1. General Information Artist: Elvis Presley Title: Elvis Label: RCA Victor Release Year: 1956 (Original First Pressing Era) Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono Genre: Rock & Roll / Rockabilly Catalog Number: LPM-1382 Edition: 1956 Original Hollywood Pressing / "Ad Back" Cover 2. Description Released in October 1956, this is the legendary second studio album by the King of Rock 'n' Roll. It followed the massive success of his debut and solidified Elvis as a cultural phenomenon. The album features iconic tracks like "Rip It Up," "Old Shep," and "So Glad You're Mine." This release is historically significant as it was the first rock and roll album to spend multiple weeks at #1 on the Billboard charts. The cover art, with its bold pink and green lettering, remains one of the most recognizable designs in music history (famously parodied by The Clash for London Calling). 3. Condition Vinyl: Very Good Plus (VG+). Cover: Excellent (EX) Small tear on seam Labels: Clean black RCA Victor "Dog on Top" labels with minimal spindle wear. 4. Notes for Collectors This is a highly sought-after Original 1956 Hollywood Pressing, identified by the "H" stamp in the runout. Hollywood pressings from this era are often prized by collectors for their high-quality audio fidelity and production standards. It features the "Ad Back" rear sleeve, showcasing other RCA Victor releases of the era, which was replaced in later reissues. The matrix suffix -4S indicates an extremely early production run from the first year of release. Unlike later "Electronic Stereo" reissues, this is the authentic True Mono mix, providing the raw, punchy sound that Elvis intended. 5. Matrix / Labels Label Variation: Black RCA Victor label, silver print, Nipper "Dog on Top." "New Orthophonic High Fidelity" on the right side. Matrix Side 1: G2 WP7207-4S H Matrix Side 2: G2 WP7208-4S H Pressing Plant: Hollywood ("H" stamp)