Elvis Presley - Today (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue)

Elvis Presley – Today is a studio album recorded from 10 to 12 March 1975 at RCA Studio C in Hollywood and produced by Felton Jarvis; RCA Victor released it on 7 May 1975 (APL1-1039). The programme ranges from the rocking T-R-O-U-B-L-E, a US Top 40 single, to country songs like Green, Green Grass Of Home and ballads such as Don McLean's And I Love You So. This copy is a German RCA reissue with the German order number 26.21513.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: RCA / RCA Victor APL 1-1039 / 26.21513
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Year of release: Original: 1975 (reissue year unknown)
• Genre: Beat / Rock & Roll, Country

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ (clean copy)
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the copy for sale (item number S 15).

Tracklist

Side A

1. T-R-O-U-B-L-E (Jerry Chesnut)
2. And I Love You So (Don McLean)
3. Susan When She Tried (Don Reid)
4. Woman Without Love (Jerry Chesnut)
5. Shake A Hand (Joe Morris)

Side B

1. Pieces Of My Life (Troy Seals)
2. Fairytale (Anita Pointer/Bonnie Pointer)
3. I Can Help (Billy Swan)
4. Bringing It Back (Gregg Gordon)
5. Green, Green Grass Of Home (Curly Putman)

Personnel

Elvis Presley (vocals), James Burton (lead guitar), John Wilkinson (rhythm guitar), Charlie Hodge (acoustic guitar), Glen D. Hardin (piano), David Briggs (clavinet), Duke Bardwell (bass on T-R-O-U-B-L-E), Ronnie Tutt (drums), Voice (backing vocals). Overdubs by, among others, Norbert Putnam (bass), Chip Young (guitar), Weldon Myrick (steel guitar) and Buddy Spicher (fiddle). Producer: Felton Jarvis.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The first edition came out in 1975. According to the existing listing this copy is a German reissue with the same catalogue number APL 1-1039; the exact pressing year is not known.

Which singles came from the album?
T-R-O-U-B-L-E was released in April 1975 and reached the US Top 40. Bringing It Back and Green, Green Grass Of Home followed later as singles.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
Both record and cover are graded VG+: light signs of use that barely affect playback or overall appearance. The record is a clean copy. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Are there more records by Elvis Presley?
Yes, for example Elvis Presley – Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden, Elvis Presley – On Stage February 1970 and Elvis Presley – From Elvis In Memphis. You will find more titles in our Beat / Rock & Roll category.