Elvis Presley - Guitar Man in Original Shrink Vinyl

Artist: Elvis Presley

Title: Guitar Man

Label: RCA

Catalogue Number: RCA LP 5010

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1981

Pressing Year: 1981 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Guitar Man is a distinctive 1981 Elvis Presley album featuring previously recorded vocal performances presented with newly overdubbed contemporary instrumentation. The project gave a selection of Elvis recordings a fresh early-1980s sound while retaining his unmistakable original vocals.

Featuring Guitar Man, Too Much Monkey Business, Clean Up Your Own Backyard, Faded Love, I'm Movin' On and Lovin' Arms, the album offers a fascinating alternative presentation of some of Elvis' later recordings and remains a popular release among collectors.

Pressing Notes

Original 1981 UK pressing on RCA Records, catalogue number RCA LP 5010. This copy features the distinctive RCA LP 5010 A / RCA LP 5010 B matrices together with the hand-etched “KNOCKOUT - BILBO TAPE” and “BILBO TAPE” deadwax inscriptions.

The BilBo inscriptions identify mastering work associated with renowned British cutting engineer Denis Blackham, whose distinctive deadwax signatures appear on many highly regarded UK vinyl cuts.

This original UK RCA edition is a desirable analogue pressing, with the unusual “KNOCKOUT - BILBO TAPE” inscription making it particularly interesting to Elvis and UK mastering collectors.

Track Listing

Side One

Guitar Man
After Loving You
Too Much Monkey Business
Just Call Me Lonesome
Lovin' Arms

Side Two

You Asked Me To
Clean Up Your Own Backyard
She Thinks I Still Care
Faded Love
I'm Movin' On
Matrix / Runout

Side One: RCA LP 5010 A IT – KNOCKOUT - BILBO TAPE

Side Two: RCA LP 5010 B IT – BILBO TAPE

Additional Information
Original 1981 UK pressing
RCA Records
Catalogue number RCA LP 5010
KNOCKOUT - BILBO TAPE deadwax inscription
BILBO TAPE mastering inscription
Mastering associated with Denis Blackham
33⅓ RPM LP
Features Guitar Man
Includes Too Much Monkey Business, Clean Up Your Own Backyard, Faded Love and I'm Movin' On
Distinctive early-1980s reworked Elvis recordings
Collectible UK RCA analogue pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A 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.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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