Elvis Presley Flaming Star Vinyl LP RCA PRS-279 First Pressing NM Shrink + Photo
Elvis Presley Flaming Star Near Mint Vinyl LP - RCA PRS-279 First Pressing (1968) with Bonus Photo includes original ELVIS inner sleeve
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Tested and plays beautifully, first pressing with near mint photo. Matrix in description. Original RCA ELVIS inner sleeve. Cover is awesome, with shrink wrap still on.
Matrix: Side 1: WNRS--2363--5S (machine stamped) A4 (hand etched) / Side 2: WNRS--2364--7S (machine stamped) A3 (hand etched) (Rockaway pressing).
Flaming Star is a compilation album, including the title song to a 1960 American Western film starring Elvis Presley, Barbara Eden and Steve Forrest.
In 1968, for five months this album was only available in select stores that offered Singer Sewing Machine products. This version's title states "Singer Presents..." (the edition offered here.) In March of 1969, RCA re-released this album into record stores/departments and the title was changed to "Elvis Sings Flaming Star."
AllMusic Review by Bruce Eder It is the voice, of course, that matters here -- Presley's singing was so good at the points captured on this nothing-seeming little budget release that he could make even the most dubious song seem worth two minutes of one's time. And on "Too Much Monkey Business" and "She's a Machine" you even get the hard, edgy side of Elvis that had been obscured by too many third-rate movie songs. The rock music critics who were around in 1969 were never quite sure what to make of this album because it was a given that it was nothing but the most superficial scratching of the surface of that library, yet time has allowed it to age well, as a strange and idiosyncratic (but strangely satisfying on its own terms) compilation.
Tracklist A1Flaming Star A2Wonderful World A3Night Life A4All I Needed Was The Rain A5Too Much Monkey Business B1Yellow Rose Of Texas / The Eyes Of Texas B2She's A Machine B3Do The Vega B4Tiger Man
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MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.
NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear.
VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits.
GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.
GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.
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