Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock/Treat Me Nice – RCA 1028 (UK 1957) Original 78rpm
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Description
A highly desirable 1957 UK first issue of Elvis Presley – “Jailhouse Rock” / “Treat Me Nice” on RCA 1028, manufactured by EMI/Hayes during Elvis’s explosive early peak.
These UK 78rpm pressings were produced in far smaller numbers than the 45rpm editions, making them a true centrepiece for serious Elvis collectors.
Authenticity & Matrix Details
Taken from original U.S. RCA Victor masters and pressed for the British market.
• Catalogue: RCA 1028
• A-side matrix: H2WB 6779-2 (Take 2 – correct early UK issue)
These exact matrices confirm genuine first-issue UK metalwork, not a later re-press or altered pairing.
Condition
A presentable surviving example of a hard-played format.
• Visually G+ to VG– with period scuffs and handling marks
• No cracks, no edge chips
• Strong gloss still visible across the playing surface
• Clean, original RCA labels with no writing or stickers
As with all 1950s shellac Elvis discs, expect audible surface noise, but the disc shows well and remains structurally solid.
Why Collectors Want This Record
The UK 78rpm format of Jailhouse Rock is iconic — heavier, scarcer, and more display-worthy than the 45. Only a fraction of UK buyers still owned 78rpm players by late ’57, so surviving copies are relatively limited.
The presence of Take 2 (6779-2) is a reassuring detail for collectors seeking authenticity tied directly to the original manufacturing run.
Shipping
Packed in specialised 78rpm packaging: stiffeners, padding, and reinforced boxing to ensure safe delivery worldwide.
A striking original Elvis piece and an increasingly tough UK shellac to find in any complete condition.
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