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Elvis Presley – G. I. Blues
1960 · US · RCA Victor · Vinyl LP Album Repress Mono
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- L2PP-3657L2 PP-3657 12S A4 RL2 PP-3657-5S C2 RL2 PP3657 - 10S RL2 PP3557 - 13S B1 RL2 PP3657 - 6S G1 RL2 PP3558 - 12S A2 RL2 PP3657 - 15S A1 R R
- Runout — side B
- L2PP-3658L2 PP-3658 13S C3 RL2 PP-3658-7S A2 RL2 PP3658 - 9S RL2 PP3558 - 11S A2 RL2 PP3658 - 9S A3 RL2 PP3558 - 13S C3 RL2 PP3658 - 16S B1 R
- Pressing Plant ID
- R(Stamped on runouts)
- Record Company
- Radio Corporation Of America
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Rockaway
Specifications
- Artist
- Elvis Presley
- Genre
- Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Soundtrack, Rock & Roll, Ballad
- Year
- 1960
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Catalog number
- LPM-2256
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Tonight Is So Right For Love2:10
- A2What's She Really Like2:13
- A3Frankfort Special2:54
- A4Wooden Heart1:58
- A5G. I. Blues2:30
- B1Pocketful Of Rainbows2:42
- B2Shoppin' Around2:20
- B3Big Boots1:28
- B4Didja' Ever2:33
- B5Blue Suede Shoes1:55
- B6Doin' The Best I Can3:08
- Film Producer
- Hal B. Wallis
About this record
The Rockaway pressing of G. I.
Blues (LPM-2256) carries stamped matrix runouts L2PP-3657 and L2PP-3658, identifying it as a mono repress from RCA Records Pressing Plant, Rockaway rather than the original 1960 release. The label print appears entirely in silver with "NEW ORTHOPHONIC" HIGH FIDELITY marked on the right side.
Track 4 on Side A appears on one line with the Kaempfer credit, and Side 1 groups tracks 1, 3, and 5 with The Jordanaires on a single line—both details that separate this repress from the first pressing.
What drives its value
This Rockaway repress sits in a collector base of 2178 owners against 231 want-list entries, a ratio reflecting steady but not urgent demand. The 11-track album carries a community rating of 3.85 across 94 votes, indicating consistent appreciation without controversy.
As a repress rather than the original 1960 pressing, it trades at a lower tier than first issues; however, the specific Rockaway plant pressing and silver-label variant command attention from Elvis discographers tracking RCA's pressing-plant variants. The mono format and the label's "NEW ORTHOPHONIC" designation mark this as part of RCA's mid-catalog reissue strategy, placing it between common later represses and scarcer original stock.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number LPM-2256 on the front cover and label. The dead-wax matrix stamps read L2PP-3657 on Side A and L2PP-3658 on Side B; these appear as "L2 PP-3657 12S A4 R" and "L2 PP-3658 13S C3 R" when fully decoded.
The pressing plant credit "RCA Records Pressing Plant, Rockaway" may appear on the label or in fine print. The label itself must display silver print throughout and carry "NEW ORTHOPHONIC" HIGH FIDELITY on the right edge.
Verify the track listing: Side A, track 4 should read on one line with Kaempfer credited, and Side 1 should group tracks 1, 3, and 5 with The Jordanaires on a single line. Writer credits appear as last names only, and "Production" is abbreviated "prod." Grade by vinyl surface condition, label cleanliness, and cover stock integrity; the mono format and Rockaway plant origin do not affect grading standards.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
Rockaway mono re-pressing with all print on label print in silver, "NEW ORTHOPHONIC" HIGH FIDELITY on right side.
Differentiations from first pressing includes: -Side A, track 4 on one line and includes the credit for 'Kaempfer'. -Side 1 "1,3,5. with The Jordanaires" on one line (not 2)
As the original pressing, all tracks writer's credits show last name only, "Production" is abbreviated as "prod."
Matrix Runouts are stamped.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I know this is the Rockaway pressing and not another RCA repress of G. I. Blues?
Check the dead-wax matrix stamps in the runout groove. This pressing carries L2PP-3657 on Side A and L2PP-3658 on Side B, stamped (not etched). The label must credit "RCA Records Pressing Plant, Rockaway" and display all print in silver with "NEW ORTHOPHONIC" HIGH FIDELITY on the right side. The track listing on Side A, track 4 appears on one line with the Kaempfer credit, and Side 1 groups tracks 1, 3, and 5 with The Jordanaires on a single line—both details unique to this repress.
What is the community demand for this pressing?
2178 collectors report owning this pressing, while 231 have it on their want list. The ratio indicates moderate collector interest; this is a known variant but not a chase item. The community rating stands at 3.85 out of 5 across 94 votes, reflecting consistent but not exceptional regard.
Why does the label say 'NEW ORTHOPHONIC' HIGH FIDELITY?
RCA used this designation on reissues to market improved audio quality relative to earlier pressings. The silver-print label and the Rockaway plant pressing date this reissue to RCA's mid-catalog refresh period, when the company remastered and repressed popular titles with updated technical claims.
Is this the original 1960 pressing or a later reissue?
This is a repress, not the original 1960 first pressing. The release notes confirm differentiation from the first pressing in track-listing layout and credits. The Rockaway plant pressing and silver label mark it as a subsequent manufacturing run, likely from the mid-1960s or later, though the exact repress date is not documented in the catalogue data.
How many tracks are on this album?
The album contains 11 tracks across two sides. The catalogue number LPM-2256 and the mono format remain consistent across all pressings of this title.