Sun Records, located at 706 Union Ave., was a record label based in Memphis, Tennessee starting operations on March 27 1952. by jcarlbom 07 Aug 2009 14:19, Post The tour kicks off upstairs, where you can view an exhibition full of memorabilia and a reconstructed recording studio. Sun Records Studio, Memphis, Tennessee; Names Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer . ELVIS SUN 1954 U-129 That's All Right /Blue Moon 209 HOLY GRAIL MISPRINT . Sun Records got off to a mediocre start and the ratings dropped quite a bit after that. Elvis Presley Vinyl LP Records. Catalog number on bottom. It's worth anywhere from $4,200 to $7,300. The tri-tone Reprise will get more attention as compared to the labels all-tan version. Juan Luis, "Original SUN Records - How Can I Tell?" 3 Dec. 2005. plant capacity was needed. shows that the record was manufactured at the same time and place as the SUN release. Their later recordings were superb. 28 May 2010. Pictured left: Elvis Presley Thats All Right record on the Sun label. The Moody Blues started on a "D" label in England. Goldmine Nov 01 2002: 69. Equally unprecedented, if not quite [] It could be you have upgraded your copy, or you are trying to create space in your library, and you want to sell the duplicate, or it could be you want to make some money. [7][8], The success of "Rocket 88" helped fund the creation of Sun Records which Phillips founded in February 1952. A guy booted most of the Elvis records out of Baltimore, MD, and again went to prison over itafter he got out RCA hired him to work for them. His debut album also went to No.1. A significant factor in determining a vinyl record's value is the label on the record itself. In most cases, mastering engineers will sign their work. [16], For the jazz rock label established by Frank Wright, see. I believe mine is a fake by the fact it feels lighter than my johnny cash sun 78 and it is more pliable than the cash record. The first press interview with 19-year-old Elvis Presley was published in the Memphis Press- Scimitar. He played the song just after 9:30 that evening, the phone lines lit up asking the DJ to play the song again. These inscriptions are usually made by a mastering engineer who designed the lacquer used for your records pressing plate. Original pressings usually have a four-letter and number combination like WXYZ-1234. Along with Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins was one of the seminal rockabilly artists on Sam Phillips' Sun label, but a series of bad breaks, followed by . Recorded January, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union Ave, Memphis Tn. It is estimated to be worth around $5,000. Sam launched the radio station WHER radio station which would be the first all female radio station in the United States. Carl Perkins battle with throat cancer comes to an end as he dies at the age of 65. Recorded May 16, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tennessee. The dead wax will reveal any secret you want to know about your record. Kenneth Banks (bs); Houston Stokes (dms); William 'Strutcher' Johnson (pno); James Wheeler (sax). You may have seen a copy of some record sell for only a few dollars and seemingly an identical copy of the same sell for hundreds or thousands of dollars. "Overlooked Sun Records Female Artists Finally Get their Day in the Sun." (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 . Recorded January 8, 1954, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tn. 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. Most albums will have visible inscriptions; they can be stamped or handwritten, found in the records run-off groove area. 04/1955 baby lets play house / im left, youre right, shes gone sun 217 / usa. Hi, I have 2 Elvis Sun records that I am still confused as to Real or Fake. RECORD. Elvis Presley scored his first US No.1 single and album when Heartbreak Hotel went to the top of the charts. Johnny Cash married Vivian Liberto at St Anns Catholic Church in Memphis. On one of their recordings, you can hear a postman pounding on the door of the tiny house where the guy with a two-track mono recorder and three mikes and blankets covering the walls, had his "studio". Carl Perkins Original Golden Hits Sun Records Sun-111 Stereo NM 1969. Rock and Pop Collecting Overview. The company remains in business today as Sun Entertainment Corporation, which currently licenses its brand and classic hit recordings (many of which have appeared in CD boxed sets and other compilations) to independent reissue labels. Probably recorded January 4, 1954, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tn. Conway Twitty) and other equally memorable musical talents. The sale, first reported by . Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats record was released under, Chicago based, Chess Records. Label variations depicted. Recorded June 30, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tn. Elvis Presley 1966 ' I'LL BE BACK ' ONE SIDED PROMO 45! SUN Records is an American independent record label founded in Memphis, Tennessee, starting operations on March 27, 1952. . In fact, drums were prohibited on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. The man who brought the world Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and B.B. The actors are amazing and really do justice to the Rock Gods they are portraying. 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. I've done a bit of research online to learn how to ID them (press marks, codes in the dead wax, etc.) One album, 6 labels. Rockabilly became the major evolution in the Sun Sound. In many circumstances, you should be able to fix this one yourself by wet cleaning the vinyl, either by hand or using a record cleaning machine. James Cotton (vcl); Pat Hare (gtr); Kenneth Banks (bs); I had mine framed up real nice. Davis, Hank. Del Shannon's "Runaway with" album was released in 1961. In this ebay auction it does mention the push marks, however in my opinion the label looks too clean and the color used for the label looks more like the color used for the reproductions made up in the early 70's which was lighter that what was used for the original SUN records from the early 50's, plus the label looks a little too off center, just like the SUN records made up in the early 70's. 0. Lyrically it was bold; musically it was sparse; but it moved. RCA Records placed a half page ad in Billboard Magazine claiming that Elvis Presley was the new singing rage.. For instance, many collectors search for Pink Floyds French pressing Animals. Alternatively, some people use the vinyl formulation utilized by the Japanese pressing enterprises. Elvis Presley Original label Sam Phillips . For Elvis CD Collectors. Sincere, passionate music. CD . Baby please / Just walkin' in the rain (July 8, 1953). It reflects the diversity and vision of the talent that recorded on the Sun label, and indeed, American popular culture itself. The US Postal Service issued a set of commemorative stamps to celebrate pop music legends. One of the terms that kept popping up in the descriptions written about the Kings 45 rpm singles was push marks. I could see them beneath the label (look for the circular indentations to the left of the word Thats in the photo above-left, and to the right of the word Kentucky in the photo above-right), but it took a while to find an authoritative source to explain how they got there. This lot is closed for bidding. The Dixie Cups are induced into the the Lousiana Music Hall of Fame. For example, an original Sun Records 45 of Elvis Presley's "Mystery Train" will be worth far more than a later counterfeit version released in the 1970s. Web. That is because most of the engineers have loyal fans that are willing to pay for their hand-etched cuts. Perkins didnt have a car to drive so they rode on the back of his mule named, Becky. Another valuable record from the Fab Four is a very special version of their White Album. My mum has had this since the 80s not sure if this is original or remake can anyone help me out please ? Does anyone know of a good resource for tips on identifying any/all of the 45s produced by Sun? 174 - 199, Once again, Sun was able to break new ground recording music of unparalleled diversity in an incubator of creativity. SUN 183 D. A. 3 in the US and No. Original 1956 Sun 78 #234. They played together into the early hours jamming along to records. [3] It was founded with the financial aid of Jim Bulliet, one of many record executives for whom Phillips had scouted artists before 1952. 15 November . View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2017 CD release of "The Original Sun Albums 1957 - 1964" on Discogs. 197 (184) CLOVERS Nip Sip/If I Could Be Loved By You 800.00. For example, Fleetwood Macs original pressing of ubiquitous Rumors will be something such as BSK-1-3010 F22. If this is the reading, BSK 3010 represents the catalog number, F is the Neumann lathe, and 1 between BSK and 3010 is the side. Also, unless you are considering a recent release, the early original pressings do not include any download code card. Howard Seratt actually recorded and released another single at his own expense, at the time Glant recommends publicizing your curiosity, because neighbors and older community members will come out of the woodwork to tell you bits and pieces about your home's history. Pass through the narrow staircase to enter a room filled with everything musicbeginning . But by 1952, his relationship with the Chess brothers was strained and he had disputes with the Bihari brothers at Modern Records. Here we take a closer look at the fundamental steps you should follow to know if your record is an original pressing. 2.3 Take A Close Look At The Label. Singleton merged his operations into Sun International Corporation, which re-released and re-packaged compilations of Suns early artists in the early 1970s. Extremely rare promotional copy of the 45 and comes in the original sleeve. Heartbreak Hotel was one of the songs recorded during this session. Most records have a limited collector edition. Shelby Singleton acquired the Sun Records catalog from Sam Phillips. He re-copyrighted and re-recorded 'Boogie blues' for [1] Sun was the first label to record Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash. Perkins wrote Movie Magg at the age of thirteen and was inspired from going to the movies on the weekends with his girlfriend, Maggie. Sun Records: Created by Adam Freeman, Leslie Greif. Sam Phillips convinced Perkins to change the lyrics from go, boy, go to go, cat, go during the second take of the song. The song topped the US Billboard Country chart and hit No.17 on the Pop charts. Elvis Presley made his second visit to the Memphis recording service and cut two songs onto a 10 acetate, Casual Love Affair and Ill Never Stand In Your Way. The Marino Brothers booted the Sun records back in 1973 and placed 73 in the deadwax to show when they were pressed. Advanced Search. You must be logged in to post. Also, the older original pressings are rarely on the 180-gram vinyl. Once you know an owner's name, she suggests searching genealogical Internet sites for more information. Working together for the first time in a recording studio with Scotty Moore and Bill Black, Elvis Presley fools around during a break with an up-tempo version of Thats All Right. Producer Sam Phillips has them repeat the jam and records it. 3.90 postage. Scotty and Bill or Scotty & Bill. LESS THAN 100 MADE! In fact, SUN 198 But when a record became a hit, neither the Memphis pressing plant (Plastic Products on Chelsea Ave.) nor the local distributor (Music Sales, also on Chelsea) had the capacity to merchandise and distribute satisfactorily outside of the South. Elvis Presley 1954 Original SUN 78 That's All Right/Blue Moon EX + Shellac. Only 80 of these records are thought to have been pressed, which makes it extremely valuable. Elvis Presley / Elvis Presley, Scotty* And Bill* - I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine / Good Rockin' Tonight, Elvis Presley - Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine, http://www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/elvis-presley-sun-records-and-push-marks/. Inherent in the music of Sun is a vibrancy that survives to this day. Sun Records | 3,365 followers on LinkedIn. Sunoco LP press release (NYSE:SUN): Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.42 misses by $0.35. 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.". Sun Records released the first Elvis Presley single Thats All Right / Blue Moon Of Kentucky which made the local Memphis chart. Harper Valley PTA, written by Tom T. Hall is released and immediately goes to top both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Song charts, marking Rileys success as an overnight sensation It was later covered by Billy Lee Riley in January 1957 and released in September 1957 and landed at #277 on the charts. This is particularly true for many party records. They were a "B" label for "might make it" artists, and IF the artist "made it big", they'd crank out the 45's by the mile, hoping the "major label" would buy Sun's rights to the recordings. Johnny Cash, US singer songwriter died of respiratory failure aged 71. Recorded June 18, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tn. Got my application, baby / Trouble (will bring you down) (January 1953, 78 rpm only). I think I stole it," said Tefteller of the record when the auction ended with his winning bid of $10,323.00. Go Go Go, the B side to Ooby Dooby was recorded. Number 364. On January 28, 2021, Sun Records was acquired by Primary Wave for $30 million. Some specialty reissues utilize a reproduction of the original 45's label. He told the Daily Record: "We are still very angry about the awful conditions . Some pressings are more collectible if they are foreign. Editorial Reviews. Step 1: Check The Sleeve to see if the RECORD IS AN ORIGINAL PRESSING. Sun Records is acquired by music industry powerhouse, Primary Wave. And under ELVIS PRESLEY there are two variations. FOR ACADEMY ONLY NM! Sun Records released Let The Jukebox Keep On Playing by Carl Perkins. ONE OF ELVIS' ALL TIME RAREST 45s ! SUN 195 Billy 'the Kid' Emerson Sam worked as a disc jockey at WLAY in Muscle Shoals, Alabama before moving to Memphis. One of the terms that kept popping up in the descriptions written about the King's 45 . SUN 196 [Coy] 'Hot Shot' Love Also, the matrix numbers located here can be useful in determining the type of record you have, what lacquer or stamper was used, or the side of the album you are looking at. CD, Album. The original Sun Studio and Sun Records Office are open to tourists. SUN 185 Jimmy DeBerry You should check whether everything is as it ought to be about the record. Johnny London (as); Charles Keel (ts); Joe Louis Hall (pno); Julius Drake (dms). 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. Troublesome waters / I must be saved (February 1954). Elvis Presley had his first national hit when I Forgot To Remember To Forget went to No.1 on the Billboard Country & Western chart. As they are the first records to be pressed, many consider these to be the definitive edition and best sounding records. NEVER BEFORE SEEN CONDITION ! Jerry Lee's philandering catches up with him, and Johnny starts his own band. Presley's recording contract was eventually sold to RCA Victor for $40,000 (US$404,621 in 2021 dollars[11]) in 1955 to relieve Sun's financial difficulties. Here's the definitive edition of Roy's rock 'n' roll years with Sun 1956-1958. Producer Sam Phillips took an acetate recording of Elvis Presley singing Thats All Right to Memphis radio station WHBQ DJ Dewey Phillips. Iko Iko is released as a single by the Dixies and charts to #20. St Francis 100 and SUN 198 Howard Seratt 250 - 299, Richard Minor booted the Sun Elvis 45s all thru the early and mid 1980s (he ended up in prison over his actions). If you have one in mint condition it . 3.5 thou for standard 78s, circa 1925 to circa 1938, source: Glenn Henning, Edgware, England; courtesy of Times Square Records, NY. Sun was the first label to record Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash.Prior to that, Sun had concentrated mainly on African-American musicians because Phillips loved rhythm and blues and wanted to bring it to a . Johnny Bragg (lead tenor vcl); John Drue (tenor vcl); William Stewart (baritone vcl/gtr); Because some counterfeits and bootlegs are cleverly packaged to look like the original releases, sometimes the only way to tell if it's the real deal is by the catalogue number. One of the architects of rock & roll, Carl Perkins is best known as the writer and original singer of the rockabilly anthem "Blue Suede Shoes" (#2, 1956). A closer look at the spine of the record sleeve will also help determine whether you have an original pressing. The Beatles met Elvis Presley for the first and only time when they went to his rented house in Bel Air California. 1.5 thou for certain early indie labels: Sun, Duke, Starday etc. Genre: Blues; Nationality: United States of America. Lewis died on 20th October, 1966. 0:05. Therefore, there are genuine 1953 first pressings both with and without ELVIS PRESLEY SUN 209 MISPRINT ! Sun Records, says Braitman, obviously used the method of aligning the stamper over three pins, which, on the final vinyl result, looks like push mark impressions. In other words, the impression was made while the disc was still warm, transferred from the stamper to the vinyl. Carl Perkins, The King of Rockabilly, was born on this day in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Sincere, passionate music. :shock: That's actually fascinating about the Moody Blues. [15], In November 2022, Peter Guralnick and Colin Escott released The Birth of Rock N Roll: The Illustrated Story of Sun Records and the 70 Recordings that Changed the World, a history of Sun Records illustrated by 70 records. It was followed by rapper Eminems 8 Mile, with Mozarts life story Amadeus next and Ray, starring Jamie Foxx as musician Ray Charles, at number four. Presley's first singles, in 45 and 78 RPM formats, were released by Sun Records. Boogie blues / In the dark (February 1954). You should not assume that just because a record is shrink-wrapped, then it must be an original pressing. Its website sells collectible items as well as compact discs bearing the original 1950s Sun logo. 2 Determining If A Record Is A First Pressing. Make room in the life boat for me / Jesus means all to me Little Milton (vcl/gtr); He helped form the beginnings of the Sun Sound by infusing Country music with R&B. Can post some pics. A new era of honoring the Sun legacy begins. Last month Jack White revealed himself as the mystery buyer of Elvis Presley's first ever recordings and unveiled plans to reissue it for Record Store Day this year. Log In Saving and Making Money Sky customers facing 67 bill hike: how to fight back. Memphis was a happy home to a diverse musical scene: gospel, blues, hillbilly, country, boogie, and western swing. On tour with Hank Snows All Star Jamboree, Elvis Presley played three shows at the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sun Records released Great Balls Of Fire, by Jerry Lee Lewis. "You cannot tell the story of America in the 1950s without the history of rock and roll. Brett Mervin and the thunderbolts-King bee ep.7" Yesterday and Today - The Beatles (the butcher album) $125,000. The 1953 acetate cost him $300,000. A prisoner's prayer / I know (November 1953), Recorded August 3 / October 17, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tennessee. History. It is always important to check the labels copyright notices because some reissues will have a copyright add-on year listed. Billy Emerson (vcl/pno); My god is real / Softly and tenderly (August 1953), Recorded August 3, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tennessee. Based off of Jeannie C. Rileys most iconic song, the film Harper Valley PTA is released, later turns into a televison series. 2.2 Check For The Edition. Wondering what its worth and where to sell it. Roy Orbison: The Sun Years 1956-58 (CD) 1-CD with 12-page booklet, 28 tracks. Another way of doing this is by going to Recordgeek.com or Discogs.com to confirm your original pressing. No teasing around / If lovin' is believing (February 1954). He spoke frequently of his 78 rpm Elvis on Sun but his wife cannot find it. $4.50. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By collectors for collectors since 1996 Collectables Features, Collectables Articles, Collecting News, Collecting Price Guides and everything collectable, Pictured: Jerry Lewis Great Balls of Fire Sun Label. The best reissues also include the release date of the original 45 as well as the original catalog number. How hard must she search? A look through some of my original sun records and the differences between them and some bootlegs, counterfeits and reissues.My Instagram: https://www.instag. Surface noise on brand new wax is another common complaint. Recorded March 8, 1952, SUN studio, 706 Union Ave, Memphis Tn. SUN single reportedly sold a mere 2672 copies. Elvis Presley 78 RPM Sun 209 THAT'S ALL RIGHT / BLUE MOON OF KY 1954 Rock n Roll. Recorded December 7, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tennessee. Cant find any info on this. Movie Magg and Turn Around were released on Flip Records, a subsidiary of Sun Records. It is important to check whether you have a foreign edition. 8. There comes a time when you have to part with a record. Recorded April 19, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union Ave, Memphis Tn. $5.99. Having been mainly a re-issue label since the 1970s, Sun Records signed Julie Roberts to a recording contract in 2013 . Elvis Presley Sun 45 Misprint 209 That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky. Johnny came to Sun in 1955 with a sound that he neither altered nor bettered. SUN 193 Doctor Ross - EVERY ORIGINAL Elvis Presley Sun 45 Record 209 210 215 217 223, Elvis Presley ORIGINAL set of Sun Records plus ORIGINAL CR -15 ! Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands . SUN 189 Prisonaires A pristine 78 even beats the CD reissues., I have a Sun, its Bill Strength Senorita, flip side, Guess Id Better Go. Check out our elvis presley original sun record selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Wolf call boogie / Harmonica jam (February 1954). Sun Records used at least three different pressing almost from the very start of the label. There were thousands of the Sun records there, plus unused labels and all the stampers (except the Elvis ones which RCA got when they got Elvis). The King's five original Sun Records 7s are up for sale on eBay in unrivalled condition. indeed has the words 'St Francis' etched into the trail-off grooves, indicating that it wasn't inteded for SUN use. Founded by Sam Phillips, Sun Records was known for giving notable musicians such as Elvis Presley (whose recording contract was sold by Sun Records to RCA Victor Records for $35,000 in 1956 to relieve financial difficulties they were going through), Carl Perkins, Roy . Sun Records the storied Memphis label that helped midwife the birth of rock 'n' roll has been sold to New York-based music company, Primary Wave. Sun Records had just released Elvis fourth single, Baby, Lets Play House.. That's where the money was, and the biggest moneymaker of the second half of the decade was Elvis Presley. Listed among his contemporaries and lab mates were Johnny Cash, the inimitable Jerry Lee Lewis, and the Rockin Guitar Man, Carl Perkins. Any sign of bonus content or something like Includes the Hit. It could show later pressings. Marcell Sanders (bass vcl); Ed Thurman (tenor vcl); Ike Turner (el gtr on A-side), SUN 192 Little Junior's Blue Flames Suns account number at Paramount was 72so if you see a 72 in the deadwax it came from Paramount. Part I: number 174 - 199, Press here for number: Thanks. Sam Phillips was part of the first group inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Before those days Sun Records had mainly been noted for recording African-American artists, as Phillips loved Rhythm and Blues and wanted to get black music recorded for a white audience. How do I identify a Sun 45 as an original pressing. 78 rpm. Hunt [Daniel Augusta Hunt] Lonesome old jail / Greyhound blues (June 1953) Recorded March 11, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union Ave, Memphis Tn. Apart from that, Sun 231 by Charlie Feathers, another ultra-rare release from December 1955, also has push marks, as so do most earlier releases, unless they were large hits pressed out of town from the start, mainly for Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins., As an aside, Boija has some advice for those who might ignore Suns 78s, which are easily identified by their small center hole, the rooster logo above it, and the horizontal bar that reads RECORD COMPANY. Sun 45s, he says, were made from the poorest quality vinyl and were pressed with a groove width designed to handle the thicker 78 rpm stylus, as compared to the thinner Microgroove needle that was introduced with the LP format. So, when you play your Elvis 45s on modern equipment, Boija says, the result is whats known as the Sun hiss. Started by Pete_316 over 6 years ago, 7 replies. However there are still some Orion recordings from Sun that are not listed, unless they are listed under a different title. Using a 78 needle on Sun 45s will damage them! The band line up was Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore and Bill Black. RCA Records purchased Elvis Presleys recording contract from Sam Phillips at Sun Records for an unprecedented sum of $35,000. Many original pressing of a classic record has probably been frequently used. Johnny Cash, The Man in Black, was born on this day in Kingsland, Arkansas. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Cash also had his own US TV show in late 60s early 70s. Sold for 1,350.00 USD on 27 Aug 2022 (Best Offer) 49. The wax on records from the mid 1950s is different from the wax on later records, and most long term collectors can tell if its 50s wax. Comments or questions? Coy Love (vcl/hca); ; ColinB, "The Sun Singles Sales Figures" 20 May 2010. SUN 199 James Cotton Whats up with that? Please e-mail:john@boija.com. Recorded March 11, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union Ave, Memphis Tn. VERY RARE ! 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." . Elvis Presley, the King of Rock N Roll, was born this day in Tupelo, Mississippi. A significant exception to this rule is Capitol. In the 50's and into the late 70's there were dozens (hundreds?) To be precise, this is a very extensive subject matter. of his first (and only) SUN release. 225 - 249, Sun Records releases Johnny Cashs first single Cry! SUN 180 Jimmy [DeBerry] and Walter [Horton] They were recorded at Sun Studios but Sam Phillips did not want to release it on Sun Records because he did not want two Sun artists targeting the same audience (Perkins and Presley). johnny cash 45 rpm record original sun label/good++. The former I have never seen with push marks, the latter both with and without, depending on which pressing plant was used. Have a vinyl 45 record by Elvis Prestly on Sun label,Blue moon of Kentucky and Thats all Right, Recorded with Scotty and Bill . The single went on to sell over five million copies worldwide, a No.1 in the UK & No.2 in the US. Sun Records. During a gig, Perkins noticed a couple dancing near his stage and between songs heard a mans stern voice go, uh-uh, dont step on my suedes! Perkins noticed that the man was wearing blue suede shoes with a scuff mark on one. 10 Best 1980s Records Every Collection Needs, How To Tell If A Record Is An Original Pressing, 10 Best Country Records Every Collection Needs. Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats album reached the top of the R&B charts. ELVIS LPM 1382 / 1956 PRESSING UNOPENED, SEALED ORIGINAL MINT CONDITION. 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