ELVIS PRESLEY “G.I. BLUES” (1960) LSP-2256 STEREO, BLK. LABEL/ROCKAWAY ORIG OWNR

Description: Offering is original owner’s RCA VICTOR LSP-2256, 1ST Pressing (Rockaway – released October1960), “Living Stereo” series album “G. I. Blues”, 33-1/3 RPM LP black vinyl record. Specific descriptions are as follows: · Album Cover – CONDITION: VERY GOOD+. Both front cover and back covers have retained their original rich colors with a nice glossy finish. The full-size color photo of Elvis (front cover) and four (4) Elvis color photos on back cover show no fading, stains, or discolorations. Left top corner of back cover has vendor “New Rochelle House of Music” faded, black ink stamp (see photo no. 6). The front cover has no markings. The spine and two (2) cover edges are in excellent condition with no splits or tears (see photos nos. 20-22). · Vinyl – CONDITION: VERY GOOD++. Seldom played, with very light wear, its vinyl playing surfaces are very clean and bright with a total of 1-2 very faint, minimal, light hairline / non-feelable surface marks. There are no scuffs or scratches. The vinyl has a rich, attractive gloss. The black and silver labels are VG+ condition with no spindle wear, scratches, stains or discoloration. · Original & Rare Promotional Inner Sleeve “Elvis Is Back”– This vintage, very collectible 12” x 12” promotional paper sleeve is in VG+ CONDITION. Its theme was to promote the recently released first album since he returned home – “Elvis Is Back”. Also shown on the front cover are eight (8) other RCA Elvis LP’s. The back cover promotes sixteen (16) Elvis 45 EP releases and the narrative article “What Is Stereophonic Sound?” Its light brown, black & white colors have remained rich and clean. It has no stains, markings or discolorations. The paper sleeve has one (1) 2.5” seam tear located at the middle bottom. · Specific Identifiers: Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): L2PY-3659 Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): L2PY-3660 Matrix / Runout (Side A Stamp): L2 PY3659 – 2S (see photo no.18) Matrix / Runout (Side B Stamp): L2 PY3660 – 2S (see photo no.19) Pressing Plant ID: R (“Rockaway”) See photo no.17. Historical Recording Information: · In 1960, Elvis re-recorded “Blue Suede Shoes” for this soundtrack album (B Side, Track No.4). This studio re-recording was one of the few occasions in Presley’s career in which he agreed to re-record a previously issued song. He did it on this occasion because the rest of the soundtrack was recorded in stereo, hence requiring a stereo version of “Blue Suede Shoes”. This 1960 version used the same arrangement as the original 1956 recording. · As displayed on the front cover and record labels, this album is an RCA “Living Stereo” series production. Per discogs.com: Beginning in 1953, RCA Victor made a substantial body of recordings which have become to be identified with their early stereo release label, Living Stereo. Most of the records issued, particularly classical music, offer music, performances and audio quality which have become to be considered definitive. Living Stereo influenced many recordings that followed with their recording and marketing philosophies. Purchased Fall 1960 at The House of Music, New Rochelle, NY. Always stored upright, kept in dry, non-smoking homes. Please review the twenty-four (24) photographs to assist in your assessment of the items’ condition. The photographs are an integral part of the descriptions used for the album cover, vinyl record and promotional, inner paper sleeve. THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO REVIEW THIS LISTING!

Price: 59.99 USD

Location: Marietta, Georgia

End Time: 2025-01-29T21:52:31.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD