Elvis’ Italian Discography: The 45′s
By Bob Pakes
Welcome to the Complete Discography of the 45’s that were released by RCA Italy in the 50’s and 60’s!
The Italian singles from the 50’s and early 60’s were released with many different covers, sometimes up to 7 different picture-covers per title.
The goal of this topic is to collect all titles/pressings in one place, and it will remain ‘a work in progress’ until all known Italian 45 pressings have been collected here.
The Discography of Elvis’ Italian EP’s can be found HERE!
1956 | 45N 0470 | Heartbreak Hotel / I Was The One
1958
1956 | 45N 0509 | Blue Suede Shoes / I’m Counting On You
1956 | 45N 0510 | I Got A Woman / One Sided Love Affair
1956 | 45N 0511 | I Love You Because / Just Because
1956 | 45N 0512 | Tutti Frutti / Tryin’ To Get To You
12-1957
1962 (?)
1956 | 45N 0514 | Blue Moon / Money Honey
04-1958
1958
1956 | 45N 0515 | Don’t Be Cruel / Hound Dog
1956 | 45N 0516 | I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You) / Money Honey
1956 | 45N 0519 | Shake, Rattle And Roll / I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
1957
1956 | 45N 0520 | My Baby Left Me / Lawdy Miss Clawdy
1957 | 45N 0524 | Love Me Tender / Anyway You Want Me
12-1957
04-1958
1957 | 45N 0564 | Love Me / Long Tall Sally
Coming SOON!
THANKS:
To Chris Giles at THE ELVIS SHOP LONDON for allowing the use of his amazing stuff.
And to Bruno and Marco at ELVIS ITALIAN COLLECTOR CLUB for sharing their knowledge on their valuable forum.
The photo of Elvis and Sophia Loren was taken in February 1958, on the set of King Creole, by Bob Willoughby.
That’s a lot of Italian candy in one throw, Bob! A pitty RCA Italia didn’t do much design on the singles, compared to the ‘out of this world’ EPs released by them in the 50s ! Still, several I had not seen before. Excellent job, guys!
Free pizzas are on their way to the Echoes HQ…!
Hi Bob. Congratulations, great job! I read your message on EICC. I am one of the friends of the EICC. I hope to see you soon. I wish you all the best.
KatiaTcb
Top job again Bob.
Thanks for your work guys !
Italy had some of the nicest EPs in my opinion and some of the most uninspired 45 sleeves. Thanks for posting!
Excellent topic. Looking forward to some more soon.
Had not seen this topic for a long time, and looking at both the EPs and Singles from Italy in one go today, I must compliment you, and your Italian helpers once again. There’s so much research and presentation involved, you leave me flabbergasted, guys!