Elvis Presley - From Elvis In Memphis (Vinyl LP | UK Reissue | 1978)

Elvis Presley – From Elvis In Memphis is the studio album with which Elvis returned to serious music in 1969 after years of film soundtracks. It was recorded in January and February 1969 at American Sound Studio in Memphis with the house band led by Reggie Young and Bobby Wood, produced by Chips Moman (with Felton Jarvis). The original came out on 2 June 1969; it blends soul, country and rock and includes "In The Ghetto", a US top-3 hit. In the UK the album reached No. 1. This copy is a 1978 British reissue with the UK catalogue number SF 8029.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: RCA Victor SF 8029
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: UK reissue
• Country: UK
• Year of this pressing: 1978 (original: 1969)
• Genre: Beat / Rock & Roll, Country

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ with some shelf wear

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU MF S1).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Wearin' That Loved On Look (Dallas Frazier/A. L. Owens)
2. Only The Strong Survive (Jerry Butler/Kenny Gamble/Leon Huff)
3. I'll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms) (Eddy Arnold/Thomas Dilbeck/Hal Horton)
4. Long Black Limousine (Bobby George/Vern Stovall)
5. It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin' (Johnny Tillotson)
6. I'm Movin' On (Hank Snow)

Side B

1. Power Of My Love (Bernie Baum/Bill Giant/Florence Kaye)
2. Gentle On My Mind (John Hartford)
3. After Loving You (Johnny Lantz/Eddie Miller)
4. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road (Dallas Frazier/A. L. Owens)
5. Any Day Now (Burt Bacharach/Bob Hilliard)
6. In The Ghetto (Mac Davis)

Personnel

Elvis Presley (vocals, guitar, piano on "I'll Hold You In My Heart"), Reggie Young (lead guitar, electric sitar), Bobby Wood (piano), Bobby Emmons (Hammond organ), Tommy Cogbill, Mike Leech (bass), Gene Chrisman (drums), John Hughey (pedal steel on "In The Ghetto"), Ed Kollis (harmonica); horns and backing vocals overdubbed. Produced by Chips Moman and Felton Jarvis.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original was released in 1969. This copy is a 1978 British reissue that carries the original UK catalogue number SF 8029.

Why is this album considered so important?
After the 1968 comeback special, Elvis recorded in Memphis again for the first time in years, with current material and a tight studio band. The album is one of his most highly rated studio records and was ranked No. 190 on Rolling Stone's 2003 list of the 500 greatest albums.

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, with some shelf wear here. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Elvis Presley records?
Yes, for example The Memphis Record, Elvis In Person At The International Hotel and On Stage February 1970. More titles are in our Beat / Rock & Roll collection.