Elvis Presley I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine / Good Rockin' Tonight, Ok I can't get ahold of the original owner because my mums had this over 35 years. In 1969, Mercury Records label producer Shelby Singleton purchased the Sun label from Phillips. For instance, the Elvis original pressing 45s produced by Sun can be identified by the press marks and the code in the dead wax, but will those details ID ALL original Sun pressings, or just some? Parts of our site will not function correctly without them. SUN 179 Willie Nix - the Memphis Blues Boy The original Sun Records logo was designed by John Gale Parker Jr., a resident of Memphis and high school classmate of Phillips. Each has "push" mark on labels-Guaranteed original! A new era of honoring the Sun legacy begins. Just seeing Elvis deal with the insecurities of high school, the shenanigans of . Rather than cover all the possible variations, which can be thousands. by Whitneyville 07 Aug 2009 06:03, Post Sorry but you can't trust anything about Sun records. Set of all 5 ELVIS PRESLEY SUN 45 RECORDS Originals 1954/1955 - Pushmarks! Marcell Sanders (bass vcl); Ed Thurman (tenor vcl); Ike Turner (el gtr on A-side), SUN 192 Little Junior's Blue Flames The company remains in business as Sun Entertainment Corporation, and currently licenses its brand and classic hit recordings (many of which have appeared in CD boxed sets and other compilations) to independent reissue labels. Elvis Presley signed a management contract with Colonel Tom Parker. All eventually sold on Pop, R&B and Country charts and grew to international fame. Songs recorded included his version the Carl Perkins song Blue Suede Shoes. However, there are cases where you can have a foreign pressing that is not quite collectible, mainly because the version was created from the backup master tape instead of the original master tape. Genre: Blues; Nationality: United States of America. shows that the record was manufactured at the same time and place as the SUN release. - EVERY ORIGINAL Elvis Presley Sun 45 Record 209 210 215 217 223, Elvis Presley ORIGINAL set of Sun Records plus ORIGINAL CR -15 ! It is music that has reached across race, age and gender boundaries. Sun Records is an American independent record label founded by producer Sam Phillips in Memphis, Tennessee on February 1, 1952. Recorded January 8, 1954, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tn. Albums: Live at the El Mocambo, They Call Me Big Walter, The Blues Collection 69: Shuffle and Swing, The Soul of Blues Harmonica, Memphis Recordings 1951. sun 217 / uk reprint . The dead wax will reveal any secret you want to know about your record. He named it Sun Records as a sign of his perpetual optimism: a new day and a new beginning. Another way of doing this is by going to Recordgeek.com or Discogs.com to confirm your original pressing. Sam Phillips obtained the rights and he released Trouble Bound b/w Rock With Me Baby on Sun Records. Elvis Presley made his first ever recording when he paid $4 at the Memphis Recording Service singing two songs, My Happiness and Thats When Your Heartaches Begin. Coy Love (vcl/hca); SUN 196 [Coy] 'Hot Shot' Love It would later introduce rockabilly tribute singer Jimmy Ellis in 1980 as Orion taking on the persona of Elvis Presley. [13] Its website sells collectible items and compact discs bearing the original 1950s Sun logo. Johnny Cash played a free concert for the inmates of San Quentin Prison, California. On the originals, the last two digits are approximately inch from the . They played together into the early hours jamming along to records. The lyrics, Well, its one for the money Two for the show Three to get ready Now go, man, go! were sung and Perkins wrote the rest of the song on a brown paper potato sack titling is as Blue Swade. Perkins completed the song on December 17, 1955 and recorded it on December 19, 1955 for Sun Records. Sadly, there are many that I will not own but I have repros of the ones that are extremely rare and if they come up the repros will be replaced by the originals. Perkins didnt have a car to drive so they rode on the back of his mule named, Becky. Listed among his contemporaries and lab mates were Johnny Cash, the inimitable Jerry Lee Lewis, and the Rockin Guitar Man, Carl Perkins. ONE OF ELVIS' ALL TIME RAREST 45s ! CD, Album. ONE OFF > Elvis I FEEL SO BAD 7" RCA Italy alternate picture sleeve 1961 ! Many original pressing of a classic record has probably been frequently used. Sun record producer and engineer Jack Clement discovered and recorded Jerry Lee Lewis while Phillips was away on a trip to Florida in 1956. "Overlooked Sun Records Female Artists Finally Get their Day in the Sun." You must be logged in to post. Recorded May 16, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tennessee. Motoring and Travel Cheap fuel: how to save every time you fill up. $124.99. Johnny Bragg (lead tenor vcl); John Drue (tenor vcl); William Stewart (baritone vcl/gtr); Features The most valuable substances on Earth today. Johnny Bragg (lead tenor vcl U-76); John Drue (lead tenor vcl U-75); William Stewart VERY RARE ! indeed has the words 'St Francis' etched into the trail-off grooves, indicating that it wasn't inteded for SUN use. The US Postal Service issued a set of commemorative stamps to celebrate pop music legends. The most recent film in the top 10 was Joy Division biopic Control. have 45rpmrecordings of elvis promo not to be sold uncut onside blank still uncut tobe rounded.. do i need to supply rca number on label to acquire date time of publication, bought a record on ebay- thats all right sun 209 78 Presley. Pictured: Jerry Lewis Great Balls of Fire Sun Label. They are a 100% match to the Sun ones, with the exception being the year "1973" pressed into the record next to the label. Elviss bright star attracted even more ground-breaking talent to the Sun galaxy. For instance, if a record was released originally on Elektra, but the record shows Sundazed, then you will know that this is not an original, but a reissue. Many of us collectors enjoy the tactile experience that records provide. The original Sun Studio and Sun Records Office are open to tourists. Recorded December 8 and November 17, 1952, SUN studio, 706 Union Ave, A given album or single might have been released with several different labels on the disc itself, even among releases by the same record company. Time Life is proud to present a complete and unique edition of Johnny Cash's Sun recordings. Born on this day, Smiley Lewis, R&B singer. There are real Elvis Suns without the push marksif in doubt have a long term collector looked them over. Though Sun Records was never a ratings king, it found a lot of positive reception with old school country and rock fans. Juan Luis wrote: There are over 37 label variations on Sun!!! Many original pressing of a classic record has probably been frequently used. RECORD. I enjoyed the article. The Moody Blues started on a "D" label in England. Thanks, Dave, Needles SUN 195 Billy 'the Kid' Emerson The name was taken from a song they had recorded just 2 weeks previously, Blue Moon of Kentucky.. Another valuable record from the Fab Four is a very special version of their White Album. Carl Perkins Original Golden Hits Sun Records Sun-111 Stereo NM 1969. 2.2 Check For The Edition. In terms of dynamics, sound quality, and clarity, not even a mint 45 comes close to the 78s. [16], For the jazz rock label established by Frank Wright, see. [3] It was founded with the financial aid of Jim Bulliet, one of many record executives for whom Phillips had scouted artists before 1952. 225 - 249, The 2008 tribute Million Dollar Quartet is based on the famous photograph of Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis grouped round Elvis Presley at the piano, the night when the four joined in an impromptu jam at Sun Records' one-room sound studio, the "Million Dollar Quartet" of 4 December 1956. It later introduced rockabilly tribute singer Jimmy "Orion" Ellis in 1979, with Orion taking on the persona of Elvis Presley. Johnny Cash married Vivian Liberto at St Anns Catholic Church in Memphis. History. . Kenneth Banks (bs); Houston Stokes (dms); William 'Strutcher' Johnson (pno); James Wheeler (sax). 17 Feb. 2015. Lonesome old jail / Greyhound blues (June 1953). Sun Records released the first Elvis Presley single Thats All Right / Blue Moon Of Kentucky which made the local Memphis chart. Feelin' good / Fussin' and fightin' blues (July 1953). by PEP Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:52 pm. Well, the scarcity of the majority of the pre-Elvis Sun 45s makes it difficult to verify, but my theory, based on some of Sam Phillipss correspondence with the companies that made the stampers, is that the releases that were anticipated to only have limited commercial success were done in small quantitiesoften in increments of 500locally in Memphis. Sold for 4,500.00 USD on 19 Apr 2020 (Buy It Now) 33. Your email (will not be published) (required), Elvis Presley, Sun Records, and PushMarks, fascinating interview about the British Invasion, Found Photos: When Rock Lost Its Innocence, Mod Began Here: The Spot Where '60s Teens Danced All Night to Northern Soul Music. 3 First Pressings Of Records: Final Thoughts. Memphis Tn. ELVIS LPM 1382 / 1956 PRESSING UNOPENED, SEALED ORIGINAL MINT CONDITION. CD . It reflects the diversity and vision of the talent that recorded on the Sun label, and indeed, American popular culture itself. Born on this day, Arthur Big Boy Crudup blues artist. Davis, Hank. Elvis Presley was voted the most promising new country & western artist by Billboard magazine. Catalog numbers often started with a 2 or 3 letter code, which is followed by a sequence of numbers. of his first (and only) SUN release. Home of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, and other legendary artists. Elvis Presley scored his first US No.1 single and album when Heartbreak Hotel went to the top of the charts. The former I have never seen with push marks, the latter both with and without, depending on which pressing plant was used. Beggin' my baby / Somebody told me (December 1953). Blues Collector and longtime Rare Records dealer John Tefteller won a recent eBay auction which featured a previously unknown and potentially one of a kind Blues 45 rpm record produced by the Sun label back in 1953.". To be precise, this is a very extensive subject matter. Coming back to CMT are the Billy Ray Cyrus-led show Still The King, the unscripted I Love Kellie Pickler, among other shows. by NewOldVinyl 08 Aug 2009 17:03, Design and Content Vinyl Engine 2002-2023, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, HiFi Engine | FAQ | Site Policy | Cookie Options | Contact. Great post. Wrote Elvis hit Thats All Right (Mama). Wolf call boogie / Harmonica jam (February 1954). (example: ELVIS PRESLEY OR SUN 209) ALWAYS INCLUDING THE WORDS 45 RPM RECORD into the searchbox at the top of this page, then click the WHAT'S IT . A significant exception to this rule is Capitol. Vinyl. The music of many Sun Records musicians helped lay part of the foundation of late 20th century popular music and rock and roll, plus it influenced many younger musicians, particularly the Beatles. Rufus Thomas didn't record again until 1956, then on Meteor Records. This can't-help-falling-in-love hula cover has the highest potential auction value, bringing in up to $4,000. Herman Parker (vcl); Floyd Murphy (gtr); 3 remakes. SUN 181 Rufus 'Hound Dog' Thomas, Jr In fact, SUN 198 Sometimes the catalog number is on the left side of the label instead of at the bottom. I have a few that I've identified as original pressings. Sun Records on their website now lists every Orion master recorded at Sun. 2.1 Check The Appearance. ELVIS SUN 1954 U-129 That's All Right /Blue Moon 209 HOLY GRAIL MISPRINT . Where Rock & Roll was born. Due to financial troubles and a lack of royalties, Sam Phillips eventually bought out all Roys songs on Sun Records and placed his name under songwriter, although Roy was the actual songwriter. It is easy to tell the original from the facsimile: On the bottom of the back of the reproduction is a line of text that begins, "This is a replica of the original packaging." . The band line up was Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore and Bill Black. With Chad Michael Murray, Margaret Anne Florence, Keir O'Donnell, Drake Milligan. Recorded January, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union Ave, Memphis Tn. 200 - 224, Sun Records is a Rock & Roll lovers dream come true! The first press interview with 19-year-old Elvis Presley was published in the Memphis Press- Scimitar. RCA Records purchased Elvis Presleys recording contract from Sam Phillips at Sun Records for an unprecedented sum of $35,000. Wondering what its worth and where to sell it. Sam Phillips, the founder of Sun Records, was born on this day in Florence, Alabama. Based off of Jeannie C. Rileys most iconic song, the film Harper Valley PTA is released, later turns into a televison series. That's where the money was, and the biggest moneymaker of the second half of the decade was Elvis Presley. That's up 51.4 percent from 27.55 million in 2020 and the 16th consecutive year vinyl album sales grew. Music that has stood the test of time. SUN 184 Big Memphis Marainey [Lillie Mae Glover] - Onzie Horne Combo. 04/1955 baby lets play house / im left, youre right, shes gone sun 217 / usa. . The Sun Sessions 1978-1983. Sold for 1,440.54 USD on 24 Jul 2022 (19 bids) 48. Little RichardHere's Little Richard(Speciality LP, 1957) Arguably the most important of all the African American progenitors of rock 'n' roll, ahead even of Chuck Berry, Little Richard, starting in 1951, recorded a string of wild, sexually charged, mutant-R&B singles for RCA, Peacock and Speciality. There, Phillips discovered and first recorded such influential musicians such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis. If your copy is from the set's first pressing, there could be a windfall coming your way. Vintage Elvis Presley Records. Many things can cause this, including varying conditions of both vinyl, but one of the most critical aspects associated with such is the specific pressing being offered. Cash also had his own US TV show in late 60s early 70s. The U-49 and U-50 matrix numbers and the vinyl trail-off etchings, He died of a stroke on 28th March 1974, aged 69. SUN 183 D. A. Why is that? 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