Elvis Presley – Rock 'n' Roll (Vinyl LP)

Elvis Presley – Rock 'n' Roll is the German edition of the LP issued in the UK by HMV in 1956 (CLP 1093) as the counterpart of Elvis's US debut album. Its track selection differs from the US album, combining Sun recordings from Memphis (1954–55) such as "That's All Right" and "Mystery Train" with songs from his first RCA sessions in 1956, including "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Money Honey". The UK edition reached No. 1 on the UK album chart in 1956. This copy is the 1972 German RCA Victor reissue (LSP 10380).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: RCA Victor LSP 10380
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE reissue
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1972 (original: 1956)
• Genre: Beat / Rock & Roll

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- to VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU EL SH1).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins)
2. I Got A Sweetie (I Got A Woman) (Ray Charles)
3. I'm Counting On You (Don Robertson)
4. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (Taylor/Kesler)
5. That's All Right (Arthur Crudup)
6. Money Honey (Jesse Stone)

Side B

1. Mystery Train (Parker/Phillips)
2. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry Over You (Biggs/Thomas)
3. Trying To Get You (Singleton/McCoy)
4. One-Sided Love Affair (Bill Campbell)
5. Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price)
6. Shake Rattle And Roll (Charles Calhoun)

Personnel

Elvis Presley (vocals, guitar), Scotty Moore (electric guitar), Bill Black (bass), D.J. Fontana (drums), Floyd Cramer and Shorty Long (piano on the RCA sessions), Chet Atkins (guitar on some RCA tracks). Produced by Sam Phillips (Sun recordings) and Steve Sholes (RCA recordings).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original was released in the UK by HMV in 1956. This copy is the 1972 German RCA Victor reissue (LSP 10380).

How does it differ from the US album "Elvis Presley"?
The UK selection includes "Mystery Train", "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" and "Shake Rattle And Roll", which are not on the US debut; in turn some US tracks such as "Blue Moon" are missing here.

What does Media NM- to VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
Media NM- to VG+: depending on the spot, close to new to lightly used; occasional signs of use barely affect playback. Cover VG+: the sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Elvis Presley records?
Yes, for example Rock 'n' Roll (another copy, NM-), Elvis Presley and Rocker. More titles are in our Beat / Rock & Roll collection.