Elvis CD & Vinyl

Fun Times Ahead

 

Vinyl - 1979  

OUR MEMORIES OF ELVIS, VOL 1 (LP)
(US) RCA AQL1 3279
Released: February 1979

Side 1
Are You Sincere (Take 1 Edited)
It's Midnight
My Boy
Girl Of Mine
Take Good Care Of Her
I'll Never Fall In Love Again


Side 2
Your Love's Been A Long Time Coming
Spanish Eyes
Never Again
She Thinks I Still Care
Solitaire

Album Title : Our Memories Of Elvis
Catalogue Number : AQL1 - 3279
Year Release : February 1979

Brief History : A year and a half after Elvis Presley's death, RCA, under reissue producer Joan Deary, began to try to bring coherence to its posthumous releases by launching a Memories of Elvis series of releases. The idea, as a sleeve note signed by "Elvis' Father, The Colonel and RCA Records" put it, was to present "the pure Elvis": i.e., Presley recordings with the overdubbing that had become standard in his later years stripped off, leaving basic tracks consisting of Presley's voice and a few instruments.

Details : Front Cover : Elvis' Father & The Colonel photo. Title top right on gold disc.
Rear Cover : Elvis photo. Printed in U.S.A. bottom left.
Label : Black dog near top.
Side A : RCA logo at top. Side B : RCA logo at top.
Pressing Plant : Indianapolis
Matrix Number Side A : AQL1 - 3279 - A - 1S A3 (Machine Stamped) U (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side B : AQL1 - 3279 - B - 1S A2 (Machine Stamped) U (Hand Etched)

*NOTE* No catalogue number on front or rear covers. The first volume boasted a previously unreleased version of "Are You Sincere." But the series failed to reverse the commercial decline in posthumous Elvis releases, and after a second volume, it was discontinued.

   

Label: RCA Victor – AQL1-32-79
Series: Memories Of Elvis Series
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: Canada
Released: 1979

Manufactured By – RCA Limited
Distributed By – RCA Limited
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RCA Records
Copyright – RCA Records
Lacquer Cut At – RCA Studios, Toronto
Printed By – Ever Reddy

Creative Director – Colonel Tom Parker
Engineer [remix] – Dick Bogert
Mastered By – Phil Cross
Reissue Producer – Joan Deary

"Many fans have asked us over the years why we didn't release an album of just Elvis singing as he did in the recording studio. To them we dedicate this album--the pure Elvis without the additional accompaniment.
--Elvis' Father, The Colonel and RCA Records"

Rear sleeve only shows RCA as label. Center labels show RCA Victor as label.

Ever Reddy logo on spine

Matrix / Runout (Side A label): AQL1-3279-A
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): AQL1-3279-B
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 1): AQL1-3279-A TX
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 1): AQL1-3279 -B TX
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 2): AQL1-3279-A-1 TX
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 2): AQL1-3279-B TX

 

Are You Sincere (Take 1 Edited)
Solitaire
(
US) RCA PB 11533
Released: March 23, 1979

   

Label: RCA – RCA-11533, RCA – RCA 11533
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Beige
Country: Canada
Released: 1979

Published By – Cedarwood Pub. Co.
Published By – Don Kirshner Music, Inc.
Published By – Kirshner Songs, Inc.
Published By – Welbeck Music Corp.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RCA Records
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Les Disques RCA
Copyright – RCA Records
Lacquer Cut At – RCA Studios, Toronto
Made By – RCA Limited
Manufactured By – RCA Limited
Distributed By – RCA Limited
Producer – Joan Deary

Limited edition in cardboard sleeve.

Publisher
Side A: Cedarwood Pub. Co.
Side B: Don Kirshner Music, Inc.
Side B: Kirshner Songs, Inc.
Side B: Welbeck Music Corp.

Rights Society:
Side A : BMI
Side B: BMI / ASCAP

Both tracks taken from the album " Our Memories Of Elvis " AQL1 - 3279

Cat number is shown without hyphen on the sleeve but with hyphen on the disc.

Matrix / Runout (Side A Printed Label): RCA-11533-H
Matrix / Runout (Side B Printed Label): RCA-1153-T
Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched): RCA - 11533 - H TX
Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched): RCA - 11533 - T TX
Price Code: AB
Rights Society: BMI
Rights Society: ASCAP

   

Label: RCA Victor – PB 1533
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
Country: France
Released: 1979

Printed By – France Imprimerie Sorel

Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
Distribution Code: RC 110

   
Label: RCA Victor – 103374
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
Country: Australia
Released: 1979

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RCA Corporation
Published By – Warner Bros.
Published By – Southern (2)
Manufactured By – RCA Limited, Australia

Australian pressing

Both tracks taken from "Our Memories Of Elvis" album APL1-3279

Publishers :
Side A : Warner Bros.
Side B : Southern

Matrix / Runout (Side A Printed Label): PB-11533-A
Matrix / Runout (Side B Printed Label): PB-11533-B

Elvis Presley Love Songs
Label : K-Tel
Country : UK
Catalogue : NE 1062
Date : Oct 1979
Format : LP

Side 1:
It's Now Or Never
She's Not You
Love Letters
Anything That's Part Of You
Surrender
Kentucky Rain
Suspicious Minds
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
I Just Can't Help Falling In Love
The Wonder Of You


Side 2:
Can't Help Falling In Love
Always On My Mind
Love Me Tender
Loving You
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Wooden Heart
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Just Pretend
Until It's Time For You To Go
Memories

   

Elvis Love Songs (20 Original Songs)

Label: K-Tel – NC 524, K-Tel – NC-524
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: Canada
Released: 1980

Tracks in different order to 1979 release above.

Side 1:

01: It's Now Or Never
02: Are You Lonesome Tonight
03: You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
04: Can't Help Falling In Love
05: Until It's Time For You To Go
06: Kentucky Rain
07: Always On My Mind
08: Love Me Tender
09: Surrender
10: Lovin' You

Side 2:

01: Suspicious Minds
02: She's Not You
03: The Wonder Of You
04: I Just Can't Help Believing
05: Just Pretend
06: Anything That's Part Of You
07: Love Letters
08: Wooden Heart
09: I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
10: Memories

Distributed By – K-Tel International Ltd.
Lacquer Cut At – RCA Studios, Toronto

NC 524 - on sleeve. NC-524 - on labels

Matrix / Runout (Side 1 runout, variant 1): NC 524-B2 TXD
Matrix / Runout (Side 2 runout, variant1): NC 524-B2 TXDO-A4 (2)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1 runout, variant 2): NC 524-A4 (2) TXDO
Matrix / Runout (Side 2 runout, variant 2): NC-524-B-2 TXD

   

Elvis Presley Love Collection

Label: Sono-Rodven – TV-290
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: Venezuela
Released: 1981

Licensed From – K-Tel International
Distributed By – Love Records L.R.C.A.
Manufactured By – Rodven Discos

In March 30, 1979 RCA continued with re-releasing singles, that had previously been released, as part of their
"Gold Standard Series".

(US) RCA GB 11504 (45rpm)   Way Down / My Way (Live 21/6/77)

I Got A Feelin' In My Body
There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Who Will Take Me Back In)

(US) RCA PB 11679
Released: July 1979

Both USA 1979. Bottom is 7", 45 RPM, Single, Indianapolis Pressing

Album Title : The Legendary Recordings Of Elvis Presley Regular Edition
Catalogue Number : DML6 - 0412
Year Release : August 1979

Side A : Take My Hand, Precious Lord - Where Could I Go (But To The Lord) - In The Garden - It Is No Secret - Stand By Me
Side B : Mama Liked The Roses - Padre - All That I Am - I'm Leavin - Forget Me Never
Side C : Frankie And Johnny - Down By The Riverside & When The Saints Go Marching In - Girl Happy - Do The Clam - G.I. Blues
Side D : Aslo Sprach Zarathrustra / See See Rider - Johnny B. Goode - Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Baby What You Want Me To Do - Medley : Long Tall Sally / Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On - It's Over
Side E : Snowbird - I Love You Because - Just Because - Release Me - Myster Train
Side F : Blue Moon Of Kentucky - It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin - I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine - I'm Movin' On - Baby, Let's Play House
Side G : Shake, Rattle And Roll - I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell - Tutti Frutti - Ain't That Lovin' You Baby - Rip It Up
Side H : Party - Tiger Man - Paralyzed - Hi-Heel Sneakers - I Got A Woman
Side I : Any Day Now - How's The World Treating You - Only The Strong Survive - Just For Old Times Sake - You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
Side J : Thet Remind Me Too Much Of You - Danny - Indescribably Blue - It Feels So Right - Tell Me Why
Side K : Fools Rush In - Please Don't Stop Loving Me - Proud Mary - Never Been To Spain - Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
Side L : Fools Fall In Love - Walk A Mile In My Shoes - Blue Moon - Witchcraft - Runaway

Brief History : This is a landmark release because it is only the third time RCA had alowed another company to produce and market an Elvis Presley record. It was only available through Direct Mail Order and Magazine Ads! It was only available for a short time and then deleted.

This box set was issued in August 1979 for that years promotion. This Box set is different from the previous 2 releases as it contained 6 LPs instead of 5 Lps. The other difference from this box set is that there are 2 different box types and inner sleeves that hold the records.

Details : This is the regular issue.
Front Cover : Photo of Elvis. Title across top. Catalogue number top left.
Rear Cover : Blank.
Label : Black dog near top.
Side A through to Side L RCA logo at top.
Pressing Plant : Unknown
Matrix Number Side A : DML6 - 0412 - A
Matrix Number Side B : DML6 - 0412 - B
Matrix Number Side C : DML6 - 0412 - C
Matrix Number Side D : DML6 - 0412- D
Matrix Number Side E : DML6 - 0412 - E
Matrix Number Side F : DML6 - 0412 - F
Matrix Number Side G : DML6 - 0412 - G
Matrix Number Side H : DML6 - 0412 - H
Matrix Number Side I : DML6 - 0412 - I
Matrix Number Side J : DML6 - 0412 - J
Matrix Number Side K : DML6 - 0412 - K
Matrix Number Side L : DML6 - 0412 - L

*NOTE* This copy is sealed. Details are from boxes already seen open. The inside of the box slips out from the outer box. The inner box when slipped out reveals one side with all the song titles with the album title & copyright information to the bottom left. The other side is blank. "Special Products" on side to left of each label. The pressing plant is unknown. This is one of 2 box sets released for this issue.

   

Details : Album Title : The Legendary Recordings Of Elvis Presley Deluxe Edition
Catalogue Number : DML6 - 0412 - A
Year Release : August 1979
Front Cover : Photo of Elvis. Title across top. Catalogue number top left.
​​Rear Cover : Blank.
Label : Black dog near top. Flexible vinyl.
Side A through to Side L RCA logo at top.
Pressing Plant : Indianapolis
​​Matrix Num Side A : DML6 - 0412 - A - 2 F (Hand Etched) A2 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Num Side B : DML6 - 0412 - B - 1 C (Hand Etched) A1 (Machine Stamped)
​Matrix Num Side C : DML6 - 0412 - C - 1 I (Hand Etched) A2 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Num Side D : DML6 - 0412 - D - 1 D (Hand Etched) A1 (Machine Stamped)
​Matrix Num Side E : DML6 - 0412 - E - 1 M (Hand Etched) A1 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Num Side F : DML6 - 0412 - F - 1 CF(Hand Etched) A1 (Machine Stamped)
​Matrix Num Side G : DML6 - 0412 - G - 1 A2 (Machine Stamped) J (Hand Etched)
Matrix Num Side H : DML6 - 0412 - H - 1 A2 (Machine Stamped) C (Hand Etched)
​Matrix Num Side I : DML6 - 0412 - I - 1 A1 (Machine Stamped) F (Hand Etched)
Matrix Num Side J : DML6 - 0412 - J - 1 A2 (Machine Stamped) F (Hand Etched)
Matrix Num Side K : DML6 - 0412 - K - 1 A3 (Machine Stamped) B (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side L : DML6 - 0412 - L​​ - 1 A1 (Machine Stamped) J (Hand Etched)​​ *NOTE* This box opens like a book. The inside of the box as you open it has a brief story about Elvis by Wayne Stierle. Above that is the title & at the bottom is the copyright details. The other side has a piece of material to make taken out the records easier. "Special Products" on side to left of each label. This is one of 2 box sets released for this issue. This is the deluxe issue. The six LPs come in separate cases each a different colour and title. Elvis photo is embossed into each one and the reverse has the song titles with history & Printed in U.S.A. bottom right.
   

   

   

   

   

   

Album Title : Greatest Moments In Music
Catalogue Number : DML1 - 0413
Year Release : 1979

Side A : True Love - Sweet Caroline - Harbor Lights - Rags To Riches - Let It Be Me
Side B : Your Cheating Heart - Yesterday - Blueberry Hill - Words - Bridge Over Troubled Water

Brief History :
RCA Special Products.

​​This LP was only available through "Direct Mail" Order and "Magazine Ads". It was only available for a short time and then deleted.

Details : Front Cover : Photo of Elvis. Title across top. Catalogue number top right.
​​Rear Cover : No catalogue number. All text back. Title across top. Copyright details across bottom. Printed in U.S.A. bottom.
Label : Black dog near top. Flexible vinyl.
Side A : RCA logo at top.
Side B : ​RCA logo at top.
​Pressing Plant : Indianapolis
​​Matrix Number Side A : DML1 - 0413 - A - 1 - I (Hand Etched) A1 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side B : DML5 - 0413 - B - 1 - H (Hand Etched) A1 (Machine Stamped)​


​​​*NOTE* This was the companion LP that was issued for the Legendary Recordings Of Elvis Presley box set. This companion LP was issued in 1979 for that years promotion. "Special Products" on side to left of each label.

Album Title : Elvis! His Greatest Hits
Catalogue Number : RD4A - 010
Year Release : 1979

Record 1 Side 1 : Heartbreak Hotel - Don'T Be Cruel (To a Heart That's True) - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You - Blue Suede Shoes - Anyway You Want Me (That'S How I Will Be) - Hound Dog

Record 1 Side 2 : Love Me Tender - Too Much - Love Me - I Was The One - Plaing For Keeps - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear

Record 2 Side 1 : All Shook Up - Loving You - Treat Me Nice - Blue Christmas - That'S When Heartaches Begin - Jailhouse Rock
Record 2 Side 2 : Don't - I Beg Of You - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck - One Night - King Creole - Hard Headed Woman

Record 3 Side 1 : I Got Stung - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I - I Need Your Love Tonight - My Wish Came True - Doncha Think It's Time - A Big Hunk O' Love
Record 3 Side 2 : Are You Lonesome Tonight - Stuck On You - I Gotta Know - Fame And Fortune - A Mess Of Blues - It's Now Or Never

Record 4 Side 1 : Can't Help Falling In Love - Surrender - Little Sister - Flaming Star - I Feel So Bad - His Latest Flame
Record 4 Side 2 : Return To Sender - Good Luck Charm - Follow That Dream - Wooden Heart - She'S Not You - Rock-A-Hula Baby

Record 5 Side 1 : Blue Hawaii - You're the Devil In Disguise - One Broken Heart For Sale - Bossa Nova Baby - Such A Night - King Of The Whole Wide World
Record 5 Side 2 : Kissin' Cousins - Ask Me - Ain't That Loving You Baby - Viva Las Vegas - Kiss Me Quick - What'd I Say

Record 6 Side 1 : Suspicious Minds - In The Ghetto - (Such An) Easy Question - Don't Cry Daddy - If I Can Dream - Puppet On A String
Record 6 Side 2 : You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - Burning Love - The Wonder Of You - Steamroller Blues - Kentucky Rain - My Way

Record 7 Side 1 : Mystery Train - I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone - I Forgot To Remember To Forget - Baby, Let's Play House - That's All Right - You're A Heartbreaker
Record 7 Side 2 : Your Cheatin' Heart - I Really Don't Want To Know - When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again - There Goes My Everything - Have I Told You Lately That I Love You - I Can't Stop Loving You

Record 8 Side 1 : How Great Thou Art - Somebody Bigger Than You And I - In The Garden - It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) - His Hand In Mine - Take My Hand, Precious Lord
Record 8 Side 2 : Crying In The Chapel - (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) - Put Your Hand In The Hand - Where Did They Go Lord - I Believe - You'll Never Walk Alone

   

Brief History : This collector's treasury comes in a deluxe box. It is pure white with gold lettering on the front and blue lettering on the side.

Details :
Front Cover : Title centre one quarter way down. All gold lettering.
​​Rear Cover : Blank.
Label : Black.
Record 1 through to Record 8 Reader's Digest at top in red text.
Pressing Plant : Unknown

Matrix Number Record 1 Side 1 : J1RS - 5681
Matrix Number Record 1 Side 2 : J1RS - 5682
​Matrix Number Record 2 Side 1 : J1RS - 5683
Matrix Number Record 2 Side 2 : J1RS - 5684
​Matrix Number Record 3 Side 1 : J1RS - 5685
Matrix Number Record 3 Side 2 : J1RS - 5686
​Matrix Number Record 4 Side 1 : J1RS - 5687
Matrix Number Record 4 Side 2 : J1RS - 5688
​Matrix Number Record 5 Side 1 : J1RS - 5689
Matrix Number Record 5 Side 2 : J1RS - 5690
Matrix Number Record 6 Side 1 : J1RS - 5691
Matrix Number Record 6 Side 2 : J1RS - 5692
Matrix Number Record 7 Side 1 : J1RS - 5693
Matrix Number Record 7 Side 2 : J1RS - 5694
Matrix Number Record 8 Side 1 : J1RS - 5695
Matrix Number Record 8 Side 2 : J1RS - 5696​​​​​​​​​

*NOTE* This copy is sealed. Details are from boxes already seen open. The inside of the box slips out from the outer box. The inner box when slipped out reveals one side with all the song titles. Each label is on the old dynagroove label. The labels are black with red and white lettering. This promotional test pressing 8 LP box set was pressed in 1979 by RCA exclusively for the executives of RCA and Reader's Digest. Reportedly, there were only 100 of these box sets made.

   

Label: Reader's Digest – RDA-010/A
Format: 7 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo
Box Set, Collector's Edition
Country: Canada
Released: 1983
Made By – RCA Inc.

12-page booklet with extensive notes on each track.
Each disc comes in its own cardboard inner sleeve.
Some copies came with a sturdy cardboard protector, printed on one side: 'How To Care..."

   

Cover Front: White box, with READER’S DIGEST COMMEMORATIVE ALBUM Elvis! His Greatest Hits in gold.
Cover Back: White. No text or graphics.
Inner Box: The pull-out box contains eight albums.

Matrix numbers
Disc: RD4A-010-1 Side 1: J1RS-5681 A1 / Side 2: J1RS-5682 1 B (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Disc: RD4A-010-2 Side 1: J1RS-5683 1 / Side 2: J1RS-5684 A1C (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

Matrix numbers
Disc: RD4A-010-3 Side 1: J1RS-5685 3 A1A / Side 2: J1RS-5686 1 A2E (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3
Disc: RD4A-010-4 Side 1: J1RS-5687 1A1A / Side 2: J1RS-5688 1 A1A (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3

Matrix numbers
Disc: RD4A-010-5 Side 1: J1RS-5689 1 A1A / Side 2: J1RS-5690 1 A1A (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3
Disc: RD4A-010-6 Side 1: J1RS-5691 2 A5B / Side 2: J1RS-5692 2 A1A (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)3

Matrix numbers
Disc: RD4A-010-7 Side 1: J1RS-5693 4 A1A / Side 2: J1RS-5694 1 A1F (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)
Disc: RD4A-010-8 Side 1: J1RS-5695 4 A1C / Side 2: J1RS-5696 1 A1A (machine stamped) (Indianapolis pressing)

Inner Sleeves
Each sleeve is unique to this set and numbered 1 through 8.

Re-released as RD4A-010-2 Elvis! His Greatest Hits. See screenshot below with link

   

Details : 7 LP box set Reissue 1990 Release

Front Cover : Title across bottom in blue lettering. Collector's Edition top right. Catalogue number bottom left. Printed in U.S.A. bottom right.
Rear Cover : Blank
Label : Black with red & white lettering

Record 1 through to Record 7 Reader's Digest at top in red text

Pressing Plant : Indianapolis

Matrix Number Record 1 Side 1 : J1RS - 5681 2 A2 (Machine Stamped) C (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Record 1 Side 2 : J1RS - 5682 1 A1 (Machine Stamped) Y (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Record 2 Side 1 : J1RS - 5683 5 A3 (Machine Stamped) J (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Record 2 Side 2 : J1RS - 5684 2 A1 (Machine Stamped) N (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Record 3 Side 1 : J1RS - 5685 4 A1 (Machine Stamped) P (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Record 3 Side 2 : J1RS - 5686 2 A1 (Machine Stamped) M (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Record 4 Side 1 : J1RS - 5687 1 A1 (Machine Stamped) Q (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Record 4 Side 2 : J1RS - 5688 2 A1 (Machine Stamped) D (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Record 5 Side 1 : J1RS - 5689 1 A1 (Machine Stamped) BB (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Record 5 Side 2 : J1RS - 5690 2 A1 (Machine Stamped) O (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Record 6 Side 1 : J1RS - 5691 2 A3 (Machine Stamped) I (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Record 6 Side 2 : J1RS - 5692 2 A2 (Machine Stamped) Q (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Record 7 Side 1 : J1RS - 5693 4 A1 (Machine Stamped) Y (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Record 7 Side 2 : J1RS - 5694 1 A1 (Machine Stamped) AA (Hand Etched)

Brief History :This is a reissue of the 1979 release of the 8 LP Reader's Digest Commemorative Album. This cover came with a white slipcover over a white case. It was first re-issued in 1983 with a yellow slipcover over a white case. The record label prefix differs from the box cover it is "RD4A-010", then followed by the record number.

   

See also Elvis Records Dot Com

Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: Reader's Digest RD4A-010-2 Elvis! His Greatest Hits (LP)
Release Date: 1983

Album Title : The Burbank Sessions Vol 1
Catalogue Number : AFNS - 62768
Year Release : 1979

Side 1 : June 27, 1968 6pm Show - Dialogue - That's All Right - Heartbreak Hotel - Love Me - Baby, What You Want Me To Do - Dialogue - Blue Suede Shoes - Baby, What You Want Me To Do - Dialogue - Lawdy Miss Claudy

Side 2 : Are You Lonesome Tonight - When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again - Blue Christmas - Tryin' To Get To You - One Night - Baby, What You Want Me To Do - Dialogue - One Night - Memories

Side 3 : June 27, 1968 8pm Show - Dialogue - Heartbreak Hotel - Baby, What You Want Me To Do - Dialogue - That's All Right - Are You Lonesome Tonight - Baby, What You Want Me To Do - Blue Suede Shoes - One Night

Side 4 : Love Me - Dialogue - Tryin' To Get To You - Lawdy, Miss Claudy - Dialogue - Santa Claus Is Back In Town - Blue Christmas - Tiger Man - When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again - Memories

Brief History : To an Elvis collector or vinyl Historian there is no need to introduce this album, an album that is one of the greatest ever released into the music world and one that is not an official release but a bootleg by the great Paul Dowling. A beautiful 2 LP set that consists of the 2 sit down shows. Much of this material has now been officially released, however nothing beats this.

Details : 1979 Gatefold Release
Front Cover : Photo of Elvis. Title top right. Catalogue number bottom right.
Rear Cover : Photo of Elvis sitting on steps of stage singing Memories. Song titles to left & right.

A 20 page booklet was issued with this release

Gatefold : Black & white photo of Elvis sitting reading from the cue sheet. On the other side are linear notes from Charlie Hodge, though it is more of a story about the evening.
Label : Pink
Side 1 : Audifon top of label & made in Germany bottom
Side 2 : Audifon top of label & made in Germany bottom
Side 3 : Audifon top of label & made in Germany bottom
Side 4 : Audifon top of label & made in Germany bottom
Pressing Plant : Glendale, Ca
Matrix Number Side 1 : AFNS - 62768 SIDE A LB (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 2 : AFNS - 62768 SIDE B LB (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 3 : AFNS - 62768 SIDE C LB (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 4 : AFNS - 62768 SIDE D LB (Hand Etched)


*NOTE* Across the bottom of the rear cover the text would have you believe the set was made in Germany it was in fact Made & printed in the U.S.A. Released with a 20 page booklet that showcases 16 black & white photos from the sit down show.

   

Album Title : The Burbank Sessions Vol 2
Catalogue Number : AFNS - 62968
Year Release : 1979

Side 1 : June 29, 1968 6pm Show - Intro & Dialogue - Medley Heartbreak Hotel / One Night - Heartbreak Hotel / Hound Dog / All Shook Up - Can't Help Falling In Love - Jailhouse Rock - Don't Be Cruel - Blue Suede Shoes

Side 2 : Love Me Tender - Dialogue - Trouble - Dialogue - Baby, What You Want Me To Do - If I Can Dream

Side 3 : June 29, 1968 8pm Show - Intro & Dialogue - Medley Heartbreak Hotel / Hound Dog / All Shook Up - Can't Help Falling In Love - Jailhouse Rock - Don't Be Cruel - Blue Suede Shoes - Love Me Tender

Side 4 : Dialogue - Trouble No. 1 - Dialogue - Trouble / Guitar Man - Dialogue - Trouble / Guitar Man - Dialogue - If I Can Dream

Brief History : To an Elvis collector or vinyl Historian there is no need to introduce this second volume of the Burbank Sessions, an album that is one of the greatest ever released into the music world and one that is not an official release but a bootleg by the great Paul Dowling. A beautiful 2 LP set that consists of the 2 stand up shows. Much of this material has now been officially released, however nothing beats this.

Details : 1979 Gatefold Release
Front Cover : Photo of Elvis. Title bottom right. Catalogue number bottom left.
Rear Cover : Photo of Elvis standing on stage. Song titles to left & right.

Gatefold : 4 Black & white photos of Elvis standing on stage.
Label : Pink
Side 1 : Audifon top of label & made in Germany bottom
Side 2 : Audifon top of label & made in Germany bottom
Side 3 : Audifon top of label & made in Germany bottom
Side 4 : Audifon top of label & made in Germany bottom
Pressing Plant : Glendale, Ca
Matrix Number Side 1 : AFNS - 62968 SIDE A LB MANUFACTURED IN GERMANY (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 2 : AFNS - 62968 SIDE B LB MANUFACTURED IN GERMANY (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 3 : AFNS - 62968 SIDE C LB MANUFACTURED IN GERMANY (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 4 : AFNS - 62968 SIDE D RE-1 LB MANUFACTURED IN GERMANY (Hand Etched)

*NOTE* Across the bottom of the rear cover the text would have you believe the set was made in Germany it was in fact Made & printed in the U.S.A. Released with 2 souvenir tickets in an pictured envelope to the show.

Album Title : Behind Closed Doors
Catalogue Number : AFNS - 66072 - 4
Year Release : 1979

Matrix numbers
Side 1: AFNS-66072-A-1 Side 2: AFNS-66072-B-2
Side 3: AFNS-66072-C-3 Side 4: AFNS-66072-D-4
Side 5: AFNS-66072-E-5 RE-1 Side 6: AFNS-66072-F-6
Side 7: AFNS-66072-G-7 Side 8: AFNS-66072 Side “H”-8

Side 1 : Lonely Man (Take No. 1) - I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (Take No. 14) - I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (Take No. 15) - I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell (Take No. 16) - Wild In The Country (Take No. 1) -Wild In The Country (Take No. 16) - In My Way (Take No. 1) - Forget Me Never (Take No. 1) - Forget Me Never (Take No. 2)

Side 2 : Hawaiian Wedding Song (Take No. 1) - Island Of Love (Take No. 7) - Island Of Love (Take No. 8) - Steppin' Out Of Line (Take No. 19) - Steppin' Out Of Line (Take No. 8) - Almost Always True (Take No. 4) - Almost Always True (Take No. 5) - Moonlight Swim (Take No. 1) - Moonlight Swim (Take No. 2)

Side 3 : I Can't Help Falling In Love (Take No. 20) - I Can't Help Falling In Love (Take No. 21) - I Can't Help Falling In Love (Take No. 22) - I Can't Help Falling In Love (Take No. 24) - Beach Boy Blues (Take No. 1) - Beach Boy Blues (Take No. 3) - King Of The Whole Wide World (Take No. 31) - This Is Livin' (Take No. 3) - Home Is Where The Heart Is (Take No. 7)

Side 4 : I Got Lucky (Take No. 2) - A Whistlin' Tune (Take No. 3) - A Whistlin' Tune (Take No. 4) - A Whistlin' Tune (Take No. 5) - Drums Of The Islands (Takes No. 1-3) - This Is My Heaven (Take No. 3)

Side 5 : Swing Down Sweet Chariot - Almost - Signs Of The Zodiac - Wiffenpoof Song/ Violet - Gentle On My Mind - Faded Love

Side 6 :I Got A Woman - Suspicious Minds - Don't Cry Daddy - Kentucky Rain - Polk Salad Annie

Side 7 : It's Your Baby, You Rock It - Tomorrow Never Comes - Funny How Times Slips Away - I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water - The first Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Side 8 : Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
Brief History : Though the rear cover of this 4 LP box set would have you think it was made in Germany . it is actually another Paul Dowling release from 1979.

Details : 4 LP Box Set
Front Cover : Photo of Elvis. Title right centre. Catalogue number top right.
Rear Cover : Photo from Girl Happy & song titles to the right & left of the photo.
Label : Pink
Side 1 through to Side 8 Audifon top of label & made in Germany bottom.
Pressing Plant : Glendale, Ca
Matrix Number Side 1 : AFNS-66072-A-1 (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 2 : AFNS-66072-B-2 (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 3 : AFNS-66072-C-3 (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 4 : AFNS-66072-D-4 (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 5 : AFNS-66072-E-5 RE-1 (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 6 : AFNS-66072-F-6 (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 7 : AFNS-66072-G-7 (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 8 : AFNS-66072 Side "H"-8 (Hand Etched)

*NOTE* A bootleg box set containing unreleased & live tracks. In the trail of wax on each side of each LP hand etched "Manufactured In Germany"

Album Title : Pure Elvis
Catalogue Number : DJL1 - 3455
Year Release : August 1979

Side A : I Got A Feelin' In My Body - For The Heart - She Wears My Ring - Find Out What's Happening

Side B : I Got A Feelin' In My Body ("Good Times" LP) - For The Heart

("From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis. Tenn." Was also released as a 1976 single b/w "Hurt") - She Wears My Ring ("Good Times" LP) - Find Out What's Happening ("Raised On Rock" LP)

Brief History : This LP is the Radio Station Sampler issued to promote the "Our Memories Of Elvis Vol 2" LP.

Details : 1979 Release
Front Cover : Photo of Elvis. Title top left. Catalogue number bottom left.
Rear Cover : Catalogue number top right. Title centred between song titles. Copyright details across bottom. Printed in U.S.A. bottom.
Label : White. Flexible vinyl.
Side A : Not For Sale on left side of label
Side B : Not For Sale on left side of label
Pressing Plant : Indianapolis (Stamped Side B bottom right under Made In USA)
Matrix Number Side A : DJL1 - 3455 - A 1S A (Hand Etched) A1 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side B : DJL1 - 3455 - B 2S B (Hand Etched) A1 (Machine Stamped)

*NOTE* Released for promotional use only for the album "Our Memories Of Elvis Vol 2".

OUR MEMORIES OF ELVIS, VOL 2 (LP)
(US) RCA AQL1 3448
Released: August 1979


Side A : I Got A Feelin' In My Body - Green Green Grass Of Home - For The Heart - She Wears My Ring - I Can Help

Side B : Way Down - There's A Honky Tonk Angel - Find Out What's Happening - Thinking About You - Don't Think Twice It's All Right (Unreleased Complete Studio Jam Session)

Brief History :
Subtitled "More of the Pure Elvis Sound," Our Memories of Elvis, Volume 2 is the second and final volume of RCA's series of reissues devoted to presenting Elvis Presley recordings minus the overdubs that were originally applied to them. Presley's vocals stand out more prominently, though there are still a few instruments and backup singers present.

But the problem isn't a lack of purity, it's a lack of quality. The album's highlight is a previously unreleased long version of Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right," running over eight and a half minutes. But that isn't enough to make this album essential, nor did it seem so upon release, when the LP sold poorly, leading to the discontinuation of the series.

Details :
Front Cover : Elvis photo. Title top left. Catalogue number top bottom left.
Rear Cover : Elvis photo. Catalogue number bottom left. Printed in U.S.A. bottom left.
Label : Black dog near top. Flexible vinyl.
Side A : RCA logo at top.
Side B : RCA logo at top.
Pressing Plant : Indianapolis
Matrix Number Side A : AQL1 - 3448 - A - 3S I RS (Hand Etched) A1 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side B : AQL1 - 3448 - B - 1S N RS (Hand Etched) A5 (Machine Stamped)
*NOTE* The second in this series of releases after Elvis' death. The series was discontinued after this release.

   

Label: RCA – PL 13448
Series: Memories Of Elvis Series – Volume 2
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: UK
Released: 1979

Pressed By – RCA Records Pressing Plant, Washington, UK
Phonographic Copyright – RCA Corporation
Manufactured By – RCA Ltd.
Printed By – Clout & Baker Ltd.
Art Direction – Gribbitt!, Tim Bryant (2)
Creative Director – Col. Tom Parker
Design [Album Design] – George Corsillo, Gribbitt!
Engineer [Remix Engineer] – Dick Bogert
Executive-Producer – Elvis Presley
Mastered By – Richard Simpson
Producer – Elvis Presley
Producer [Associate Producer] – Felton Jarvis
Producer [Reissue Produced By] – Joan Deary
Price Code: HH
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout): PL-13448-A-2E 3 'W' A3 ^
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout): PL-13448-B-2E ^ 'W' A2

   

Label: RCA Victor – PL-13448
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: Spain
Released: 1979

Manufactured By – RCA, S.A.
Printed By – Offset ALG, S.A.
Pressed By – Iberofon, S.A.
Artwork By [Album Design] – George Castillo / Gribbitt!
Artwork By [Art Director] – Tim Bryant / Gribbitt!
Engineer [Remix] – Dick Bogert
Mastered By – Richard Simpson
Other [Creative Director] – Col. Tom Parker
(P)1973-74-75-76-77 RCA Records
Rights Society: SGAE
Depósito Legal: M-34758-1979

Album Title: Personally Elvis
Catalogue Number: SM 10001-10002
Year Release: 1979

Side One: First interview: Texarkana, Arkansas, May 6th, 1955 - Second interview: The Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas September 19th, 1956

Side Two: Third interview: The Warwick Hotel in New York City, March 24th, 1956

Side Three: Continuation of the Third interview: The Warwick Hotel in New York City, March 24th, 1956

Side Four: Fourth interview: The County Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas November 20th, 1956 - Fifth interview: Honolulu, Hawaii March 20th, 1966

Brief History: U.S.A. 2 LP release. All talking album with the main highlight been the interview at the Warwick Hotel in 1956 which never appeared before this.

Details: 1979 Gatefold Release
Front Cover: Photo of Elvis. Title bottom right. Catalogue number top right.
Rear Cover: Photo of Elvis. Title top left. Catalogue number top right.

Gatefold: 2 Photos of Elvis with text between the 2 photos.
Label: Blue with silver lettering
Side One: Silhouette Music & Logo top of label
Side Two: Silhouette Music & Logo top of label
Side Three: Silhouette Music & Logo top of label
Side Four: Silhouette Music & Logo top of label
Pressing Plant: Unknown
Matrix Number Side One: SM - 10001 - A (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side Two: SM - 10001 - B (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side Three: SM - 10002 - A (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side Four: SM - 10002 - B (Hand Etched)

*NOTE*Included with this release was an iron-on silhouette of Elvis for your t-shirt.

Album Title: The First Years
Catalogue Number: HALW - 00001
Year Release: 1979

Side 1: First Meeting - Discovery Of Elvis By Sam Phillips - The First Recording Session - The Second Recording Session - Shows With The Starlite Wranglers - On Their Own (Elvis, Scotty and Bill) - Stranded In Shreveport, Louisiana - Grand Ole Opry Appearance - Louisiana Hayride Appearance

Side 2: There's Good Rockin' Tonight - Baby, Let's Play House - Blue Moon Of Kentucky - I've Got A Woman - That's All Right Little Mamma

Brief History: U.S.A. release with Elvis, Scotty & Bill on front cover which maybe their first promotional photo together.

Details: 1979 Release
Front Cover: Photo of Elvis, Scotty & Bill. Title across top.
Rear Cover: Text back with 6 Black & White photos.

Label: Pink
Side 1: The First Year top of label
Side 2: Elvis Presley Live of label
Pressing Plant: Unknown
Matrix Number Side 1: HALW - 00001 - SIDE 1 RE - 1 (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 2: HALW - 00001 - 2 (Hand Etched)

*NOTE* Limited Edition release with the number embossed into the right corner on the front cover. This is # 189. There is a SUN STIDIO hype sticker on the front cover top right saying this copy was purchased at Sun Studios but this would need to be confirmed. The likelyhood it was just added by a fan or a record dealer.

   

Details: 1979 Release
Front Cover: Photo of Elvis, Scotty & Bill. Title across top.
Rear Cover: Text back with 6 Black & White photos.

Label: Pink
Side 1: The First Year top of label
Side 2: Elvis Presley Live of label
Pressing Plant: Unknown
Matrix Number Side 1: HALW - 0000 - 1 MASTERCRAFT MEMPHIS H. CRAFT (Hand Etched)

Matrix Number Side 2: HALW - 00001 - 2 (Hand Etched)

*NOTE* Limited Edition release with the number embossed into the right corner on the front cover. This is # 1306.

Album Title: Elvis Presley The First Year
Catalogue Number: LP - 2
Year Release: 1979
Side One: Good Rockin Tonight - Baby, Let's Play House - Blue Moon Of Kentucky - I Got A Woman - That's All Right Mama
Side Two: Interview With Elvis - Tweedle Dee - That's All Right, Mama - Blue Moon Of Kentucky - The Texarkana Interview

Brief History: U.S.A. release from Black Belt Records on Blue vinyl.

Details: 1979 Release
Front Cover: Photo of Elvis breaking through a newspaper. Title across top. Logo top right.
Rear Cover: 3 Photos of Elvis on stage. Logo & made in U.S.A. top right.
Label: Dark pink with black lettering
Side One: Black Belt Records top of label
Side Two: Black Belt Records top of label
Pressing Plant: Unknown.
Matrix Number Side One: A (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side Two: B (Hand Etched)
Note: This release was pressed on blue vinyl. Previously released material but a lot of early stuff all in one place here makes it a decent album.