RCA RD 8029
Track Listing:
Side 1:
1. Wearin' That Loved On Look
2. Only The Strong Survive
3. I'll Hold You In My Heart
4. Long Black Limousine
5. It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
6. I'm Moving On
Side 2:
1. Power Of My Love
2. Gentle On My Mind
3. After Loving You
4. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
5. Any Day Now
6. In The Ghetto
Released: August 1969:
Sound Format: mono
UK Album No: (38)
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During January/February 1969, Elvis held a mammoth recording session in Memphis for the first time since his early days at Sun. The timing for the making of this acclaimed album was spot on as it followed on from his successful NBC TV comeback show, which was aired in the U.S. in December. This album shows Elvis at his best, surrounded by great musicians and excellent material. A farcry from the mundane soundtracks that he had been accustomed to churning out for the last few years. This was the first album of new material issued on RCA's large orange label.
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NOTE: This LP was issued using the matrix number XPRM. XP = 1969 RM = Mono LP
Side 1: XPRM 1364 Side 2: XPRM 1365
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Front)
Laminated Front Only (not stated)
RCA Logo (Top Left)
VICTOR Logo (Top Right)
(Sleeve Variation 1 - Rear)
RCA Logo (Top Left)
Also available in Stereo (Top Right)
Photographs: Publicity Shot From "Viva Las Vegas"
Promo Photo for Elvis' TV Special Soundtrack LP
RCA LTD.
RECORD DIVISION, RCA HOUSE,
CURZON ST, LONDON W.1
© 1969 RCA LIMITED
Printed in England by Robert Stace (Bottom Right)
(Test Pressing/Factory Sample/Demo/Promo)
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(Factory Sample - Side 1)
(Factory Sample - Side 2)
(Large Orange Label, Stamped RCA Victor Logo)
(Variation 1 - Side 1)
(Large Orange Label)
Stamped RCA Victor Logo
(1969 Pressing)
(Mono)
(32mm Press Ring Circle)
"Only The Strong Survive"
Writer Incorrectly Spelt 'Huff's.
(Variation 1 - Side 2)
Matt Label
3Up/4Up
Side 2 Mono
MANUFACTURED BY RCA LTD
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Large Orange Label, Stamped RCA Victor Logo)
(Variation 2 - Side 1)
(Large Orange Label)
Stamped RCA Victor Logo
(1969 CBS? Pressing)
(Mono)
(63mm Outer Press Ring Circle)
(32mm Inner Press Ring Circle)
"Only The Strong Survive"
Writer Correctly Spelt 'Huff'.
(Variation 2 - Side 2)
Matt Label
3Up/3Up
Side 2 Mono
MANUFACTURED BY RCA LTD
(Large Orange Label, Stamped RCA Victor Logo)
(Variation 3 - Side 1)
(Large Orange Label)
Stamped RCA Victor Logo
(1969 Decca Pressing)
(Mono)
(32mm Press Ring Circle)
"Only The Strong Survive"
Writer Correctly Spelt 'Huff'.
(Variation 3 - Side 2)
Gloss Label
3Up/3Up
Side 2 Mono
MANUFACTURED BY RCA LTD
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
(Large Orange Label, Stamped RCA Victor Logo)
(Variation 4 - Side 1)
(Large Orange Label)
Stamped RCA Victor Logo
(1970 Pressing)
(Mono)
(32mm Press Ring Circle)
"Only The Strong Survive"
Writer Correctly Spelt 'Huff'.
(Variation 4 - Side 2)
Gloss Label
3Up/3Up
Side 2 Mono
MANUFACTURED BY RCA LIMITED
(Thanks to Andy Honeywell for the images)
​UK Chart Information:
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This LP entered the charts on August 23, 1969, peaking at no. 1.
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Chart Run: (9 Weeks)
23/08/1969 - 02
30/08/1969 - 01
06/09/1969 - 02
13/09/1969 - 06
20/09/1969 - 09
27/09/1969 - 15
04/10/1969 - 23
11/10/1969 - 16
18/10/1969 - 18
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It re-entered the charts on November 1, 1969, peaking at no. 20.
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Chart Run: (2 Weeks)
01/11/1969 - 20
08/11/1969 - 24
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It re-entered the charts on January 24, 1970, peaking at no. 42.
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Chart Run: (2 Weeks)
24/01/1970 - 42
31/01/1970 - 43
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It re-entered the charts on February 21, 1970, reaching no. 52.
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Chart Run: (1 Week)
21/02/1970 - 52
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Information: www.officialcharts.com
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Recording Information:
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Wearin' That Loved on Look
(January 14, 1969: American Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)
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Only the Strong Survive
(February 20, 1969: American Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)
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I'll Hold You in My Heart
(January 23, 1969: American Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)
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Long Black Limousine
(January 13, 1969: American Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)
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It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'
(February 20, 1969: American Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)
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I'm Moving On
(January 14, 1969: American Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)
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Power of My Love
(February 18, 1969: American Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)
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Gentle On My Mind
(January 15, 1969: American Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)
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After Loving You
(February 18, 1969: American Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)
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True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
(February 17, 1969: American Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)
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Any Day Now
(February 21, 1969: American Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)
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In the Ghetto
(January 20, 1969: American Sound Studio, Memphis, Tennessee)
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