Elvis Presley No.2, HMV Records 1957.
£100 - £200
Elvis Presley No.2, HMV Records 1957, Matrix numbers G2 WP 7207-2N, side 2 G2 WP 7208-1N, dark red label with “Nipper” logo, original inner sleeve, laminated cover with flipback sleeve, HMV logo located at lower center of the back cover with LONG at it's left side and PLAY at it's right side, 33 1/3 R.P.M. RECORD beneath the HMV logo with E.M.I. INTERNATIONAL LIMITED,W R W on back cover/right lower corner, Made and Printed in Great Britain, the sleeve is in poor condition with rips, tears, laminate creases and tape repair with both sides of the playing surfaces showing many hairline scratches, marks and spindle wear.
The record has been professionally cleaned and plays well with background crackle and pops, but that said, this landmark release is approaching 70 years old and, although played and enjoyed, it is complete and listening a more than enjoyable experience and almost a privileged ear into the very beginnings of Rock n Roll.