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HITS
LIKE NEVER BEFORE
ESSENTIAL ELVIS Vol. 3

RCA  PL 90486

Track Listing:

Side 1:

  1. King Creole (Track E) (Take 13)
  2. I Got Stung (Take 1)
  3. (Now and then there's) A Fool Such As I (Take 3)
  4. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (undubbed - Take 22)
  5. Your Cheatin' Heart (Take 9)
  6. Ain't That Loving You Baby (Take 1)

  7. Doncha' Think It's Time (Take 40)

  8. I Need Your Love Tonight (Takes 2 & 10)

  9. Lover Doll (Track H) (undubbed - Take 7)

10. As Long As I Have You (Track N) (Take 8)

Side 2:

  1. Danny (Take unknown)
  2. King Creole (Track E) (Take 3)
  3. Crawfish (Track F) (Take 7)
  4. A Big Hunk O' Love (Take 1)
  5. Ain't That Loving You Baby (Takes 5 & 11)
  6. I Got Stung (Takes 13 & 14)

  7.  Your Cheatin' Heart (Take 10)

  8. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (Take 22)

  9. Steadfast, Loyal And True (Track M) (Take 6)

10. I Need Your Love Tonight (Take 5)

Released: July 1990:

Sound Format: mono

UK Album No: (306)

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The third volume of the "Essential Elvis" series concentrated on his recorded output in 1958. BMG sourced unreleased material from the "King Creole" soundtrack and recordings made by Elvis during leave from the service. It was deleted in April 1993.

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Side 1: PL 90486     Side 2: PL 90486  

(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Sleeve

(Publicity Image Of Elvis From "King Creole" 1958)

(elvis in the 90's Sticker Applied)

(Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)

Bar Code (Top Right)

(Elvis Pictured Outside Graceland, June 1958)
BMG A Bertelsmann Music Group Company
â„— 1990 BMG Music.
This compilation © 1990 BMG Music.
RCA is a registered trademark of RCA Corporation, distributed by BMG Records
A Bertelsmann Music Group Company
Printed in W. Germany
RCA & BMG Logo (Bottom Right)

(Inner Sleeve Variation 1 - Left)

Gloss Sleeve

(Synopsis of Elvis in the Recording Studio 1958)

(Images of Elvis 1957 - 1958)

(Inner Sleeve Variation 1 - Right)

Gloss Sleeve

(Synopsis of Elvis in the Recording Studio 1958)

(Images of Elvis 1957 - 1958)

(Sleeve Variation 2 - Front)

Gloss Sleeve

(Publicity Image Of Elvis From "King Creole" 1958)

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(Sleeve Variation 2 - Rear)

Bar Code (Top Right)

(Elvis Pictured Outside Graceland, June 1958)
BMG A Bertelsmann Music Group Company
â„— 1990 BMG Music.
This compilation © 1990 BMG Music.
RCA is a registered trademark of RCA Corporation, distributed by BMG Records
A Bertelsmann Music Group Company
Printed in W. Germany
RCA & BMG Logo (Bottom Right)

(Inner Sleeve Variation 2 - Left)

Gloss Sleeve

(Synopsis of Elvis in the Recording Studio 1958)

(Images of Elvis 1957 - 1958)

(Inner Sleeve Variation 2 - Right)

Gloss Sleeve

(Synopsis of Elvis in the Recording Studio 1958)

(Images of Elvis 1957 - 1958)

(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)

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(Factory Sample - Side 1)

(Factory Sample - Side 2)

(German Black Label, Retro RCA Large Silver Dot Logo)

(Variation 1 - Side 1)

(German Black Label)

Retro RCA Large Silver Dot Logo

(1990 Pressing)
(Mono)

(32mm Press Ring Circle)

(Variation 1 - Side 2)

Trade Mark(s) Registered      Marca(s) Registrada(s)

"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)

Side 2

BIEM

GEMA

(All Tracks Below The Centre Hole)

MARKETED BY RCA RECORDS​

UK Chart Information:

This LP entered the UK charts on July 21, 1990 and peaked at no. 71.

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Chart Run: (1 Week)

21/07/1990 - 71

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Information: www.officialcharts.com

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Recording Information:

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King Creole

(January 15, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

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I Got Stung

(June 10/11, 1958: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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A Fool Such As I

(June 10/11, 1958: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Wear My Ring Around Your Neck

(February 1, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

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Your Cheatin' Heart

(February 1, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

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Ain't That Loving You Baby

(June 10/11, 1958: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Doncha' Think It's Time

(February 1, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

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I Need Your Love Tonight

(June 10/11, 1958: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Lover Doll

(January 16, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

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As Long As I Have You

(January 16, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

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Danny

(February 11, 1958: Paramount Sound Stage, Hollywood, California)​

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Crawfish

(January 15, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

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A Big Hunk O' Love

(June 10/11, 1958: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Steadfast, Loyal and True

(January 16, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

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TIMELIFE RECORDS  RRR E04

Track Listing:

Side 1:

1. Wooden Heart
2. Heartbreak Hotel
3. Hound Dog
4. Love Me Tender 
5. Don't Be Cruel (to a heart that's true)

6. All Shook Up

Side 2:

1. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
2. Jailhouse Rock
3. Stuck On You
4. (Let me be your) Teddy Bear
5. Too Much

6. Hard Headed Woman

Released: July 1990:

Sound Format: mono/stereo

UK Album No: (307)

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The third volume of the "Essential Elvis" series concentrated on his recorded output in 1958. BMG sourced unreleased material from the "King Creole" soundtrack and recordings made by Elvis during leave from the service.

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Side 1: RRR E04     Side 2: RRR E04    Side 3: RRR E04     Side 4: RRR E04

Side 3:

1. One Night
2. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
3. (Now and then there's) A Fool Such As I
4. Don't

5. A Big Hunk O' Love

6. Are You Lonesome Tonight?

Side 4:

1. It's Now Or Never
2. I Got Stung
3. I Need Your Love Tonight
4. Party
5. A Mess Of Blues

6. Blue Suede Shoes

(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Sleeve

(Mock Up Live Shots Of Elvis On Stage In 1955)

Time Life Logo (Bottom Left)

(Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)

This compilation â„— 1989 BMG Music
(Bottom Left)

(Live Shot Of Elvis On Stage In 1956)

(Inner Sleeve Variation 1 - Left)

Gloss Sleeve

(Images of Elvis 1956 - 1958)

(Inner Sleeve Variation 1 - Right)

Gloss Sleeve

(Images of Elvis 1956 - 1958)

(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)

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(Factory Sample - Side 1)

(Factory Sample - Side 2)

(Factory Sample - Side 3)

(Factory Sample - Side 4)

(Blue/White Label, The ROCK 'N' ROLL ERA TIME LIFE Logo)

(Variation 1 - Side 1)

(Blue/White Label)

TIME LIFE Logo

(1990 Pressing)
(Mono/Stereo)

(Variation 1 - Side 2)

SIDE 2

B.I.E.M. STEMRA (Boxed)

(All Tracks Below The Centre Hole)

MADE FOR TIME-LIFE MUSIC IN HOLLAND BY POLOGRAM​

(Variation 1 - Side 3)

(Blue/White Label)

TIME LIFE Logo

(1990 Pressing)
(Mono/Stereo)

(Variation 1 - Side 4)

SIDE 4

B.I.E.M. STEMRA (Boxed)

(All Tracks Below The Centre Hole)

MADE FOR TIME-LIFE MUSIC IN HOLLAND BY POLOGRAM​

Recording Information:

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Wooden Heart

(April 28, 1960: RCA Studios, Hollywood, California)

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Heartbreak Hotel

(January 10, 1956: RCA Studios, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Hound Dog

(July 2, 1956: RCA Studios, New York)

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Love Me Tender

(August 24, 1956: 20th Century Fox, Stage 1, Hollywood, California)

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Don't Be Cruel

(July 2, 1956: RCA Studios, New York)

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All Shook Up

(January 12, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

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I Want You, I Need You, I Love You

(April 14, 1956: RCA Studios, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Jailhouse Rock

(April 30, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

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Stuck On You

(March 20/21, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Teddy Bear

(January 16, 1957: Paramount Sound Stage, Hollywood, California)

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Too Much

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

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Hard Headed Woman

(January 15, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

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One Night

(February 23, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

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Wear My Ring Around Your Neck

(February 1, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

 

A Fool Such As I

(June 10/11, 1958: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

Don't

(September 6, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

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A Big Hunk O' Love

(June 10/11, 1958: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

Are You Lonesome Tonight?

(April 3/4, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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It's Now Or Never

(April 3/4, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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I Got Stung

(June 11, 1958: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

I Need Your Love Tonight

(June 10/11, 1958: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

Party

(January 21, 1957: Paramount Sound Stage, Hollywood, California)

 

A Mess of Blues

(March 20/21, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

Blue Suede Shoes

(January 30, 1956: RCA Studio 1, New York)

THE GREAT PERFORMANCES

RCA  PL 82227

Track Listing:

Side 1:

  1. My Happiness (Demo Recording)
  2. That's All Right
  3. Shake, Rattle And Roll/Flip, Flop And Fly 
(live)
  4. Heartbreak Hotel
  5. Blue Suede Shoes

  6. Ready Teddy (live)

  7. Don't Be Cruel (to a heart that's true)

  8. (Let me be your) Teddy Bear

  9. Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do!

10. Jailhouse Rock

11. Treat Me Nice (movie version)

Side 2:

  1. King Creole
  2. Trouble
  3. Fame And Fortune
  4. Return To Sender
  5. Always On My Mind

  6. An American Trilogy (live)

  7. If I Can Dream

  8. Unchained Melody (live)

  9. Memories

Released: August 1990:

Sound Format: mono/stereo

UK Album No: (308)

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This album was culled from a Buena Vista three part video program of the same name. As well as containing some of Elvis' best performances, it amazingly included the ultra important first ever Elvis Presley recording. This was long thought to be lost forever. It was a demonstration song recorded by a very young Elvis in 1953 at the Memphis Recording Service. He took the only copy with him and gave it to a friend. It was deleted in February 1995.

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Side 1: PL 82227     Side 2: PL 82227  

(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Sleeve

(Live Image Of Elvis on Stage 1956)

(first ever recording "My Happiness" Sticker Applied)

(Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)

Bar Code (Top Right)
TMK(S) ® Registered - Marca(s) Registrada(s)

RCA Corporation
BMG Logo â„— BMG Music
© 1990 BMG Music.
Distributed in the UK by BMG Records
A BERTELSMANN MUSIC GROUP COMPANY
RCA is a registered trademark of RCA Corporation
Printed in Germany by TOPAC (Bottom Right)

(Inner Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Paper Sleeve

(Still Images from the unearthed "Hollywood Screen Test" Taken From "The Great Performances")

(Inner Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)

Tracklisting

(Notes From Jerry Schilling)

(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)

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(Factory Sample - Side 1)

(Factory Sample - Side 2)

(German Black Label, Retro RCA Large Silver Dot Logo)

(Variation 1 - Side 1)

(German Black Label)

Retro RCA Large Silver Dot Logo

(1990 Pressing)
(Mono/Stereo)

(32mm Press Ring Circle)

(Variation 1 - Side 2)

Trade Mark(s) Registered      Marca(s) Registrada(s)

"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)

Side 2

BIEM

GEMA

(All Tracks Below The Centre Hole)

MARKETED BY RCA RECORDS​

UK Chart Information:

This LP entered the UK charts on September 1, 1990 and peaked at no. 62.

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Chart Run: (1 Week)

01/09/1990 - 62

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Information: www.officialcharts.com

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My Happiness

(July 18, 1953: Memphis Recording Service, Memphis, Tennessee)

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That's All Right

(July 5, 1954: Sun Studios, Memphis, Tennessee)

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Shake, Rattle & Roll/Flip, Flop & Fly

(January 28, 1956: CBS Studios, New York)

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Heartbreak Hotel

(January 10, 1956: RCA Studios, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Blue Suede Shoes

(January 30, 1956: RCA Studio 1, New York)

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Ready Teddy

(September 9, 1956: CBS Studios, Los Angeles, California)

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Don't Be Cruel

(July 2, 1956: RCA Studios, New York)

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Teddy Bear

(January 16, 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)

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Jailhouse Rock

(April 30, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

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Treat Me Nice

(July 30, 1957: MGM Sound Stage, Hollywood, California)

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King Creole

(January 15, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

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Trouble

(January 15, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

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Fame and Fortune

(March 20/21, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Return To Sender

(March 27, 1962: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

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Always On My Mind

(March 29/30, 1972: RCA Studio C, Hollywood, California)

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An American Trilogy

(January 14, 1973: Honolulu International Centre, Honolulu, Hawaii)

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If I Can Dream

(June 23, 1968: Western Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

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Unchained Melody

(June 21, 1977 (ES): Rushmore Plaza, Rapid City, South Dakota)

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Memories

(June 24, 1968: Western Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

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RCA  NL 90513 

Track Listing:

Side 1:

  1. (It's a) Long Lonely Highway
  2. Western Union
  3. Witchcraft
  4. Love Me Tonight
  5. What Now, What Next, Where To

  6. Please Don't Drag That String Around

  7. Blue River

  8. Never Ending

Side 2:

  1. (You're the) Devil In Disguise
  2. Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers
  3. Echoes Of Love
  4. Slowly But Surely
  5. It Hurts Me

  6. Memphis Tennessee

  7. Ask Me

Released: November 1990:

Sound Format: stereo

UK Album No: (309)

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The material for this album was recorded between May 1963 and January 1964. Originally they were to be part of a new studio album, the first since "Pot Luck" a year earlier. In 1963 the soundtrack album to "Girls! Girls! Girls!" was released in January. May saw the release of another soundtrack album: "It Happened at the World's Fair" and the soundtrack to "Fun In Acapulco" was scheduled for release in December. The Colonel decided that there was no room in the release schedule for another album so some of these tracks were issued as singles, while others inserted as fillers various soundtrack albums. The first being "Fun In Acapulco". The last track to be released was "Western Union" on the "Speedway" album in 1968. It was deleted in April 1993.

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Side 1: NL 90513     Side 2: NL 90513  

(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Sleeve

(Publicity Image Of Elvis From "Kissin' Cousins" 1963)

(elvis in the 90's Sticker Applied)

(Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)

RCA Logo (Top Left)
Bar Code (Top Right)
BMG a Bertelsmann Music Group Company
â„— 1990 BMG Music.
This compilation © 1990 BMG Music.
RCA is a registered trademark of RCA Corporation, distributed by BMG Records.
A Bertelsmann Music Company, printed in W. Germany.
RCA & BMG Logo (Bottom Right)

(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)

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(Factory Sample - Side 1)

(Factory Sample - Side 2)

(German Black Label, Retro RCA Large Silver Dot Logo)

(Variation 1 - Side 1)

(German Black Label)

Retro RCA Large Silver Dot Logo

(1990 Pressing)
(Stereo)

(32mm Press Ring Circle)

(Variation 1 - Side 2)

Trade Mark(s) Registered      Marca(s) Registrada(s)

"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)

Side 2

BIEM

GEMA

(All Tracks Below The Centre Hole)

MARKETED BY RCA RECORDS​

Recording Information:

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(It's A) Long Lonely Highway

(May 27/28, 1963: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Western Union

(May 27/28, 1963: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

Witchcraft

(May 26/27, 1963: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Love Me Tonight

(May 26/27, 1963: RCA, Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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What Now, What Next, Where To

(May 26/27, 1963: RCA, Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Please Don't Drag That String Around

(May 26/27, 1963: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Blue River

(May 27/28, 1963: RCA, Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Never Ending

(May 26/27, 1963: RCA, Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Devil in Disguise

(May 26/27, 1963: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers

(May 26/27, 1963: RCA, Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Echoes of Love

(May 26/27, 1963: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Slowly But Surely

(May 27/28, 1963: RCA, Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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It Hurts Me

(January 12, 1964: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Memphis Tennessee

(January 12, 1964: RCA, Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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Ask Me

(January 12, 1964: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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READER'S DIGEST V8 6002 VB1 GELG -A- 209

Track Listing:

The First Hits:

Side 1:

  1. That's All Right
  2. Heartbreak Hotel
  3. Blue Suede Shoes
  4. Money Honey
  5. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You

  6. My Baby Left Me

  7. Don't Be Cruel (to a heart that's true)

 

Side 2:

  1. Hound Dog
  2. Blue Moon
  3. I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine
  4. Love Me Tender
  5. Any Way You Want Me (that's how I will be)

  6. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again

  7. Love Me

Released: November 1990:

Sound Format: mono/stereo/electronic stereo

UK Album No: (310)

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This eight-album box set contained many of Elvis' greatest songs. It came with a twelve page booklet.

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NOTE: This Box Set was issued using the matrix numbers:

RECORD 1: V86002 VB1/1    RECORD 2: V86002 VB1/2    RECORD 3: V86002 VB1/3   RECORD 4: V86002 VB1/4   RECORD 5: V86002 VB1/5    RECORD 6: V86002 VB1/6

RECORD 7: V86002 VB1/7    RECORD 8: V86002 VB1/8

The Hits of 1957:

Side 3:

  1. Too Much
  2. Paralyzed
  3. Poor Boy
  4. Old Shep
  5. Playing For Keeps

  6. All Shook Up

  7. That's When Your Heartaches Begin

 

 

Side 4:

  1. Mystery Train
  2. Rip It Up
  3. (Let me be your) Teddy Bear
  4. (There'll be) Peace In The Valley (for me)
  5. Party

  6. Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do!

  7. Loving You

 

The Hits of 1958:

Side 5:

  1. Jailhouse Rock
  2. Trying To Get To You
  3. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
  4. Santa Bring My Baby Back (to me)
  5. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone

  6. Treat Me Nice

  7. Don't

 

 

Side 6:

  1. Hard Headed Woman
  2. I Beg Of You
  3. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
  4. Doncha' Think It's Time
  5. Trouble

  6. I Got Stung

  7. One Night

The Army Years 1958 - 1960:

Side 7:

  1. King Creole
  2. (Now and then there's) A Fool Such As I
  3. I Need Your Love Tonight
  4. A Big Hunk O' Love
  5. My Wish Came True

  6. Fame And Fortune

  7. Stuck On You

 

 

Side 8:

  1. It's Now Or Never
  2. A Mess Of Blues
  3. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  4. I Gotta Know
  5. Wooden Heart

  6. Lonely Man

  7. Surrender

 

The Movie Years 1961 - 1962:

Side 9:

  1. Flaming Star
  2. I Feel So Bad
  3. Wild In The Country
  4. (marie's the name) His Latest Flame
  5. Little Sister

  6. Rock-A-Hula Baby

  7. Can't Help Falling In Love

 

 

Side 10:

  1. Good Luck Charm
  2. Anything That's Part Of You
  3. Follow That Dream
  4. She's Not You
  5. Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello

  6. King Of The Whole Wide World

  7. Return To Sender

More Hits From The Movie Years 1963 - 1965:

Side 11:

  1. (You're the) Devil In Disguise
  2. One Broken Heart For Sale
  3. Bossa Nova Baby
  4. Witchcraft
  5. They Remind Me Too Much Of You

  6. Kiss Me Quick

  7. Viva Las Vegas

 

 

Side 12:

  1. Kissin' Cousins
  2. What'd I Say
  3. Such A Night
  4. Ain't That Loving You Baby
  5. Blue Christmas

  6. Do The Clam

  7. Crying In The Chapel

 

Big Boss Man 1965 - 1968:

The Concert Years 1968 - 1972:

Side 13:

  1. Big Boss Man
  2. (Such an) Easy Question
  3. Frankie And Johnny
  4. Love Letters
  5. Guitar Man

  6. U.S. Male

  7. You'll Never Walk Alone

 

 

 

Side 14:

  1. If I Can Dream
  2. In The Ghetto
  3. Suspicious Minds
  4. The Wonder Of You
  5. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me

  6. I Just Can't Help Believin'

  7. I'm Leavin'

 

Elvis' Last Hits 1972 - 1977:

Side 15:

  1. Until It's Time For You To Go
  2. An American Trilogy
  3. Burning Love
  4. Always On My Mind
  5. Fool

  6. Promised Land

  7. My Boy

 

 

Side 16:

  1. T-R-O-U-B-L-E
  2. Hurt
  3. The Girl Of My Best Friend
  4. Moody Blue
  5. She Thinks I Still Care

  6. Way Down

  7. My Way

 

(Box Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Box

COLLECTOR'S EDITION (Top Right)

(Publicity Image Of Elvis From 1956)

Reader's Digest Logo (Bottom Centre)

(Box Variation 1 - Rear)

DIGITALLY REMASTERED

Direct Metal Mastering Logo (Top Right)
Courtesy of BMG

Tracklisting
â„— 1987 Reader's Digest
© 1987 Reader's Digest (Boxed)
Reader's Digest Logo (Bottom Right)

(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)

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(Factory Sample - Side 1)

(Factory Sample - Side 2)

(White Label, Reader's Digest Logo)

(Variation 1 - Side 1)

(White Label)

Reader's Digest Logo

(1990 Pressing)
(Mono/Stereo/Electronic Stereo)

(32mm Press Ring Circle)

(Variation 1 - Side 2)

Reader's Digest Logo (Top Centre)

THE FIRST HITS

record 1    side B

BIEM

(All Tracks Below The Centre Hole)

DIRECT METAL MASTERING (Bottom Centre)​

(Variation 1 - Side 3)

(White Label)

Reader's Digest Logo

(1990 Pressing)
(Mono/Stereo/Electronic Stereo)

(32mm Press Ring Circle)

(Variation 1 - Side 4)

Reader's Digest Logo (Top Centre)

THE HITS OF 1957

record 2    side B

BIEM

(All Tracks Below The Centre Hole)

DIRECT METAL MASTERING (Bottom Centre)​

(Variation 1 - Side 5)

(White Label)

Reader's Digest Logo

(1990 Pressing)
(Mono/Stereo/Electronic Stereo)

(32mm Press Ring Circle)

(Variation 1 - Side 6)

Reader's Digest Logo (Top Centre)

THE HITS OF 1958

record 3    side B

BIEM

(All Tracks Below The Centre Hole)

DIRECT METAL MASTERING (Bottom Centre)​

(Variation 1 - Side 7)

(White Label)

Reader's Digest Logo

(1990 Pressing)
(Mono/Stereo/Electronic Stereo)

(32mm Press Ring Circle)

(Variation 1 - Side 8)

Reader's Digest Logo (Top Centre)

THE ARMY YEARS (1958-1960)

record 4    side B

BIEM

(All Tracks Below The Centre Hole)

DIRECT METAL MASTERING (Bottom Centre)​

(Variation 1 - Side 9)

(White Label)

Reader's Digest Logo

(1990 Pressing)
(Mono/Stereo/Electronic Stereo)

(32mm Press Ring Circle)

(Variation 1 - Side 10)

Reader's Digest Logo (Top Centre)

THE MOVIE YEARS (1961-1962)

record 5    side B

BIEM

(All Tracks Below The Centre Hole)

DIRECT METAL MASTERING (Bottom Centre)​

(Variation 1 - Side 11)

(White Label)

Reader's Digest Logo

(1990 Pressing)
(Mono/Stereo/Electronic Stereo)

(32mm Press Ring Circle)

(Variation 1 - Side 12)

Reader's Digest Logo (Top Centre)

MORE HITS FROM THE MOVIE YEARS (1963-1965)

record 6    side B

BIEM

(All Tracks Below The Centre Hole)

DIRECT METAL MASTERING (Bottom Centre)​

(Variation 1 - Side 13)

(White Label)

Reader's Digest Logo

(1990 Pressing)
(Mono/Stereo/Electronic Stereo)

(32mm Press Ring Circle)

(Variation 1 - Side 14)

Reader's Digest Logo (Top Centre)

THE CONCERT YEARS (1968-1972)

record 7    side B

BIEM

(All Tracks Below The Centre Hole)

DIRECT METAL MASTERING (Bottom Centre)​

(Variation 1 - Side 15)

(White Label)

Reader's Digest Logo

(1990 Pressing)
(Mono/Stereo/Electronic Stereo)

(32mm Press Ring Circle)

(Variation 1 - Side 16)

Reader's Digest Logo (Top Centre)

THE CONCERT YEARS (1968-1972)

record 8    side B

BIEM

(All Tracks Below The Centre Hole)

DIRECT METAL MASTERING (Bottom Centre)​

Recording Information:

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That's All Right

(July 5, 1954: Sun Studios, Memphis, Tennessee)

​

Heartbreak Hotel

(January 10, 1956: RCA Studios, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Blue Suede Shoes

(January 30, 1956: RCA Studio 1, New York)

​

Money Honey

(January 10, 1956: RCA Studios, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

I Want You, I Need You, I Love You

(April 14, 1956: RCA Studios, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

My Baby Left Me

(January 30, 1956: RCA Studio 1, New York)

​

Don't Be Cruel

(July 2, 1956: RCA Studios, New York)

​

Hound Dog

(July 2, 1956: RCA Studios, New York)

​

Blue Moon

(August 15 - 19, 1954: Sun Studios, Memphis, Tennessee)

​

I Don't Care If the Sun Don't Shine

(September 12-16, 1954: Sun Studios, Memphis, Tennessee)

​

Love Me Tender

(August 24, 1956: 20th Century Fox, Stage 1, Hollywood, California)

​

Anyway You Want Me

(July 2, 1956: RCA Studios, New York)

​

When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again

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

​

Love Me

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

​

Too Much

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

​

Paralyzed

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

​

Poor Boy

(August 24, 1956: 20th Century Fox, Stage 1, Hollywood, California)

​

Old Shep

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

​

Playing for Keeps

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

​

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)

​

Mystery Train

(July 21,, 1955: Sun Studios, Memphis, Tennessee)

​

Rip It Up

(September 3, 1956: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

​

Teddy Bear

(January 16, 1957: Paramount Sound Stage, Hollywood, California)

​

Peace in the Valley

(January 13, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

​

Party

(January 21, 1957: Paramount Sound Stage, Hollywood, California)

​

Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do!

(January 12, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

​

Loving You

(February 24, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

​

Jailhouse Rock

(April 30, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

​

Trying to Get to You

(July 21, 1955: Sun Studios, Memphis, Tennessee)

​

Lawdy, Miss Clawdy

(February 3, 1956: RCA Studio 1, New York)

​

Santa Bring My Baby Back

(September 7, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

​

I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone

(April 1955: Sun Studios, Memphis, Tennessee)

​

Treat Me Nice

(July 30, 1957: MGM Sound Stage, Hollywood, California)

​

Don't

(September 6, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

​

Hard Headed Woman

(January 15, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

​

I Beg of You

(February 23, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

​

Wear My Ring Around Your Neck

(February 1, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

​

Doncha' Think It's Time

(February 1, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

​

Trouble

(January 15, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

​

I Got Stung

(June 10/11, 1958: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

One Night

(February 23, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

​

King Creole

(January 23, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

​

A Fool Such As I

(June 10/11, 1958: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

I Need Your Love Tonight

(June 10/11, 1958: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

A Big Hunk O' Love

(June 10/11, 1958: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

My Wish Came True

(February 1, 1958: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

​

Fame and Fortune

(March 20/21, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Stuck On You

(March 20/21, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

It's Now Or Never

(April 3/4, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)​

​

A Mess of Blues

(March 20/21, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)


Are You Lonesome Tonight?

(April 3/4, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

I Gotta Know

(April 3/4, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

Wooden Heart

(April 28, 1960: RCA Studios, Hollywood, California)

 

Lonely Man

(November 7, 1960: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

​

Surrender

(October 30/31, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Flaming Star

(October 7, 1960: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

​

I Feel So Bad

(March 12/13, 1961: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

Wild in the Country

(November 7, 1960: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

​

His Latest Flame

(June 25/26, 1961: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Little Sister

(June 25/26, 1961: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Rock-A-Hula Baby

(March 23, 1961: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

 

Can't Help Falling in Love

(March 23, 1961: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)​

 

Good Luck Charm

(October 15/16, 1961: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Anything That's Part of You

(October 15/16, 1961: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

Follow That Dream

(July 2, 1961: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

She's Not You

(March 19/20, 1962: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello

(March 19/20, 1962: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

King of the Whole Wide World

(October 27, 1961: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

​

Return To Sender

(March 27, 1962: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

 

Devil in Disguise

(May 26/27, 1963: RCA, Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

One Broken Heart for Sale

(September 22, 1962: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

​

Bossa Nova Baby

(January 22, 1963: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

 

Witchcraft

(May 26/27, 1963: RCA, Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

They Remind Me Too Much of You

(September 22, 1962: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

​

Kiss Me Quick

(June 25/26, 1961: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

Viva Las Vegas

(July 10/11, 1963: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

​

Kissin' Cousins

(October 10, 1963: MGM Sound Stage, Hollywood, California)

 

What'd I Say

(August 30, 1963: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

 

Such A Night

(April 3/4, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Ain't That Loving You Baby

(June 10/11, 1958: RCA, Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Blue Christmas

(September 5, 1957: Radio Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

​

Do the Clam

(June 15, 1964: Radio Recorders, Studio B, Hollywood, California)

​

Crying in the Chapel

(October 30/31, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Big Boss Man

(September 10/11, 1967: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Easy Question

(March 18/19, 1962: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

Frankie and Johnny

(May 14/15, 1965: Radio Recorders, Studio B,  Hollywood, California)

​

Love Letters

(May 26/27, 1966: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Guitar Man

(September 10/11, 1967: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

U.S. Male

(January 16/17, 1968: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

You'll Never Walk Alone

(September 11/12, 1967: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

If I Can Dream

(June 23, 1968: Western Recorders, Studio 1, Hollywood, California)

 

In the Ghetto

(January 20, 1969: American Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)

​

Suspicious Minds

(January 23, 1969: American Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)

​

The Wonder of You

(February 18, 1970: (DS) The International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada)

 

You Don't Have to Say You Love Me

(June 6/7, 1970: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

I Just Can't Help Believin'

(August 11, 1970 (DS): The International Hotel , Las Vegas, Nevada)

 

I'm Leavin'

(May 20/21, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Until It's Time for You to Go

(March 17/18, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

An American Trilogy

(February 16, 1972 (MS): The Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada)

​

Burning Love

(March 28/29, 1972: RCA Studio C, Hollywood, California)

 

Always On My Mind

(March 29/30, 1972: RCA Studio C, Hollywood, California)

 

Fool

(March 28/29, 1972: RCA Studio C, Hollywood, California)

 

Promised Land

(December 15/16, 1973: Stax Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)

 

My Boy

(December 13/14, 1973: Stax Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)

​

T-R-O-U-B-L-E

(March 11/12, 1975: RCA Studio C, Hollywood, California)

 

Hurt

(February 5/6, 1976: Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee)

 

The Girl of My Best Friend

(April 3/4, 1960: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

 

Moody Blue

(February 4/5, 1976: Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee)

 

She Thinks I Still Care

(February 2/3, 1976: Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee)

 

Way Down

(October 29/30, 1976: Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee)

​

My Way

(June 21, 1977 (ES): Rushmore Plaza, Rapid City, South Dakota)

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This box set included a 12 page souvenir booklet.

*** Re-issued album with new catalogue number ***

ELVIS  sings
The Wonderful World of Christmas

RCA NL 81936

Track Listing:

Side 1:

1. O Come All Ye Faithful

2. The First Noel

3. On A Snowy Christmas Night

4. Winter Wonderland

5. The Wonderful World Of Christmas

6. It Won't Seem Like Christmas (without you)

Side 2:

1. I'll Be Home On Christmas Day

2. If I Get Home On Christmas Day

3. Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees

4. Merry Christmas Baby

5. Silver Bells

Released: November 1990:

Sound Format: stereo

UK Album No: (311)

​

Originally Released: November 1971.

stereo (SF 8221) (56)

​

Previously Re-issued: November 1979:

stereo (117)

​

​

This album was a re-issue of the 1979 release using the same artwork. It was deleted in April 1991.

​

​​Side 1: NL 81936     Side 2: NL 81936

(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Sleeve

(Publicity Image From "The Trouble With Girls" 1968)

(elvis in the 90's Sticker Applied)

(Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)
Bar Code (Top Right)

Tracklisting

(Live Image Of Elvis On Stage 1970)

Retro RCA Large Dot Logo (Bottom Left)

â„— 1971 BMG Music  © 1971 BMG Music

Distributed in the UK by BMG Records
A BERTELSMANN MUSIC GROUP COMPANY
RCA is a registered trademark of RCA Corporation,
Printed in Germany by TOPAC.

(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)

​

(Factory Sample - Side 1)

(Factory Sample - Side 2)

(German Black Label, Retro RCA Large Silver Dot Logo)

(Variation 1 - Side 1)

(German Black Label)

Retro RCA Large Silver Dot Logo (Centre Left)

(1990 Pressing)
(Stereo)

(32mm Press Ring Circle)

(Variation 1 - Side 2)

Side 2 Stereo

BIEM

GEMA

MARKETED BY BMG​

​​​​​​​​Recording Information:

​

O Come All Ye Faithful

(May 16/17, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

The First Noel

(May 16/17, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

On A Snowy Christmas Night

(May 16/17, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Winter Wonderland

(May 16/17, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

The Wonderful World of Christmas

(May 16/17, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

It Won't Seem Like Christmas

(May 15/16, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

I'll Be Home On Christmas Day

(May 16/17, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

If I Get Home On Christmas Day

(May 15/16, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Holly Leaves and Christmas Trees

(May 15/16, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Merry Christmas Baby

(May 15/16, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

Elvis' Christmas Album (US).png

RCA NL 90300

Track Listing:

Side 1:

1. Santa Claus Is Back In Town

2. White Christmas

3. Here Comes Santa Claus (right down

santa claus lane)

4. I'll Be Home For Christmas

5. Blue Christmas

6. Santa, Bring My Baby Back (to me)

Side 2:

1. O Little Town Of Bethlehem

2. Silent Night

3. (There'll be) Peace In The Valley

(for me)

4. I Believe

5. Take My Hand, Precious Lord

6. It Is No Secret (what god can do)

Released: December 1990:

Sound Format: mono

UK Album No: (312)

​

Originally Released: November 1957:

mono (RD 27052) (5)

​

Previously Re-issued: November 1980:

mono (INTS 5060) (140)

​

Previously Re-issued: April 1984:

mono (NL 89116) (218)

​

Previously Re-issued: October 1985:

mono (PL 85486) (275)

​​

 

RCA re-released "Elvis' Christmas Album", and used the original U.S. artwork as they did with the 1985 release. This album was deleted in April 1991.

​

​Side 1: NL 90300    Side 2: NL 90300

(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)

Gloss Sleeve

Retro RCA Large Dot Logo (Top Right)

(Small Publicity Phot From "Jailhouse Rock" 1957)

(elvis in the 90's Sticker Applied)

(Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)

Bar Code (Top Right)

Tracklisting

(Publicity Image From "Jailhouse Rock" 1957)
â„— 1957 BMG Music.
Distributed in the UK by BMG Records
A BERTELSMANN MUSIC GROUP COMPANY
RCA is a registered trademark of RCA Corporation
Printed in Germany
(Bottom Right)

(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)

​

(Factory Sample - Side 1)

(Factory Sample - Side 2)

(German Black Label, Retro RCA Large Silver Dot Logo)

(Variation 1 - Side 1)

(German Black Label)

Retro RCA Large Silver Dot Logo

(1990 Pressing)
(Mono)

(32mm Press Ring Circle)

(Variation 1 - Side 2)

Trade Mark(s) Registered   Marca(s) Registrada(s)

"New Orthophonic" High Fidelity (Top Right)

Side 2

BIEM

GEMA

MARKETED BY RCA RECORDS​

​​​​​​​​Recording Information:

​

O Come All Ye Faithful

(May 16/17, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

The First Noel

(May 16/17, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

On A Snowy Christmas Night

(May 16/17, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Winter Wonderland

(May 16/17, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

The Wonderful World of Christmas

(May 16/17, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

It Won't Seem Like Christmas

(May 15/16, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

I'll Be Home On Christmas Day

(May 16/17, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

If I Get Home On Christmas Day

(May 15/16, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Holly Leaves and Christmas Trees

(May 15/16, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

​

Merry Christmas Baby

(May 15/16, 1971: RCA Studio B, Nashville, Tennessee)

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