Hurt
For The Heart
RCA 2674 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Hurt
Side 2:
1. For the Heart
Released: April 15, 1976:
Sound Format: stereo
UK Single No: (96)
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Since the sessions at Stax in 1973, Elvis had been very reluctant to record new material in the studio. To get around this, RCA organised their mobile studio unit to set up at Graceland so Elvis could record at home when the moment arose. These tracks were taken from the album: "From Elvis Presley, Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee" (RS 1060)
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Side 1: RCA 2674 A Side 2: RCA 2674 B
(Sleeve Variation 17 - Front)
Type 17: (May 1975 - July 1977)
Blue Paper Sleeve
Orange Swirl Design
(Sleeve Variation 17 - Rear)
Identical to Front
Copyright Notice
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Orange Label)
Stamped RCA VICTOR Logo
Side 1: HURT
Double Sided
Demonstration Sample Not For Sale
(Knockout Centre - Large A)
(1976 RCA Pressing)
(Stereo)
(Stamped Run Out: RCA-2674-A-2E)
(Pressed by RCA, Washington, Co. Durham)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Matt Label)
RCA 2674 (Top Right)
Side 2: FOR THE HEART
â„— 1976 RCA
RECORDS​
MANUFACTURED BY RCA LIMITED
(Stamped Run Out: RCA-2674-B-2E)
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(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Improved Images)​​
(Orange Label, RCA VICTOR Logo, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Orange Label)
Stamped RCA VICTOR Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1976 RCA Pressing)
(Stereo)
(Stamped Run Out: RCA-2674-A-2E)
(Pressed by RCA, Washington, Co. Durham)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
(Matt Label)
RCA 2674 (Top Right)
â„— 1976 RCA
RECORDS​
MANUFACTURED BY RCA LIMITED
(Stamped Run Out: RCA-2674-B-2E)
(Orange Label, RCA VICTOR Logo, Solid Centre)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Orange Label)
Stamped RCA VICTOR Logo
(Solid Centre)
(1976 RCA Pressing)
(Stereo)
(Stamped Run Out: RCA-2674-A-2E)
(Pressed by RCA, Washington, Co. Durham)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
(Matt Label)
RCA 2674 (Top Right)
â„— 1976 RCA
RECORDS​
MANUFACTURED BY RCA LIMITED
(Stamped Run Out: RCA-2674-B-2E)
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(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Images)
UK Chart Information:
This single entered the UK charts on May 1, 1976, peaking at no. 37.
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Chart Run: (5 Weeks)
01/05/1976 - 50
08/05/1976 - 37
15/05/1976 - 44
22/05/1976 - 43​
29/05/1976 - 43
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Information: www.officialcharts.com
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Recording Information:
​Hurt
(February 5/6, 1976: Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee)
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For the Heart
(February 5/6, 1976: Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee)
The Girl of My Best Friend
A Mess of Blues
RCA 2729 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. The Girl Of My Best Friend
Side 2:
1. A Mess of Blues
Released: August 20, 1976:
Sound Format: mono
UK Single No: (97)
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Previously released: July 1960:
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Due to lack of new material, RCA chose to dip into Elvis' back catalogue. The songs selected were originally chosen as a U.K. single back in July 1960 but in reverse order. It performed quite well and reached the top ten in the chart.
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Side 1: RCA 2729 A Side 2: RCA 2729 B
(Sleeve Variation 17 - Front)
Type 17: (May 1975 - July 1977)
Blue Paper Sleeve
Orange Swirl Design
(Sleeve Variation 17 - Rear)
Identical to Front
Copyright Notice
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Orange Label)
Stamped RCA VICTOR Logo
Side 1: THE GIRL OF MY BEST FRIEND
Double Sided
Demonstration Sample Not For Sale
(Knockout Centre - Large A)
(1976 RCA Pressing)
(Stereo)
('W')
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2729-A-IE)
(Pressed by RCA, Washington, Co. Durham)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Matt Label)
RCA 2729 (Top Right)
Side 2: A MESS OF BLUES
℗ 1960 RCA​
MANUFACTURED BY RCA LIMITED
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2729-B-IE)
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(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Improved Images)​​
(Orange Label, RCA VICTOR Logo, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Orange Label)
Stamped RCA VICTOR Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1976 RCA Pressing)
(Stereo)
('W')
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2729-A-IE)
(Pressed by RCA, Washington, Co. Durham)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
(Matt Label)
RCA 2729 (Top Right)
â„— 1960 RCA
MANUFACTURED BY RCA LIMITED
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2729-B-2E)
(Orange Label, RCA VICTOR Logo, Solid Centre)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Orange Label)
Stamped RCA VICTOR Logo
(Solid Centre)
(1976 RCA Pressing)
(Stereo)
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2729-A-IE)
(Pressed by RCA, Washington, Co. Durham)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
(Matt Label)
RCA 2729 (Top Right)
â„— 1960 RCA
MANUFACTURED BY RCA LIMITED
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2729-B-IE)
(Blue Label, RCA elvis Logo, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 3 - Side 1)
(Blue Label)
Stamped RCA elvis Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1979 RCA Pressing)
(Stereo)
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2729-A-IE)
(‘W’)
(Pressed by RCA, Washington, Co. Durham)
(Variation 3 - Side 2)
(Matt Label)
RCA 2729 (Top Right)
â„— 1960 RCA
MANUFACTURED BY RCA LIMITED
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2729-B-IE)
UK Chart Information:
This single entered the UK charts on September 4, 1976, peaking at no. 9.
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Chart Run: (12 Weeks)
04/09/1976 - 46
11/09/1976 - 38
18/09/1976 - 29
25/09/1976 - 21
02/10/1976 - 13
09/10/1976 - 11
16/10/1976 - 09
23/10/1976 - 13
30/10/1976 - 12​
06/11/1976 - 17
13/11/1976 - 25
20/11/1976 - 29
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Information: www.officialcharts.com
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​Recording Information:
​The Girl of My Best Friend
(April 3/4, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)
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A Mess of Blues
(March 20/21, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)
Suspicion
(It's A) Long Lonely Highway
RCA 2768 (45 rpm)
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Suspicion
Side 2:
1. (It's A) Long Lonely Highway
Released: November, 1976:
Sound Format: stereo
UK Single No: (97)
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This single contained two songs that were lifted from the upcoming new fan club compilation album: "Elvis In Demand" (PL 42003).
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Side 1: RCA 2768 A Side 2: RCA 2768 B
(Sleeve Variation 17 - Front)
Type 17: (May 1975 - July 1977)
Blue Paper Sleeve
Orange Swirl Design
(Sleeve Variation 17 - Rear)
Identical to Front
Copyright Notice
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Orange Label)
Stamped RCA VICTOR Logo
Side 1: SUSPICION
Double Sided
Demonstration Sample Not For Sale
(Knockout Centre - Large A)
(1976 RCA Pressing)
(Stereo)
('W')
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2768-A-2E)
(Pressed by RCA, Washington, Co. Durham)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Matt Label)
RCA 2768 (Top Right)
Side 2: IT'S A LONG LONELY HIGHWAY
℗ 1963 RCA​
MANUFACTURED BY RCA LIMITED
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2768-B-IE AIE)
(PN) A
Mastering Engineer: Pete Norman (RCA STUDIO)
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(Thanks To Andy Honeywell For The Improved Images)​​
(Orange Label, RCA VICTOR Logo, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Orange Label)
Stamped RCA VICTOR Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1976 RCA Pressing)
(Stereo)
('W')
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2768-A-2E)
(Pressed by RCA, Washington, Co. Durham)
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
(Matt Label)
RCA 2768 (Top Right)
â„— 1963 RCA
MANUFACTURED BY RCA LIMITED
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2768-B-IE AIE)
(PN) A
Mastering Engineer: Pete Norman (RCA STUDIO)
(Orange Label, RCA VICTOR Logo, Solid Centre)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Orange Label)
Stamped RCA VICTOR Logo
(Solid Centre)
(1976 RCA Pressing)
(Stereo)
('W')
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2768-A-2E)
(Pressed by RCA, Washington, Co. Durham)
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
(Matt Label)
RCA 2768 (Top Right)
â„— 1963 RCA
MANUFACTURED BY RCA LIMITED
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2768-B-IE AIE)
(PN) A
Mastering Engineer: Pete Norman (RCA STUDIO)
(Blue Label, RCA elvis Logo, Knockout Centre)
(Variation 3 - Side 1)
(Blue Label)
Stamped RCA elvis Logo
(Knockout Centre)
(1979 RCA Pressing)
(Stereo)
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2729-A-IE)
(‘W’)
(Pressed by RCA, Washington, Co. Durham)
(Variation 3 - Side 2)
(Matt Label)
RCA 2768 (Top Right)
â„— 1963 RCA
MANUFACTURED BY RCA LIMITED
(Etched Run Out: RCA 2729-B-IE)
UK Chart Information:
This single entered the UK charts on December 25, 1976, reaching #49 for two weeks. It re-entered on January 15, 1977, peaking at no. 9.
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Chart Run: (2 Weeks)
25/12/1976 - 49
01/01/1977 - 49
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Chart Run: (9 Weeks)
15/01/1977 - 21
22/01/1977 - 20
29/01/1977 - 13
05/02/1977 - 09
12/02/1977 - 10
19/02/1977 - 10​
26/02/1977 - 19
05/03/1977 - 23
12/03/1977 - 33
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Information: www.officialcharts.com
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Recording Information:
​Suspicion
(March 19/20, 1962: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)
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(It's A) Long Lonely Highway
(May 27/28, 1963: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)