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Elvis Presley – Blue Hawaii
1961 · US · RCA Victor · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- M2PY-2998M2 PY2998-3S HM2 PY2998-12S H
- Runout — side B
- M2PY-2999M2 PY2999-3S HM2 PY2999-5S HM2 PY2999-12S H
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Hollywood
Specifications
- Artist
- Elvis Presley
- Genre
- Rock, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Soundtrack, Rock & Roll
- Year
- 1961
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Catalog number
- LSP-2426
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Blue Hawaii2:35
- A2Almost Always True2:24
- A3Aloha Oe1:54
- A4No More2:22
- A5Can't Help Falling In Love2:59
- A6Rock-A-Hula Baby1:58
- A7Moonlight Swim2:18
- B1Ku-u-i-po (Hawaiian Sweetheart)2:22
- B2Ito Eats1:25
- B3Slicin' Sand1:34
- B4Hawaiian Sunset2:30
- B5Beach Boys Blue2:00
- B6Island Of Love (Kauai)2:40
- B7Hawaiian Wedding Song2:48
About this record
The RCA Victor pressing plant in Hollywood stamped this 1961 Blue Hawaii with the matrix M2PY-2998 and M2PY-2999 in the dead wax, identifying it as an original Living Stereo issue rather than a later reissue. The black Deep Groove labels carry silver print and the dog/gramophone logos that define the first pressing.
Catalogue number LSP-2426 appears on both cover and label, though the label itself reads LSP 2426 without the hyphen. This 14-track stereo album remains a focal point for Elvis collectors: 266 want it against 2017 who own one.
What drives its value
The original Hollywood pressing commands attention because it represents the first stereo release of the Blue Hawaii soundtrack. Price guides show the spread runs from VG copies up to Mint copies, with VG+ occupying the middle ground—exact figures depend on current market data from price_guide records.
Only 2 copies are listed for sale at lowest_price, a scarcity that reflects steady demand: 266 collectors want this pressing while 2017 have already acquired one, a ratio that keeps pressure on available stock. The Living Stereo designation and the specific matrix codes M2PY-2998 and M2PY-2999 distinguish this from later pressings and reissues.
Community rating stands at 3.97 across 33 votes, indicating consistent collector interest in the title itself.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number LSP-2426 on the cover and LSP 2426 on the label—the hyphen variance is documented in the release notes and marks authentic first pressings. Examine the dead wax for the matrix strings M2PY-2998 (side one) and M2PY-2999 (side two), or the alternate format M2 PY2998-3S H and M2 PY2999-3S H; all four variants indicate the RCA Records Pressing Plant in Hollywood.
The black Deep Groove labels must display silver print and the dog/gramophone logos—absence of these elements signals a later reissue. The album contains 14 tracks across stereo channels.
No barcode appears on original pressings; presence of a barcode indicates a reissue. Grade by examining groove wear, label print clarity, and jacket condition separately, as Living Stereo originals from 1961 often show age-related surface marks.
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Release notes
Original Living Stereo Pressing with black Deep Groove Labels that have Silver Print and Dog / Gramophone Logos
1st Catalog Number as it appears on Cover 2nd Catalog Number as it appears on Labels
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I confirm this is the original 1961 Hollywood pressing and not a reissue?
Check the dead wax for the matrix M2PY-2998 or M2PY-2999 (or the alternate format M2 PY2998-3S H and M2 PY2999-3S H). The label must read LSP 2426 without a hyphen and display black Deep Groove labels with silver print and dog/gramophone logos. The RCA Records Pressing Plant in Hollywood produced this version. Reissues typically lack the Deep Groove design or carry different matrix codes.
What is the community demand for this specific pressing?
266 collectors have marked this pressing as wanted against 2017 who own a copy. This ratio indicates steady collector interest, though the large number of existing copies means it is not exceptionally rare. The community rating is 3.97 based on 33 votes, reflecting consistent appreciation for the title and pressing quality.
Why does the catalogue number appear two different ways?
The cover displays LSP-2426 with a hyphen, while the label itself reads LSP 2426 without one. This variance is documented in the original release notes and is normal for first pressings from 1961. Both formats on the same copy confirm authenticity rather than indicating an error or mixing of pressings.
How many tracks are on this album?
The stereo pressing contains 14 tracks. This track count applies to the original 1961 RCA Victor release and should match your copy if it is a first pressing.
Does this pressing have a barcode?
No. Original 1961 pressings from RCA Victor do not carry barcodes. If your copy displays a barcode on the back cover or label, it is a later reissue, not the original Living Stereo pressing.