Elvis Presley (album)
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Elvis Presley is the self-titled debut album of The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. The album was produced by Sam Phillips.
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About
The album was originally released on March 23, 1956 by RCA Records. The album was reissue on 1999 and on January 11, 2005 by Bmg Records. It was the first rock album to reached number one. In the original release, the album features three of Elvis hit single, Blue Suede Shoes, Tutti Frutti and Blue Moon. In 2005 reissued of the album, Elvis hit singles, Heartbreak Hotel, I Want You, I Need You, I Love You and Shake, Rattle and Roll were included as bonus tracks.
Tracks (2005)
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Suede Shoes | 2:01 |
| 2 | I'm Counting on You | 2:24 |
| 3 | I Got a Woman | 2:25 |
| 4 | One-Sided Love Affair | 2:11 |
| 5 | I Love You Because | 2:41 |
| 6 | Just Because | 2:33 |
| 7 | Tutti Frutti | 1:59 |
| 8 | Trying To Get To You | 2:33 |
| 9 | I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You) | 2:05 |
| 10 | I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin') | 2:25 |
| 11 | Blue Moon | 2:43 |
| 12 | Money Honey | 2:36 |
| 13 | Heartbreak Hotel (Bonus Track) | 2:09 |
| 14 | I Was The One (Bonus Track) | 2:33 |
| 15 | Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (Bonus Track) | 2:10 |
| 16 | Shake, Rattle and Roll (Bonus Track) | 2:28 |
| 17 | My Baby Left Me | 2:13 |
| 18 | I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (Bonus Track) | 2:41 |
Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | RIAA Certification |
|---|---|
| 1993 | Gold |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Billboard Pop Singles |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Blue Suede Shoes | 20 |
| 1956 | Money Honey | 76 |
| 1956 | Blue Moon | 19 |
Credits
Performance Credits
Elvis Presley Primary Artist, Guitar, Vocals
Bill Black Bass
Chet Atkins Guitar
Scotty Moor Guitar
Floyd Cramer Piano
Shorty Long Piano
Johnny Bernero Drums
D.J. Fontana Drums
Ben Speer Vocals, Accompaniment
Brock Speer Vocals, Accompaniment
Gordon Stoker Vocals, Accompaniment
Scotty Moore Guitar
Marvin Hughes Piano
Technical Credits
Colin Escott Liner Notes
Ernst Mikael Jorgensen Reissue Producer
Roger Semon Reissue Producer
Kevan Budd Mastering
Bob Ferris Producer
Trivia
- The album was RCA Records first million selling pop album.
- The album cover is ranked number 40 on Rolling Stone's list of 100 greatest album covers.
- The album cover is iconic and has influenced other album covers-see The Clash's London Calling and Tom Waits' Rain Dogs.
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Song Meanings
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Album | Rock

