"The Complete Recording Sessions"

 

In this section you will find every recording date / place / release date, and

every other note that you must now about Elvis Recording Sessions.

For Sun records / RCA Records and for his Hollywood Movies Recording Sessions.

 

 

The 50's

 


Memphis Recording Service (Sun Studio) Summer 1953

Matrix Nr Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
WPA5 2531 My Happiness 2227-1 The Great Performances 1990
WPA5 2532 That`s When Your Heartaches Begin 66050 The King Of Rock `n `Roll 1992

Memphis Recording Service (Sun Studio) January 4, 1954

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
CPA5 5101 I`ll Never Stand IN Your Way 67469-2 Platinum: A Life In Music 1997
CPA5 5102 It Wouldn`t Be The Same Without You    

Sun Studio, Memphis, July 5-6, 1954

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
G2WB 1086-sp I Love You Because LPM 1254 Elvis Presley 1956
F2WB 8040-na That`s All Right SUN 209 Single A-Side 1954
EPA3 2742-02 Harbor Lights CPL1 1349 Elvis: A Legendary Performer 1976
F2WB 8041-na Blue Moon Of Kentucky SUN 209 Single B-Side 1954

Sun Studio, Memphis, August 19, 1954

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
F2WB 8117-04 Blue Moon LPM 1254 Elvis Presley 1956

Sun Studio, Memphis, September 10 - ?, 1954

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
F2WB 8115-07 Tomorrow Night 66050-2 The King Of Rock `n` Roll 1992
-01 Satisfied      
F2WB 8116-na I`ll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin`) LPM 1254 Elvis Presley 1956
F2WB 8042-na I Don`t Care If The Sun Don`t Shine SUN 210 Single B-Side 1954
F2WB 8118-na Just Because LPM 1254 Elvis Presley 1956
F2WB 8043-na Good Rockin` Tonight SUN 210 Single A-Side 1954

Sun Studio, Memphis, November or December 1954

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
F2WB 8044-na Milkcow Blues Boogie SUN 215 Single A-Side 1955
F2WB 8045-na You`re A Heartbreaker SUN 215 Single B-Side 1955

Sun Studio, Memphis, February ?, 1955

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
  I Got A Woman      
  Trying To Get To You      
F2WB 8046-na Baby Let`s Play House SUN 217 Single A-Side 1955

Sun Studio, Memphis, March ?, 1955

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
F2WB 8047-05 I`m Left, You`re Right, She`s Gone (slow version) CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1986
F2WB 8047-06 I`m Left, You`re Right, She`s Gone SUN 217 Single B-Side 1955

Sun Studio, Memphis, July 11, 1955

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
F2WB 8000-na I Forgot To Remember to Forget SUN 223 Single A-Side 1955
F2WB 8001-na Mystery Train SUN 223 Single B-Side 1955
F2WB 8039-na Trying To Get To You LPM 1254 Elvis Presley 1956

Sun Studio, Memphis, November ?, 1955

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
NPA5 5826-09 When It Rains, It Really Pours CPL1 4848 Elvis: A Legendary Performer Vol. 4 1983

RCA Studios, Nashville, January 10 - 11, 1956

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year

1/10, 2 - 5 pm

G2WB 0208-08 I Got A Woman LPM 1254 Elvis Presley 1956
G2WB 0209-07 Heartbreak Hotel 47-6420 Single A-Side 1956

1/10, 7 - 10 pm

G2WB 0210-sp Money Honey LPM 1254 Elvis Presley 1956

1/11, 4 - 7 pm

G2WB 0211-17 I`m Counting On You LPM 1254 Elvis Presley 1956
G2WB 0218-07 I Was The One 47-6420 Single B-Side 1956

RCA Studios, New York, January 30 - 31, 1956

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
1/30, 11 am - 2 pm
G2WB 1230-10 Blue Suede Shoes LPM 1254 Elvis Presley 1956
G2WB 1231-09 My Baby Left Me 47-6540 Single B-Side 1956

1/30, 3 - 6 pm

G2WB 1232-08 One Sided Love Affair LPM 1254 Elvis Presley 1956
G2WB 1233-10 So Glad You`re Mine LPM 1382 Elvis 1956

31/1, 12 - 3 pm

G2WB 1254-18 I`m Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You) LPM 1254 Elvis Presley 1956
G2WB 1255-10 Tutti Frutti LPM 1254 Elvis Presley 1956

2/3, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

G2WB 1293-10 Lawdy, Miss Clawdy EPA 830 Elvis Presley (EP) 1956
G2WB 1294-12 Shake, Rattle And Roll EPA 830 Elvis Presley (EP) 1956

    RCA Studios, Nashville, April 14, 1956

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year

9 am - 12 pm

G2WB 0271-sp I Want You, I Need You, I Love You 47-6540 Single A-Side 1956

NBC Studios, Los Angeles, June 5, 1956

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
OPA1 4813 Hound Dog CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984
OPA1 4814 I Want You, I Need You, I Love You CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984

 

RCA Studios, New York, July 2, 1956

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year

2 - 5pm, 6 - 9 pm

G2WB 5935-31 Hound Dog 47-6604 Single B-Side 1956
G2WB 5936-28 Don`t Be Cruel 47-6604 Single A-Side 1956
G2WB 5937-12 Any Way You Want Me 47-6643 Single A-Side 1956

Radio Recorders, Hollywood, September 1 - 3, 1956

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year

9/1, 1 - 4 pm, 5 - 8 pm

G2WB 4920-sp Playing For Keeps 47-6800 Single B-Side 1956
G2WB 4921-09 Love Me LPM 1382 Elvis 1956
G2WB 4923-07 How Do You Think I Feel LPM 1382 Elvis 1956
G2WB 4924-07 How`s The World Treating You LPM 1382 Elvis 1956

9/2, 1 - 4 pm, 4:30 - 7:30pm, 8 - 11 pm

G2WB 4925-10 When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again LPM 1382 Elvis 1956
G2WB 4926-04 Long Tall Sally LPM 1382 Elvis 1956
G2WB 4927-01 Old Shep LPM 1382 Elvis 1956
G2WB 4922-sp Paralyzed LPM 1382 Elvis 1956
G2WB 4928-sp Too Much 47-6800 Single A-Side 1956
G2WB 4929-22 Anyplace Is Paradise LPM 1382 Elvis 1956

9/3, 2 - 5 pm, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

G2WB 4930-12 Ready Teddy LPM 1382 Elvis 1956
G2WB 4931-27 First In Line LPM 1382 Elvis 1956
G2WB 4932-19 Rip It Up LPM 1382 Elvis 1956


CBS Studios, Los Angeles, September 9, 1956

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
OPA1 4817 Don`t Be Cruel CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984
OPA1 4818 Love Me Tender CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984
OPA1 4819 Ready Teddy CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984
OPA1 4820 Hound Dog CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984


Fox Stage 1, Hollywood, August 24, September 4 - 5, October 1, 1956

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year

8/24, 1 - 6 pm

G2WB 7260 We`re Gonna Move EPA 4006 Love Me Tender (EP) 1956
G2WB 4767 Love Me Tender 47-6643 Single A-Side 1956
G2WB 7216 Poor Boy EPA 4006 Love Me Tender (EP) 1956

9/4,  9 am - 12 pm

G2WB 7261 Let Me EPA 4006 Love Me Tender (EP) 1956

10/1, 1 - 4 pm

SPA5 2875 Love Me Tender (end title version) 6738-2 Essential Elvis 1986

CBS Studios, New York, October 28, 1956

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
OPA1 4821 Don`t Be Cruel CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984
OPA1 4822 Love Me Tender CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984
OPA1 4823 Love Me CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984
OPA1 4824 Hound Dog CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984

 

Sun Studios, Memphis, December 4, 1956

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
VPA4 5298 You Belong To My Heart 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5299 When God Dips His Love In My Heart 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5300 Just A Little Talk With Jesus 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5301 Jesus Walked That Lonesome Valley 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5302 I Shall Not Be Moved 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5303 (There`ll Be) Peace In THe Valley (For Me) 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5304 Down By The Riverside 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5305 I`m With A Crowd But So Alone 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5306 Father Along 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5307 Blessed Jesus (Hold My Hand) 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5308 On The Jericho Road 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5309 I Just Can`t Make It By Myself 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5310 Little Cabin On The Hill 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5311 Summertime Is Past And Gone 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5312 I Hear A Sweet Voice Calling 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5313 Sweetheart You Done Me Wrong 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5314 Keeper Of The Keep 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5315 Crazy Arms 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5316 Don`t Forbit Me 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5317 Too Much Monkey Business 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5318 Brown Eyed Handsome Man 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5319 Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5320 Brown Eyed Handsome Man 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
WPA5 5337 Reconsider Baby 66050-2 The King Of Rock `n` Roll 1992
VPA4 5321 Don`t Be Cruel 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5322 Don`t Be Cruel 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5323 Paralyzed 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5324 Don`t Be Cruel 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5325 There`s No Place Like Home 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5326 When The Saints Go Marching In 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5327 Softly And Tenderly 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5328 Is It So Strange 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5329 That`s When Your Heartaches Begin 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5330 Brown Eyed Handsome Man 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5331 Rip It Up 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990
VPA4 5332 I`m Gonna Bid My Blues Goodbye 2023-2 The Million Dollar Quartet 1990


CBS Studios, New York, January 6, 1957

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year
OPA1 4825 Hound Dog CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984
OPA1 4826 Love Me Tender CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984
OPA1 4827 Heartbreak Hotel CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984
OPA1 4828 Don`t Be Cruel CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984
OPA1 4829 Too Much CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984
OPA1 4830 When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984
OPA1 4831 (There`ll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) CPM6 5172 A Golden Celebration 1984

 

Radio Recorders, Hollywood, January 12 - 13, 1957

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year

1/12, 13 - 3 pm, 4 - 7 pm

H2WB 0253-09 I Believe EPA 4054 Peace In The Valley (EP) 1957
H2WB 0254-05 Tell Me Why 47-8740 Single A-Side 1965
H2WB 0255-09 Got A Lot O` Livin` To Do LPM 1515 Loving You 1957
H2WB 0256-10 All Shook Up 47-6870 Single A-Side 1957

1/13, 12 - 3 pm, 4 - 7 pm

H2WB 0257-14 Mean Woman Blues LPM 1515 Loving You 1957
H2WB 0258-09 (There`ll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) EPA 4054 Peace In The Valley (EP) 1957
H2WB 0259-12 I Beg Of You 9589-1-R Stereo `57 1988
H2WB 0560-sp That`s When Your Heartaches Begin 47-6870 Single B-Side 1957

1/13, 8 - 11 pm

H2WB 0261-14 Take My Hand, Precious Lord EPA 4054 Peace In The Valley (EP) 1957

Paramount Scoring Stage, January 15 - 18, 1957 & Radio Recoders, Hollywood, February 14, 1957

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year

1/15, 10 am - 12:20 pm, 1:30 - 5:05 pm
1/16, 9 am - 12:15 pm, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
1/17, 9 am - 12:30 pm, 1:30 - 6 pm
1/18, 9 am - 2 pm, 3:30 - 6 pm, 7 - 11:25pm

SPA5 2868 (Let`s Have A) Party (vocal and band) 6738-2-R Essential Elvis 1986
H2WB 2194 Lonesome Cowboy LPM 1515 Loving You 1957
  Got A Lot O` Livin` To Do      
H2WB 2193 (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear 47-7000 Single A-Side 1957
  Loving You (end version)      
  Loving You (main version)      
NPA5 5820 One Night (Of Sin) CPL1 4848 Elvis: A Legendary Performer, Vol.4 1983
WPA5 2589 Blueberry Hill 67469-2 Platinum: A Life In Music 1997
H2WB 2196 Hot Dog LPM 1515 Loving You 1957
SPA5 2871 Got A Lot O` Livin` To Do (finale) 6738-2-R Essential Elvis 1986

1/21, 9 am - 2 pm, 3:30 - 8 pm
1/22, 8 - 11 am

H2WB 2195 (Let`s Have A) Party (vocal and band) LPM 1515 Loving You 1957
  Mean Woman Blues      
  Loving You (farm version)      

2/14, 9 am - 12 pm

WPA5 2539 Loving You (main version) 6738-2-R Essential Elvis 1986
WPA5 2538 Loving You (farm version) 66050-2 The King Of Rock `n` Roll 1992

Radio Recorders, Hollywood, January 19, 1957

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year

2 - 5 pm, 6 - 9 pm

H2WB 0282-13 It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) EPA 4054 Peace In The Valley (EP) 1957
H2WB 0283-09 Blueberry Hill LPM 1515 Loving You 1957
H2WB 0284-15 Have I Told You Lately That I Love You LPM 1515 Loving You 1957
H2WB 0285-12 Is It So Strange EPA 4041 Just For You (EP) 1957

Radio Recorders, Hollywood, February 23 - 24, 1957

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year

2/23, 10 am - 2 pm, 3 - 6:30 pm

H2WB 0414-29 Don`t Leave Me Now LPM 1515 Loving You 1957
H2WB 0259-34 I Beg Of You 47-7150 Single A-Side 1958
H2WB 0415-10 One Night 47-7410 Single A-Side 1958
H2WB 0416-20 True Love LPM 1515 Loving You 1957
H2WB 0417-08 I Need You So LPM 1515 Loving You 1957

2/24, 2 - 5 pm

H2WB 0418-04 Loving You 47-7000 Single B-Side 1957
H2WB 0419-08 When It Rains, It Really Pours LPM 3450 Elvis For Everyone 1965

Radio Recorders, Hollywood, April 30 and May 3, 1957 & MGM Soundstage, Hollywood, May 9, 1957

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year

4/30, 10 am - 1:45pm, 2:45 - 6:10 pm

H2WB 6779 Jailhouse Rock 47-7035 Single A-Side 1957
H2WB 6780 Jailhouse Rock (movie version) 6738-2-R Essential Elvis 1986
  Young And Beautiful (movie end) 6738-2-R Essential Elvis 1986
H2WB 6777 Young And Beautiful EPA 4114 Jailhouse Rock (EP) 1957
WPA5 2507 Young And Beautiful (jail version) 66050-2 The King Of Rock `n` Roll 1992
  Young And Beautiful (Florita Club version)      

5/3, 9 am - 1:05 pm, 2:30 - 6:25 pm

H2WB 6778 Treat Me Nice 6738-2-R Essential Elvis 1986
WPA5 2508 I Want To Be Free (jail version) 66050-2 The King Of Rock `n ` Roll 1992
H2WB 6781 I Want To Be Free EPA 4114 Jailhouse Rock (EP) 1957
H2WB 6782 (You`re So Square) Baby I Don`t Care EPA 4114 Jailhouse Rock (EP) 1957
  Don`t Leave Me Now (movie version - not used) 67453-2 Jailhouse Rock (EP) 1997
  Don`t Leave Me Now      

5/9, 1 - 4:15 pm

H2WB 6783 Don`t Leave Me Now EPA 4114 Jailhouse Rock (EP) 1957
  Don`t Leave Me Now      

Radio Recorders, Hollywood, September 5 - 7, 1957

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year

9/5, 12 - 3 pm, 4 - 8 pm

H2PB 5523-15 Treat Me Nice 47-7035 Single B-Side 1957
H2PB 5525-03 Blue Christmas LOC 1035 Elvis` Christmas Album 1957

9/6, 12 - 3:30 pm, 4:30 - 8 pm

H2PB 5524-28 My Wish Came True 47-7600 Single B-Side 1959
H2PB 5526-09 White Christmas LOC 1035 Elvis` Christmas Album 1957
H2PB 5527-02 Here Comes Santa Claus LOC 1035 Elvis` Christmas Album 1957
H2PB 5528-09 Silent Night LOC 1035 Elvis` Christmas Album 1957
H2PB 5529-07 Don`t 47-7150 Single A-Side 1958

9/7, 12 - 3pm,   4 - 8 pm

H2PB 5530-04 O Little Town Of Bethlehem LOC 1035 Elvis` Christmas Album 1957
H2PB 5531-09 Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) LOC 1035 Elvis` Christmas Album 1957
H2PB 5532-07 Santa Claus Is Back In Town LOC 1035 Elvis` Christmas Album 1957
H2PB 5533-15 I`ll Be Home For Christmas LOC 1035 Elvis` Christmas Album 1957

Radio Recorders, Hollywood, January 15 - 16, 1958 & Paramount Soundstage, Hollywood, February 11, 1958

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year

1/15, 9 am - 1:20 pm, 2:20 - 5:40 pm

J2PB 3603 Hard Headed Woman 47-7280 Single A-Side 1958
J2PB 0604 Trouble EPA 4321 King Creole Vol. 2 (EP) 1958
J2PB 3605 New Orleans EPA 4319 King Creole Vol. 1 (EP) 1958
J2PB 3606 King Creole 2229-2-R Hits Like Never Before 1990
J2PB 3607 Crawfish EPA 4321 King Creole Vol. 2 (EP) 1958

1/16, 9 am - 5:30 pm

J2PB 3608 Dixieland Rock EPA 4321 King Creole Vol. 2 (EP) 1958
J2PB 3262 Lover Doll EPA 4319 King Creole Vol. 1 (EP) 1958
J2PB 3610 Don`t Ask Me Why 47-7280 Single B-Side 1958
J2PB 3611 As Long As I Have You EPA 4319 King Creole Vol. 1 (EP) 1958
  Steadfast, Loyal And True (movie version) 2229-2-R Hits Like Never Before 1990
WPA5 2509 As Long As I Have You 2229-2-R Hits Like Never Before 1990

1/23, 8 - 11 pm

J2PB 3612 King Creole EPA 4319 King Creole Vol. 1 (EP) 1958
J2PB 3613 Young Dreams EPA 4321 King Creole Vol. 2 (EP) 1958

2/11, 1 - 5:05 pm, 6:05 - 9:55 pm

WPA1 8123 Danny CPL1 3078 Elvis: A Legendary Performer Vol. 3 1978
J2PB 3261 Steadfast, Loyal And True LPM 1884 King Creole 1958

Radio Recorders, Hollywood, February 1, 1958

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year

10 am - 7 am

J2WB 0178-nm My Wish Came True      
J2WB 0179-sp Doncha` Think It`s Time 47-7240 Single B-Side 1958
J2WB 0180-10 Your Cheatin` Heart LPM 3450 Elvis For Everyone 1965
J2WB 0181-22 Wear My Ring Around Your Neck 47-7240 Single A-Side 1958

Studio B, Nashville, June 10, 1958

Matrix Nr. Title Catalog Nr. 1st. Release Year

7 - 10 pm, 10:30 pm - 1:30 am

J2WB 3253-18 I Need Your Love Tonight 47-7506 Single B-Side 1959
J2WB 3254-sp A Big Hunk O` Love 47-7600 Single A-Side 1959
J2WB 3255-04 Ain`t That Loving You Baby 47-8440 Single B-Side 1964
J2WB 3256-09 (Now And Then There`s) A Fool Such As I 47-7506 Single A-Side 1959

2 - 5 am

J2WB 3257-24 I Got Stung 47-7410 Single B-Side 1958

 

1960s

1970s

 

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