Elvis Presley – Mystery Train 223, Shellac, 78 RPM, 1st Monarch Press, US, 1955
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Description

  • Artist: Elvis Presley, Scotty and Bill

  • Title: Mystery Train / I Forgot to Remember to Forget

  • Label: Sun Record Company

  • Catalog number: 223

  • Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single

  • Year: 1955

  • Country: US

  • Edition: First Pressing (Monarch Pressing)

  • Genre: Rockabilly / Rock & Roll

💿 DESCRIPTION

"Mystery Train" / "I Forgot to Remember to Forget" is the fifth and final single released by Elvis Presley on Sun Records before Sam Phillips sold his contract to RCA Victor in late 1955. Recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, this release represents the absolute pinnacle of early rockabilly.

"Mystery Train" (originally written and recorded by Junior Parker) is widely considered one of the greatest rock and roll tracks of all time, driven by Scotty Moore's iconic guitar work and Bill Black's steady bass. The flip side, "I Forgot to Remember to Forget," became Elvis's first major nationwide hit, reaching the No. 1 spot on the Billboard country music charts.

💎 CONDITION shellac: VERY GOOD PLUS (V+) COVER: generic 🧾 NOTES FOR COLLECTORS

This particular copy is a highly prized original 1955 pressing manufactured by the Monarch Record Mfg. Co. in Los Angeles. Original Sun Records releases are frequently counterfeited, making verified original pressings exceptionally rare.

Authenticity is verified by the distinctive hand-etched matrix details in the runout groove, specifically the Monarch delta symbol △ followed by the pressing numbers. The labels display the iconic classic yellow "sun rays" design with the trademark rooster illustration. Finding an authentic Monarch pressing with these clean, distinct matrix marks makes this an essential centerpiece for high-end rock & roll vinyl collectors.

🔍 MATRIX / LABEL DETAILS

  • Matrix Side A (Mystery Train): SUN U-156 20 / △5379

  • Matrix Side B (I Forgot to Remember to Forget): SUN U-157 20 / △5377

  • Pressing Plant: Monarch Record Mfg. Co. (indicated by the etched triangle/delta symbol)

  • Label Details: Yellow Sun label with brown text and graphics. Features "Hi Lo Music BMI", "Vocal U-156 / U-157", and "Memphis, Tennessee" along the bottom curve.

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