{"product_id":"elvis-presley-guitar-man-in-original-shrink-vinyl","title":"Elvis Presley - Guitar Man in Original Shrink Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Elvis Presley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Guitar Man\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: RCA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: RCA LP 5010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1981 UK Original 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\u003eGuitar 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuitar Man\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter Loving You\u003cbr\u003e\nToo Much Monkey Business\u003cbr\u003e\nJust Call Me Lonesome\u003cbr\u003e\nLovin' Arms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou Asked Me To\u003cbr\u003e\nClean Up Your Own Backyard\u003cbr\u003e\nShe Thinks I Still Care\u003cbr\u003e\nFaded Love\u003cbr\u003e\nI'm Movin' On\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: RCA LP 5010 A IT – KNOCKOUT - BILBO TAPE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: RCA LP 5010 B IT – BILBO TAPE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1981 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nRCA Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number RCA LP 5010\u003cbr\u003e\nKNOCKOUT - BILBO TAPE deadwax inscription\u003cbr\u003e\nBILBO TAPE mastering inscription\u003cbr\u003e\nMastering associated with Denis Blackham\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Guitar Man\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Too Much Monkey Business, Clean Up Your Own Backyard, Faded Love and I'm Movin' On\u003cbr\u003e\nDistinctive early-1980s reworked Elvis recordings\u003cbr\u003e\nCollectible UK RCA analogue 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":57341208199541,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/FDA2DF76-21A0-4182-AC4D-93BEA03E6BA5.jpg?v=1783342502","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/elvis-presley-guitar-man-in-original-shrink-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}