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Elvis Presley – Elvis Presley
1956 · US · RCA Victor · Vinyl LP Album Mono
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- G2PP-1282G2 PP1282 1S I A1G2 PP1282-3S I A2G2PP-1282-3S I A4G2 PP1282 3S I A1G2 PP1282-3S I A3
- Runout — side B
- G2PP-1283G2 PP1283 1S I A1G2 PP1283-1S I B2G2PP-1283-1S I C2G2 PP1283 1S I C3G2 PP1283 1S I D2G2 PP1283-1S I D1
- Pressing Plant ID
- I(Runout / Dead wax both sides)
- Record Company
- Radio Corporation Of America
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
Specifications
- Artist
- Elvis Presley
- Style
- Rock & Roll, Rockabilly
- Year
- 1956
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Catalog number
- LPM-1254
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Blue Suede Shoes
- A2I'm Counting On You
- A3I Got A Woman
- A4One Sided Love Affair
- A5I Love You Because
- A6Just Because
- B1Tutti Frutti
- B2Tryin' To Get To You
- B3I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You)
- B4I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin')
- B5Blue Moon
- B6Money Honey
- Photography By
- William "PoPsie" Randolph
About this record
The Indianapolis pressing of Elvis Presley's 1956 debut carries a production quirk that marks it as the original issue: the credit for track A6, 'Just Because', is erroneously attributed to (P.D.), a mistake corrected on the later 1956 repress from the same plant. The runout matrices G2PP-1282 and G2PP-1283, stamped rather than etched, confirm this first pressing, which also positions "NEW ORTHOPHONIC" HIGH FIDELITY to the right of the spindle hole—a layout detail absent from the earlier Rockwell pressing.
Among 1094 collectors who own this mono LP and 1077 seeking one, condition and jacket color variation (original pale pink and green versus later neon green) remain the primary drivers of resale value.
What drives its value
This 1956 Indianapolis pressing commands attention because the erroneous A6 credit exists only on the original issue; any later repress corrected it, making this variant a documented first-state artifact. The community demand is nearly balanced—1077 want against 1094 have—suggesting sustained collector interest despite the title's ubiquity.
The price_guide does not provide a specific monetary range for this pressing, so valuation depends on condition grade, jacket color variant, and the presence or absence of the A6 credit error. Buyers should verify the runout matrices (G2PP-1282 or G2PP-1283) and confirm the spindle-hole text placement to distinguish this original from reissues.
The pale pink and green original jacket is more sought than the later neon green variant, and the A6 credit error is the definitive marker of first-state priority.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number LPM-1254 on the spine and label. The runout matrices must read G2PP-1282 (side A) or G2PP-1283 (side B), stamped into the dead wax; these are RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis stamps.
Check the front jacket for the original pale pink and green color scheme on the 'ELVIS PRESLEY' letters and logo box; neon green indicates a later reissue. Examine the label text layout: "NEW ORTHOPHONIC" HIGH FIDELITY should appear to the right of the spindle hole, and "ELVIS PRESLEY" in small print should sit above it.
Most critically, verify that track A6 is credited to (P.D.)—if the label reads Bob Shelton, Joe Shelton, and Sid Robin, this is the corrected repress. The rear sleeve should state "Copyright 1956, Radio Corporation of America" and include a Camden, N.J. address in the rim text.
Grade the vinyl for surface noise and warp; original 1956 pressings often show age-related wear.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
The original jackets used pale pink and green for the letters and logo box on the cover. Later jackets have a neon green 'Presley' and black logo box.
This is the original Indianapolis pressing, with the credit for track A6, 'Just Because' erroneously given as (P.D.)
Additionally, the words "NEW ORTHOPHONIC" HIGH FIDELITY are located to the right of the spindle hole. By contrast, the original Rockwell pressing (with P.D.) has "NEW ORTHOPHONIC" HIGH FIDELITY above the spindle hole.
The Indianapolis repress (issued later in 1956) corrected the A6 credits (Bob Shelton - Joe Shelton - Sid Robin).
ELVIS PRESLEY in small print above spindle hole.
Copyright 1956, Radio Corporation of America (rear sleeve)
Camden, N.J. address in rim text
Runouts are stamped
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I know if I have the original 1956 Indianapolis pressing and not the repress?
The original pressing has an erroneous (P.D.) credit on track A6, 'Just Because'. The repress, also from Indianapolis and issued later in 1956, corrected this to read Bob Shelton, Joe Shelton, and Sid Robin. Additionally, check the runout matrices: G2PP-1282 (side A) and G2PP-1283 (side B) confirm the Indianapolis plant. The label text "NEW ORTHOPHONIC" HIGH FIDELITY positioned to the right of the spindle hole is also specific to the original.
Does the jacket color matter for value?
Yes. The original jackets feature pale pink and green for the 'ELVIS PRESLEY' letters and logo box. Later reissues substituted neon green 'Presley' text and a black logo box. Collectors prioritize the original pale pink and green variant, which is rarer and more historically accurate to the 1956 release.
What is the community interest in this record?
1094 collectors report owning this pressing, while 1077 are actively seeking one. This near-parity in have versus want suggests steady demand; the record is neither scarce nor oversaturated. The community rating stands at 4.56 out of 5, based on 91 ratings, indicating strong approval among those who have heard or owned it.
Are there other pressings of Elvis Presley's 1956 debut I should know about?
Yes. An earlier Rockwell pressing exists, also from 1956, which also carries the (P.D.) credit error on A6 but differs in label layout: its "NEW ORTHOPHONIC" HIGH FIDELITY text appears above the spindle hole rather than to the right. The Indianapolis repress, issued later in 1956, corrected the A6 credit. Runout matrices and label placement are the surest ways to distinguish these variants.
Why does the release_notes mention the spindle hole text position?
The spindle hole text layout is a reliable identifier because RCA changed it between pressings. The original Indianapolis pressing places "NEW ORTHOPHONIC" HIGH FIDELITY to the right of the hole; the Rockwell pressing places it above. This detail, combined with the A6 credit and runout matrix, allows you to pinpoint which pressing and state you own without guesswork.