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LP cover the original soundtrack album for the 1961
Elvis Presley film, Blue Hawaii. Released by RCA Victor, this was Elvis's fourteenth album and fourth soundtrack, featuring 14 songs.
Album Details
Artist: Elvis Presley
Title: Blue Hawaii
Release Date: October 20, 1961
Record Label: RCA Victor (LPM/LSP-2426)
Format: Originally released in both mono and stereo. The specific "LPM-2426" identifier in the image indicates a mono pressing.
Key Tracks: Includes hits like "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "Rock-A-Hula Baby".
Notable Features
Cover Art: The iconic cover features Elvis wearing a red Hawaiian shirt and a lei while holding a ukulele.
Commercial Success: The album was a massive hit, spending 20 weeks at No. 1 on the US album chart starting in December 1961. It also reached No. 1 in the UK.
Red Sticker: Original pressings often featured the red "Twist Special" sticker seen in the image, highlighting the "Rock-A-Hula Baby" and "Can't Help Falling in Love" tracks.
Tracklist Highlights
The album contains a total of 14 songs, including:
"Blue Hawaii"
"Almost Always True"
"Aloha Oe"
"No More"
"Can't Help Falling in Love"
"Rock-A-Hula Baby"
"Moonlight Swim" |
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