Elvis Presley Self-Titled Debut Vinyl LP RCA LPM 1254 Mono Early Pressing
Elvis Presley Self-Titled Debut Album Vinyl LP - RCA LPM 1254 VG+ Mono Early Pressing
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG- Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout with good fidelity, no skips or major issues. Cover is intact with a small seam split and an old tape repair still intact. No writing and includes original RCA Elvis inner sleeve.
Matrix / Runout (side A): G2 PP1282-6S C1 I Matrix / Runout (side B): G2 PP1283-15S A2 I
Elvis Presley is the debut studio album by Elvis Presley. It was released by RCA Victor in 1956, (catalog number LPM-1254). The album spent ten weeks at number one on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart in 1956, the first rock and roll album ever to make it to the top of the charts, and the first million-selling album of that genre. In 2003 and 2012, it was ranked number 56 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Elvis Presley was also one of three Presley albums to receive accolades in the reference book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
The cover is ranked number 40 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest album covers, published in 1991.
Tracklist
A1Blue Suede Shoes A2I'm Counting On You A3I Got A Woman A4One Sided Love Affair A5I Love You Because A6Just Because
B1Tutti Frutti B2Tryin' To Get To You B3I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You) B4I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin') B5Blue Moon B6Money Honey
Personnel Elvis Presley – vocals, acoustic guitar, piano (on "Tryin' To Get to You") Scotty Moore – electric guitar Chet Atkins – acoustic guitar on "I'm Counting on You" and "Money Honey" Floyd Cramer – piano on January 10–11 Shorty Long – piano on January 30–31 Bill Black – bass D. J. Fontana – drums except "I Love You Because," "Just Because," "Tryin' to Get to You," "I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin')," and "Blue Moon" Johnny Bernero – drums (on "Tryin' to Get to You") Gordon Stoker – backing vocals Ben Speer – backing vocals Brock Speer – backing vocals Doug Poindexter - percussion/guitar on "Just Because"
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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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