On October 19, 1956, “RCA Victor” label released “Elvis” (also known as Elvis Presley No. 2), the second Elvis Presley studio album. It was recorded January – September 1956, at “RCA Studio 1” in New York City, “Radio Recorders Studio 1” in Hollywood, and was produced by Steve Sholes.
Personnel:
- Elvis Presley – vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
- Scotty Moore – electric guitar
- Shorty Long – piano
- Gordon Stoker – piano
- Bill Black – double bass
- D. J. Fontana – drums
- The Jordanaires – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Rip It Up – Robert Blackwell, John Marascalco
- Love Me – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
- When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again – Gene Sullivan, Wiley Walker
- Long Tall Sally – Robert Blackwell, Enotris Johnson, Richard Penniman
- First in Line – Aaron Schroeder, Ben Weisman
- Paralyzed – Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley
- So Glad You’re Mine – Arthur Crudup
- Old Shep – Red Foley
- Ready Teddy – Robert Blackwell, John Marascalo
- Any Place in Paradise – Joe Thomas
- How’s the World Treating You – Chet Atkins, Boudleaux Bryant
- How Do You Think I Feel – Webb Pierce, Wayne Walker