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Elvis Presley (album)


Elvis Presley is the self-titled debut album from Elvis Presley. On November 21, 1955, RCA bought Presley's contract from Sun Records for $35,000, thanks to RCA executive Steve Sholes . Presley and rock and roll were still untested properties in the music business, but this album proved the selling power of both. It was the first rock album to hit number one and RCA's first million selling pop album. It is ranked 55 on the List of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

The cover is ranked number 40 on the List of Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Album Covers . It was parodied by The Clash on the cover of their London Calling album, which is number 39 on the list.

Track listing:

  1. "Blue Suede Shoes"
  2. "I'm Counting on You"
  3. "I Got a Woman"
  4. "One-Sided Love Affair"
  5. "I Love You Because"
  6. "Just Because"
  7. "Tutti Frutti"
  8. "Trying to Get to You"
  9. "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)"
  10. "I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin')"
  11. "Blue Moon"
  12. "Money Honey"
Last updated: 10-31-2005 22:06:01