Elvis Presley Elvis LPM-1382 1956 RCA Victor MONO Early Pressing VG+/VG+ Tested

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ELVIS PRESLEY – ELVIS

RCA Victor LPM-1382 | 1956 | Original U.S. Mono Pressing

A beautiful early RCA Victor copy of Elvis Presley’s second RCA album, originally issued in 1956.

This is the classic black-label RCA Victor “New Orthophonic” High Fidelity mono pressing, with the early label design, “Band” track numbering and small “ELVIS” above the spindle hole. The jacket also features an original-era RCA advertising back, making this a particularly desirable presentation for collectors of Elvis Presley’s early RCA catalog.

VINYL – VG+/EX

The record is exceptionally clean for a 1956 original.

The playing surfaces retain excellent gloss and show only a few very light, barely visible hairlines under strong light. There are no significant scratches or deep marks visible.

This is an unusually attractive example of an early LPM-1382 and would make an excellent listening copy as well as a very nice addition to a serious Elvis collection.

Please examine all photographs carefully — the actual record pictured is the record you will receive.

COVER – VG+

The front cover is clean and displays beautifully, with excellent overall color and presentation.

The spine has been professionally/carefully repaired. The repair is very well executed and the spine remains fully legible. There is also a reinforcement repair along the upper seam, visible in the photographs.

These repairs are disclosed here intentionally. They are the reason I am not grading the jacket higher, despite its very attractive overall appearance.

The rear cover is the desirable RCA advertising-back style, featuring contemporary RCA releases.

ORIGINAL RCA INNER SLEEVE

Includes the period RCA Victor inner sleeve pictured, featuring the “Enjoy the music you want – when you want it… AND HEAR IT RIGHT!” record-care information.

COLLECTOR DETAILS

* Artist: Elvis Presley
* Title: Elvis
* Label: RCA Victor
* Catalog No.: LPM-1382
* Format: 12” LP
* Speed: 33⅓ RPM
* Audio: MONO
* Release year: 1956
* Country: USA
* Original black RCA Victor “New Orthophonic” High Fidelity label
* Early “Band” numbering on the labels
* Original RCA advertising-back jacket
* Original-era RCA inner sleeve
* Photography: David B. Hecht

The album was released in October 1956 and contains some of the most important early RCA-era Elvis recordings, including “Rip It Up,” “Love Me,” “Long Tall Sally,” “Paralyzed,” “Ready Teddy,” “Old Shep,” and “How Do You Think I Feel.”

TRACK LIST

Side 1

1. Rip It Up
2. Love Me
3. When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again
4. Long Tall Sally
5. First in Line
6. Paralyzed

Side 2

1. So Glad You’re Mine
2. Old Shep
3. Ready Teddy
4. Anyplace Is Paradise
5. How’s the World Treating You
6. How Do You Think I Feel

SHIPPING

Record will be securely packed in a proper LP mailer with protective materials to help prevent seam splits and corner damage.