Sold Date: June 15, 2022
Start Date: May 26, 2022
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Elvis Presley  Blue Hawaii Vinyl LP  Mono First Pressing - RCA LPM-2426 (1961)
Condition: VG Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Includes original RCA inner sleeve. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays well with good fidelity and occasional light background noise. Cover is fully intact and still has great color. 
Matrix / Runout (Deadwax area A-side): M2PP2996-22S 5S Matrix / Runout (Deadwax area B-side): M2PP2997-23S 4S
Blue Hawaii is the fourth soundtrack album by American singer Elvis Presley, released on RCA Victor Records in mono and stereo, LPM/LSP 2426, on October 20, 1961. It is the soundtrack to the 1961 film of the same name starring Presley. In the United States, the albumb spent 20 weeks at the number one slot and 39 weeks in the Top 10 on Billboard's Top Pop LPs chart. It was certified Gold on December 21, 1961, Platinum and 2x Platinum on March 27, 1992 and 3x Platinum on July 30, 2002 by the Recording Industry Association of America. On the US Top Pop Albums chart, Blue Hawaii is second only to the soundtrack of West Side Story as the most successful soundtrack album of the 1960s.
Track listing - Original release
Side one
1. "Blue Hawaii" Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger March 22, 1961 2:36 2. "Almost Always True" Ben Weisman and Fred Wise March 22, 1961 2:25 3. "Aloha 'Oe" Queen Lydia Lili'uokalani March 21, 1961 1:53 4. "No More" Don Robertson, Hal Blair and Sebastián Iradier March 21, 1961 2:22 5. "Can't Help Falling in Love" George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore March 23, 1961 3:01 6. "Rock-A-Hula Baby" Ben Weisman, Fred Wise, Dolores Fuller March 23, 1961 1:59 7. "Moonlight Swim" Ben Weisman and Sylvia Dee March 22, 1961 2:20
Side two
1. "Ku-U-I-Po" George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore March 21, 1961 2:23 2. "Ito Eats" Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett March 22, 1961 1:23 3. "Slicin' Sand" Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett March 21, 1961 1:36 4. "Hawaiian Sunset" Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett March 21, 1961 2:32 5. "Beach Boy Blues" Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett March 23, 1961 2:03 6. "Island of Love" Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett March 22, 1961 2:41 7. "Hawaiian Wedding Song" Al Hoffman, Charles King, Dick Manning March 22, 1961 2:48
Personnel Elvis Presley – lead vocals The Surfers – backing vocals The Jordanaires – backing vocals Boots Randolph – saxophone George Field – harmonica Freddie Tavares – ukulele Bernie Lewis – ukulele Hank Garland – acoustic guitar Tiny Timbrell – acoustic guitar Scotty Moore – electric guitar Alvino Rey – pedal steel guitar Floyd Cramer – piano Dudley Brooks – piano, celeste Bob Moore – double bass D.J. Fontana – drums Bernie Mattinson – drums, percussion Hal Blaine – drums, percussion _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

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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