1. General information Artist: Elvis Presley Title: Hound Dog / Don't Be Cruel Label: RCA Victor Catalog Number: 447-0608 Format: 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo Series: Gold Standard Series Country: US Year of this pressing: Late 1960s / Early 1970s (based on the orange label design) 2. Description This is a classic double-sided hit single by the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, featuring two of his most iconic songs: "Hound Dog" and "Don't Be Cruel." This specific copy belongs to the RCA Gold Standard Series, released to celebrate the label's best-selling hits. It comes housed in the original yellow/black RCA Victor Gold Standard Series company sleeve. 3. Condition Vinyl: VG+ (Very Good Plus). Labels: The orange labels are bright and the text is sharp. Note: There is a sticker/tape with the number "14" attached to the label on the "Hound Dog" side. Sleeve: Excellent (EX). 4. Notes for collectors Edition Status: REISSUE. Please note that this is a re-release from the Gold Standard Series, distinguishable by the catalog number prefix "447" (Originals are "47"). Pressing Plant: This record features an "I" stamped in the runout, indicating it was pressed at the RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis. Label Variation: This copy features the Orange RCA Victor label, which was typically used for this series in the late 60s and 70s (earlier Gold Standard pressings were black). 5. Matrix/labels Side A (Hound Dog): J2PW 5695--7 S Side B (Don't Be Cruel): J2PW 5696--6 S Pressing Plant ID: I (Stamped in runout)