Elvis Presley LPM-1254 Indianapolis First Year Stamper - 3S/5S Pressing - G+/VG
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**Elvis Presley – LPM‑1254 (1956)Early RCA Indianapolis Pressing • Matrix 3S / 5S • Mono • Black Nipper Label**Offered here is an authentic early pressing of Elvis Presley’s historic debut album, LPM‑1254, produced at the RCA Indianapolis plant during the first year of release. This is not a reissue — it is a true 1950s RCA pressing with early-generation stampers and classic period‑correct labeling.A fantastic opportunity for collectors who want an early matrix variation of this landmark LP.🕮 Pressing DetailsCatalog: LPM‑1254Format: 12" Mono LPLabel: Black RCA Victor “Nipper on top”Text Features: “LONG 33⅓ PLAY” box, “NEW ORTHOPHONIC HIGH FIDELITY”Pressing Plant: RCA IndianapolisMatrix Numbers:Side 1: G2 PP1282‑3SSide 2: G2 PP1283‑5SThis combination identifies it as an early 1956–57 pressing, not a first stamper but still within the early production range.💿 Vinyl Condition: G+ (Visual Grade)Visible surface scuffs and handling marksNo deep gouges or cracksLabels clean and free from writing or stickersExpected vintage surface noise likelyConservatively graded G+ visually (may play closer to VG− depending on your setup)📀 Jacket Condition: G− (Good Minus)Full bottom seam splitTop seam split approximately halfwayLeft seam intact but includes visible writingHeavy ring wear, edge wear, and general age-related wearStill complete and fully legible, but fragile — a typical survivor of an early Elvis LP.📄 Inner SleeveIncludes a late‑1950s RCA Victor advertising sleeve (“the New Sound America loves best…”).
Correct for the period but not original to the earliest 1956 pressing.
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