Elvis Presley - ELVIS (LPM-1382) - RAREST Back Cover 1956 Original 1S/1S

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ELVIS PRESLEY - “ELVIS” (LPM-1382), A FIRST PRESSING OF ELVIS' 1956 SECOND ALBUM. THE COVER IS THE RAREST VARIETY, SHOWING THE SONG TITLES SHIFTED FAR TO THE LEFT ON THE BACK!          RECORD: VG+ on the high end of the grade with very clean, glossy surfaces! Even though this record plays as Near Mint, there are many extremely light hairline scuffs on both sides, none of which can be felt with the fingertip. I have test-played this record in its entirety and it resulted in very strong vocals and instrumentation. There were certainly no skips, repeats or loud "ticks" or "pops". I did not even detect any surface noise and that includes the soft track, "Old Shep"! A fully original Indianapolis pressing! The labels are very clean and original, showing just light spindle marks. "ELVIS" was released in September of 1956 and includes the huge hit, "Love Me", which was released exclusively on 45 Extended Play (EPA-992). The matrix numbers are the absolute lowest obtainable, ending with 1S/1S!    COVER: VG with a 5-inch upper seam split as well as a 2-inch lower seam split (please see photos). The spine is sound and fully legible. This is the RAREST cover variation available, with the song title text on the back being shifted far to the left. There is some minor yellowing on the back from age as well as some very light ring wear. Ring wear on the front slick is quite minimal, although there is a 5-inch bend line running up from the end of the lower seam split. Aside from that, this is a very clean and original cover from 1956! Please view all 11 photos of this historic album.       INNER SLEEVE:  The original glassine (or "onion skin") sleeve from the era. Side splits and wrinkling are noticed. 
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