Elvis’ Spanish Discography: The Singles

By Bob Pakes
 
 

Welcome to the discography of the 45 and 33 1/3 RPM singles that were released by RCA Spain in the 50’s and 60’s!
 
Elvis’ first single in Spain was Perro De Caza / No Seas Cruel (Hound Dog / Don’t Be Cruel), in 1957. At least 13 different pressings of this single exist, but it seems fair to assume that each pressing must have been in a low quantity since Elvis was virtually unknown when his debut single in Spain was released. Then again, each of these pressings must have sold out rather quickly, encouraging the record company to put out another pressing.
 
Now, let’s get this Spanish discography into first gear!

 

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Perro De Caza / No Seas Cruel
(Hound Dog / Don’t Be Cruel)

 

1957 | 3-10052 | 45 RPM

 

1958 | 3-10052 | 45 RPM

 

1958 | 3-10052 | 45 RPM

 

Here we have a Spanish RCA 45 from the same year by a singer named Andy Russell. We can see an identical style for the artwork and use of colors that apparently was common for RCA Spain.
 
Interesting to note is that Elvis’ first Spanish 45 gets a mention on the backcover.
 
Please click the image for an enlargment.

 

1960 | 3-10052 | 45 RPM

The cover of this mega-rare pressing is the same as Elvis’ 2nd LP. I only have a very low quality image of this variaton, and it is therefore not shown in this discography.

 

1961 | 32023 | 33 1/3 RPM

 

1961 | 32023 | 33 1/3 RPM

 

1961 | 32023 | 33 1/3 RPM

 

1961 | 32023 | 33 1/3 RPM

 

1961 | 32023 | 33 1/3 RPM

 

1961 | 3-10123 | 45 RPM

 

1962 | 3-10123 | 45 RPM

 

1962 | 3-10123 | 45 RPM

 

1962 | 3-10123 | 45 RPM

 

The photo used for this cover was taken on October 28, 1957, in Los Angeles, when Elvis reprised his infamous performance on the Steve Allen Show by singing to a dog. But this time there were no censors to keep him on a tight leash!
 
As to why the Spanish Art Department turned Nipper into Spot is beyond me …

 

1964 | 3-10123 | 45 RPM

 

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Ahora O Nunca / Un Poquito De Azul
(It’s Now Or Never / A Mess Of Blues)

 

1960 | 3-10082 | 45 RPM

 

1960 | 3-10082 | 45 RPM

 

1960 | 3-10082 | 45 RPM

 

1961 | 32020 | 33 1/3 RPM

 

1961 | 32020 | 33 1/3 RPM

 

1961 | 32020 | 33 1/3 RPM

 

1961 | 32020 | 33 1/3 RPM

 

1962 | 3-10119 | 45 RPM

 

1962 | 3-10119 | 45 RPM

 
 
 
 
 
To be continued SOON!

 

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THANKS:
 
Thanks, as always, to Chris Giles at THE ELVIS SHOP LONDON
 
A special thanks to Josep Rulló (Spain) for his assistence in putting this Discography together, and for sharing the scans of his record collection.
 
Even though the existing Spanish Discography, Elvis El Rey En España (as shown to the right), is far from complete, it serves perfectly as the starter’s guide to any Spanish vinyl collector and comes highly recommended.

 

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