Elvis Presley

CD and Vinyl

Vinyl - 1987  

THE MEMPHIS RECORD
(US) RCA 6221-1-R (LP)
(US) RCA 6221-2-R (CD)
Released: March 1987

Record One Side 1:
Stranger In My Own Home Town
Power Of My Love
Only The Strong Survive
Any Day Now
Suspicious Minds (Original Unextended Undubbed Master)

Record One Side 2:
Long Black Limousine
Wearin' That Loved On Look
I'll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms)
After Loving You
Rubberneckin'
I'm Movin' On

Record Two Side 3:
Gentle On My Mind
True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
You'll Think Of Me
Mama Liked The Roses
Don't Cry Daddy

Record Two Side 4:
In The Ghetto
Fair's Moving On
Inherit The Wind (Vocal Overdub #1)
Kentucky Rain
Without Love (There Is Nothing)
Who Am I


Brief History : The Memphis Record was RCA's first serious effort to assemble the highlights of what is usually called Elvis Presley's comeback, but which, arguably, could be considered the best album sessions of his career. For the first time since the middle to late '50s, he went into the studio without "Colonel" Tom Parker, his manager, in control of the repertoire, and cut songs because they were good and he liked them, without regard for whether Elvis' business half had an interest in the publishing.

The result was one of the greatest white R&B albums ever done, filled from beginning to end with some of the best work of Elvis' career: "Suspicious Minds," "Kentucky Rain," and "In the Ghetto" became hit singles and speak for themselves, but "Any Day Now," "Stranger in My Home Town," "Long Black Limousine," and "Only the Strong Survive," among the other cuts here, are the equal of anything he ever recorded in musical excellence, excitement, and intensity. This material, some of which was originally divided up between two separate LPs, From Elvis in Memphis and Back In Memphis.

Details : Gatefold 1987 Release
Front Cover : Title across top. Photo of Elvis from his NBC comeback special. Catalogue number top right.
Rear Cover : Photo of Elvis from the movie The Trouble With Girls. Catalogue number top left. Printed in USA bottom right.
Label : Black dog near top. Flexible vinyl.
Side 1 : Record 1 Catalogue Number under Side 1.
Side 2 : Record 1 Catalogue Number under Side 2.
Side 3 : Record 2 Catalogue Number under Side 3.
Side 4 : Record 2 Catalogue Number under Side 4.
Pressing Plant : Electrosound Group Midwest, Inc. Shelbyville, Indiana. (Ref Discogs)

Matrix Number Side 1 : 6221 - 1 - R - A - 4 JA EMW
(Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 2 : 6221 - 1 - R - B - 4 JA EMW
(Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 3 : 6221 - 1 - R - C - 10 JA
(Hand Etched) A1 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side 4 : 6221 - 1 - R - D - 10
(Hand Etched) A1 (Machine Stamped)

*NOTE*Both records are translucent brown. Insert advertises 5 Elvis albums. It measures 11 x 8 1/2 inch. Catalogue number listed twice on label lines 3 & 4. Label variation. 'Emw' signature in cursive script, indicates it was pressed at Electrosound Group Midwest, Inc. Shelbyville, Indiana. Nipper is level with title "The Memphis Record".
   

Details : Gatefold 1987 Release
Front Cover : Title across top. Photo of Elvis from his NBC comeback special. Catalogue number top right.
Rear Cover : Photo of Elvis from the movie The Trouble With Girls. Catalogue number top left. Printed in USA bottom right.
Label : Black dog near top. Flexible vinyl.
Side A : Record 1 Catalogue Number under Side A
Side B : Record 1 Catalogue Number under Side B
Side C : Record 2 Catalogue Number under Side C

Side D : Record 2 Catalogue Number under Side D
Pressing Plant : Indianapolis
Matrix Number Side A : 6221 - 1 - R - A - 1 JA
(Hand Etched) A1 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side B : 6221 - 1 - R - B - 2 JA
(Hand Etched) A1 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side C : 6221 - 1 - R - C - 10 JA
(Hand Etched) A1 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side D : 6221 - 1 - R - D - 10 JA
(Hand Etched) A2 (Machine Stamped)

*NOTE* Both records are translucent brown. Came with no inserts. Sides 1,2,3,4 replaced with sides A,B,C,D. Catalogue number centre of 3 lines on label. Label variation.
   

Details : Gatefold 1987 Release
Front Cover : Title across top. Photo of Elvis from his NBC comeback special. Catalogue number top right.
Rear Cover : Photo of Elvis from the movie The Trouble With Girls. Catalogue number top left. Printed in USA bottom right.
Label : Black dog near top. Flexible vinyl.
Side 1 : Record 1 Catalogue Number under Side 1 Stereo
Side 2 : Record 1 Catalogue Number under Side 2 Stereo
Side 3 : Record 2 Catalogue Number under Side 3 Stereo

Side 4 : Record 2 Catalogue Number under Side 4 Stereo
Pressing Plant : Indianapolis
Matrix Number Side 1 : 6221 - 1 - R - A - 3 JA A1 D-1
(Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 2 : 6221 - 1 - R - B - 3 JA A1 D
(Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 3 : 6221 - 1 - R - C - 10 JA IMPT - 1
(Hand Etched) A1 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side 4 : 6221 - 1 - R - D - 11 JA D
(Hand Etched)

*NOTE* Came with no inserts. Sides A,B,C,D replaced with sides 1,2,3,4. Catalogue number bottom of 3 lines on label. Label variation. Has 2 inner rings. Records 1 & 2 now replaces Records ONE & TWO. 3 lines now below nipper. Font is also smaller and further away from Nipper. Nipper is now above title "The Memphis Record".

Great Hits Of 1956-57
Catalogue Number : RBA - 072 - D
Year Release : 1987

Side One :
Hound Dog
Don't Be Cruel (To A Heart That's True)
Love Me Tender
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Heartbreak Hotel
Playing For Keeps

Side B :
Blue Suede Shoes
I Was The One
Love Me
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
Any Way You Want Me (That's How I Will Be)
Too Much

Brief History : Great Hits Of 1956-57 Collector's Edition 1987 US 12-track Reader's Digest mail order-only LP.

Details : 1987 Release
Front Cover : Photo of Elvis. Title across bottom.
Rear Cover : Small photo of Elvis performing live. Catalogue number bottom right. Title mid centre. Printed in U.S.A. bottom centre.
Label : Black with red & white lettering. Flexible vinyl.
Side 1 : Reader's Digest at top in red text.
Side 2 : Reader's Digest at top in red text.
Pressing Plant : Indianapolis ?
Matrix Number Side 1 : T1RS - 5831 5 (Machine Stamped)

Matrix Number Side 2 : T1RS - 5832 6 - A3 (Machine Stamped)
*NOTE* The catalogue number on the rear cover RBA-072/D differs from the record label which is RB4-072-1. Readers Digest is referenced on front cover bottom centre.

THE NUMBER ONE HITS
(US) RCA 6382-1-R (LP)
(US) RCA 6382-2-R (CD)
Released: June 1987
Heartbreak Hotel
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Hound Dog
Don't Be Cruel
Love Me Tender
Too Much
All Shook Up
Teddy Bear
Jailhouse Rock
Don't
Hard Headed Woman
Big Hunk O' Love
Stuck On You
It's Now Or Never
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Surrender
Good Luck Charm
Suspicious Minds







THE TOP TEN HITS
(US) RCA 6383-1-R (LP)
(US) RCA 6383-2-R (CD)
Released: June 1987

Record One Side 1:
Heartbreak Hotel
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Hound Dog
Don't Be Cruel
Love Me Tender
Love Me
Too Much
All Shook Up
Teddy Bear
Jailhouse Rock

Record One Side 2:
Don't
I Beg Of You
Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
Hard Headed Woman
One Night
I Got Stung
A Fool Such As I
I Need Your Love Tonight
A Big Hunk O' Love

Record Two Side 3:
Stuck On You
It's Now Or Never
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Surrender
I Feel So Bad
Little Sister
His Latest Flame
Can't Help Falling In Love
Good Luck Charm
She's Not You

Record Two Side 4:
Return To Sender
Devil In Disguise
Bossa Nova Baby
Crying In The Chapel
In The Ghetto
Suspicious Minds
Don't Cry Daddy
The Wonder Of You
Burning Love

Brief History: The Top Ten Hits (Deleted 1987 US black RCA Victor label 10th anniversary commemorative issue 38-track compilation 2-LP vinyl set featuring digitally remastered recordings, housed in a full colour single pocket picture sleeve.

The Top Ten Hits is exactly what it says it is -- every Top Ten hit that Elvis Presley ever had during the course of his career, from "Heartbreak Hotel" in 1956 to "Burning Love" in 1972. Even though this double-disc set covers a lot of ground, there's a huge amount of terrific material that isn't included on the compilation. There's none of his Sun recordings, none of his gritty blues, none of his gospel, precious little of his country recordings, and many great singles for RCA aren't included.

Still, the 38 songs on The Top Ten Hits are absolutely first-rate -- there's no arguing with "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You," "Don't Be Cruel," "Hound Dog," "Love Me Tender," "Love Me," "All Shook Up," "Jailhouse Rock," "One Night," "A Fool Such as I," "(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame," "Can't Help Falling in Love," "Little Sister," "Return to Sender," "Suspicious Minds," and many, many others. It's the perfect way to start an Elvis collection and, for many casual fans, the only set to own.

Front Cover : Elvis photo. Title across top.
Rear Cover : All text back. Catalogue number bottom right. Printed in USA bottom right.
Label : Black dog near top.
Side 1 : Record 1 Catalogue Number line 2
Side 2 : Record 1 Catalogue Number line 2
Side 3 : Record 2 Catalogue Number line 2
Side 4 : Record 2 Catalogue Number line 2
Pressing Plant : Indianapolis
Matrix Number Side 1 : 6383 - 1 - R - A - 2 JQ (Hand Etched) A2 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side 2 : 6383 - 1 - R - B - 1 JQ (Hand Etched) A2 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side 3 : 6383 - 1 - R - C - 1 JQ (Hand Etched) A2 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side 4 : 6383 - 1 - R - D - 1 JQ (Hand Etched) A2 (Machine Stamped)

*NOTE* 2 LP set in single pocket sleeve. Label variation sees Side 1 song I Want You I Need You I Love You on 1 line. Side 2 songs Wear My Ring Around Your Neck on 1 line & A Fool Such As I on 2 lines. Side 3 His Latest Flame & Can't Help Falling In Love on 2 lines. Side 4 Devil In Disguise on 2 line. This copy came with no hype sticker or poster. Catalogue number to the right of label centre of a 3 line text. Flat label. RCA/Ariola International bottom of label. 25cm small inner ring on label.
   

Details : Second cover 1987 Release
Front Cover : Elvis photo. Title across top.
Rear Cover : All text back. Catalogue number bottom right. Printed in USA bottom right.
Label : Black dog near top.
Side A : Record 1 Catalogue Number line 3
Side B : Record 1 Catalogue Number line 3
Side C : Record 2 Catalogue Number line 3
Side D : Record 2 Catalogue Number line 3
Pressing Plant : Unknown
Matrix Number Side A : 6383 - 1 - R - A - 2 JQ (Hand Etched) A2 (Machine Stamped)
Matrix Number Side B : 6383 - 1 - R - B - 3 JQ A1 (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side C : 6383 - 1 - R - C - 3 JQ A1 (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side D : 6383 - 1 - R - D - 1 JQ IMP#1 (Hand Etched) A2 (Machine Stamped)

*NOTE* 2 LP set in single pocket sleeve. Hype sticker. Rear cover variation. Above poster came with this release. No mention of the free Elvis fan club magazine offer. Catalogue number bottom right. Also says "RE-1" bottom right. Label variation sees Side 1 song I Want You I Need You I Love You on 2 lines. Side 2 songs Wear My Ring Around Your Neck & A Fool Such As I on 2 lines. Side 3 His Latest Flame & Can't Help Falling In Love on 2 lines. Side 4 Devil In Disguise on 2 lines. Font variation to above flat label. RCA/Ariola International bottom of label.
   

Details : Second cover 1987 Release
Front Cover : Elvis photo. Title across top.
Rear Cover : All text back. Catalogue number bottom right. Printed in USA bottom right.
Label : Black dog near top.
Side 1 : Record 1 Catalogue Number lines 3 & 4
Side 2 : Record 1 Catalogue Number lines 3 & 4
Side 3 : Record 2 Catalogue Number lines 3 & 4
Side 4 : Record 2 Catalogue Number lines 3 & 4
Pressing Plant : Unknown
Matrix Number Side 1 : 6383 - 1 - R - A - 5 JQ (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 2 : 6383 - 1 - R - B - 5 JQ (Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 3 : 6383 - 1 - R - C - 5 JQ( Hand Etched)
Matrix Number Side 4 : 6383 - 1 - R - D - 5 JQ (Hand Etched)

*NOTE* 2 LP set in single pocket sleeve. Rear cover variation. No mention of the free Elvis fan club magazine offer. Catalogue number bottom right. Also says "RE-1" bottom right. Label variation sees Side 1 song I Want You I Need You I Love You on 1 line. Side 2 songs Wear My Ring Around Your Neck & A Fool Such As I on 1 line. Side 3 His Latest Flame & Can't Help Falling In Love on 1 line. Side 4 Devil In Disguise on 1 line. Font size variation. Flat label. No mention of RCA/Ariola International at bottom of label. 35cm large inner ring on label.





THE COMPLETE SUN SESSIONS / THE SUN SESSIONS CD
(US) RCA 6414-1-R (LP)
(US) RCA 6414-2-R (CD)
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Indianapolis
Released: July 1987

Side A:
The Master Takes
01: That's All Right
02: Blue Moon Of Kentucky
03: Good Rockin' Tonight
04: I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine
05: Milkcow Blues Boogie
06: You're A Heartbreaker
07: Baby, Let's Play House
08: I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone

Side B:
01: Mystery Train
02: I Forgot To Remember To Forget
03: I Love You Because
04: Blue Moon
05: Tomorrow Night
06: I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin')
07: Just Because
08: Trying To Get To You

Side C:
The Outtakes
01: Harbor Lights
02: I Love You Because - Takes 1, 2
03: That's All Right
04: Blue Moon Of Kentucky
05: I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine
06: I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (My Baby's Gone) - Take 9
07: I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin')
08: When It Rains, It Really Pours

Side D:
The Alternate Takes
01: I Love You Because - Take 3
02: I Love You Because - Take 4
03: I Love You Because - Take 5
04: I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (My Baby's Gone) - Take 7
05: I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (My Baby's Gone) - Take 8
06: I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (My Baby's Gone) - Take 10
07: I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (My Baby's Gone) - Take 11
08: I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (My Baby's Gone) - Take 13
09: I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (My Baby's Gone) - Take 12

Pressed By – RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
Copyright © – BMG Music
Manufactured By – BMG Music
Distributed By – BMG Music
Recorded At – Memphis Recording Service
A&R [Director] – Gregg Geller
Art Direction – Ria Lewerke
Artwork [Hand Tinting] – Teresa Alfieri-Weinberg
Bass – Bill Black
Design – Pietro Alfieri
Engineer [Audio Restoration] – Rick Rowe
Guitar, Vocals – Elvis Presley
Lead Guitar – Scotty Moore
Liner Notes – Peter Guralnick
Mastered By – Ja
Producer [Original Producer] – Sam PhillipsDouble LP with black labels & small pressing rings. Indianapolis pressing.Comes with poster, 1987 Commemorative Release sleeves, and a 2-sided ad page insert.Barcode (Scanned): 078635641417

Matrix / Runout (Label A): 6414-1-R-A
Matrix / Runout (Label B): 6414-1-R-B
Matrix / Runout (Label C): 6414-1-R-C
Matrix / Runout (Label D): 6414-1-R-D
Matrix / Runout (Runout A, etched [except stamped: I A1]
[Variant 1]): 6414-1-R-A -1 I Ja A1G
Matrix / Runout (Runout B, etched [except stamped: I A1]
[Variant 1]): 6414-1-R-B -1 I A1E Ja
Matrix / Runout (Runout C, stamped [except etched: D]
[Variant 1]): 6414-1-R C 5 I A1D
Matrix / Runout (Runout D, etched [except stamped: I A1]
[Variant 1]): 6414-1-R-D-1 I A1 C Ja
Matrix / Runout (Runout A, etched [except stamped: I A1]
[Variant 2]): 6414-1-R-A-1 I Ja A1B
Matrix / Runout (Runout B, etched [except stamped: I A1]
[Variant 2]): 6414-1-R-B-1 I A1H Ja
Matrix / Runout (Runout C, stamped [except etched: I]
[Variant 2]): 6414-1-R C 5 I A1I
Matrix / Runout (Runout D, etched [except stamped: I A1]
[Variant 2]): 6414-1-R-D-1 I Ja A3E
Pressing Plant ID (RCA Indianapolis mark, stamped): I




Presley – In Store Sampler

Label: RCA – ETYA 001, RCA – ETYA001.
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Promo, Remastered, Sampler, Stereo, Mono
Country: UK & Europe
Released: 1987

Side A:
01: Blue Suede Shoes
02: Hound Dog
03: Paralysed
04: Wear My Ring Around your Neck
05: King Creole
06: A Fool Such As I
07: Stuck On You
08: (Marie’s The Name) His Latest Flame
09: Return To Sender

Side B:
01: One Night
02: It's Now Or Never
03: Are You Lonesome Tonight?
04: Surrender
05: Can't Help Falling In Love
06: Crying In The Chapel
07: If A Can Dream
08: The Wonder Of You
09: I Just Can't Help Believin'
10: Love Me Tender

Copyright © – BMG Records (UK) Ltd.
Distributed By – BMG Records
Distributed By – BMG Ariola
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – BMG Music
Distributed in the U.K. by BMG Records
Distributed in Europe by BMG / Ariola

Track B7 is mistitled, the correct title is : If I Can Dream

Elvis Presley – The Gospel Songs

Label: All Round Trading – AR 30089
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Picture Disc
Country: Europe
Released: 1987

Side 1:
01: His Hand In Mine
02: In My Father's House
03: Known Only To Him
04: Joshua Fit The Battle
05: Swing Down Sweet Chariot
06: If We Never Meet Again

Side 2:
01: I'm Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs
02: Milky White Way
03: I Believe In The Man In The Sky
04: Jesus Knows What I Need
05: Mansion Over The Hiltop
06: Working On The Buiding

Made in EEC (C) 1990
On Cover backside and dead wax AR 31089
Picture Disc

Rights Society: NCB / GEMA
   

Elvis Presley – The Gospel Songs

Label: World Music – WM 31089, All Round Trading – AR 31089
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo
Country: Europe
Released: 1990

Lacquer Cut At – Tonstudio Pfanz

[On back cover:]
All Rights Reserved, © 1990 [Vinyl-logo] AR 31089 [Cassette-logo] AR 32089

[On labels:]
Made in EEC

Rights Society (On labels): GEMA
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): AR-30089-A PF
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): AR-30089-B PF