Elvis Presley - Frankie And Johnny (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue | 1976)

Elvis Presley – Frankie And Johnny is the soundtrack album to the 1966 film of the same name, a comedy set on a Mississippi riverboat, with music shaped by Dixieland and ragtime. The songs were recorded on 12–14 May 1965 at Radio Recorders in Hollywood, produced by Fred Karger. The original was released in spring 1966 on RCA Victor and reached No. 20 on the US album chart; the single "Frankie And Johnny" made No. 25. This copy is a 1976 German reissue on RCA International (NL 82765).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: RCA International NL 82765
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE reissue
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1976 (original: 1966)
• Genre: Soundtracks, Beat / Rock & Roll

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Frankie And Johnny (Alex Gottlieb/Fred Karger/Ben Weisman)
2. Come Along (David Hess)
3. Petunia, The Gardener's Daughter (Sid Tepper/Roy C. Bennett)
4. Chesay (Ben Weisman/Sid Wayne/Fred Karger)
5. What Every Woman Lives For (Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman)
6. Look Out, Broadway (Fred Wise/Randy Starr)

Side B

1. Beginner's Luck (Sid Tepper/Roy C. Bennett)
2. Down By The Riverside / When The Saints Go Marching In (arr. Bernie Baum/Bill Giant/Florence Kaye)
3. Shout It Out (Bernie Baum/Bill Giant/Florence Kaye)
4. Hard Luck (Ben Weisman/Sid Wayne)
5. Please Don't Stop Loving Me (Joy Byers)
6. Everybody Come Aboard (Bernie Baum/Bill Giant/Florence Kaye)

Personnel

Elvis Presley (vocals), Eileen Wilson (vocals), The Jordanaires (backing vocals), Scotty Moore (electric guitar), Tiny Timbrell (acoustic guitar), Charlie McCoy (guitar, harmonica on "Hard Luck"), Larry Muhoberac (piano), Bob Moore (double bass), D.J. Fontana, Buddy Harman (drums), George Worth (trumpet), Richard Noel (trombone), John Johnson (tuba), Gus Bivona (saxophone). Produced by Fred Karger.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original was released in the US in 1966 (LPM/LSP 3553). This copy is a 1976 German reissue on RCA International, numbered NL 82765.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
Media NM-: the record is close to new, with at most minimal signs of play. 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 Paradise, Hawaiian Style, Kissin' Cousins and Roustabout. More titles are in our Beat / Rock & Roll collection.