Elvis Presley, Elvis' Golden Records LPM-1707, 1st pressing, 1S/2S, 1958 - RARE
$ 263.48
Description
Elvis Presley, Elvis' Golden Records LPM-1707, 1st pressing, 1S/2S, 1958 - RARE. This iconic compilation, released in March 1958, serves as the definitive collection of Elvis Presley's early hits. Artist: Elvis Presley. Stamping H2WP 8398 1S is not uniform like other stampings, possibly making this a rarity. Artist: Elvis Presley Title: Elvis' Golden Records Label: RCA Victor Catalog number: LPM-1707 Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Mono Year: 1958 Country: USA Edition: First Pressing Genre: Rock & Roll, Rockabilly 💿 DESCRIPTION This iconic compilation, released in March 1958, serves as the definitive collection of Elvis Presley's early hits. It is the first of five "Golden Records" volumes and features 14 tracks that defined the birth of Rock & Roll. The album captures Elvis at the height of his "King of Rock and Roll" era, including legendary tracks like "Hound Dog," "Heartbreak Hotel," and "Jailhouse Rock." Interesting Facts: This was the first "Greatest Hits" style album in Elvis's career. Most of the tracks included were released as 7" singles and had already sold over a million copies each before the album was even compiled. The liner notes on the back cover provide a detailed history of the recording sessions for each hit, written by Anne Fulchino. 💎 CONDITION Vinyl: near mint (NM) cover / insert: near mint (NM) 🧾 NOTES FOR COLLECTORS This is a highly desirable original 1958 mono pressing . It is identified by the black RCA Victor "Long Play" label featuring the "Nipper" dog at the top and the "New Orthophonic" High Fidelity branding. Unlike later reissues, this version features the original layout and lacks a barcode. 🔍 MATRIX / LABEL DETAILS Label Details: DG labels / Black label / Silver print / RCA Victor logo at top / "Nipper" dog image. Matrix Side 1: H2 WP8398-1S (Stamped) Matrix Side 2: H2 WP8399-2S (Stamped) Additional Text: "NEW ORTHOPHONIC" HIGH FIDELITY / LONG PLAY / 33⅓. Stamping H2WP 8398 1S is not uniform like other stampings, possibly making this a rarity.
