A1 “Rip It Up”, A2 “Love Me”, B1 “When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again”, B2 “Paralyzed”
RCA EPA-992
(original) USA, 19. October 1956
Words & Music by: A1 – Robert Blackwell, John Marascalco; A2 – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller; B1 – Wiley Walker, Gene Sullivan; B2 – Otis Blackwell
Musicians: Elvis Presley (vocals, piano on A2 and possibly on B2), Scotty Moore (lead guitar), Bill Black (bass), D.J. Fontana (drums), the Jordanaires (backing vocals), Gordon
Stoker (possibly piano on A1 and B1)
Recording sessions: Produced by Steve Sholes at Radio Recorders,
Hollywood, CA, A1 on 3. September 1956; A2 on 1. September 1956; B1 and B2 on
2. September 1956
Highest chart positions: US EP
#1, US Billboard Hot 100 #6
The songs on Presley’s second album “Elvis” were also released on three EPs (“Elvis” vol. 1 & vol. 2 and “Strictly Elvis”). The cover picture is also the same as the one on the album (see the second photo).
Of the set of three EPs, this one was the most successful and sold double Platinum in the States.
List price: Very Good+ is $20, Near Mint is $40; Black label, dog on left VG+ $15, NM $30; Orange label VG+ $40, NM $80; Picture sleeve VG+ $25, NM $50.
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