Description:
"Love Me - The British HMV Singles ’56 - ’57 is a stunning 12” album bringing together in chronological order, all of Elvis’ electrifying and now highly collectible British HMV (His Masters Voice) singles released between March ’56 and March ’57. This special limited edition pink pressing of only 500 copies, comes in a 180g vinyl format. When Elvis signed his new recording contract in November 1955, taking him from Sun Records in Memphis, to national music giant RCA Victor, nobody could have predicted the influence he would have on the course of popular music worldwide. Elvis’ pioneering, early UK singles were released on EMIs, HMV label before being moved by British Decca over to RCA/RCA Victor in 1958. LOVE ME – The British HMV Singles ’56 - ’57, charts Elvis’ meteoric rise in Britain. Featuring recordings from Elvis’ Sun Records catalogue and the now legendary RCA ’56 sessions, 16 pure Rock ‘n’ Roll gems, pre-army Presley at his very best! SIDE A
Heartbreak Hotel HMV 7M 385 (45) / Pop 182 (78)
I Was The One HMV 7M 385 (45) / Pop 182 (78)
Blue Suede Shoes HMV 7M 405 (45) / Pop 213 (78)
Tutti Frutti HMV 7M 405 (45) / Pop 213 (78)
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You HMV 7M 424 (45) / Pop 235 (78)
My Baby Left Me HMV 7M 424 (45) / Pop 235 (78)
Hound Dog HMV POP 249
Don't Be Cruel HMV POP 249
SIDE B
Blue Moon HMV POP 272(45 & 78)
I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine HMV POP 272 (45 & 78)
Love Me Tender HMV POP 253 (45 & 78)
Any Way You Want Me HMV POP 253 (45 & 78)
Mystery Train HMV POP 295 (45 & 78)
Love Me HMV POP 295 (45 & 78)
Rip It Up HMV POP 305 (45 & 78)
Baby, Let's Play House HMV POP 305 (45 & 78)
(Source: Vee-Tone / The King's World)