Here's a beautiful copy of Elvis Presley's third #1 hit for RCA Records, 70 years ago this fall. Oh, in case you're wondering... it's "Don't Be Cruel" that Dave Marsh thinks deserves a position at #130 in his listing of the 1001 greatest hits of rock'n'soul. Of course, both sides were big hits, yet this was a non-album single that didn't appear on LP until a later Greatest Hits compilation. Note: This 45 record comes in a Near Mint copy of the release's picture sleeve, with is nearly flawless (see scan). This is the second release of the picture sleeve, which has "Hound Dog" showing as the A side; first releases show "Don't Be Cruel" on top and are worth more. The 45 itself grades has Mint labels with a small numbered sticker on the "Hound Dog" side. The vinyl looks untouched, and the audio is pristine Mint!
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M- | M- (sst) | M- | M | M |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| RCA 6604 | 1956 | #1r, #1p in August (A&B) |
A-side
B-side
Artist
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Title
Don't Be Cruel
Hound Dog
Track Time
2:03
2:15
Songwriter
O. Blackwell (A), Leiber-Stoller (B)
O. Blackwell (A), Leiber-Stoller (B)
Producer
Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins
Category
Rock 'n' Roll
Rock 'n' Roll
| Marsh Rank | Rolling Stone | 130 | 19 |
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