleeve)
​
GIVE RECORD TOKENS ...
they solve all your gift problems (Under The Centre Hole)
​
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,
​
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Bold White Capitals)
For The Tops in Pops (Top Centre)
​
Main Graphic: Illustrations of people dancing (Both Sides)
​
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)
​
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
"His Master's Voice" (Bold Red Italics)
For The Tops in Pops (Top Centre)
​
Main Body Text: Promoting of other HMV artists.
​
Distributing Organisation for Great Britain
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LIMITED
RECORD DIVISION
8-11 GREAT CASTLE STREET, LONDON, W.1 (Bottom Left of Sleeve)
​
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.
​
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)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Blue Label, HMV Logo, White Lettering, Solid Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Blue Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (White Lettering)
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
Macmelodies, World Music
Mecolico
(Bottom of Label)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
RT Tax Code
POP. 305
Aberbach, Mecolico
NCB
(Bottom of Label)
UK Chart Information:
​
This single entered the UK charts on March 14, 1957, peaking at no. 27.
​
Chart Run: (1 Week)
14/03/1957 - 27
​
Information: www.officialcharts.com
​
​
​
​
​
Recording Information:
​
Rip It Up
(September 3, 1956: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)
​
Baby, Let's Play House
(January 30 - February 4, 1955: Sun Studios, Memphis, Tennessee)
​
Too Much
Playing For Keeps
HMV POP 330 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Too Much
Side 2:
1. Playin' For Keeps
Released: April 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (10)
​
​
Both songs were recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, September 1956. The B-side was taken from his second album, "Rock 'n' Roll No. 2" (HMV CLP 1105).
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number G2WW, part of the RCA system.
(G2 = 1956)
Side 1: G2WW 4928 Side 2: G2WW 4920
(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)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Gold Lettering, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Gold Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(Between Lines On Left)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Silver Lettering, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Silver Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957/58 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
N.C.B.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
​
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
Too Much
Playing For Keeps
HMV POP 330 (78 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Too Much
Side 2:
1. Playin' For Keeps
Released: April 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (10)
​
​
Both songs were recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, September 1956. The B-side was taken from his second album, "Rock 'n' Roll No. 2" (HMV CLP 1105).
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number G2WW, part of the RCA system.
(G2 = 1956)
Side 1: G2WW 4928 Side 2: G2WW 4920
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)
Type 1: (March 1956 - April 1957)
This sleeve was white with black printing.
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Stamped Top Centre)
​
Greatest Artists - Finest Recording (Under The Centre Hole)
​
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)
​
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE"
records are great favourites
why not add these to your collection? (Stamped Top Centre)
(Various Artists Promoted Throughout the Sleeve)
​
GIVE RECORD TOKENS ...
they solve all your gift problems (Under The Centre Hole)
​
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,
​
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Bold White Capitals)
For The Tops in Pops (Top Centre)
​
Main Graphic: Illustrations of people dancing (Both Sides)
​
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)
​
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
"His Master's Voice" (Bold Red Italics)
For The Tops in Pops (Top Centre)
​
Main Body Text: Promoting of other HMV artists.
​
Distributing Organisation for Great Britain
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LIMITED
RECORD DIVISION
8-11 GREAT CASTLE STREET, LONDON, W.1 (Bottom Left of Sleeve)
​
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.
​
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 "TOO MUCH"
DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE
NOT FOR SALE (Both Sides)
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Stamped Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(White Label)
(Stamped H.M.V.)
78 R.P.M.
Double Sided "PLAYIN' FOR KEEPS"
​
(Possibly fake)
(Blue Label, HMV Logo, White Lettering, Solid Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Blue Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (White Lettering)
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
RT Tax Code
POP. 330
Aberbach, Mecolico
NCB
(Bottom of Label - Both Sides)
​UK Chart Information:
​
This single entered the UK charts on May 16, 1957, peaking at no. 6.
​
Chart Run: (8 Weeks)
16/05/1957 - 13
23/05/1957 - 10
30/05/1957 - 09
06/06/1957 - 06
13/06/1957 - 12
20/06/1957 - 12
27/06/1957 - 14
04/07/1957 - 18
​
Information: www.officialcharts.com
​
​
Recording Information:
Too Much
(September 2, 1956: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)
​
Playing for Keeps
(September 1, 1956: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)
​
Elvis UK HMV Single Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)
Too Much
Playing For Keeps
HMV 45-JO 466 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Too Much
Side 2:
1. Playin' For Keeps
Released: April 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (10)
​
​
This single was manufactured for the export market.
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number G2WW, part of the RCA system.
(G2 = 1956)
Side 1: G2WW 4928 Side 2: G2WW 4920
(Sleeve Variation 3 - Front)
Type 3: (June 1956 - June 1957)
This sleeve was a pale brown 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 stated that:
THIS RECORD MUST BE PLAYED AT 45 REVS. PER MINUTE
(left-centre) and
WHEN NECESSARY CLEAN RECORD WITH A SLIGHTLY MOIST CLOTH (right-centre)
​
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Bold Red Capitals - Under Centre Hole)
(Both Sides)
​
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LTD. HAYES. MIDDLESEX. ENGLAND (Bottom of Sleeve)
(Sleeve Variation 3 - Rear)
Boxed instructions stated that:
THIS RECORD MUST BE PLAYED AT 45 REVS. PER MINUTE
(left-centre) and
THE WORLD'S GREATEST ARTISTES RECORD FOR "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (right-centre)
​
Under "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" at the bottom of the sleeve, the following information could be found:
COPYRIGHT SUBSISTS IN H.M.V. RECORDS. ANY UNAUTHORISED BROADCASTING, LIVE PERFORMANCE OR RE-RECORDING OF SUCH RECORDS IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER WILL CONSTITUTE AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT AND IS FORBIDDEN. APPLICATIONS FOR LICENCES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE GRAMOPHONE CO. LTD., HAYES, MIDDLESEX, ENGLAND.
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Gold Lettering, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Gold Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
​
​
All Shook Up/That's When Your Heartaches Begin
HMV POP 359 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. All Shook Up
Side 2:
1. That's When Your Heartaches Begin
Released: June 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (11)
​
​
Both songs were recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, in January 1957. The A-side was Elvis' first U.K. number one.
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number H2WW, part of the RCA system.
(H2 = 1957)
Side 1: H2WW 0256 Side 2: H2WW 0260
(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)
​
​
(Sleeve Variation 4 - Front)
Type 4: (June 1957 - August 1957)
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Bold White Capitals)
For The Tops in Pops
(Top Centre - Both Sides)
​
Boxed instructions stated that:
THIS RECORD MUST BE PLAYED AT 45 R. P. M. (left-centre - Both Sides)
​
The use of "EMITEX" cleaning material (available from record dealers) will preserve this record and keep it free from dust. (right-centre - Both Sides)
​
Main Graphic: Illustrations of people dancing (Both Sides)
​
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"
REGD. TRADE MARK OF THE GRAMOPHONE Co. LTD. (Below The HMV Logo)
​
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LTD. HAYES. MIDDLESEX. ENGLAND
Made and Printed in Great Britain (Bottom of Sleeve)
(Sleeve Variation 4 - Rear)
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Bold White Capitals)
For The Tops in Pops
(Top Centre - Both Sides)
​
Boxed instructions stated that:
THIS RECORD MUST BE PLAYED AT 45 R. P. M. (left-centre - Both Sides)
​
The use of "EMITEX" cleaning material (available from record dealers) will preserve this record and keep it free from dust. (right-centre - Both Sides)
​
Main Graphic: Illustrations of people dancing (Both Sides)
​
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"
REGD. TRADE MARK OF THE GRAMOPHONE Co. LTD. underneath,
​
E.M.I. RECORDS LIMITED
(CONTROLLED BY ELECTRIC AND MUSICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED)
HAYES. MIDDLESEX. ENGLAND
Made and Printed in Great Britain (Bottom of Sleeve)
(Sleeve Variation 5 - Front)
Type 5: (August 1957 - January 1958)
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
Identical To Variation 4 Except for White Tabs in Top Corners
(Sleeve Variation 5 - Rear)
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
Identical To Variation 4 Except for White Tabs in Top Corners
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(White Label)
45 R.P.M.
Stamped H. M. V.
Side 1 "All Shook Up"
Single Sided
Microgroove Test Record
NOT FOR SALE
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(No 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)
Stamped H. M. V.
Side 1 "All Shook Up"
Double Sided
DEMONSTRATION RECORD
NOT FOR SALE
(Jigsaw Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(No Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
(Cream Label)
Stamped H. M. V.
Side 2 "That's When Your Heartaches Begin"
​
(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)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
BELINDA MUSIC
LTD.
(Between Lines On Left)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
MECOLICO
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Gold Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
BELINDA MUSIC
LTD.
(Further Left Between Lines)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
MECOLICO
(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)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
MECOLICO
NCB/BIEM
BELINDA
(London)
Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left)
(Variation 3 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
MECOLICO
(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)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
BELINDA MUSIC
LTD.
(Between Lines On Left)
(Variation 4 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
MECOLICO
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Variation 5 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Gold Lettering)
(Uncut Jigsaw Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
BELINDA MUSIC
LTD.
(Between Lines On Left)
(Variation 5 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
MECOLICO
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Variation 6 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Gold Lettering)
(Jigsaw Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
MECOLICO
NCB/BIEM
BELINDA
(London)
Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left)
(Variation 6 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
MECOLICO
(Between Lines On Left)
​
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Silver Lettering, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 7 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Silver Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
BELINDA MUSIC
LTD.
(Between Lines On Left)
(Variation 7 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
MECOLICO
(Between Lines On Left)
THAT'S WHEN YOUR HEARTACHES BEGIN
(One Line)
​
(Variation 8 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Silver Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
BELINDA MUSIC
LTD.
(Between Lines On Left)
(Variation 8 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
MECOLICO
(Between Lines On Left)
THAT'S WHEN YOUR HEARTACHES BEGIN
(One Line)
(Variation 9 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Silver Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
BELINDA MUSIC
LTD.
(Between Lines On Left)
(Variation 9 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
MECOLICO
(Between Lines On Left)
THAT'S WHEN YOUR HEARTACHES BEGIN
(Two Line)
(Variation 10 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Silver Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957/58 Pressing)
(Mono)
BELINDA
(LONDON) LTD.
MECOLICO
N.C.B. B.I.E.M.
(Between Lines On Left)
(Variation 10 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
MECOLICO
(Between Lines On Left)
THAT'S WHEN YOUR HEARTACHES BEGIN
(Two Lines)
​
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Variation 11 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Silver Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957/58 Pressing)
(Mono)
BELINDA
(LONDON) LTD.
(Between Lines On Left)
(Variation 11 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
MECOLICO
(Between Lines On Left)
THAT'S WHEN YOUR HEARTACHES BEGIN
(Two Lines)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Silver Lettering, Jigsaw Centre)
(Variation 12 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Silver Lettering)
(Jigsaw Centre)
(1957/58 Pressing)
(Mono)
BELINDA MUSIC
LTD.
(Between Lines On Left)
(Variation 12 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
MECOLICO
(Between Lines On Left)
THAT'S WHEN YOUR HEARTACHES BEGIN
(One Line)
All Shook Up/That's When Your Heartaches Begin
HMV POP 359 (78 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. All Shook Up
Side 2:
1. That's When Your Heartaches Begin
Released: June 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (11)
​
​
Both songs were recorded at Radio Recorders, Hollywood, in January 1957. The A-side was Elvis' first U.K. number one.
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number H2WW, part of the RCA system.
(H2 = 1957)
Side 1: H2WW 0256 Side 2: H2WW 0260
(Sleeve Variation 2 - Front)
Type 2: (April 1957 - January 1958)
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Bold White Capitals)
For The Tops in Pops (Top Centre)
​
Main Graphic: Illustrations of people dancing (Both Sides)
​
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)
​
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
"His Master's Voice" (Bold Red Italics)
For The Tops in Pops (Top Centre)
​
Main Body Text: Promoting of other HMV artists.
​
Distributing Organisation for Great Britain
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LIMITED
RECORD DIVISION
8-11 GREAT CASTLE STREET, LONDON, W.1 (Bottom Left of Sleeve)
​
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.
​
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.)
Double Sided "All Shook Up"
DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE
NOT FOR SALE (Both Sides)
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Stamped Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(White Label)
(Stamped H.M.V.)
Double Sided "That's When Your Heartaches Begin"
​
​
(Blue Label, HMV Logo, White Lettering, Solid Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Blue Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (White Lettering)
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
Belinda Music Ltd.
(Bottom of Label)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
XT Tax Code
POP. 359
Mecolico
(Bottom of Label)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Blue Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (White Lettering)
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
Belinda (London) Ltd.
(Bottom of Label)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
XT Tax Code
POP. 359
Mecolico
(Bottom of Label)
(Variation 3 - Side 1)
(Blue Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (White Lettering)
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
Belinda (London) Ltd.
Mecolico, NCB
B.I.E.M (Boxed)
(Bottom of Label)
(Variation 3 - Side 2)
XT Tax Code
POP. 359
Mecolico
(Bottom of Label)
​UK Chart Information:
This single entered the UK charts on June 20, 1957, peaking at no. 1.
(Elvis' first chart-topper in Britain).
​
Chart Run: (1 Week)
20/06/1957 - 24
​
Chart Run: (20 Weeks)
04/07/1957 - 07
11/07/1957 - 02
18/07/1957 - 01
25/07/1957 - 01
01/08/1957 - 01
08/08/1957 - 01
15/08/1957 - 01
22/08/1957 - 01
29/08/1957 - 01
05/09/1957 - 03
12/09/1957 - 05
19/09/1957 - 06
26/09/1957 - 07
03/10/1957 - 08
10/10/1957 - 08
17/10/1957 - 10
24/10/1957 - 15
31/10/1957 - 16
07/11/1957 - 16
14/11/1957 - 25
​
Information: www.officialcharts.com
​
​
​
​
​
Recording Information:
​
All Shook Up
(January 12, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)
​
That's When Your Heartaches Begin
(January 13, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)
​
Record Mirror UK HMV Single Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)
All Shook Up/That's When Your Heartaches Begin
HMV 45-JO 473 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. All Shook Up
Side 2:
1. That's When Your Heartaches Begin
Released: June 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (11)
​
​
This single was manufactured for the export market.
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number H2WW, part of the RCA system.
(H2 = 1957)
Side 1: H2WW 0256 Side 2: H2WW 0260
(Sleeve Variation 3 - Front)
Type 3: (June 1956 - June 1957)
This sleeve was a pale brown 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 stated that:
THIS RECORD MUST BE PLAYED AT 45 REVS. PER MINUTE
(left-centre) and
WHEN NECESSARY CLEAN RECORD WITH A SLIGHTLY MOIST CLOTH (right-centre)
​
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Bold Red Capitals - Under Centre Hole)
(Both Sides)
​
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LTD. HAYES. MIDDLESEX. ENGLAND (Bottom of Sleeve)
(Sleeve Variation 3 - Rear)
Boxed instructions stated that:
THIS RECORD MUST BE PLAYED AT 45 REVS. PER MINUTE
(left-centre) and
THE WORLD'S GREATEST ARTISTES RECORD FOR "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (right-centre)
​
Under "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" at the bottom of the sleeve, the following information could be found:
COPYRIGHT SUBSISTS IN H.M.V. RECORDS. ANY UNAUTHORISED BROADCASTING, LIVE PERFORMANCE OR RE-RECORDING OF SUCH RECORDS IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER WILL CONSTITUTE AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT AND IS FORBIDDEN. APPLICATIONS FOR LICENCES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE GRAMOPHONE CO. LTD., HAYES, MIDDLESEX, ENGLAND.
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Gold Lettering, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Gold Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
NCB
(Between Lines On Left)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
MECOLICO
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
Teddy Bear
Loving You
RCA 1013 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
Side 2:
1. Loving You
Released: July 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (12)
​
​
This was the first Elvis single released by RCA in the U.K. The pressing of Presley product was now in the hands of Decca. This meant that you could purchase Elvis records issued by two different labels at the same time as HMV were still releasing Elvis product in England until September 1958.
​
The tracks were also included on the 10" LP: "Loving You" (RC 24001)
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number H2WW, part of the RCA system.
(H2 = 1957)
Side 1: H2WW 2193 Side 2: H2WW 0418
​
NOTE: The RCA singles were housed in a red and white paper sleeve, that used variations that lasted until 1968.
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)
Type 1: (July 1957 - July 1958)
This sleeve was red with white print,
Large RCA Red Dot Logo. (Top Left - Both Sides)
​
Centre Hole: 75mm
Circled 45 R.P.M
MADE IN ENGLAND (Bottom Right - Both Sides)
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)
Identical to Front
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Green Label)
45 R.P.M.
Stamped Large RCA Black Dot Logo
Side 1 "TEDDY BEAR"
Single Sided
DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE NOT FOR SALE
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Stamped Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Blank - Side 2)
​
(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Images)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Green Label)
45 R.P.M.
Stamped Large RCA Black Dot Logo
Side 1 "TEDDY BEAR"
Single Sided
DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE NOT FOR SALE
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Stamped Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Blank Cloth Finish - Side 2)
​
(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Images)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Green Label)
45 R.P.M.
Stamped Large RCA Black Dot Logo
Side 2 "LOVING YOU"
Single Sided
DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE NOT FOR SALE
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Stamped Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Blank - Side 2)
​
(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Images)
(Black Label, RCA Large Silver Dot Logo, Triangle Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Triangle Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda Music
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Triangle Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Variation 3 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Triangle Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Large ELVIS PRESLEY Typeface)
(Variation 3 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Variation 4 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Triangle Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
1013 (More Centre)
(Large ELVIS PRESLEY Typeface)
(Variation 4 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Variation 5 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Triangle Centre)
(1959 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 5 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
E/T Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Thanks to Dean Murphy for the images)
(Black Label, RCA Large Silver Dot Logo, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 6 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1960 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 6 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
Large E/T Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Variation 7 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1960 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 7 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
Smaller E/T Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Variation 8 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1961 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 8 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
O/T Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Variation 9 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1961 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 9 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
O/T Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Variation 10 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1962 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 10 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Z/T Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(LABEL COMBINATION)
(Side 1: Variation 9)
(LABEL COMBINATION)
(Side 2: Variation 6)
(LABEL COMBINATION)
(Side 1: Variation 9)
(LABEL COMBINATION)
(Side 2: Variation 8)
(Black Label, RCA VICTOR Small Silver Dot Logo, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 11 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA VICTOR Small Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1962 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 11 - Side 2)
Trade Mark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
P/T Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
No Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Both Sides)
(Variation 12 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA VICTOR Small Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1964 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 12 - Side 2)
Trade Mark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
K/T Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
S Above Matrix Number (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Both Sides)
(Variation 13 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA VICTOR Small Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1964 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 13 - Side 2)
Trade Mark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
K/T Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
S Below 1013 (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Both Sides)
(Variation 14 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA VICTOR Small Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1965 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
45 Symbol (Top Right - Both Sides)
(Variation 14 - Side 2)
Trade Mark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
K/T Tax Code (Centre Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Centre Right)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Both Sides)
S Below 1013 (Both Sides)
(Variation 15 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA VICTOR Small Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1965 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
45 Symbol (Top Right - Both Sides)
(Variation 15 - Side 2)
Trade Mark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
K/T Tax Code (Centre Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Centre Right)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Both Sides)
S Below 1013 (Both Sides)
(Variation 16 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA VICTOR Small Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1965 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
45 Symbol (Top Right - Both Sides)
(Variation 16 - Side 2)
Trade Mark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
K/T Tax Code (Centre Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Centre Right)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Both Sides)
H Below 1013 (Both Sides)
(Variation 17 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA VICTOR Small Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1967 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
45 Symbol (Top Right - Both Sides)
(Variation 17 - Side 2)
Trade Mark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
No Tax Code
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Centre Right)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Both Sides)
​
(Thanks to Dean Murphy for the images)
(Variation 18 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA VICTOR Small Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1968 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
45 Symbol (Top Right - Both Sides)
(Variation 18 - Side 2)
Trade Mark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Centre Right)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Both Sides)
J/T Tax Code (Below RCA 1013)
Teddy Bear
Loving You
RCA 1013 (78 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
Side 2:
1. Loving You
Released: July 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (12)
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This was the first Elvis single released by RCA in the U.K. The pressing of Presley product was now in the hands of Decca. This meant that you could purchase Elvis records issued by two different labels at the same time as HMV were still releasing Elvis product in England until September 1958.
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The tracks were also included on the 10" LP: "Loving You" (RC 24001)
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​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number H2WW, part of the RCA system.
(H2 = 1957)
Side 1: H2WW 2193 Side 2: H2WW 0418
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)
Type 1: (July 1957 - July 1960)
Plain Brown Paper Sleeve
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)
​
Plain Brown Paper Sleeve
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Black Label, RCA Large Silver Dot Logo, Solid Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda Music
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
BELINDA MUSIC
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Variation 3 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 3 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
BELINDA
(LONDON), LTD.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
​UK Chart Information:
​
This single entered the UK charts on July 18, 1957, peaking at no. 3.
​
Chart Run: (19 Weeks) (Teddy Bear)
18/07/1957 - 13
25/07/1957 - 07
01/08/1957 - 04
08/08/1957 - 03
15/08/1957 - 06
22/08/1957 - 03
29/08/1957 - 05
05/09/1957 - 07
12/09/1957 - 10
19/09/1957 - 12
26/09/1957 - 13
03/10/1957 - 16
10/10/1957 - 12
17/10/1957 - 12
24/10/1957 - 13
31/10/1957 - 09
07/11/1957 - 12
14/11/1957 - 15
21/11/1957 - 22
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Chart Run: (2 Weeks) (Loving You)
07/11/1957 - 24
14/11/1957 - 30
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Information: www.officialcharts.com
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Recording Information:
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Teddy Bear
(January 16, 1957: Paramount Sound Stage, Hollywood, California)
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Loving You
(February 24, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)
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Elvis UK RCA Single Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)
Decca Trade Sheet Elvis UK RCA Single
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)
Record Mirror July 1957 UK RCA Single Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)
Record Mirror August 1957 Elvis UK RCA Single Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)
Elvis UK RCA Single Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)
Paralyzed/When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
HMV POP 378 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Paralyzed
Side 2:
1. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
Released: August 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (13)
​
​
Both songs were taken from Elvis' second album. "Rock 'n' Roll No. 2" (HMV CLP 1105)
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​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number G2WW, part of the RCA system.
(G2 = 1957)
Side 1: G2WW 4922 Side 2: H2WW 4925
(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)
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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)
​
​
(Sleeve Variation 4 - Front)
Type 4: (June 1957 - August 1957)
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Bold White Capitals)
For The Tops in Pops
(Top Centre - Both Sides)
​
Boxed instructions stated that:
THIS RECORD MUST BE PLAYED AT 45 R. P. M. (left-centre - Both Sides)
​
The use of "EMITEX" cleaning material (available from record dealers) will preserve this record and keep it free from dust. (right-centre - Both Sides)
​
Main Graphic: Illustrations of people dancing (Both Sides)
​
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"
REGD. TRADE MARK OF THE GRAMOPHONE Co. LTD. (Below The HMV Logo)
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THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LTD. HAYES. MIDDLESEX. ENGLAND
Made and Printed in Great Britain (Bottom of Sleeve)
(Sleeve Variation 4 - Rear)
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Bold White Capitals)
For The Tops in Pops
(Top Centre - Both Sides)
​
Boxed instructions stated that:
THIS RECORD MUST BE PLAYED AT 45 R. P. M. (left-centre - Both Sides)
​
The use of "EMITEX" cleaning material (available from record dealers) will preserve this record and keep it free from dust. (right-centre - Both Sides)
​
Main Graphic: Illustrations of people dancing (Both Sides)
​
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"
REGD. TRADE MARK OF THE GRAMOPHONE Co. LTD. underneath,
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E.M.I. RECORDS LIMITED
(CONTROLLED BY ELECTRIC AND MUSICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED)
HAYES. MIDDLESEX. ENGLAND
Made and Printed in Great Britain (Bottom of Sleeve)
(Sleeve Variation 5 - Front)
Type 5: (August 1957 - January 1958)
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
Identical To Variation 4 Except for White Tabs in Top Corners
(Sleeve Variation 5 - Rear)
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
Identical To Variation 4 Except for White Tabs in Top Corners
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(White Label)
Stamped Emidisc
Side 1 "When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again"
Double Sided Acetate Test Record
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Stamped Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(White Label)
Stamped Emidisc
Side 2 "A Satisfied Mind"
Bobby Hebb
​
(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Images)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(White Label)
Stamped H. M. V.
Side 1 "Paralyzed"
Single Sided Microgroove Test Record
NOT FOR SALE
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Stamped 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)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
SOUTHERN
NCB
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Silver Lettering, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Silver Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
SOUTHERN
NCB
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Variation 3 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Silver Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 3 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
SOUTHERN
MUSIC
N.C.B.
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
Paralyzed/When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
HMV POP 378 (78 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Paralyzed
Side 2:
1. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
Released: August 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (13)
​
​
Both songs were taken from Elvis' second album. "Rock 'n' Roll No. 2" (HMV CLP 1105)
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number G2WW, part of the RCA system.
(G2 = 1957)
Side 1: G2WW 4922 Side 2: H2WW 4925
(Sleeve Variation 2 - Front)
Type 2: (April 1957 - January 1958)
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Bold White Capitals)
For The Tops in Pops (Top Centre)
​
Main Graphic: Illustrations of people dancing (Both Sides)
​
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)
​
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
"His Master's Voice" (Bold Red Italics)
For The Tops in Pops (Top Centre)
​
Main Body Text: Promoting of other HMV artists.
​
Distributing Organisation for Great Britain
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LIMITED
RECORD DIVISION
8-11 GREAT CASTLE STREET, LONDON, W.1 (Bottom Left of Sleeve)
​
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.
​
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.)
Double Sided "PARALYZED"
DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE
NOT FOR SALE (Both Sides)
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Stamped Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(White Label)
(Stamped H.M.V.)
Double Sided "When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again"
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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)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
Aberbach. NCB. Mecolico
(Bottom of Label)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
​POP. 378
Southern. NCB
(Bottom of Label)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Blue Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (White Lettering)
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
Aberbach. NCB. Mecolico
B.I.E.M. (Boxed)
(Bottom of Label)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
XT Tax Code
POP. 378
Southern. NCB
(Bottom of Label)
​UK Chart Information:
​
This single entered the UK charts on September 5, 1957, peaking at no. 8.
​
Chart Run: (10 Weeks)
05/09/1957 - 16
12/09/1957 - 14
19/09/1957 - 08
26/09/1957 - 09
03/10/1957 - 09
10/10/1957 - 11
17/10/1957 - 12
24/10/1957 - 17
31/10/1957 - 20
07/11/1957 - 26
​
Information: www.officialcharts.com
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Recording Information:
​
Paralyzed
(September 1, 1956: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)
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When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
(September 2, 1956: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)
​
Record Mirror UK HMV Single Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)
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Elvis UK HMV Single Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)
Party
Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do!
RCA 1020 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. (Let's Have A) Party
Side 2:
1. Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do!
Released: October 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (14)
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The tracks taken from the 10" soundtrack LP: "Loving You" (RC 24001). Both songs were good uptempo rockers with Elvis in fine voice.
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number H2WB, part of the RCA system.
(H2 = 1957)
Side 1: H2WB 2195 Side 2: H2WB 0255
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)
Type 1: (July 1957 - July 1958)
This sleeve was red with white print,
Large RCA Red Dot Logo. (Top Left - Both Sides)
​
Centre Hole: 75mm
Circled 45 R.P.M
MADE IN ENGLAND (Bottom Right - Both Sides)
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)
Identical to Front
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Green Label)
45 RPM
Stamped Large RCA Black Dot Logo
Side 1 "PARTY"
Single Sided
DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE NOT FOR SALE
(Triangle Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Stamped Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Blank - Side 2)
​
(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Images)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Green Label)
45 RPM
Stamped Large RCA Black Dot Logo
Side 1 "GOT A LOT O' LIVIN' TO DO"
Single Sided
DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE NOT FOR SALE
(Triangle Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Stamped Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Blank - Side 2)
​
(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Images)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Green Label)
45 RPM
Stamped Large RCA Black Dot Logo
Side 1 "PARTY"
Single Sided
DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE NOT FOR SALE
(Triangle Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Stamped Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Blank - Side 2)
​
(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Images)
(Black Label, RCA Large Silver Dot Logo, Triangle Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Triangle Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London) Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
GOT A LOT O' LIVIN' TO DO
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Triangle Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London) Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
GOT A LOT O' LIVIN' TO DO!
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Black Label, RCA Large Silver Dot Logo, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 3 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1959 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 3 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London) Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
GOT A LOT O' LIVIN' TO DO
​
(Thanks to Dean Murphy for the images)
(Variation 4 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1960 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 4 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
ET Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London) Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Variation 5 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1960 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 5 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
Smaller ET Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London) Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Variation 6 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1961 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 6 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
OT Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London) Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Variation 7 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1962 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 7 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
ZT Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London) Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Black Label, RCA VICTOR Small Silver Dot Logo, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 8 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA VICTOR Small Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1962 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 8 - Side 2)
Trade Mark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
P/T Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
No Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Both Sides)
(Variation 9 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA VICTOR Small Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1964 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 9 - Side 2)
Trade Mark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
K/T Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Both Sides)
S Below 1020 (Both Sides)
(Variation 10 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA VICTOR Small Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1965 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 10 - Side 2)
Trade Mark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
K/T Tax Code (Centre Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Centre Right)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Both Sides)
S Below 1020 (Both Sides)
(LABEL COMBINATION)
(Side 1: Variation 10)
With THE JORDONAIRES (Incorrect Spelling)
(LABEL COMBINATION)
(Side 2: Variation 9)
Party
Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do!
RCA 1020 (78 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. (Let's Have A) Party
Side 2:
1. Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do!
Released: October 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (14)
​
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The tracks taken from the 10" soundtrack LP: "Loving You" (RC 24001). Both songs were good uptempo rockers with Elvis in fine voice.
​
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NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number H2WB, part of the RCA system.
(H2 = 1957)
Side 1: H2WB 2195 Side 2: H2WB 0255
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)
Type 1: (July 1957 - July 1960)
Plain Brown Paper Sleeve
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)
​
Plain Brown Paper Sleeve
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Green Label)
Double Sided Side 1 "PARTY"
DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE
NOT FOR SALE
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Typed Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
Double Sided Side 2 "GOT A LOT O' LIVIN' TO DO"
DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE
NOT FOR SALE
​
(Possibly Fake?)
(Black Label, RCA Large Silver Dot Logo, Solid Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
BELINDA
(LONDON), LTD.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
GOT A LOT O' LIVIN' TO DO
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
GOT A LOT O' LIVIN' TO DO!
(LABEL COMBINATION)
(Side 1: Variation 1)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
(Side 2: Variation 2)
​UK Chart Information:
​
This single entered the UK charts on October 10, 1957, peaking at no. 2.
​
Chart Run: (15 Weeks) (Party)
10/10/1957 - 15
17/10/1957 - 11
24/10/1957 - 05
31/10/1957 - 02
07/11/1957 - 04
14/11/1957 - 02
21/11/1957 - 02
28/11/1957 - 02
05/12/1957 - 03
12/12/1957 - 06
19/12/1957 - 10
26/12/1957 - 14
02/01/1957 - 16
09/01/1957 - 12
16/01/1957 - 24
​
Chart Run: (4 Weeks) (Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do!)
24/10/1957 - 19
31/10/1957 - 20
07/11/1957 - 21
14/11/1957 - 17
​
Information: www.officialcharts.com
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​
Recording Information:
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Party
(January 21, 1957: Paramount Sound Stage, Hollywood, California)
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Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do!
(January 12, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)
​
Elvis UK RCA Single Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)
Elvis UK RCA Single Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)
Trying To Get To You/Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
HMV POP 408 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Tryin' To Get To You
Side 2:
1. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
Released: October 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (15)
​
​
The A-side of this single was previously recorded at Sun and supposedly Elvis' father Vernon favourite song. The B-side, a Lloyd Price song was recorded in New York.
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number F2/G2WW, part of the RCA system.
(F2 = 1955) (G2 = 1956)
Side 1: F2WW 8039 Side 2: G2WW 1293
(Sleeve Variation 5 - Front)
Type 5: (August 1957 - January 1958)
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
Identical To Variation 4 Except for White Tabs in Top Corners
(Sleeve Variation 5 - Rear)
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
Identical To Variation 4 Except for White Tabs in Top Corners
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(White Label)
Stamped H. M. V.
Side 1 "Tryin' To Get To You"
Double Sided
DEMONSTRATION RECORD
NOT FOR SALE
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Stamped Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
(White Label)
Stamped H. M. V.
Side 2 "Lawdy, Miss Clawdy"
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​
(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Images)
(Purple Label, HMV Logo, Silver Lettering, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Silver Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
B.I.E.M. N.C.B.
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Purple Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (Silver Lettering)
(Knockout Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
(Serrated Edge)
ABERBACH
MECOLICO
BIEM NCB
(Between Lines On Left)
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
Trying To Get To You
Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
HMV POP 408 (78 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Tryin' To Get To You
Side 2:
1. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
Released: October 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (15)
​
​
The A-side of this single was previously recorded at Sun and supposedly Elvis' father Vernon favourite song. The B-side, a Lloyd Price song was recorded in New York.
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number F2/G2WW, part of the RCA system.
(F2 = 1955) (G2 = 1956)
Side 1: F2WW 8039 Side 2: G2WW 1293
(Sleeve Variation 2 - Front)
Type 2: (April 1957 - January 1958)
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
"HIS MASTER'S VOICE" (Bold White Capitals)
For The Tops in Pops (Top Centre)
​
Main Graphic: Illustrations of people dancing (Both Sides)
​
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)
​
This sleeve was red & white with white printing,
​
"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.
​
Distributing Organisation for Great Britain
THE GRAMOPHONE COMPANY LIMITED
RECORD DIVISION
8-11 GREAT CASTLE STREET, LONDON, W.1 (Bottom Left of Sleeve)
​
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.
​
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)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Blue Label, HMV Logo, White Lettering, Solid Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Blue Label)
HIS MASTER'S VOICE (White Lettering)
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Pressing)
(Mono)
Mecolico
(Bottom of Label)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
XT Tax Code
POP. 408
Aberbach. NCB
Mecolico
B.I.E.M. (Boxed)
(Bottom of Label)
​UK Chart Information:
​
This single entered the UK charts on November 7, 1957, peaking at no. 16.
​
Chart Run: (4 Weeks) (Trying to Get to You)
07/11/1957 - 20
14/11/1957 - 23
21/11/1957 - 16
28/11/1957 - 17
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Chart Run: (5 Weeks) (Lawdy, Miss Clawdy)
14/11/1957 - 20
21/11/1957 - 18
28/11/1957 - 15
05/12/1957 - 28
12/12/1957 - 25
​
Information: www.officialcharts.com
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Recording Information:
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Trying to Get to You
(July 21, 1955: Sun Studios, Memphis, Tennessee)
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Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
(February 3, 1956: RCA Studio 1, New York)
​
Elvis UK: HMV Artists Flyer
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Scott Matthews)
​
Elvis UK HMV Single Promo Ad
used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)
SANTA BRING MY BABY BACK (To Me)
SANTA CLAUS IS BACK IN TOWN
RCA 1025 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)
Side 2:
1. Santa Claus Is Back In Town
Released: November 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (16)
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​
These tracks were also included the LP: "Elvis' Christmas Album" (RD 27052) and the extended play: "Elvis Sings Christmas Songs" (RCX 121).
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​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number H2PB, part of the RCA system.
(H2 = 1957)
Side 1: H2PB 5531 Side 2: H2PB 5532
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)
Type 1: (July 1957 - July 1958)
This sleeve was red with white print,
Large RCA Red Dot Logo. (Top Left - Both Sides)
​
Centre Hole: 75mm
Circled 45 R.P.M
MADE IN ENGLAND (Bottom Right - Both Sides)
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)
Identical to Front
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Green Label)
45 R.P.M.
Stamped Large RCA Black Dot Logo
Side 1 "SANTA BRING MY BABY BACK"
Single Sided
DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE NOT FOR SALE
(Triangle Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Stamped Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Blank - Side 2)
​
(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Images)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Green Label)
45 R.P.M.
Stamped Large RCA Black Dot Logo
Side 2 "SANTA CLAUS IS BACK IN TOWN"
Single Sided
DEMONSTRATION SAMPLE NOT FOR SALE
(Triangle Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Stamped Details)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Blank - Side 2)
​
(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Images)
(Black Label, RCA Large Silver Dot Logo, Triangle Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Triangle Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda (London)
Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Triangle Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London) Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(LABEL COMBINATION)
(Side 1: Variation 1)
(LABEL COMBINATION)
(Side 2: Variation 2)
(LABEL COMBINATION)
(Side 1: Variation 2)
(LABEL COMBINATION)
(Side 2: Variation 1)
(Black Label, RCA Large Silver Dot Logo, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 3 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1962 Decca Pressing) (Mono)
​
(1960 Label - PT Tax Code Etched In Run Out)
(Variation 3 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda (London)
Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Variation 4 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA VICTOR Small Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1963 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 4 - Side 2)
Trade Mark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
K/T Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
S Above Matrix Number
No Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London)
Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Variation 5 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA VICTOR Small Silver Dot Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1965 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 5 - Side 2)
Trade Mark(s) Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)
K/T Tax Code (Centre Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Centre Right)
45 Symbol Above "New Orthophonic"
S Below 1025
Belinda
(London)
Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
SANTA BRING MY BABY BACK (To Me)
SANTA CLAUS IS BACK IN TOWN
RCA 1025 (78 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)
Side 2:
1. Santa Claus Is Back In Town
Released: November 1957:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (16)
​
​
These tracks were also included the LP: "Elvis' Christmas Album" (RD 27052) and the extended play: "Elvis Sings Christmas Songs" (RCX 121).
​
​
NOTE: This single was issued using the matrix number H2PB, part of the RCA system.
(H2 = 1957)
Side 1: H2PB 5531 Side 2: H2PB 5532
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)
Type 1: (July 1957 - July 1960)
Plain Brown Paper Sleeve
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)
​
Plain Brown Paper Sleeve
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Black Label, RCA Large Silver Dot Logo, Solid Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
BELINDA
(LONDON), LTD.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Black Label)
RCA Large Silver Dot Logo
(Solid Centre)
(1957 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN
Trade Mark(s) ® Registered
No Tax Code (Top Left)
"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)
Parallel Lines (Both Sides)
Belinda
(London), Ltd.
(Between Lines On Left - Both Sides)
(LABEL COMBINATION)
(Side 1: Variation 1)
(LABEL COMBINATION)
(Side 2: Variation 2)
(LABEL COMBINATION)
(Side 1: Variation 2)
(LABEL COMBINATION)
(Side 2: Variation 1)
​​​Recording Information:
​
Santa Bring My Baby Back
(September 7, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)
​
Santa Claus is Back in Town
(September 7, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)
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