If you've never listened to one of these original 45 rpm pressings, you simply can't appreciate how extraordinary the sound is  the clarity and purity of the sound is astonishing. Be sure to include a listen to the wonderful B side, where Presley's vocals really rise to the heights of greatness. This was a non-album single whose sides only appeared on later greatest hits compilations. Collector Nerd Alert: This release has a horizontal line on the labels. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage RCA Victor Records factory sleeve. This copy has Near Mint labels and Near Mint sound... a real treat for the ears! The vinyl has some storage wear, grading a strong EX visually. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M- | M- | EX+ | M- |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| RCA 6643 | 1956 | #1p in October (A), #20p in November (B) |
A-side
B-side
Artist
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Title
Love Me Tender
Any Way You Want Me (That's How I Will Be)
Track Time
2:42
2:12
Songwriter
E. Presley-V. Matson (A), A. Schroeder-C. Owens (B)
E. Presley-V. Matson (A), A. Schroeder-C. Owens (B)
Category
Rock 'n' Roll
Rock 'n' Roll
| Rolling Stone | 444 |
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