Elvis Presley - Elvis Is Back LPM-2231, Mono, 1st Indianapolis Press, US, 1960
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Artist: Elvis Presley
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Title: Elvis Is Back!
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Label: RCA Victor
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Catalog number: LPM-2231
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Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, Gatefold
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Year: 1960
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Country: US
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Edition: First Indianapolis Pressing
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Genre: Rock / Rock & Roll / Blues / Pop
"Elvis Is Back!" marks the historic musical return of Elvis Presley following his two-year military service in the U.S. Army. Recorded during legendary late-night sessions in March and April 1960 at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, the album captures Elvis at the absolute peak of his vocal power and artistic confidence. Backed by an all-star lineup including guitarist Hank Garland, bassist Bob Moore, pianist Floyd Cramer, saxophonist Boots Randolph, and vocal harmony group The Jordanaires, Elvis seamlessly navigates rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and soulful pop balladry. Featuring definitive renditions of "Fever," "Such a Night," "Reconsider Baby," and "Make Me Know It," this album is widely celebrated by audiophiles and music critics as one of the finest studio albums in rock history.
💎 CONDITION vinyl: very good plus (vg+) cover: near mint minus (nm-) 🧾 NOTES FOR COLLECTORS- Authentic 1960 original US Mono first pressing on RCA Victor (LPM-2231).
- Features the iconic original gatefold sleeve complete with the full internal "Bonus G.I. Snapshots For Your Collection" picture panel intact.
- Classic first-issue RCA Victor black label with the "Dog on Top" (Nipper) logo, "LONG 33⅓ PLAY" bottom rim text, and "NEW ORTHOPHONIC HIGH FIDELITY" marking.
- Pressed at RCA's Indianapolis pressing plant, identified by the stamped "I" symbol in the runout matrix grooves on both sides.
- Includes the original 1960 RCA Victor promotional inner sleeve advertising "Elvis Is Back!" alongside other contemporary Elvis catalog titles.
- Side 1 Matrix / Runout (Stamped): L2 WP1965- 5S I
- Side 2 Matrix / Runout (Stamped): L2 WP1966--6S I
- Pressing Plant: RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis ("I" stamp)
- Label Details: Original RCA Victor black "Dog on Top" label, Mono LPM-2231 (L2WP-1965 / L2WP-1966)
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