Elvis Presley - Debut Album [LP]

Cat. no: 291040
Format: LP
Barcode: 8436563186714
Release Date: 17 Oct 2025
Genre: Rock 'N' Roll

The complete album + 8 bonus tracks - limited edition pressing on 180g vinyl.

Elvis' debut LP, self-titled Elvis Presley, was the first rock 'n' roll album to reach number one on Billboard's national chart. Intriguingly, this first LP with mixed genres (rockabilly, blues, R&B, country, and pop), confused RCA on what to do with the singer, even though it had paid a king's ransom to buy his contract from Sam Phillips' of Sun Records. Despite the different genres though, the producers were consistent in keeping Presley's voice way out front in the musical mix. They may not have known Presley's exact musical direction, but they knew the value of his voice. It was RCA first million dollar-earning pop album!

"This was as startling a debut record as any ever made, representing every side of Elvis' musical influences except gospel - rockabilly, blues, R&B, country, and pop were all here in an explosive and seductive combination. Elvis Presley became the first rock & roll album to reach the number one spot on the national charts, and RCA's first million dollar-earning pop album." - ***** Bruce Eder, AllMusic

Tracks: Blue Suede Shoes / I'm Counting On You / I Got A Woman / One-Sided Love Affair / I Love You Because / Just Because / Playing For Keeps / Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Hound Dog / Love Me Tender / Tutti Frutti / Tryin' To Get To You / I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry Over You / I'll Never Let You Go / Blue Moon / Money Honey / Paralyzed / I Want You, I Need You, I Love You / Shake, Rattle And Roll / Heartbreak Hotel