$5.99. But even such a brilliant, very high-mass star would be impossible to see at . SUN 188 Rufus Thomas, Jr Coming back to CMT are the Billy Ray Cyrus-led show Still The King, the unscripted I Love Kellie Pickler, among other shows. Sun Entertainment also includes SSS International Records, Plantation Records, Amazon Records, Red Bird Records, Blue Cat Records among other labels the company acquired over the years. He also gave in his notice at his day job at The Crown Electric Company. Call me anything, but call me / Baby, no, no! I don't know of any other remakes other than the weird looking 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 The show aired this day. In the 1950s Country music rarely used drums that were so vital to jazz, blues, and jump bands. Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats album reached the top of the R&B charts. | The Sun Records Label first began to . Home of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Sam Phillips and more! You need to do some research to determine exactly how much your vinyl records are worth. He said, "I was forced into it by those labels either coming to Memphis to record or taking my artists elsewhere."[10]. Elvis Presley"Moody Blue" Colored set of 5 45 rpm Records NM/VG+ Rare In House production, never meant for distribution! NEVER BEFORE SEEN CONDITION ! He told the Daily Record: "We are still very angry about the awful conditions . Catalog number on right side. The first press interview with 19-year-old Elvis Presley was published in the Memphis Press- Scimitar. There's a literal connection between music and listener there, but that's not the only way that vinyl passes through hands. Jesse Knight (bs); Willie Sims (dms); Ike Turner (pno); C W Tate (tnr sax). They played together into the early hours jamming along to records. RCA Records purchased Elvis Presleys recording contract from Sam Phillips at Sun Records for an unprecedented sum of $35,000. Sun Records, located at 706 Union Ave., was a record label based in Memphis, Tennessee starting operations on March 27 1952. It is always important to check the labels copyright notices because some reissues will have a copyright add-on year listed. by MonkeyBoy 07 Aug 2009 17:27, Post In 2001, Paul McCartney appeared on a tribute compilation album titled Good Rockin Tonight: The Legacy Of Sun Records. Music appraiser Stephen M.H. by PEP Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:52 pm. There comes a time when you have to part with a record. Although it was not the first pressing, it must have been released early in the production of the album. That is because most of the engineers have loyal fans that are willing to pay for their hand-etched cuts. One is worth $10; one is worth $10,000! You can then get, 2nd, 3rd and 4th pressings, etc . Most records have a limited collector edition. Elvis Presley made his TV debut when he appeared on the weekend show Louisiana Hayride on KWKH TV. They are a 100% match to the Sun ones, with the exception being the year "1973" pressed into the record next to the label. I think I stole it," said Tefteller of the record when the auction ended with his winning bid of $10,323.00. Original pressings usually have a four-letter and number combination like WXYZ-1234. And under ELVIS PRESLEY there are two variations. Sam Phillips the founder of Sun Records and studio died of respiratory failure at the age of 80. Jimmy DeBerry (gtr, B-side vocals); Walter Horton (hca, A-side); Houston Stokes (dms). The label was launched amid a growing number of independent labels. Recorded December 7, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tennessee. The song topped the US Billboard Country chart and hit No.17 on the Pop charts. Following these steps will help you immensely to determine whether you have an original pressing or a reissue. How do I identify a Sun 45 as an original pressing. :-) There, Phillips discovered and first recorded such influential musicians such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis. 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. 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". On checking they have all info on label and run off in dead wax but no push marks. In some cases, a surrogate (substitute image) is available, often in the form of a digital image, a copy print, or . If the record seems to be flashier than a standard album, then you have one right there. 1.5 thou for certain early indie labels: Sun, Duke, Starday etc. The actors are amazing and really do justice to the Rock Gods they are portraying. LAST CHANCE ! Playing time approx. Many original pressing of a classic record has probably been frequently used. For $32,500, you can own Elvis Presley's entire Sun Records 45s. [13] Its website sells collectible items and compact discs bearing the original 1950s Sun logo. thank you. Elvis Presley 1966 ' I'LL BE BACK ' ONE SIDED PROMO 45! Ike Turner (gtr); Jesse Knight (bs); Willie Sims (dms); Eugene Fox (tnr sax); Oliver Sain (tnr sax). As a businessman, Phillips was patient and willing to listen to almost anyone who came in off the street to record. Elvis Presley purchased the stately mansion Graceland in Whitehaven, Memphis. Chapel of Love charted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 knocking The Beatles out of the number one spot and remained at the top for three weeks. Silver bells / Blues waltz (September 1953, probably 78 rpm only). It reflects the diversity and vision of the talent that recorded on the Sun label, and indeed, American popular culture itself. CD, Album. Columbia in October 1954, whilst still under contract with SUN. Sun Records is acquired by music industry powerhouse, Primary Wave. However, I can't seem to find anything more than skant info on this. There's so much more to tell. Big Walter Horton. He re-copyrighted and re-recorded 'Boogie blues' for The East Coast plant was Paramount Record Pressing Plant in Philadelphia, PA. Sam Hodge owned the plant. He died of a stroke on 28th March 1974, aged 69. Part I: number 174 - 199, Press here for number: 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 . SUN Records is an American independent record label founded in Memphis, Tennessee, starting operations on March 27, 1952. . SUN 195 Billy 'the Kid' Emerson Sam launched the radio station WHER radio station which would be the first all female radio station in the United States. Beggin' my baby / Somebody told me (December 1953). Elvis Presley Sun 45 Misprint 209 That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky. Pass through the narrow staircase to enter a room filled with everything musicbeginning . The company remains in business as Sun Entertainment Corporation, and currently licenses its brand and classic hit recordings (many of which have appeared in CD boxed sets and other compilations) to independent reissue labels. That's where the money was, and the biggest moneymaker of the second half of the decade was Elvis Presley. Goldmine Nov 01 2002: 69. by Whitneyville 07 Aug 2009 06:03, Post Almost impossible to see. Music that has stood the test of time. In fact, SUN 198 Sunoco LP press release (NYSE:SUN): Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.42 misses by $0.35. Carl Perkins battle with throat cancer comes to an end as he dies at the age of 65. What can you tell me about fakes and does this fill the format. Hunt [Daniel Augusta Hunt] Lonesome old jail / Greyhound blues (June 1953) Recorded March 11, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union Ave, Memphis Tn. Come back baby / Chicago breakdown (December 1953), SUN 194 'Little' Milton [James Milton Campbell] 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. Related Roy Orbison: The Sun Years 1956-58 (CD) 1-CD with 12-page booklet, 28 tracks. The '73 ones are pretty hard to come across too. The most valuable Elvis record is his self-titled debut album, which was released in 1956.This album is considered to be a classic and is highly sought after by collectors. Born on this day, Smiley Lewis, R&B singer. Cant find any info on this. During his three years there he wrote and recorded many of his best-known songs, songs like "I Walk The Line" and "Folsom Prison Blues", which he would sing . My mum has had this since the 80s not sure if this is original or remake can anyone help me out please ? - EVERY ORIGINAL Elvis Presley Sun 45 Record 209 210 215 217 223, Elvis Presley ORIGINAL set of Sun Records plus ORIGINAL CR -15 ! Where Rock & Roll was born. The 28 songs include Ooby Dooby, Rockhouse, You're My Baby, Chickhearted, Go Go Go, Domino, Trying To Get To You, Sweet And Easy To Love, as well as two . Taking advantage of this range of talent, there were no style limitations at the label. The album features contributions from ten of the industry's top music supervisors and includes tracks from artists from the Sun catalogue including James Cotton, Linda Martell, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, The Dixie Cups, The Imperial Wonders, Rufus Thomas Jr., and Barbara Pittman. Elvis Presley had his draft notice served on him for the US Army. The 1953 acetate cost him $300,000. SUN 176 Walter Bradford and the Big City Four The single went on to sell over five million copies worldwide, a No.1 in the UK & No.2 in the US. Here's the definitive edition of Roy's rock 'n' roll years with Sun 1956-1958. The Moody Blues started on a "D" label in England. SUN 189 Prisonaires Studio boss Sam Phillips asked Presley to leave his phone number. 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. Recorded June 18, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tn. 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. 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. ELVIS PRESLEY SUN 209 "THAT'S ALL RIGHT" ORIGINAL MINT (M) UNPLAYED 45 From 1954. VALUE (up to) Do I Love You - Frank Wilson (original copy) $40,000. It is important to check whether you have a foreign edition. Can anyone help me with this please Just seeing Elvis deal with the insecurities of high school, the shenanigans of . Have a vinyl 45 record by Elvis Prestly on Sun label,Blue moon of Kentucky and Thats all Right, Recorded with Scotty and Bill . Why is that? You Tell Me: 1:21: 3-4: It's Just About Time: 2:10: 3-5: I . 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. Jeannie C. Riley special guests on The Johnny Cash Show where she sings There Was A Time and performs a duet with Cash for Bad News Travels. His debut album also went to No.1. 04/1955 baby lets play house / im left, youre right, shes gone sun 217 / usa. Get the best deals on Johnny Cash Sun Records when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. 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. Walter Horton, better known as Big Walter (Horton) or Walter "Shakey" Horton (April 6, 1921 - December 8, 1981) was . My father-in-law passed away in 2016. The Paramount Elvis Suns had the push marks. Recorded April 25, 1953, probably on the West Coast. Johnny London (as); Charles Keel (ts); Joe Louis Hall (pno); Julius Drake (dms). Reply. Music that has stood the test of time. George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Dave Edmunds, Lee Rocker, Rosanne Cash and Ringo Starr appeared with him on stage for a television special, Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session, which was taped live at the Limehouse Studios in London. Earl Peterson's one and only have 45rpmrecordings of elvis promo not to be sold uncut onside blank still uncut tobe rounded.. do i need to supply rca number on label to acquire date time of publication, bought a record on ebay- thats all right sun 209 78 Presley. Elvis Presley (vcl/gtr); Winfield 'Scotty' Moore (gtr); William 'Bill' Black (bs) SUN 210 Elvis Presley, Scotty and Bill. The best reissues also include the release date of the original 45 as well as the original catalog number. I have Sun Record #209 & mine says ELVIS PRESLEY & underneath that it says WITH & underneath that it says SCOTTY & BILL.the ones you show above do not have the word WITHWhich one is real???? The original Sun Studio and Sun Records Office are open to tourists. Johnny Bragg (lead tenor vcl); John Drue (tenor vcl); William Stewart (baritone vcl/gtr); In a short while Sun gained the reputation throughout Memphis as a label that treated local artists with respect and honesty. He played the song just after 9:30 that evening, the phone lines lit up asking the DJ to play the song again. There is no classic record released before the80sthat will have a barcode on the sleeve. On original pressings, look at the second photo on the lower left of the front cover. This can't-help-falling-in-love hula cover has the highest potential auction value, bringing in up to $4,000. Hi, I have 2 Elvis Sun records that I am still confused as to Real or Fake. Knowing exactly how a record is printed and distributed makes a huge difference between paying hundreds of dollars for a second or third pressing of the record. Started by Pete_316 over 6 years ago, 7 replies. Therefore, there are genuine 1953 first pressings both with and without Richard Minor booted the Sun Elvis 45s all thru the early and mid 1980s (he ended up in prison over his actions). Because of Turner's Delta blues connections, he was contracted by Phillips as a talent scout and he was effectively an in-house producer. Jerry Lee Lewis, The Killer, was born this day in Ferriday, Louisiana. Got my application, baby / Trouble (will bring you down) (January 1953, 78 rpm only). SUN 179 Willie Nix - the Memphis Blues Boy Jimmy DeBerry (vcl/gtr); Raymond Jones (dms); Mose Vinson (pno). SUN single reportedly sold a mere 2672 copies. Other initials that you should probably look out for include KG (Kevin Gray), LH(Lee Hulko), RVG(Rudy Van Gelder), BG (Bernie Grundman), and Pecko Duck (George Peckham), just to name a few. Elvis Presley Sun 45 five record set 1954 1955 records 209 210 215 217 223 NR! Sun Records is an American independent record label founded by producer Sam Phillips in Memphis, Tennessee on February 1, 1952. SUN 182 Dusty Brooks and his Tones Rock and Pop Collecting Overview. this was sooooooo good. Jerry Lee's philandering catches up with him, and Johnny starts his own band. Mega Find! Elvis Presley Sun 209 Misprint Thats All Right 1954 Push Marks 45 Holy Grail! LESS THAN 100 MADE! Pictured right: Sun Studio Memphis image used under the Creative Commons 3.0 license. johnny cash 45 rpm record original sun label/good++. 350 - 407, SUN 174 Jackie Boy [Kelly] and Little Walter [Horton] Seems like a million years / Baker shop boogie (January 1953, 78 rpm only). Web. The name was taken from a song they had recorded just 2 weeks previously, Blue Moon of Kentucky.. The US Postal Service issued a set of commemorative stamps to celebrate pop music legends. Elvis Presley had his first national hit when I Forgot To Remember To Forget went to No.1 on the Billboard Country & Western chart. The Dixie Cups are induced into the the Lousiana Music Hall of Fame. "Discovery of the Original Sun Master 'Mother' Stampers for 'That's All Right' and 'Mystery Train'". Perkins recorded the song, Blue Suede Shoes for Sun Records. Excessive Surface Noise. A prisoner's prayer / I know (November 1953), Recorded August 3 / October 17, 1953, SUN studio, 706 Union, Memphis Tennessee. Bear Cat (the answer to 'Hound Dog') / Walkin' in the rain (March 1953). Whats up with that? Based off of Jeannie C. Rileys most iconic song, the film Harper Valley PTA is released, later turns into a televison series. Cry! Each has "push" mark on labels-Guaranteed original! How can I write a song about shoes? However, this incident sparked Perkins to get work on this song. However there are still some Orion recordings from Sun that are not listed, unless they are listed under a different title. Hubble also holds the cosmic distance record for a galaxy. How Do I Identify A Sun 45 As An Original Pressing? Rather than cover all the possible variations, which can be thousands. Season 1. This is one of the tricks that many record sellers use on gullible buyers looking for original pressings. 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. Rufus Thomas didn't record again until 1956, then on Meteor Records. There are many instances where Capitol pressings have used letters to show the type of lathe that the lacquer was cut on. Johnny came to Sun in 1955 with a sound that he neither altered nor bettered. Though Sun Records was never a ratings king, it found a lot of positive reception with old school country and rock fans. Sam Phillips signs a lease on a storefront at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis. 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. History. Elvis Presley scored his first US No.1 single and album when Heartbreak Hotel went to the top of the charts. Johnny Bragg (lead tenor vcl U-76); John Drue (lead tenor vcl U-75); William Stewart King, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and many more legends. The original Sun Records logo was designed by John Gale Parker, Jr., a resident of Memphis and high school classmate of Phillips. SUN 191 Prisonaires Red Bird Records is home of smash hits such as The Dixie Cups Chapel of Love and The Ad Libs Boy from New York City. 2.2 Check For The Edition. The man who brought the world Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and B.B. He paid $102,500 (60,295) for the property, which had previously been used by the Graceland Christian Church. Vinyl record culture has come back from near extinction to 41.72-million vinyl record sales in 2021. It reflects the diversity and vision of the talent that recorded on the Sun label, and indeed, American popular culture itself. You should not assume that just because a record is shrink-wrapped, then it must be an original pressing. Step 1: Check The Sleeve to see if the RECORD IS AN ORIGINAL PRESSING. Wondering what its worth and where to sell it. How hard must she search? Sun Records founder Sam Phillips speaks at an event in New York City in August 2002, a year before his death. Sun record producer and engineer Jack Clement discovered and recorded Jerry Lee Lewis while Phillips was away on a trip to Florida in 1956. The King's five original Sun Records 7s are up for sale on eBay in unrivalled condition. ELVIS PRESLEY SUN 209 MISPRINT ! Im about to buy 45 rpm 194 with out push marks and was told by dealer most if not all 194s didnt come with press marks (He also said 194 also did not come w/ press marks)need to know before I plunk down the big bucks. CD . [2], Sam Phillips opened his Memphis Recording Service studio on January 3, 1950 at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis. I enjoyed the article. Dig Up Tax Property Records. Your email (will not be published) (required), Elvis Presley, Sun Records, and PushMarks, fascinating interview about the British Invasion, Found Photos: When Rock Lost Its Innocence, Mod Began Here: The Spot Where '60s Teens Danced All Night to Northern Soul Music. Another valuable record from the Fab Four is a very special version of their White Album. [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. Sun Records released Let The Jukebox Keep On Playing by Carl Perkins. They were pressed in Memphis and Los Angeles. [1][9] Before creating Sun, Phillips licensed recording to Chess Records for release. Houston Stokes (dms); Billy Love (pno); Harvey Simmon (tnr sax); Tom Roane (sax). Genre: Blues; Nationality: United States of America. 3 SUN 178 Joe Hill Louis Sellin' my whiskey / Blues in my condition (not issued), SUN 175 Johnny London - Alto Wizard Collecting original Sun Records is an exciting and an expensive hobby. 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. Scotty and Bill or Scotty & Bill. For Elvis CD Collectors. Sun Records released the first Elvis Presley single Thats All Right / Blue Moon Of Kentucky which made the local Memphis chart. SUN 199 James Cotton 1.1 thou for standard mono records 1949 to 1980s ELVIS SUN 1954 U-129 That's All Right /Blue Moon 209 HOLY GRAIL MISPRINT . 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. If you want to identify an item, try posting it in our Show & Tell gallery. Thanks. (baritone vcl/gtr); Marcell Sanders (bass vcl); Ed Thurman (tenor vcl); Joe Hill Louis (electric gtr U-75), SUN 187 Little Junior's Blue Flames [Herman 'Junior' Parker] 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. Sincere, passionate music. The original Sun Records logo was designed by John Gale Parker Jr., a resident of Memphis and high school classmate of Phillips. I have a few that I've identified as original pressings. SUN 196 [Coy] 'Hot Shot' Love 2.1 Check The Appearance. In August 2022, Sun Records issued a 70th Anniversary Compilation album. ELVIS PRESLEY SUN 209 MISPRINT ! Please e-mail:john@boija.com. Here are some highly-valuable vinyl records. Here we take a closer look at the fundamental steps you should follow to know if your record is an original pressing. The Marino Brothers booted the Sun records back in 1973 and placed 73 in the deadwax to show when they were pressed. Excellent condition. Sun Records released Great Balls Of Fire, by Jerry Lee Lewis. 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. One of the terms that kept popping up in the descriptions written about the King's 45 . Sam Phillips moves to Memphis, taking a job as an announcer and maintenance and broadcast engineer at WREC. It is music that has reached across race, age and gender boundaries. However, these catalog numbers keep changing with time. And you cannot tell the story of rock and roll without Sam Phillips and Sun Records," noted the George W . It later introduced rockabilly tribute singer Jimmy "Orion" Ellis in 1979, with Orion taking on the persona of Elvis Presley. Chances are the sleeve of an original pressing, possibly from the late70swill not be in the best condition. Feelin' good / Fussin' and fightin' blues (July 1953). Hunt [Daniel Augusta Hunt] Troublesome waters / I must be saved (February 1954). Johnny Cash played a free concert for the inmates of San Quentin Prison, California. I have a few that I've identified as original pressings. 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. Babylonian records of observations of heavenly events date back to 1,600 BCE. It was later covered by Billy Lee Riley in January 1957 and released in September 1957 and landed at #277 on the charts. It has been mainly a reissue label since the 1970s but signed country musician Julie Roberts to a recording contract in 2013.[14]. Surface noise on brand new wax is another common complaint. Those pressings always have the so-called push marks. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands . Check out our elvis presley original sun record selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Dreary night / Nuthin' but the blues (not issued), SUN 177 Handy Jackson Elvis Presley 78 RPM Sun 209 THAT'S ALL RIGHT / BLUE MOON OF KY 1954 Rock n Roll. [5][6] Turner brought fellow musicians Howlin' Wolf, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Little Milton, Billy "The Kid" Emerson and Roscoe Gordon to record for Phillips. Rockabilly became the major evolution in the Sun Sound. Sold for 1,440.54 USD on 24 Jul 2022 (19 bids) 48. We all gotta go sometime / She may be yours (January 1953, 78 rpm only). SUN 193 Doctor Ross Listed among his contemporaries and lab mates were Johnny Cash, the inimitable Jerry Lee Lewis, and the Rockin Guitar Man, Carl Perkins. 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.". (1969, Island ILPS 9105) Demand for this debut LP on the pink 'eye' label remains strong. Label Variations. The Blue Moon Boys made their live debut appearing of a flatbed truck outside a new drug store in Memphis. Thanks Mike Jacobsen ps paid over 600 for it. With Chad Michael Murray, Margaret Anne Florence, Keir O'Donnell, Drake Milligan. Time Life is proud to present a complete and unique edition of Johnny Cash's Sun recordings. 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. Rocket 88 is considered the first ever Rock N Roll record and was recorded by Sam Phillips. Original 1956 Sun 78 #234. Their later recordings were superb. Memphis Recording Service. Folsom Prison Blues was released and climbed to No.4 on the Country charts. ELVIS LPM 1382 / 1956 PRESSING UNOPENED, SEALED ORIGINAL MINT CONDITION. 10.00. Sun Records | 3,365 followers on LinkedIn. Johnny Cash married Vivian Liberto at St Anns Catholic Church in Memphis. 17 Feb. 2015. 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 . 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 . On the originals, the last two digits are approximately inch from the . Willie Nix (vcl/dms); Joe Willie Wilkins (gtr); Albert Williams (pno); James Cotton (hca). Label variations depicted. In terms of dynamics, sound quality, and clarity, not even a mint 45 comes close to the 78s. A TV series about the label ran for eight episodes on CMT from February to April, 2017. 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