The Vaping Friar

*NOTE* Front cover hype sticker "Best Buy Series". This release is on black vinyl.

Label: RCA – RPL-8363
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: Japan
Released: 1987

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RCA Records
Copyright © – RCA Records
A&R [Project A&R Director] – Gregg Geller
Art Direction – Joe Stelmach*
Coordinator [Project Marketing Director] – Don Wardell
Engineer [Project Engineer] – Rick Rowe
Mastered By – Jack Adelman

Comes with OBI, insert, and merch sheet.

Barcode (Text): T4988 017 30188 3
Rights Society: JASRAC
Other (Price): ¥ 2,700

Label: RCA – PD85418
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: Europe
Released: 1985

Label: RCA – AFL1-5430
Series: Elvis 50th Anniversary Series
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Indianapolis Pressing, Purple Vinyl
Country: US
Released: 1985

"I" stamped in runouts denotes RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
.Contains previously released material
Version comes on Purple/Maroon Vinyl.
Variant 2 runouts are etched with the exception of "I" and "Ʌ1" are stamped.
1" pressing ring

Barcode: 07863554301
Other (Label Pressing Ring Diameter): 1 Inch
Matrix / Runout (Side A, Etched (Ʌ1 is stamped) variant 1):
AFL1-5430A -10 Ʌ1 F
Matrix / Runout (Side B, Etched (Ʌ1 is stamped) variant 1):
AFL1-5430B -10 Ʌ1 A
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout variant 2): AFL1-5430A-10 I Ja Ʌ1
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout variant 2): AFL1-5430B-10 I Ja Ʌ1
Pressing Plant ID (Dead wax / runouts - stamped): I

Always On My Mind  (with overdubbed strings)
My Boy

(US) RCA PB 14090
Released: May 17, 1985

(from the "Always On My Mind" album AFL1-5430)

Version comes on Purple/Maroon Vinyl

Matrix / Runout (Side A): PB-14090A-1
Matrix / Runout (Side B): PB-14090B-2

Merry Christmas Baby
Santa Claus Is Back In Town
(US) RCA PB 14237
Released: November 1, 1985

Special pressing on "Green Vinyl". Also pressed on black vinyl.

Details : Promo Release
Front Cover : Picture Sleeve
Rear Cover : Picture Sleeve
Label : Gold
Pressing Plant : Unknown
Matrix Number Side A : PB - 14237 A 5 GA (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side B : PB - 14237 B 5 GA (Hand Etched)

*NOTE* Promo Not For Sale Copy. Side A Stereo JB-14237. Side B Mono JB-14237. Green vinyl edition

Label: Collectables – COL-04763
Series: Back To Back Hit Series – DRE1-2015
Format: Vinyl, 7", Single, Reissue
Country: US
Released: 1997

Manufactured By – BMG Special Products
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – BMG Special Products
Record Company – Collectables Records Corp

Record One Side A :
Heartbreak Hotel
Don't Be Cruel
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
(You're The) Devil In Disguise
I Need Your Love Tonight
Too Much
Viva Las Vegas
Hound Dog
Old Shep

Record One Side B :
The Wonder Of You
Loving You
Kissin' Cousins
Suspicion
All Shook Up
Love Me Tender
What'd I Say
Don't

Record Two Side C :
One Broken Heart For Sale
Danny Boy
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
Good Luck Charm
Suspicious Minds
Treat Me Nice
Return To Sender
If I Can Dream

Record Two Side D :
A Big Hunk O' Love
One Night
Such A Night
Love Me
Don't Cry Daddy
Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
It's Now Or Never
My Wish Came True

Record Three Side E :
I Got Stung
(Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
Blue Hawaii
Kentucky Rain
Can't Help Fallin' In Love
Stuck On You
(Such An) Easy Question
Hard Headed Woman
I Beg Of You

Record Three Side F :
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
Crying In The Chapel
She's Not You
Puppet On A String
Moody Blue
Surrender
In The Ghetto
Memories

Brief History: A 50-track collection first released in 1985, when Elvis Presley would have turned 50, 50 Years-50 Hits is one of the better, pre-digital, extended sets of Elvis' hits.

Though the tracks aren't presented in chronological order, the compilers obviously spent some time creating a pace that worked, grouping together songs from different eras as well as songs with different topics ("Hound Dog" leads into "Old Shep").

The compilation misses none of his major hits, and focuses more on his late-'50s prime than any other period, spinning the hits, plus plenty of excellent non-hits: "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck," "Crying in the Chapel," "Too Much," and "My Wish Came True."

It was only sold through television and magazine ads in conjunction with RCA Records, as part of their 1985 spring promotion. This 3 LP set was only available for approximately three months and then deleted.

Front Cover : Photo of Elvis. Title top. Catalogue bottom right.
Rear Cover : Photo of Elvis. Printed in U.S.A. bottom right.

Label : Black dog near top.
Side A through to Side F RCA Special Products logo at top.
Pressing Plant : Indianapolis

Matrix Number Side A : SVL3 - 0710 A2 - A3 (Machine Stamped)
H (Hand Etched)

Matrix Number Side B : SVL3 - 0710 B2 - A1 (Machine Stamped)
X (Hand Etched)

Matrix Number Side C : SVL3 - 0710 C1 - A2 (Machine Stamped)
B (Hand Etched)

Matrix Number Side D : SVL3 - 0710 d1 - A1 (Machine Stamped)
AA (Hand Etched)

Matrix Number Side E : SVL3 - 0710 E1 - A4 (Machine Stamped)
B (Hand Etched)

Matrix Number Side F : SVL3 - 0710 F2 - A1 (Machine Stamped)
B (Hand Etched)

*NOTE* 3 LP set in one sleeve. "Elvis 50 Years - 50 Hits" printed on each label below Special Products.

Label: RCA – FT 004
Format: 5 x Vinyl, LP, 10", Compilation, Reissue Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered
Country: France
Released: 1985

Record 1 - Side 1:
The Best Of Elvis
01: Elvis Presley – Heartbreak Hotel
02: Elvis Presley – I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine
03: Elvis Presley – Blue Moon
04: Elvis Presley – Tutti Frutti
05: Elvis Presley – All Shook Up

Record 1 - Side 2:
01: Elvis Presley – Hound Dog
02: Elvis Presley – Too Much
03: Elvis Presley – Any Way You Want Me
04: Elvis Presley – Don't Be Cruel
05: Elvis Presley – Playin' For Keeps

Record 2 - Side 1:
Loving You
01: Elvis Presley – Mean Woman Blues
02: Elvis Presley – (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
03: Elvis Presley – Loving You
04: Elvis Presley – Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do

Record 2 - Side 2:
01: Elvis Presley – Lonesome Cowboy
02: Elvis Presley – Hot Dog
03: Elvis Presley – Party
04: Elvis Presley – True Love

Record 3 - Side 1:
Good Rockin' Tonight
01: Elvis Presley – Good Rockin' Tonight
02: Elvis Presley – I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine
03: Elvis Presley – That's All Right
04: Elvis Presley – Blue Moon Of Kentucky

Record 3 - Side 2:
01: Elvis Presley – Baby Let's Play House
02: Elvis Presley – I'm Left, Your Right, She's Gone
03: Elvis Presley – Milkcow Blues Boogie
04: Elvis Presley – You're A Heartbreaker

Record 4 - Side 1:
Janis And Elvis
01: Elvis Presley – I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
02: Janis Martin – Ooby-Dooby
03: Elvis Presley – Milk Cow Blues Boogy
04: Janis Martin – Let's Elope Baby

Record 4 - Side 2:
01: Elvis Presley – Baby, Let's Play House
02: Janis Martin – One More Year To Go
03: Elvis Presley – You're A Heartbreaker
04: Janis Martin – Barefoot Baby

Record 5 - Side 1:
Elvis Presley
01: Elvis Presley – Don't Be Cruel
02: Elvis Presley – Milkcow Blues Boogie
03: Elvis Presley – Heartbreak Hotel
04: Elvis Presley – Blue Moon Of Kentucky
05: Elvis Presley – My Baby Left Me

Record 5 - Side 2:
01: Elvis Presley – Money Honey
02: Elvis Presley – Love Me Tender
03: Elvis Presley – I Forgot To Remember To Forget
04: Elvis Presley – Hound Dog
05: Elvis Presley – Just Because

5 x10" Record Set box set

Other (Cat number: The Best Of Elvis): NJ 89670
Other (Cat number: Loving You): NJ 89671
Other (Cat number: Good Rockin' Tonight ): NJ 89672
Other (Cat number: Janis And Elvis): NJ 89673
Other (Cat number: Elvis Presley): NJ 89821

Label: Balkanton
Country: Bulgaria
Catalogue: BTA 11492
Genre: Rock
Style: Rock & Roll, Soft Rock
Year: 1985

Side A:
01: Blue Suede Shoes
02: I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
03: Don't Be Cruel
04: Love Me Tender
05: Surrender
06: Love Letters
07: Bossa Nova Baby
08: Suspicious Minds

Side B:
01: Burning Love
02: You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
03: Don't Cry Daddy
04: Guitar Man
05: In The Ghetto
06: Rock-A-Hula-Baby
07: Return To Sender
08: Heartbreak Hotel

Label: Балкантон – ВТА 11492
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Blue Labels
Country: Bulgaria
Released: 1985

Manufactured under license by Balkanton. Made in Bulgaria
Titles on labels written in English.

Matrix / Runout (Run-out side A stamped variant 1):
BTA 11492 A S1 9 87N
Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B stamped variant 1):
BTA 11492 B S1 6 87N
Matrix / Runout (Side A variant 2): BTA 11492 A S5 2 89N
Matrix / Runout (Side B variant 2): BTA 11492 B S5 2 89N
Matrix / Runout (Side A variant 3): BTA 11492 A S5 2 89N 3-1
Matrix / Runout (Side B variant 3): BTA 11492 A S5 2 89N 1
Matrix / Runout (Side A variant 4 stamped): BTA 11492 A S1 9 87N
Matrix / Runout (Side B variant 4 stamped , 2-2 X2 etched):
BTA 11492 B S1 9 87N 2-2 X2

Label: Балкантон – ВТА 11492
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo, Red Label
Country: Bulgaria
Released: 1989

Manufactured under license by Balkanton.
Made in Bulgaria
Titles on labels written in English.

Matrix / Runout (Side A): BTA 11492 A S5 2 89 N 2-2
Matrix / Runout (Side B): BTA 11492 B S5 2 89 N 1 19