40 Greatest Hits

~ Release by Elvis Presley (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Tracklist

▼ 12" Vinyl 1: Record 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
A1My Baby Left Me
bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (on 1956-01-30, from 1956-01-30 until 1956-02-03)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1956-01-30, from 1956-01-30 until 1956-02-03)
guitar:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1956-01-10, from 1956-01-30 until 1956-02-03) and Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1956-01-30, from 1956-01-30 until 1956-02-03)
piano:
Shorty Long (1950s country/rockabilly artist) (on 1956-01-30, from 1956-01-30 until 1956-02-03)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1956) and BMG Music (in 1956)
recorded at:
RCA Studios (New York, later noted as RCA Recording Studios) in New York, United States (on 1956-01-30, from 1956-01-30 until 1956-01-31, on 1956-02-03)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1956 (number: 29)
cover recording of:
My Baby Left Me (from 1956-01-30 until 1956-02-03)
lyricist and composer:
Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Crudup Music, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., R&H Music, Unichappell Music, Unichappell Music, Inc. and Williamson Music Company
Elvis Presley42:16
A2Heartbreak Hotel
engineer:
Bob Ferris (engineer)
bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (on 1956-01-10)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1956-01-10)
guitar:
Chet Atkins (on 1956-01-10), Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (on 1956-01-10) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1956-01-10)
piano:
Floyd Cramer (on 1956-01-10)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1956-01-10)
vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”), Ben Speer (on 1956-01-10), Lena Brock "Mom" Speer (on 1956-01-10) and Gordon Stoker (on 1956-01-10)
publisher:
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1956), BMG Music (in 1956) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
RCA Studios (Nashville) in Nashville, United States (on 1956-01-10)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1956 (number: 1), Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 45) and The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 347)
recording of:
Heartbreak Hotel (on 1956-01-10)
writer:
Mae Boren Axton, Tommy Durden and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
publisher:
Belwin Mills Music Ltd., Durden Breyer Publishing, EMI Harmonies Limited, EMI Mills Music Limited (PRS for Music-affiliated), Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sony/ATV Tree Publishing, Unichappell Music, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (holding company – do not use as release label), コンソーシアム音楽出版 C・F事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング CMP外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Elvis Presley3.82:11
A3Blue Suede Shoes
cover recording of:
Blue Suede Shoes
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music) (in 1955)
publisher:
Aberbach (London) (Publisher), Carl Perkins Music Inc., Carlin Music Corp., Hi Lo Music, Hill and Range Songs, Inc., Unichappell Music, Unichappell Music, Inc. and Wren Music Co.
part of:
Million Dollar Quartet (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
Elvis Presley2:04
A4Hound Dog
cover recording of:
Hound Dog
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber (on 1952-08-12)
composer:
Mike Stoller (on 1952-08-12)
previously attributed to:
Johnny Otis
publisher:
Chappell Morris Ltd., Cherry Lane Music, Cherry Lane Music Publishing, Elvis Presley Music, Gladys Music, Lion Publishing Co., MCA Music Inc. (US-based music publishers), MCA Music Ltd., MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group), Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Universal/MCA Music (music publisher; do not use as release label!), Williamson Music Company and Williamson Music, Inc.
Elvis Presley2:17
A5Love Me Tender
accordion:
Carl Fortina (from 1956-08-24 until 1956-09-04) and Dominic Frontiere (from 1956-08-24 until 1956-09-04)
banjo:
Luther "Red" Roundtree (from 1956-08-24 until 1956-09-04)
bass:
Meyer "Mike" Rubin (US bassist 1930s - 1960s) (from 1956-08-24 until 1956-09-04)
drums (drum set):
Richard Cornell (Percussion) (from 1956-08-24 until 1956-09-04)
guitar:
Vito Mumolo (Session Musician (Guitar)) (from 1956-08-24 until 1956-09-04)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1956-09-01)
vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”), Jon Dodson (from 1956-08-24 until 1956-09-04, on 1956-09-01), Charles Prescott (from 1956-08-24 until 1956-09-04, on 1956-09-01) and Rad Robinson (from 1956-08-24 until 1956-09-04, on 1956-09-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1956), BMG Music (in 1956), RCA/Ariola International (not for release label use! precursor of Bertelsmann Music Group aka BMG, 1985–87) (in 1956) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
20th Century Fox Music Stage 1 in Los Angeles, United States (on 1956-08-24, on 1956-09-04)
part of:
Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 437)
recording of:
Love Me Tender (from 1956-08-24 until 1956-09-04)
lyricist:
Ken Darby (in 1956)
additional writer:
Vera Matson (in 1956) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (in 1956)
composer:
George R. Poulton (in 1861)
publisher:
ABG Elvis Songs, Carlin Music Corporation, Chrysalis Songs, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Elvis Presley Music Susan Aberbach Trust, R&H Music, Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing, Williamson Music Company and Elvis Presley Music (from 1956 to present)
sub-publisher:
フジパシフィックミュージック and 日音 Synch事業部
is based on:
Aura Lea
Elvis Presley42:41
A6Got a Lot o Livin to Do!
recording of:
Got a Lot o’ Livin’ to Do
writer:
Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) and Ben Weisman
publisher:
Gladys Music Inc., Minder Music Ltd. and Rachel’s Own Music
Elvis Presley2:35
A7(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
recording of:
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
writer:
Bernie Lowe and Kal Mann
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music Inc. and Williamson Music Company
Elvis Presley2:42
A8Party
bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18) and Tiny Timbrell (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Music (in 1957) and RCA/Ariola International (not for release label use! precursor of Bertelsmann Music Group aka BMG, 1985–87) (in 1957)
recorded at:
Paramount Pictures Scoring Stage M in Los Angeles, United States (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
cover recording of:
Let’s Have a Party (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
lyricist and composer:
Jessie Mae Robinson
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Gladys Music Inc., IQ Music Ltd., MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company) and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
Elvis Presley2.61:30
A9All Shook Up
bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (from 1957-01-12 until 1957-01-13)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (from 1957-01-12 until 1957-01-13)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1957-01-12 until 1957-01-13) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (from 1957-01-12 until 1957-01-13)
piano:
Gordon Stoker (from 1957-01-12 until 1957-01-13)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) and The Jordanaires (from 1957-01-12 until 1957-01-13)
remixer:
Dennis Ferrante
additional performer:
The Jordanaires
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1957), BMG Music (in 1957) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, United States (from 1957-01-12 until 1957-01-13) and Bloch Arena in Honolulu, United States (on 1961-03-25)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1957 (number: 18) and Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 353)
cover recording of:
All Shook Up (on 1957-01-12)
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Global (publisher) and Shalimar Music Corp.
Elvis Presley3.652:00
A10Old Shep
bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03)
piano:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03) and Gordon Stoker (from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, United States (from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03)
cover recording of:
Old Shep (from 1956-09-01 until 1956-09-03)
publisher:
Clyde Julian Foley (US country music musician) (on 1935-06-24)
lyricist:
Willis Arthur (lyricist)
composer:
Clyde Julian Foley (US country music musician)
publisher:
Westpar Music
Elvis Presley54:12
B1Don’t
recording of:
Don’t
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Elvis Presley & The Jordanaires2:48
B2Hard Headed Woman
recording of:
Hard Headed Woman
lyricist and composer:
Claude Demetrius
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated) and Williamson Music Company
Elvis Presley & The Jordanaires1:56
B3King Creole
recording of:
King Creole
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry Lane Music, Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
Elvis Presley & The Jordanaires2:11
B4Jailhouse Rock
recording of:
Jailhouse Rock
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc., Elvis Presley Music Susan Aberbach Trust, Fujipacific Music, Inc., Gladys Music Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC, Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP), Nichion Synch Division, Silver Seahorse Music LLC and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Elvis Presley2:37
B5A Big Hunk of Love
recording of:
A Big Hunk o’ Love
writer:
Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) and Sid Wyche
publisher:
A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Songs, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Minder Music Ltd., R&H Music, Rachel’s Own Music, Regent Music (BMI) and Williamson Music Company
Elvis Presley & The Jordanaires2:03
B6I Got Stung
cover recording of:
I Got Stung
writer:
David Hill (US songwriter) and Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Gladys Music, Gladys Music Inc., Minder Music Ltd. and Rachel’s Own Music
Elvis Presley1:54
B7One Night
engineer:
Thorne Nogar
bass:
Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18) and Tiny Timbrell (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
piano:
Dudley Brooks (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
lead vocals:
Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (on 1957-02-23)
vocals:
The Jordanaires (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
BMG Entertainment (in 1957), BMG Music (in 1957, in 1959) and Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 2002)
recorded at:
Paramount Scoring Stage in Los Angeles, United States (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-01-18), Radio Recorders Studios (Santa Monica Blvd. location since 1949) in West Hollywood, United States (on 1957-02-23) and Metropolitan Sports Center in Bloomington, United States (on 1976-10-17)
cover recording of:
One Night (from 1957-01-15 until 1957-02-23)
writer:
Dave Bartholomew, Pearl King and Anita Steiman
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020) and Travis Music, Inc.
version of:
One Night (Of Sin)
live cover recording of:
One Night (on 1976-10-17)
writer:
Dave Bartholomew, Pearl King and Anita Steiman
publisher:
Elvis Presley Music Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020) and Travis Music, Inc.
version of:
One Night (Of Sin)
Elvis Presley2.62:32
B8(Now and Then There’s) a Fool Such as I
cover recording of:
(Now and Then There’s) a Fool Such as I
lyricist and composer:
Bill Trader
publisher:
LeFevre Sing Pub. Co., MCA Music Inc. (US-based music publishers) and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
Elvis Presley & The Jordanaires2:30
B9I Need Your Love Tonight
recording of:
I Need Your Love Tonight
writer:
Bickley Reichner and Sid Wayne
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Holly-Hill Music Publishing Co., Malvern Music Co., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Williamson Music Company
Elvis Presley & The Jordanaires2:06
B10Stuck on You
recording of:
Stuck on You
lyricist:
Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) (on 1960-03-20)
composer:
J. Leslie McFarland (composer) (on 1960-03-20)
publisher:
A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Gladys Music Inc., Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company
Elvis Presley & The Jordanaires2:13
▶ 12" Vinyl 2: Record 2

Credits

Release

manufactured by:RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/1159800 [info]

Release group

Wikidata:Q10272102 [info]