Elvis Presley "Self-Titled" LP LPM-1254 1956 German US Military Pressing VG-/G+
$
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Elvis Presley "Self-Titled" LP RCA Records LPM-1254 (Germany)
Vinyl is VG-/G+, Jacket is VG+
US release manufactured in Germany for US Armed Forces stationed in Germany.
Cover and label read made/printed in U.S.A. although it states in the Dead Wax manufactured in Germany.
Cover is slightly different than the usual US issue: it is a little more glossy and lighter.
Some back covers have a military sale stamp.
Track Listing:
A1 Blue Suede Shoes Written-By – Carl Perkins 1:58 A2 I'm Counting On You Written-By – Don Robertson (2) 2:21 A3 I Got A Woman Written-By – Ray Charles 2:22 A4 One-Sided Love Affair Written-By – Bill Campbell (4) 2:10 A5 I Love You Because Written-By – Leon Payne 2:39 A6 Just Because Written-By – Bob Shelton, Joe Shelton, Sid Robin 2:32 B1 Tutti Frutti Written-By – Dorothy La Bostrie, Richard Penniman 1:57 B2 Tryin' To Get To You Written-By – Singleton*, McCoy* 2:31 B3 I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You) Written-By – Biggs*, Thomas* 2:01 B4 I'll Never Let You Go Written-By – Jimmy Wakely 2:21 B5 Blue Moon Written-By – Rodgers & Hart 2:39 B6 Money Honey Written-By – Jesse Stone 2:32Incredibly rare item! One of the holy grails of Elvis records; seldom seen and not found listed in any record catalog that I know of. This is not the same as the German pressing meant for sale in Germany. The labels are different as well as the cover. This record was meant for sale to Americans. All language is in English and there are statements that it was made in the US. However the wax indicates German manufacture (See Below).
Vinyl Condition- Amazing quality! There are some small scuffs and a few scratches, Some tracks sound near mint. This was pressed on a very heavy and unusual vinyl that I haven't seen used on any other records except these German pressings for Americans in the 1950's. The labels are beautiful silver print on glossy black with just a hint of center hole wear. They state "Made in USA" but the trail-off vinyl is stamped "Manufactured in Germany". Grade VG-/G+
Cover Condition- This is one of the best condition covers that I have ever seen for this 1956 record. There is no ring wear and it is very clean. Note the red stamp on the back. There is some foxing in a few areas, but again, very little. There is 1/2" seam split on the bottom seam at the opening and 1/16" seam split on the top seam at the opening. The cover states "printed in USA" but the quality belies that statement and it obviously is of foreign origin. There is also a plain slip sleeve that is original and included. Grade VG+
My theory is that RCA used a German manufacturer because Germany was still in a reconstruction state.The quality was high and the price was inexpensive, especially for an album they were having trouble keeping up with orders. It is not unheard of record companies going outside of their normal channels to keep up with demand. Decca pressed for Parlophone for the Beatles at one time. However, the origin had to be somewhere least noticable and a possible red tariff stamp were used (covered later by the sticker). This was done possibly because anti German sentiment ran very high in the 1950's in America. I believe that RCA abandoned having these made in Germany early-on due to the possible backlash.
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