Elvis Presley EPB-1254, Gatefold Sleeve, EP, 1st Hollywood Pressing, US, 1956
$ 105.6
Description
Elvis Presley EPB-1254, Gatefold Sleeve, EP, 1st Hollywood Pressing, US, 1956. The cover art, featuring the legendary pink and green lettering, is one of the most recognizable images in rock history. Artist: Elvis Presley. Title: Elvis Presley (Self-Titled). Format: 7" Extended Play (EP) Double Record Set in Gatefold Sleeve. VINYL TITLE — ARTIST (YEAR) • CATALOG Artist: Elvis Presley Title: Elvis Presley (Self-Titled) Format: 7" Extended Play (EP) Double Record Set in Gatefold Sleeve Label: RCA Victor (Black label with "Silver Top" Nipper logo) Catalog Number: EPB-1254 Release Year: 1956 Speed: 45 RPM Edition: TRUE FIRST EDITION / FIRST PRESSING (Hollywood Plant) 💿 DESCRIPTION This is the historic 1956 double EP set that accompanied Elvis Presley's debut album. Released by RCA Victor to capitalize on the massive success of their new star, this gatefold set allowed fans to own eight of the album's most powerful tracks on 45 RPM discs. The cover art, featuring the legendary pink and green lettering, is one of the most recognizable images in rock history. Tracklist included in this set: Record 1: Blue Suede Shoes, I'm Counting on You / I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You), I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin') Record 2: I Got a Woman, One-Sided Love Affair / Tutti Frutti, Tryin' to Get to You 💎 CONDITION vinyl: Disc 1 - very good plus (VG+) Disc 2 - Good (G) sleeve: very good plus (VG+) 🧾 NOTES FOR COLLECTORS The "H" Identifier: The small stamped "H " found in the runout (dead wax) area identifies this copy as being manufactured at the RCA Records Pressing Plant in Hollywood, California . Hollywood pressings from this era are highly regarded by collectors for their high production standards. First Edition Rarity: This is a confirmed First Pressing . While approximately 150,000 copies were sold during its initial run, finding the complete double-disc set with the original gatefold in this condition is increasingly difficult. Historical Impact: This specific release was a masterclass in marketing by Colonel Tom Parker, ensuring Elvis dominated the singles charts even while his first LP was rising. 🔍 MATRIX / LABEL DETAILS The matrix codes and pressing marks verify this as a 1956 original: Side 1: G2 WH1850-6S (H) Side 2: G2 WH1851-5S (H) Side 3: G2 WH1852-5S (H) Side 4: G2 WH1853-6S (H) Matrix Breakdown: G: Denotes the year 1956. 2: Denotes RCA Victor popular music. W: Denotes the 7" 45 RPM format. H (in matrix string): Specifically identifies this as a Mono 45 RPM EP release. Stamping (H): Separately stamped in the dead wax, indicating the Hollywood Pressing Plant . -5S / -6S: Early stamper numbers, consistent with the very first batches of this release. 📦 SHIPPING 📮 STANDARD: 5–30 DAYS — FREE SHIPPING ✈️ INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY: 5–15 DAYS — 30$ 🚚 FEDEX EXPRESS: 3–7 DAYS — 65$ WORLD OF AUDIOPHILE (EBAY SELLER) 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK • FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: @WORLDOFAUDIOPHILE ⭐ LATEST BUYER FEEDBACK “ABSOLUTELY STUNNING VINYL! PERFECTLY PACKED, LIGHTNING FAST SHIPPING. 10/10 SELLER!” – BUYER FROM USA VIEW MORE FROM WORLD OF AUDIOPHILE
