Elvis Presley – Mystery Train 223, Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, 1st pressing, US, 1955
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ELVIS PRESLEY – “MYSTERY TRAIN”
Label: Sun Records – 223
Format: Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
Country: USA
Released: 1955
Genre: Rock, Rockabilly, Country
Style: Rock & Roll, Rockabilly 💿 DESCRIPTION Original 1955 Memphis pressing of Elvis Presley with Scotty and Bill – “Mystery Train / I Forgot to Remember to Forget” issued on the legendary SUN Records (223).
This is the true first pressing, cut and pressed in Memphis prior to RCA’s acquisition, featuring the hand-etched “SUN U-156 / U-157” matrices with “20” and Δ5379 identifiers.
An essential milestone in rock history and Presley’s final Sun single recorded at 706 Union Avenue, Memphis — one of the most sought-after Elvis originals. 💎 CONDITION shellac: VERY GOOD PLUS (V+) COVER: NONE 🧾 NOTES FOR COLLECTORS Authentic Memphis Sun pressing, not RCA reissue.
Correct deep yellow label with brown print, rooster logo at top, and distinctive hand-etched “SUN” + “20” in runout.
Historic release marking the end of Presley’s Sun era before his move to RCA.
True collector’s piece and cornerstone of early rock’n’roll history. 🔍 MATRIX / LABEL DETAILS
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Side A: “MYSTERY TRAIN” (Parker–Phillips) – U-156 20 SUN Δ5379
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Side B: “I FORGOT TO REMEMBER TO FORGET” (Kesler–Feathers) – U-157 20 SUN Δ5379
Label: Sun Records, Memphis, Tennessee – brown text on yellow background with rooster logo
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