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ELVIS “SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY” (1961) LSP-2370 STEREO, 1ST PRESSING, ROCKAWAY
Offering is original owner’s RCA VICTOR LSP-2370, 1ST Pressing (Rockaway – Released June 1961), “Living Stereo” series album “Something For Everybody”, 33-1/3 RPM LP black vinyl record with rare, silver “RCA Victor Records”, non-promotional, paper inner sleeve. Keeping with its album title theme, Side 1 is "The Ballad Side" and Side 2 is "The Rhythm Side". Specific descriptions are as follows:
· Album Cover – CONDITION: VERY GOOD++. Both front cover and back covers have retained their original rich colors with a nice glossy finish. The full-size color photo of Elvis (front cover) and the three (3) Elvis B&W photos on back cover show no fading, stains, or discolorations. The top middle of back cover has vendor “New Rochelle House of Music” in faded, black ink stamp (see photos no. 2 & 22). The front cover has no markings. The spine and two (2) cover edges are in VG++ condition with one (1) ½” seam split at top right corner. (see photo no. 21).
· Vinyl – CONDITION: VERY GOOD++. Seldom played, with very light wear, its vinyl playing surfaces are very clean and bright with 3-4 very faint, light hairline / non-feelable surface marks. There are no scuffs or scratches. The vinyl has a rich, attractive gloss. The vintage black and silver labels are VG++ condition with no spindle wear, scratches, stains or discoloration.
· Original & Rare “RCA Victor Records” plain, non-promotional inner silver paper sleeve. This vintage, very collectible 12” x 12” sleeve is in VG+ CONDITION. Its dual sided, stated “the New Sound America loves best…” simply states RCA’s technological recording superiority in the early 1960’s with "Living Stereo". Its silver paper with blue lettering has remained rich and clean. It has no stains, markings or discolorations. There is one (1) 4-1/2” corner crease in the lower corner (photo. no. 5).
· Specific Identifiers:
(1) This is an original 1961 First Pressing with “Living Stereo” on the black labels as well as on the front of the album cover (top right). Also, the advertisements for Compact 33 Single (“Wild In the Country”) & Compact 33 Double (“Elvis By Request”) are further proof indicators.
(2) Front Cover - Catalog number is in upper left corner.
(3) Disc: Stereo, black label, RCA logo is silver, “LIVING STEREO” at bottom. Elvis Presley is in small font on bottom. Side 2, Track 6, “a 20th” is on same line as “Century-Fox film”.
(4) Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): LSP 2370 / M2WY-2151 (photo. no. 9)
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): LSP 2370 / M2WY-2152 (see photo no. 13)
Matrix / Runout (Side A Stamp): M2WY-2151-3S A2 (see photo no.15)
Matrix / Runout (Side B Stamp): M2 WY-2152-3S A2 (see photo no.17)
(5) Pressing Plant ID: R (“Rockaway”) See photos no. 14 & 16).
Historical Recording Information:
As displayed on the front cover and record labels, this album is an RCA “Living Stereo” series production. Per discogs.com:
Beginning in 1953, RCA Victor made a substantial body of recordings which have become to be identified with their early stereo release label, Living Stereo. Most of the records issued, particularly classical music, offer music, performances and audio quality which have become to be considered definitive. Living Stereo influenced many recordings that followed with their recording and marketing philosophies.
Purchased Summer 1961 at The House of Music, New Rochelle, NY. Always stored upright, kept in dry, non-smoking homes. Please review the twenty-four (24) photographs to assist in your assessment of the items’ condition. The photographs are an integral part of the descriptions used for the album cover, vinyl record and silver paper inner sleeve.
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