Elvis CD & Vinyl

Matrix / Runout (Runout area side A): LKAH-6972-1S \A2
Matrix / Runout (Runout area side B): LKAH-6973-1S \A2
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): LKAH-6972
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): LKAH-6973

Made in Canada by RCA Victor Company, Ltd. Montreal

Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): L2WW-0083
Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): L2WW-0084
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A, etched (-2 is stamped)): L2WW-0083-2
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, etched (-2 is stamped)): L2WW-0084-2

Record Company – RCA Records
Manufactured By – RCA Italiana S.p.A.
Pressed By – RCA Records Factory, Italy

First Italian Press
Catalog Number - Italian catalog (American catalog)

Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched, variant 1): LKAW 7690 - 1S 1A 3
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched, variant 1): LKAW 7691 - 1S 1A 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched, variant 2): LKAW 7690 - 1S 1A 5
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched, variant 2): LKAW 7691 - 1S 1A 6
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): LKAW 7690
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): LKAW 7691

Published By – Gladys Music Inc.

Matrix / Runout (A Side): L2WA-1838-1S A1
Matrix / Runout (B Side): L2WA-1839-1S A1
Rights Society: ASCAP

* Recorded: RCA Studio B, Nashville, March 20, 1960
** Recorded: RCA Studio B, Nashville, March 21, 1960
*** Recorded: RCA Studio B, Nashville, April 3, 1960
**** Recorded: RCA Studio B, Nashville, April 4, 1960

Elvis Is Back! is the tenth album by Elvis Presley, released on RCA Victor Records in mono LPM 2231, in April 1960. Recording sessions took place on March 20 and April 3, 1960, at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. It was Presley's first album to be released in true stereo. It peaked at number two on the Top Pop Albums chart and is listed, along with his debut and From Elvis in Memphis, in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. It was certified Gold on July 15, 1999, by the RIAA.

The first album by Presley after his military discharge from the army, the first day of its sessions were attended by the Colonel, his assistant Tom Diskin, and representatives from RCA in a show of interest regarding whether or not Elvis still "had it" after two years in uniform. His long-serving guitarist Scotty Moore, pianist Floyd Cramer, and drummer D. J. Fontana had returned, along with his back-up vocal quartet The Jordanaires, but the other musicians had only played on one previous session with Elvis. One new face at the sessions whom Presley had befriended while in the service, Charlie Hodge, would become a Presley regular, member of the Memphis Mafia and a mainstay in his return to live performance at the end of the decade. Pressure aside, the sessions were successful, the album a highlight of the entire decade and a declared favorite by Presley regarding his own work. He moved beyond his standard rock and roll sound of the 1950s, combining doo-wop, gospel, blues, and even jazzy tones from his version of "Fever" following so close to that of Peggy Lee from 1958. The results yielded a new sound for Presley, with a varied song selection, moving him further toward the pop music he would undertake as the decade progressed. Prior to this, only his second album fully derived from a specific set of sessions undertaken expressly to make a particular album.

Front Cover : Photo of Elvis. Catalogue number top right. Logo top right. Bottom left has Printed in U.S.A.
Rear Cover : Photos of Elvis in army outfit.
Label : Black with silver lettering & dog on top.
Side 1 : Long Play at bottom.
Side 2 : Long Play at bottom.
Pressing Plant : Rockaway
Matrix Number Side 1 : L2WP - 1965 - 4S D2 (Machine Stamped)

Matrix Number Side 2 : L2WP - 1966 - 9S A2 (Machine Stamped)

Side 1 : Make Me Know It - Fever - The Girl Of My Best Friend - I Will Be Home Again - Dirty, Dirty Feeling - Thrill Of Your Love

Side 2 : Soldier Boy - Such A Night - It Feels So Right - Girl Next Door Went A'Walking - Like A Baby - Reconsider Baby

Details : Gatefold
Front Cover : Photo of Elvis. Catalogue number top left. Logo top right below "Miracle Surface". Bottom left has Printed in U.S.A.
Rear Cover : Photos of Elvis in army outfit.
Label : Black with silver lettering & dog on top.
Side 1 : Living Stereo at bottom.
Side 2 : Living Stereo at bottom.
Pressing Plant : Indianapolis
Matrix Number Side 1 : L2WY - 1967 - 3S A2 (Machine Stamped)

Matrix Number Side 2 : L2WY - 1968 - 2S A2 (Machine Stamped)

*NOTE* Front cover has yellow sticker applied with song titles featuring "The Girl Next Door". Label has "Stereo Orthophonic High Fidelity" under the numbers 1 & 2 on each side. Album title above spindle hole. Inside gatefold bottom left "Important" notice text.

Matrix Number Side 2 : L2WY - 1968 - 10S B2 (Machine Stamped)

*NOTE* Yellow sticker, Living Stereo & Miracle Surface removed from front cover. Song titles now printed on sleeve & "RE2" bottom left. Inside gatefold bottom left "RE". The "Important" notice text has been removed.

Matrix Number Side 2 : L2WY - 1968 - 10S B1 (Machine Stamped)

*NOTE* Song titles now printed on sleeve & "RE2" bottom left. Inside gatefold bottom left "RE". On the spine "LSP 2231 Elvis Is Back! Elvis Presley".

It's Now Or Never **
Mess Of Blues *
(US) RCA 47-7777 / Stereo 61-7777
Released: July 5, 1960
* Recorded: RCA Studio B, Nashville, March 21, 1960
** Recorded: RCA Studio B, Nashville, April 3, 1960

It's Now Or Never - A Mess Of Blues
Catalogue Number : RCA 47 - 7777
Year Release : 05th July 1960
Side L2WW 0100 : It's Now Or Never
Side L2WW 0085 : A Mess Of Blues
Brief History : Both songs were recorded April 03rd, 1960 at RCA Studios, Nashville.

Front Cover : Picture Sleeve. Rear Cover : Picture Sleeve
Label : Black with silver lettering & dog on top.
Pressing Plant : Rockaway
Matrix Number Side 1 : L2 - WW 0100 - 22S A1 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side 2 : L2 - WW 0085 - 4S 1D (Machine Stamped)

Record Company – RCA Española, S.A.
Printed By – Gráficas Martín

Rights Society (Boxed): BIEM
Depósito Legal (Printed on labels): M-9820-1960
Depósito Legal (Printed on rear cover): M. 9.820-1960
Other (Impuesto de lujo a metálico): Permiso Nº 3.724
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Label): (3FOVZ-0176)
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Label): (3FOVZ-0177)
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout): 3FOVZ-0176-IS
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout): 3FO-VZ-0177-3S
Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout etched-Variant): 3FOVZ-0176-2S A2
Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout etched-Variant): 3FOVZ-0177-3S A2

Record Company – RCA Española, S.A.
Printed By – Gráficas Ascar Madrid

On label: ELVIS PRESLEY con "Los Jordanaires"
COMPACTO 33
Fabricado en España

Very Similar To Release: Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never / A Mess Of Blues But With Different Back Cover, Different Size On Front Cover: "Microsurco 33? Compacto", Dimmed Sleeve Colors, And Different Printed Company.

Matrix / Runout ( Label A-Side): (3FOVZ-0176)
Matrix / Runout (Label B-Side): (3FOVZ-0177)
Matrix / Runout (Runout, Etched A-Side): 3FOVZ-0176-IS
Matrix / Runout (Runout, Etched B-Side): 3FOVZ-0177-1S
Rights Society: BIEM
Depósito Legal: M. 9820-1960
Other (Impuesto De Lujo A Metálico): Permiso N.º 3.724

Label: RCA Victor – 41.333
Format: Vinyl, 7", Single, 45 RPM
Country: South Africa
Released: 1960

Record Company – Radio Corporation Of America
Published By – Aberbach

Publishers Side B: Aberbach

Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 45-L2WW-0100
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 45-L2WW-0085
Rights Society (Side A): BIEM

Record Company – Radio Corporation Of America
Published By – Gladys Music Inc.
Published By – Elvis Presley Music, Inc.

Side A published by Gladys Music Inc. ASCAP
Side B published by Elvis Presley Music, Inc. BMI

Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: BMI
Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): L2WW-0100
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): L2WW-0085

Manufactured For – Discos Centroamericanos, S.A. de C.V.
Published By – Elvis Presley Music
Published By – Aberbach de México, S.A

Tracks titles in English and Spanish

Publishers
Side B : Elvis Presley Mus
Side B : Aberbach De Mexico, S.A.

Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): CA - 10183 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): CA - 10183 B

Label: RCA Victor – SP 4847
Format: Vinyl, 7", Single, Stereo
Country: Mexico
Released: 1977

Tracks titles in English and Spanish

Tonight's All Right For Love ***
(This song was not included on the US release, but did appear on foreign releases in place of Tonight Is So Right For Love. The first US release was on Legendary Performer Vol 1).

* Recorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, April 27, 1960
** Recorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood April 28, 1960
*** Recorded: Radio Recorders, Hollywood, May 6, 1960
**** Recorded: Radio Recorders, Hollywood, April 28, and May 6, 1960

Brief History :

G.I. Blues is the eleventh album by Elvis Presley, released on RCA Victor Records in mono and stereo, LPM/LSP 2256, in October 1960. Recording sessions took place on April 27 and 28, and May 6, 1960, at RCA Studio C and Radio Recorders in Hollywood, California. The album topped the Billboard Top Pop Album chart. It was certified Gold on 3/13/1963 and Platinum on 3/27/1992 by the R.I.A.A.

Music on this album comprised songs that had appeared in the film of the same name. The song "Wooden Heart" was released as a single in the United Kingdom, where it was #1 for six weeks. In the United States, Joe Dowell recorded a cover version of "Wooden Heart" that topped the Billboard Hot 100. RCA later released "Wooden Heart" by Presley as the b-side of a single twice, once in 1964 on the back of a reissue of "Blue Christmas," and again on the flip of a belated issue in 1965 of "Puppet On A String" from the Girl Happy movie. Four songs from this album appear on the 1995 soundtrack compilation: "G.I. Blues," "Wooden Heart," "Shoppin' Around," and "Doin' the Best I Can."

Due to copyright reasons, the European version of the soundtrack album and film substitutes the opening track "Tonight Is So Right for Love" with the song "Tonight's All Right for Love," adapted from a melody by 19th century waltz-king Johann Strauss II. Interestingly, the melody for "Tonight Is So Right for Love" was taken directly from a barcarolle composed by Jacques Offenbach, one of Strauss's contemporaries. An American release of "Tonight's All Right for Love" did not occur until it appeared on the compilation album Elvis: A Legendary Performer Volume 1 in 1974. The version of "Blue Suede Shoes" used on the soundtrack is a new recording of the song Presley first recorded in 1956, and is one of only a few songs that Presley would re-record in a studio setting during his career, others being "Love Letters" and "A Little Less Conversation."

The G.I. Blues soundtrack album was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 1960 in the categories Best Sound Track Album Or Recording Of Original Cast From A Motion Picture Or Television and Best Vocal Performance Album, Male.

Details : Front Cover : Elvis in army uniform. Movie title to left in blue. Catalogue number bottom left. Bottom side left Printed In U.S.A.
Rear Cover : 4 coloured photos of Elvis. Catalogue number bottom left as follows LPM/LSP 2256.
Label : Black with silver lettering & dog on top.
Side 1 : Right side has "New Orthophonic" High Fidelity under the number 1.
Side 2 : Right side has "New Orthophonic" High Fidelity under the number 2.
Pressing Plant : Hollywood
Matrix Number Side 1 : L2PP - 3657 - 3S (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side 2 : L2PP - 3658 - 15S (Machine Stamped)

This is different to the other Italian release which has Living Stereo on the top right of the sleeve.

Cat number LPM/LSP-2256 is shown on the lower left of rear artwork. Cat number LPM 2256 is shown on the label.

Matrix Number Side 2 : L2PP - 3658 - 18S A3 (Machine Stamped)

*NOTE* Monaural at bottom of vinyl.

Side 1 : Tonight Is So Right For Love - What's She Really Like - Frankfort Special - Wooden Heart - G.I.Blues
Side 2 : Pocketful Of Rainbows - Shoppin' Around - Big Boots - Didja' Ever - Blue Suede Shoes - Doin' The Best I Can

Front Cover : Elvis in army uniform. Movie title to left in blue. Catalogue number top left. Living Stereo top right. Bottom side left Printed In U.S.A.
Rear Cover : 4 coloured photos of Elvis. Catalogue number bottom left as follows LPM/LSP 2256. Label : Black with silver lettering & dog on top.
Side 1 : Right side has "Stereo Orthophonic" High Fidelity under the number 1. Living Stereo at bottom.
Side 2 : Right side has "Stereo Orthophonic" High Fidelity under the number 2. Living Stereo at bottom.
Pressing Plant : Rockaway
Matrix Number Side 1 : L2PY - 3659 - 7S A1 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side 2 : L2PP - 3660 - 7S 1B (Machine Stamped)

*NOTE* Text on both labels in bold text.

*NOTE* Text on both labels non-bold font.

*NOTE* Ringed label. Sides A & B now replaces Sides 1 & 2.

*NOTE* Flat label. Sides A & B now replaces Sides 1 & 2.

Are You Lonesome Tonight *
I Gotta Know *
(US) RCA 47-7810 / Stereo 61-7810
Released: November 1, 1960
* Recorded: RCA Studio B, Nashville, April 4, 1960

Details :
Front Cover : Picture Sleeve.
Rear Cover : Picture Sleeve.
Label : Black with silver lettering & dog on top.
Pressing Plant : Indianapolis
Matrix Number Side 1 : L2 - WW 0106 - 3S A
Matrix Number Side 2 : L2 - WW 0104 - 4S A3

Matrix / Runout (Side A Stamped): LKAW 9583 3S
Matrix / Runout (Side B Stamped): LKAW 9584 2S

Label: RCA – 4/60226
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
Country: New Zealand

This version has the A side label on both sides. B side plays as it should with "I Gotta Know". Company picture sleeve.

Published By – Bourne, Inc.
Published By – Cromwell Music, Inc.
Published By – Alamo Music, Inc.
Pressed By – RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis

Rights Society: ASCAP
Matrix / Runout (Label A): L2WA-3838
Matrix / Runout (Label B): L2WA-3837
Matrix / Runout (Side A stamped): L2WA 3838 1S
Matrix / Runout (Side B stamped): L2WA 3837 1S

Publishers
Side A : Francis Day & Hunter
Side B : Aberbach

Matrix / Runout (Label side A): L2WW-0106
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): L2WW-0101
Rights Society (Side B): BIEM
Rights Society (Side B): NCB

Published By – Bourne, Inc.
Published By – Cromwell Music, Inc.
Published By – Gladys Music Inc.
Record Company – Radio Corporation Of America

Rights Society: ASCAP
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): L2WW-0106
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): L2WW-0104

Record Company – RCA Records. Manufactured By – RCA Limited
Distributed By – RCA Limited
Published By – Bourne, Inc. Cromwell Music, Inc. Gladys Music Inc.
Lacquer Cut At – RCA Studios, Toronto

Publishers
Side A: Bourne, Inc. / Cromwell Music, Inc. Side B: Gladys Music Inc.

Manufactured and distributed in Canada by RCA Limited from master recordings owned or controlled by RCA Records

Rights Society: ASCAP
Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched): L2WW-0106-2 XT
Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched): L2WW-0104-2 DT
Matrix / Runout (Side A Label Printed): L2WW-0106
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label Printed): L2WW-0104

Label: RCA Victor – PB 9178
Series: Golden Series (6) – 21
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Reissue
Country: Belgium
Released: 1977

Rights Society: SABAM

* Recorded: RCA Studio B, Nashville, October 30, 1960
** Recorded: RCA Studio B, Nashville, October 31, 1960

Album Title : His Hand In Mine
Catalogue Number : LPM - 2328
Year Release : 10th November 1960

Brief History : His Hand in Mine is the twelfth album by Elvis Presley, released on RCA Victor Records in mono and stereo, LPM/LSP 2328, in November 1960. It was the first of three gospel music albums that Presley would issue during his lifetime. Recording sessions took place on October 30 and 31, 1960, at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. It peaked at #13 on the Top Pop Albums chart. It was certified Gold on 4/9/1969 and Platinum on 3/27/1992 by the R.I.A.A.

Presley had a lifelong, fundamental love of church music, and often used it to rehearse and loosen up before concerts and at the beginning of recording sessions. Presley had earlier devoted an extended play single to his love for gospel songs, and was eager to record a full album of this music. This fit well with the Colonel's plan to steer his client into a family-friendly image as he switched Presley's career concentration toward movie stardom in Hollywood.

All the selections for His Hand In Mine were completed in one fourteen-hour session. The songs "Surrender" and "Crying in the Chapel" were recorded during the session, but withheld for issue as singles. "Surrender" would be his first single of 1961 and top the chart, but "Crying in the Chapel" would wait until April 1965 to be issued, going to #3 on the chart. Presley later re-recorded "Swing Down Sweet Chariot" (not to be confused with the popular "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot") for the soundtrack of his 1969 film, The Trouble with Girls.

This album was reissued on vinyl under a new catalogue number ANL1-1319 by RCA in 1976. It has a completely different front photo, and the back photos were replaced with advertising of many different available albums from RCA. It does contain exactly the same tracks as the original issue.

Front Cover : Elvis at the piano. Catalogue number bottom left. Logo top right. Bottom side left Printed In U.S.A.
Rear Cover : Text enclosed around advert for Peace In The Valley EP. Catalogue number top right.
Label : Black with silver lettering & dog on top.
Side 1 : Right side has "New Orthophonic" High Fidelity under the number 1. Long Play at bottom.
Side 2 : Right side has "New Orthophonic" High Fidelity under the number 2. Long Play at bottom.
Pressing Plant : Indianapolis
Matrix Number Side 1 : L2PP - 4729 - 5S A1 (Machine Stamped)

Matrix Number Side 2 : L2PP - 4730 - 5S A4 (Machine Stamped)

Reissued in 1976 under (US) RCA ANL1 1319

Album Title : His Hand In Mine
Catalogue Number : LSP - 2328
Year Release : 10th November 1960

Details :
Front Cover : Elvis at the piano. Catalogue number top left. Logo top right. Living Stereo top right.
Rear Cover : Advert for Peace In The Valley EP. Catalogue number top right.
Label : Black with silver lettering & dog on top
Side 1 : Living Stereo at bottom
Side 2 : Living Stereo at bottom
Pressing Plant : Indianapolis
Matrix Number Side 1 : L2PY - 4731 - 12S C1 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side 2 : L2PY - 4732 - 11S A1 (Machine Stamped)

*NOTE* Front cover bottom side left Printed In U.S.A. Side 1 Song 4 credits "Presley". Side 2 Songs 1 & 3 credits "Presley".

*NOTE* 'RCA VICTOR' logo top of label now white. Front cover bottom side left Printed In U.S.A. Side 1 Song 4 credits "Elvis Presley". Side 2 Songs & 3 credits "Elvis Presley".

Matrix Number Side 2 : L2PY - 4732 - 3S (Machine Stamped)

*NOTE*Front cover bottom side left Printed In U.S.A. Rear cover number "4" bottom left. Side 1 Song 4 credits "Presley". Side 2 Songs 1 & 3 credits "Presley".

*NOTE* Front cover "RE" bottom left. Rear cover number "4" bottom left. Printed In U.S.A. three quarters down to the right. Side 1 Song 4 credits "Presley". Side 2 Songs 1 & 3 credits "Presley".

Details : 2016 Release

le retour d´elvis / his hand in mine (2lp set)

limited edition 2016 french 24-track double lp issued exclusively for record store day, pressed on 180gram vinyl. le retour d'elvis is pressed on blue vinyl & his hand in mine on white, housed in a deluxe hand numbered gatefold sleeve featuring the artwork for both albums front & back with alternate artwork & alternate tracks, sealed from new with an obi-style strip.

what is also special on this release that the indivdual tracks are not the well known masters rather outtakes many of them not available on vinyl before. limited to 1000 copies.

vpi 430.324 / 430.340 / france

Label: Friday Music – FRM-2328, RCA Victor – 88875104301, Sony Music Commercial Music Group – 88875104301
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, White & Silver Swirl, 180 Gram
Country: US
Released: Aug 3, 2018

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RCA Records
Manufactured By – Sony Music Entertainment
Mastered At – Friday Music Studios
Mastered At – Capitol Studios
Pressed By – Record Technology Incorporated
Mastered By – Joe Reagoso

180-Gram audiophile white & silver swirl vinyl
Gatefold cover art & 24" x 24" poster insert

Barcode: 829421232803