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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)

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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).

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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

POP 330 (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)

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"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:

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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)        

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Export Distributing Organisation

E.M.I.    INTERNATIONAL     LIMITED

 HAYES     MIDDLESEX     ENGLAND

Made and Printed in Great Britain (Right Side)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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"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:

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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)        

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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)

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(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)

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(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)

​UK Chart Information:

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This single entered the UK charts on May 16, 1957, peaking at no. 6.

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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

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Information: www.officialcharts.com

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Recording Information:

 

Too Much

(September 2, 1956: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

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Playing for Keeps

(September 1, 1956: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

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Elvis UK Sheet Music

used by kind permission: (Thanks to Robert)

elvisechoesofthepast.com/

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Elvis UK HMV Single Promo Ad

used by kind permission: (Thanks to Paul Alner)

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