Moody Blue

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977United States

RCA / RCA Victor

“On sleeve: Red circle with the printed text "Including Moody Blue Way Down" on the front cover. Manufactured by Grammofon AB Electra, Solna, Sweden © 1977 Recorded on Tour - tracks A1 to A3 Recorded at Graceland - tracks A4, B1 to B5 Recorded Memphis, Tennessee - track A5 Vocal credits listed as on the labels. Kathy Westmoreland icredits on tracks B3 & B4 only appear on the back cover. Durations above is listed as on the back cover. They are slightly different on the labels. On labels: Rim text in white. Two lines at the top, and one line at the bottom. ℗ 1974 1977 The runouts are etched.”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Canada

“Commonly referred to as "The Blue Album". Ever Reddy logo on spine. Runouts are etched.”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Peru

“Producto Peruano”

RCA Victor / RCA

calendar_today1977Germany

“Label : RCA on the artwork , RCA Victor on labels. ℗ 1974, 1977 RCA Records. Similar GEMA only releases with cat. # PL 12428: [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/406079]406079[/url] – „Manufactured in Germany“ missing in runouts. [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/16081036]16081036[/url] – Different front and back cover; „Manufactured in Germany“ missing in runouts.”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Canada

“Canada version”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Germany

“On labels: Made in Germany On cover: Printed in Germany Tracks: A1 to A3 recorded on Tour, A4, B1 to B5 recorded to Graceland, A5 recorded Memphis Tennessee All runouts are etched, except Made in Germany that are stamped.”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Colombia

“Fabricado por industria electro sonora S.A. Medellin, Colombia de grabaciones maestras de RCA Records TM (s)(r) Marca (s) usadas por autorización de RCA Corporation. (p)1977”

RCA / RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Germany

“RCA Victor Club Sonderauflage Made in Germany Printed in Germany The labels on both sides have a ring pressed into the label paper, which differs from the labels of [r8414090], which have a slightly larger ring that protrudes up from the label paper.”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977United States

“A very small number of these were pressed on colors besides the stock blue. This is the yellow version. ℗ 1974 1977 RCA Records © 1977 RCA Records TM(s) ® RCA Corp. Made in USA Recordings: A1 to A3 - Recorded on Tour A4, B1 to B5 - Recorded at Graceland A5 - Recorded Memphis, Tennessee All selection are BMI exept "Unchained Melody", ASCAP”

RCA

calendar_today1977Europe

“A German press for the UK & Europe market. Previously released as PL 12428 and PL 82428. Distribution: UK by BMG Records Europe by BMG Ariola ℗ 1974 BMG Music Track A5 ℗ 1976 BMG Music Tracks B3, B4 ℗ 1977 BMG Music Tracks A1 to A4, B1, B2, B5 Published By: Anglo-Pic Music Co. Ltd. Track A1 Petal Music Ltd. Tracks A2, A5 Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd. Tracks A3, A4 ATV Music Track B1 Chappell Morris Ltd. Track B2 Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. Track B3 Glad Music Ltd. Track B4 Carlin Music Corp. Track B5 Printed in Germany Made in Germany Cover with or without BMG Special Price sticker. Cat. number NL90252 on cover and NL 90252 on labels. Reuse of the old round RCA logo on back cover and modern logo on labels. Black labels with silver rim, ver. srC (sn6), used june 1987 – mar 1990. With BIEM and GEMA in separate boxes. This version has no embossed bass clef symbol on B side label like [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1729957]1729957[/url] has. Similar versions: [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/8754207]8754207[/url]: Label srB with BIEM above GEMA in one box. [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1729957]1729957[/url]: Label srC with BIEM and GEMA in separate boxes. This version, 26854109: Same as 1729957 but no embossed bass clef symbol. [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/17405083]17405083[/url]: Label srD with BIEM and GEMA in separate boxes and old round RCA logo.”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977United States

“This release has a large deep groove pressing ring. Comes with an RCA printed inner sleeve with images of the Elvis LP covers and their respective catalog numbers. [Runouts:] Dead-wax matrix etchings and stamped characters are listed in the order in which they appear on top of the run-out groove, starting after the end of the last song on each side. Runouts are etched, except 'stampers' "A 4" and "B1", which are stamped.”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Mexico

RCA / RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Italy

“All selection are BMI except "Unchained Melody", ASCAP. Printed in Italy, CAMPI Grafica, Foligno 8/77 TMK(S) ®Registered ● Marca(s) Registrada(s) RCA Corporation ● ©1977, RCA Records, New York, N.Y. ● Tracks: - A1 to A3 recorded on Tour - A4, B1 to B5 recorded at Graceland - A5 recorded Memphis, Tennessee Different track duration on the disc labels except B3 and B4.”

RCA

calendar_today1977Sweden

RCA / RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Sweden

“On back cover: ℗ 1977 (not © 1977) On labels: ℗ 1974 1977 RCA RECORDS On Label, in black print: Manufactured by Grammofon AB Electra, Solna Sweden from master recordings owned or controlled by Radio Corporation of America. RCA on cover, RCA Victor on labels Cover similar to [r8371383], but No SIB TRYCK on the back cover Price code AS LC 0316 Runouts are etched.”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Netherlands

“[on frontsleeve]: Yellow printed circle (no hypesticker) with black lettering: met hitsingle * WAY DOWN * [on label]: Made by RCA Schallplatten GmbH, Hamburg from masters owned or controlled by RCA Records. Made in Germany [on backsleeve]: Made in Holland by Inelco Nederland BV from master recordings owned or controlled by RCA Records. Also release with label variant: [r=2047216]”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Rhodesia

“' FEATURING THE HIT SINGLE "WAY DOWN" ' printed in bold capital letters in a large yellow circle at the top right of the front of the sleeve (not a sticker) TMK(S) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) RCA Corporation © 1977, RCA Records New York, N.Y. Made from Master Recordings of RCA Records. TM(S) ® Marca(s) Registrada(S) used by autho- rity of RCA Corporation. All rights reserved Unauthorised copying, public performance, broadcasting of this record forbidden. Manufactured by Teal Record Co. Ltd. Recordings: A1 to A3 - Recorded on Tour A4, B1 to B5 - Recorded at Graceland A5 - Recorded Memphis, Tennessee All selections are BMI except "Unchained Melody," ASCAP White labels with blue print.”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Argentina

“Came originally with shrink stickers (see added picture). ℗ 1974 1977 RCA Records © 1977 RCA Records TM(s) ® RCA Corp. Made in USA Recordings: A1 to A3 - Recorded on Tour A4, B1 to B5 - Recorded at Graceland A5 - Recorded Memphis, Tennessee All selection are BMI exept "Unchained Melody", ASCAP”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977France

“Made in France Printed in France The uncredited pressing company is derived from the marks of the group [l=AGI] / Audio Graphic Industries, we can find on the run-out grooves. Disco France was the pressing plant of this group. Runouts are stamped except "agi JS2" which is etched”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Spain

RCA

calendar_today1977South Africa

“South African pressing”

RCA

calendar_today1977Europe

“A German 1990 press for the UK & Europe market. Distribution: UK by BMG Records Europe by BMG Ariola ℗ 1974 BMG Music Track A5 ℗ 1976 BMG Music Tracks B3, B4 ℗ 1977 BMG Music Tracks A1 to A4, B1, B2, B5 Published By: Anglo-Pic Music Co. Ltd. Track A1 Petal Music Ltd. Tracks A2, A5 Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd. Tracks A3, A4 ATV Music Track B1 Chappell Morris Ltd. Track B2 Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. Track B3 Glad Music Ltd. Track B4 Carlin Music Corp. Track B5 Printed in Germany by Topak Made in Germany Some copies released with small white sticker " Elvis in the 90's " Cat. number NL90252 on cover and NL 90252 on labels. Reuse of the old round RCA logo on back cover. Black labels with silver rim, ver. srD (sn9), used apr 1990 – 1993. With BIEM GEMA in separate boxes and the old round RCA logo. Similar versions: [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/8754207]8754207[/url]: Label srB with BIEM above GEMA in one box. [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/1729957]1729957[/url]: Label srC with BIEM and GEMA in separate boxes. [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/26854109]26854109[/url]: Same as 1729957 but no embossed bass clef symbol. This version, 17405083: Label srD with BIEM and GEMA in separate boxes and old round RCA logo.”

RCA Victor / RCA

calendar_today1977United Kingdom

“Sticker on sleeve reading: Record made in Germany Sleeve printed in England Labels identical to UK issues. Sleeve: A1 to A3: Recorded on tour A4, B1 to B5: Recorded at Graceland A5: Recorded Memphis, Tennessee Runouts are etched except Made in Germany which is stamped”

RCA

calendar_today1977United States

“Made in U.S.A. Surface of disc is medium blue with black text. Publishers Track 1 : Frank Music Corp. 2, 5 : Al Gallico Music Corp. 3 : Excellorec Music 4 : Central Songs (c/o Beechwood Music) 6 : Arab Music Co. 7 : Lion Publishing Co., Inc. 8 : Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. 8 : Sweet Glory Music, Inc. 9 : Jack Music, Inc. 9 : Glad Music Co. 10 : Elvis Music, Inc. 10 : Hudson Bay Music Co. ℗ 1974, 1977 BMG Music © 1977 BMG Music”

RCA

calendar_today1977Canada

“℗ 1974, 1977 BMG Music Publishers 1: Frank Music Corp. 2, 5: Al Gallico Music 3: Excellorec Music 4: Central Songs (c/o Beechwood Music) 6: Ahab Music Co, Inc. 7: Lion Publ. Co. Inc. (Division of ABC Dunhill) 8: Screen Gems EMI Music, Inc. 8: Sweet Glory Music, Inc. 9: Jack Music, Inc. 9: Glad Music Co. 10: Elvis Music, Inc. 10: Hudson Bay Music Co.”

RCA / BMG

calendar_today1977United States

RCA

calendar_today1977United States

“Surface of disc is blue with black text, different than other RCA releases from this era. This is the [l914536] repress. The original [l489528] pressing is here - [r=22492916]. A subsequent [l299089] pressing is here - [r=21583207].”

RCA / BMG

calendar_today1977Europe

“Issued in a standard clear tray jewel case with an 8-page booklet. Some copies issued with a sticker on jewel case front. Similar to [r=8151452], but with different matrix and SID codes. "Let Me Be There" has been left out since it is available on [url=https://www.discogs.com/master/108043-Elvis-Presley-Recorded-Live-On-Stage-In-Memphis]Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis[/url]. Bonus tracks (10 to 19) are taken from the album [url=https://www.discogs.com/master/201144-Elvis-Presley-From-Elvis-Presley-Boulevard-Memphis-Tennessee]From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee[/url]. Track 1: 04/25/1977 Frank Music Corp. (ASCAP) Track 2: 04/25/1977 EMI Al Gallico Music o/b/o Pedal Music Ltd. (BMI) Track 3: 04/25/1977 Cherio Corporation (BMI) Track 4: 10/30/1976 Central Songs (BMI) Track 5: 10/29-30/1976 Ray Stevens Music (BMI) Track 6: 10/29/1976 Songs of Universal, Inc. / Wemar Corp. (BMI) Track 7: 02/04-05/1976 Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. (BMI) Track 8: 02/02-03/76 Universal Songs Of Polygram, Inc. (BMI) Track 9: 10/29/1976 Alley Music / Trio Music (BMI) Track 10: 02/05/1976 EMI Miller Catalog Inc. (ASCAP) Track 11: 02/06/1976 Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI) / Cross Keys Publishing (ASCAP) Track 12: 02/07/1976 Milene Music, Inc. (ASCAP) Track 13: 02/05/1976 Public Domain Track 14: 02/02/1976 Croma Music Co. / BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) Track 15: 02/05/1976 Combine Music Corp. (BMI) Track 16: 02/02/1976 First Generation Music Co. (BMI) Track 17: 02/03/1976 Welbeck Music Corporation (ASCAP) Track 18: 02/06/1976 Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI) Track 19: 02/04/1976 Hollis Music, Inc. / Tyler Music Ltd. (BMI) ℗ & © 2000 BMG Entertainment. Made in the EU.”

RCA / BMG Brasil

calendar_today1977Brazil

“Reissue from 2000 that also included the album "From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee". "Let Me Be There", from the original "Moody Blue" sequence, has been left out since it is available on "Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis".”

RCA

calendar_today1977United States

“BMG Club Edition This is the [l914536] repress. The original [l489528] pressing is here - [r=22492916]. A subsequent [l299089] pressing is here - [r=21583207].”

RCA

calendar_today1977Europe

“Stickered with "Elvis - Artist of the Century". Issued in standard jewelcase with white jeweltray.”

Not On Label (Elvis Presley)

calendar_today1977Germany

“Tracks 11, 20 recorded 06-21-77. Track 12 recorded 04-24-77. Tracks 16, 17 Studio rehearsal 08-16-1974.”

RCA

calendar_today1988United States

“First release on CD. Surface of disc is blue with black text, different than other RCA releases from this era. Jewel case with 4-page booklet (blank inside). This is the original [l489528] pressing. The [l914536] repress is here - [r=8551504]. A subsequent [l299089] pressing is here - [r=21583207]. A mastering fault on "She Thinks I Still Care" has resulted in the first 2.9 seconds of the intro being omitted. In addition the printed durations differ on the artwork and the CD (3:37 and 3:47).”

RCA

calendar_today1988Germany

“Made in Germany”

RCA

calendar_todayJul 21, 1988Japan

“First release on CD in Japan. Released with obi and booklet containing lyrics in English. RCA disc with blue text.”

RCA

calendar_today1990Brazil

RCA

calendar_today1993Europe

“Made in Germany. Cat# ND90252 on the artwork and booklet; cat# ND 90252 on the CD label. Printed durations differ from the artwork and the CD label. Jewel case with 8-page lyric booklet.”

RCA

calendar_today1993Australia

“With Foldout lyric booklet.”

RCA

calendar_todayAug 16, 1995Japan

“Japanese reissue. Released with obi and booklet containing lyrics in English and Japanese as well as Japanese liner notes.”

RCA / BMG Nederland BV

calendar_today1996Netherlands

“8-page booklet with lyrics. Tracks 1, 2, 3 recorded on tour. Tracks 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 recorded at Graceland. Track 5 recorded Memphis, Tennesse. Number 50 of [r=1471083].”

BMG Nederland BV / RCA

calendar_today1996Netherlands

“℗ 1977 BMG Music © 1996 BMG Nederland BV Made in The E.C. Tracks 1, 2, 3 Recorded on Tour Tracks 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Recorded at Graceland Track 5 Recorded Memphis, Tennesse There is no Barcode on this version Number 50 of the [r1471083]”

RCA / BMG

calendar_today1997Brazil

“© 1975 BMG Music, ℗ 1977 RCA Records, © 1990 BMG Music Group Printed Elvis on front cover, Elvis Presley on Sidebars and CD. Back Cover: BMG Brasil Ltda. CD: Fabricado por Sonopress® BMG Ariola Discos Ltda. ASCAP referenced on Track 1 BMI referenced on Tracks 2 to 10”

RCA

calendar_today1997Europe

“℗ 1977 BMG Music Stickered with "Elvis 77-97". Made in Germany Printed in Germany”

RCA

calendar_today1997Europe

“For promotional use only. Not for sale Realeased in the Graceland House collection ( Limited 1000 copies) Taken from the platinum box set Elvis Presley - A life in music.”

RCA

calendar_today2000Europe

“"Let Me Be There" has been left out since it is available on Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis. Bonus tracks are taken from the album 'From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee'. Jewel Case with 8 page booklet featuring new liner notes.”

RBA Editores

calendar_today2000Spain

“Credits from original long play”

RCA

calendar_today2000United States

“Reissue from 2000 that also included the album "From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee". "Let Me Be There", from the original "Moody Blue" sequence, has been left out since it is available on "Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis".”

RCA

calendar_today1977Italy

“℗ 1977 Made in Italy Dolby”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Greece

RCA

calendar_today1977Canada

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Spain

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977New Zealand

RCA

calendar_today1977Sweden

RCA

calendar_today1977United Kingdom

“Pale grey cassette shell with orange RCA logo and blue on-body print. Track numbering is sequential. RCA Record Division England Publishers: Frank Music Co. Ltd : A1 Petal Music Ltd. : A2 , A5 Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd. : A3, A4 Peter Maurice Music : B6 KPM : B6 Chappell Morris Ltd. : B7 Screen Gems - EMI Music Ltd. : B8 Glad Music Ltd. : B9 Carlin Music Corp. : B10 Phonographic copyright Ⓟ RCA Records A5: Ⓟ1974 B8, B9: Ⓟ1976 A1 to A4, B6, B7, B10: Ⓟ1977 Ⓒ 1977 RCA Ltd.”

RCA

calendar_today1977South Africa

“Artone press. Grey tape with white paper labels and blue print.”

RCA

calendar_today1977United States

“White Shell, Paper Labels Without Red RCA On Labels”

RCA

calendar_today1977Canada

“Black Plastic Shell From the front label: "Made in Canada by RCA Limited from Master Recordings owned or controlled by RCA Records." This sentence is the source of the "Licensed From" credit. ℗ 1974, 1977 RCA Records”

RCA

calendar_today1977United States

“Similar to [r14909939] with different shell design. A1-2,B2,D3: Recorded on Tour A3: Recorded in Memphis, Tennessee B1,B3,C1-3,D1-2: Recorded at Graceland”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977France

RCA

calendar_today1977Canada

“Printed in Canada. MADE IN CANADA embossed in top right corner of shell, both sides.”

RCA

calendar_today1977United States

“A1, A2, B2, D3: Recorded on Tour A3: Recorded in Memphis, Tennessee B1, B3, C1 to C3, D1, D2: Recorded at Graceland ℗ 1974, 1977, RCA Records © 1977 RCA Records Printed in the U.S.A.”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977United States

“Shell Variation”

RCA

calendar_today1977Germany

RCA

calendar_today1977Netherlands

“℗ 1977 RCA Records”

RCA

calendar_today1977Canada

RCA

calendar_today1977Australia

“Made in Australia”

RCA

calendar_today1977United Kingdom

“Pale grey cassette shell with orange RCA logo and black on-body print. Track numbering is sequential. RCA Record Division England Publishers: Frank Music Co. Ltd : A1 Petal Music Ltd. : A2 , A5 Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd. : A3, A4 Peter Maurice Music : B6 KPM : B6 Chappell Morris Ltd. : B7 Screen Gems - EMI Music Ltd. : B8 Glad Music Ltd. : B9 Carlin Music Corp. : B10 Phonographic copyright Ⓟ RCA Records A5: Ⓟ1974 B8, B9: Ⓟ1976 A1 to A4, B6, B7, B10: Ⓟ1977 Ⓒ 1977 RCA Ltd.”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977France

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977Argentina

“℗ 1974 1977 RCA Records © 1977 RCA Records TM(s) ® RCA Corp. Recordings: A1 to A3 - Recorded on Tour A4, B1 to B5 - Recorded at Graceland A5 - Recorded Memphis, Tennessee”

RCA

calendar_today1977Sweden

“℗ 1974, 1977 RCA Records Miletryck printed in lower right lower corner on cassette. Cassette has rectangular shapes on lower corners.”

RCA Victor

calendar_today1977United States

“Later white shell cassette reissue. This version has no barcode”