Elvis Presley G.I. Blues Vinyl LP RCA LSP-2256 Blue Suede Shoes EX/NM: A Beauty!
Elvis Presley G.I. Blues RCA Victor LSP-2256 EX/NM Early Pressing - Vinyl LP
Condition: VG++ Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Play-tested, and plays beautifully. Cover shows no wear and includes original RCA inner sleeve. Early pressing stereo from 1964.
Matrix: Side 1: L2PY-3659-9S A1 / Side 2: L2PY-3660-9S C2 (Indianapolis pressing)
G.I. Blues is the third soundtrack album and seventh (overall) album by Elvis Presley, released by RCA Victor in mono and stereo, LPM/LSP 2256, in October 1960. It is the soundtrack to the 1960 film of the same name in which he starred. Recording sessions took place on April 27 and 28, and May 6, 1960, at RCA Victor Studio C and Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California. The album topped the Billboard Top Pop Album chart. The album remained at the #1 spot for eleven weeks.
Track listing Original release Side one
1."Tonight Is So Right for Love"Abner Silver and Sid WayneApril 27, 19602:14 2."What's She Really Like"Abner Silver and Sid WayneApril 28, 19602:17 3."Frankfort Special"Sid Wayne and Sherman EdwardsMay 6, 19602:58 4."Wooden Heart"Ben Weisman, Fred Wise, Kathleen Twomey, Bert KaempfertApril 28, 19602:03 5."G.I. Blues"Sid Tepper and Roy C. BennettApril 27, 19602:36
Side two
1."Pocketful of Rainbows"Ben Weisman and Fred WiseMay 6, 19602:35 2."Shoppin' Around"Aaron Schroeder, Sid Tepper, Roy C. BennettMay 6, 19602:24 3."Big Boots"Sid Wayne and Sherman EdwardsMay 6, 19601:31 4."Didja' Ever"Sid Wayne and Sherman EdwardsApril 27, 19602:36 5."Blue Suede Shoes"Carl PerkinsApril 28, 19602:07 6."Doin' the Best I Can"Doc Pomus and Mort ShumanApril 27, 19603:10
Personnel Elvis Presley – vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar on "Shoppin' Around" (alt. version recorded April 27) The Jordanaires – backing vocals Scotty Moore – rhythm guitar, lead guitar on "Frankfort Special" Tiny Timbrell – lead guitar, mandolin Neal Matthews, Jr. – electric bass, guitar Jimmie Haskell – accordion Hoyt Hawkins – tambourine Dudley Brooks – piano Ray Siegel – double bass, tuba D.J. Fontana - drums Frank Bode - drums on April 27 and April 28 Bernie Mattinson – drums on May 6 _____________________________________________
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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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