Elvis Presley
For LP Fans Only
Near Mint Vinyl LP - RCA LSP-1990(e)

Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well overall with good fidelity -- clean copy. Cover has good color, light wear, no writing, partial split on top seam, and includes original Elvis inner sleeve.

For LP Fans Only is a compilation album by Elvis Presley, originally released in 1959 by RCA Victor. The album reached number 19 on the Billboard chart. 

After Presley's induction into the Army in 1958, RCA Victor and Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, were faced with the prospect of keeping his name before the public for two years with no possibility of live performances or movies, and few unissued marketable recordings in the vault. A recording session yielded enough items for five more single sides, singles being the commercial focus for rock and roll in the 1950s. Four of those tracks would be issued on 45s in 1958 and 1959 during his absence while doing military service.

Presley, however, also did well in the albums market. Each of his previous six LPs charted no lower than number three, and RCA wished to continue to release albums by their hot commodity given his sales record. For this album, RCA Victor collected nine tracks previously available in single form only, as well as "Poor Boy" from the Love Me Tender EP. Four of the tracks had been issued on Sun Records with limited release, and were very difficult to come by outside of the south. 

Track listing 

A1 That's All Right 1:59
A2 Lawdy, Miss Clawdy 2:11
A3 Mystery Train 2:28
A4 Playing For Keeps 2:55
A5 Poor Boy 2:16

B1 My Baby Left Me 2:14
B2 I Was The One 2:37
B3 Shake, Rattle And Roll 2:29
B4 I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone 2:41
B5 You're A Heartbreaker 2:14

Personnel
Elvis Presley – vocals, rhythm guitar
Scotty Moore – lead guitar
Chet Atkins – rhythm guitar
Floyd Cramer – piano
Shorty Long – piano on "My Baby Left Me"
Gordon Stoker – piano, backing vocals
Bill Black – bass
D.J. Fontana – drums
Jimmie Lott – drums
Johnny Bernero – drums
The Jordanaires – backing vocals
Ben Speer – backing vocals
Brock Speer – backing vocals
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.


MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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