Elvis Presley – Elvis' Golden Records (1958) – Original German 1st Mono Pressing – RCA Victor Description: A monumental piece of Rock 'n' Roll history. Offered here is the original 1958 German first pressing of Elvis Presley's iconic compilation Elvis' Golden Records. Historically significant as the first-ever "greatest hits" collection in music history, this album features 14 of the King's legendary early hits [1.1, 1.6, 1.10]. This copy is a verified first issue, confirmed by the black RCA Victor label with silver print and the stamped matrix numbers in the runout groove: LP-H2WP-8399-X. This TELDEC pressing is highly sought after by international collectors for its historical context and superior audio quality [1.1, 1.2, 1.5]. Technical Details Artist: Elvis Presley Title: Elvis' Golden Records Label: RCA Victor (Black label with silver print, GEMA logo) [1.1, 1.2] Catalog Number: LPM-1707 Matrix / Runout: LP-H2WP-8399-X (Side 2) [1.1] Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, "New Orthophonic" High Fidelity [1.1, 1.6] Country: Germany (TELDEC Pressing) [1.1, 1.2] Year: 1958 (First Pressing) [1.1, 1.6] Genre: Rock 'n' Roll [1.1, 1.10] Tracklist Highlights A1: Hound Dog A5: Jailhouse Rock B3: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear B4: Love Me Tender Condition Report Vinyl: Excellent – The vinyl retains a high gloss. Matrix stamps and silver printing on the labels are clear and legible. Sleeve: Excellent – Original fully laminated sleeve. The back cover features the Anne Fulchino liner notes and the original RCA logo as seen in the photos.