{"product_id":"elvis-presley-elvis-is-back-mono-vinyl","title":"Elvis Presley - Elvis Is Back! Mono Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Elvis Presley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Elvis Is Back!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: RCA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: RD-27171\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: Early UK Mono Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElvis Is Back! is one of Elvis Presley's most celebrated studio albums and marked his triumphant return to recording following his service in the United States Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded shortly after Elvis returned to civilian life in 1960, the album showcases a more mature and versatile performer, moving effortlessly between rock 'n' roll, blues, rhythm and blues and beautifully delivered ballads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing classic recordings including Fever, Such A Night, The Girl Of My Best Friend, Reconsider Baby, Dirty, Dirty Feeling and Like A Baby, Elvis Is Back! is widely regarded as one of the finest studio albums of Elvis Presley's career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly UK mono pressing on RCA Records, catalogue number RD-27171.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy features the L2WP-1965-2B \/ L2WP-1966-3B matrix combination. The L2WP matrix series identifies the mono LP mastering used for Elvis Is Back!.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe UK mono edition was originally released in 1960 and remained available through a number of subsequent RCA pressing runs using the same RD-27171 catalogue number. Due to the matrix combination on this copy, it is conservatively described as an early UK mono pressing rather than a definitive first pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly UK mono editions of Elvis Is Back! are highly desirable among Elvis collectors and are especially sought after for their powerful, direct mono presentation of these legendary Nashville recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMake Me Know It\u003cbr\u003e\nFever\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Girl Of My Best Friend\u003cbr\u003e\nI Will Be Home Again\u003cbr\u003e\nDirty, Dirty Feeling\u003cbr\u003e\nThrill Of Your Love\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoldier Boy\u003cbr\u003e\nSuch A Night\u003cbr\u003e\nIt Feels So Right\u003cbr\u003e\nGirl Next Door Went A-Walking\u003cbr\u003e\nLike A Baby\u003cbr\u003e\nReconsider Baby\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: L2WP-1965-2B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: L2WP-1966-3B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nEarly UK mono pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nRCA Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number RD-27171\u003cbr\u003e\nL2WP-1965-2B \/ L2WP-1966-3B matrices\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nMono recording\u003cbr\u003e\nElvis Presley's first studio album following his Army service\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Fever\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Such A Night, The Girl Of My Best Friend and Reconsider Baby\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic Nashville recordings\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible early UK Elvis pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57341343105397,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/D872A926-EADB-42BF-9DC7-0EC94F0BCF8A.jpg?v=1783348780","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/elvis-presley-elvis-is-back-mono-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}