Elvis Presley LP Canadian Discography
This discography will focus on the original releases between 1956-1977 and none of the re-releases. The Canadian records are same as the U.S. releases, except for the label. However, additional differences will be noted accordingly.
Blue Label
Circa. 1956
This is the RCA Victor Canadian blue label with silver print. Except for the color blue, it is identical to the silver and grey label. In 1956, RCA Canada phased out the blue label in favor of the silver and grey label.
| Release | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| LPM-1254 | Elvis Presley | This release uses the U.S.A. cover. This would be the only Elvis release on this label. It is known to exist with Side 1, Track 6, Just Because as erroneously credited as P.D. and correctly credited as Bob Shelton, Joe Shelton, Sid Robin. |
Silver and Grey Label
Circa. 1956-1958
This is the RCA Victor Canadian silver and grey label with silver print. Except for the color blue, it is identical to the silver and grey label. In 1956, RCA Canada phased out the blue label in favor of the silver and grey label.
| Release | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| LPM-1254 | Elvis Presley | |
| LPM-1382 | Elvis | There is one copy known to exist that contains the alternate version of Old Shep with the extra words; however, as a re-release with black dog-on-top label. |
| LPM-1515 | Loving You | |
| LPM-1707 | Elvis' Golden Records | |
| LPM-1884 | King Creole | |
| LPM-1951 | Elvis' Christmas Album | Has a distinctively different cover than the U.S. release. Released with a non-gatefold cover similar to LOC-1035. This has been described as Canada's rarest Elvis LP. It was re-released on a black dog-on-top label record with the familiar blue jacket (with army pictures on the back). |
| LPM-1990 | For LP Fans Only | Also released in parts of Canada on the black dog on top label. |
Maroon Label
Circa. 1957
The RCA Victor Canadian maroon label is similar in layout as the silver and grey label with silver print, with the additional reference “Original Cast Series”. While this label is Canadian, the record is otherwise the same as the U.S. release (issued as black dog on top label). There are no unique Canadian covers for this LP.
| Release | Title | Details |
|---|---|---|
| LOC-1035 | Elvis' Christmas Album |
Black Dog on Top Label
Circa. 1962,1964,1965
The RCA Victor Canadian black Dog on Top label, issued for the first pressing of the monaural and stereo versions, is similar to the U.S. releases. Unlike the U.S. releases, all were issued with Long Play on bottom and none with MONO or Monaural on bottom. There are no unique Canadian covers for this LP. Covers will have Printed in Canada.
| Release | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LPM 1951 | Elvis' Christmas Album | Blue cover with army pictures on back. |
| LPM 1990 | For LP Fans Only | Simultaneously released on grey and silver labels. |
| LPM 2011 | A Date With Elvis | |
| LPM 2075 | Elvis' Gold Records Vol.2 | |
| LPM/LSP 2231 | Elvis Is Back | |
| LPM/LSP 2256 | G.I. Blues | May contain the incorrect version of "Tonight is so Right For Love". |
| LPM/LSP 2238 | His Hand In Mine | |
| LPM/LSP 2370 | Something For Everybody | Issued with a full face cover, unlike the U.S. cover, which is split with song titles on the left side. |
| LPM/LSP 2426 | Blue Hawaii | |
| LPM/LSP 2523 | Pot Luck | |
| LPM/LSP 2621 | Girls, Girls, Girls | |
| LPM/LSP 2697 | It Happened At The World's Fair | |
| LPM/LSP 2765 | Elvis' Gold Records Vol.3 | |
| LPM/LSP 2756 | Fun In Acapulco | |
| LPM/LSP 2894 | Kissin Cousins | |
| LPM/LSP 2999 | Roustabout | |
| LPM/LSP 3338 | Girl Happy | |
| LPM/LSP 3450 | Elvis For Everyone | |
| LPM/LSP 3468 | Harum Scarum | |
| LPM/LSP 3553 | Frankie & Johnny | |
| LPM/LSP 3643 | Paradise Hawaiian Style | |
| LPM/LSP 3702 | Spinout | |
| LPM/LSP 3758 | How Great Thou Art | Dynagroove |
| LPM/LSP 3787 | Double Trouble | |
| LPM/LSP 3893 | Clambake | |
| LPM/LSP 3921 | Elvis Gold Records Vol.4 | |
| LPM/LSP 3989 | Speedway |
Black Dog on Top Label (for the reprocessed stereo LPs only)
Circa. 1958 to 1968
The RCA Victor Canadian black Dog on Top for the reprocessed stereo LPs only label, issued as a re-release to the original Long-Play first pressings, is similar to the U.S. releases with the staggered StErEo effect. Where the U.S. re-releases were cataloged with the LSP (e) prefix, the Canadian catalog numbers were prefixed with LPE. There are no unique Canadian covers for this LP. Covers will have Printed in Canada.
| Release | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LPE 1254 | Elvis Presley | |
| LPE 1382 | Elvis | |
| LPE 1515 | Loving You | |
| LPE 1707 | Elvis' Golden Records | |
| LPE 1884 | King Creole | |
| LPE 1951 | Elvis' Christmas Album | |
| LPE 1990 | For LP Fans Only | |
| LPE 2011 | A Date With Elvis | |
| LPE 2075 | Elvis' Gold Records, Vol.2 |
Orange label.
Circa. 1968-1975, 1982.
The RCA Victor Canadian orange label is similar to the U.S. releases. These are the original Canadian orange labels for the first pressings of the following albums. There are three different varieties of the orange label, rigid vinyl, with the wide inner circle, flexible vinyl and where Dynaflex is printed on the label.
| Release | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LPM 4088 | Elvis (NBC TV Special) | Orange label, Rigid vinyl. |
| LSP 4155 | From Elvis In Memphis | Orange label, Rigid vinyl. |
| LSP 6020 | From Memphis To Vegas/From Vegas To Memphis | Orange label, Rigid vinyl. Bonus Photo offer printed on cover not sticker as in U.S. release. |
| LSP 4362 | On Stage - February 1970 | Orange label, Rigid vinyl. |
| LPM 6401 | Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits Vol.1 (box set) | Orange label, Rigid vinyl. |
| LSP 4428 | In Person At The International Hotel | Orange label, Rigid vinyl. |
| LSP 4429 | Back In Memphis | Orange label, Rigid vinyl. |
| LSP 4445 | Elvis - That's The Way It Is | Orange label, Rigid vinyl. |
| LSP 4460 | Elvis Country | Orange label , Flexible vinyl. |
| LSP 4530 | Love Letters | Orange label , Flexible vinyl. |
| APL1-1039 | Elvis Today | Orange label, Dynaflex vinyl. |
| ANL1-0971(e) | Pure Gold | Orange label , Flexible vinyl. Unconfirmed. |
| ANL1-1319 | His Hand In Mind | Orange label , Flexible vinyl. Unconfirmed. |
| CPL1-4395 | Memories of Christmas | Orange label , Flexible vinyl. Issued as black dog on top in U.S. On orange label 7 years after RCA stopped using orange labels. |
| KXL1-0504 | The First Year | Orange label , Flexible vinyl. Not released in the U.S. On orange label 7 years after RCA stopped using orange labels. |
| LPM 6402 | Worldwide Gold Award Hits Vol.2 (box set) | Orange label, Dynaflex vinyl. |
| LSP 4579 | Elvis Sings The Wonderful World of Christmas | Orange label, Dynaflex vinyl. |
| LSP 4671 | Elvis Now | Orange label, Dynaflex vinyl. |
| LSP 4690 | He Touched Me | Orange label, Dynaflex vinyl. |
| LSP 4776 | Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden | Orange label, Dynaflex vinyl. |
| VPSX 6089 | Aloha From Hawaii | Orange label, Dynaflex vinyl. Stereo not quadraphonic as U.S. release. Non-die cut cover. |
| APL1-0283 | Elvis (Fool LP) | Orange label, Dynaflex vinyl. |
| APL1-0388 | Raised On Rock | Orange label, Dynaflex vinyl. |
| CPL1-0475 | Good Times | Orange label, Dynaflex vinyl. |
| CPL1-0606 | Elvis Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis | Orange label, Dynaflex vinyl. Banded. (The U.S. only banded promo copies.) |
| CPM1-0808 | Having Fun With Elvis On Stage | Orange label, Dynaflex vinyl. |
| APL1-0873 | Promised Land | Orange label, Dynaflex vinyl. |
| CPL1-0341 | A Legendary Performer Volume 1 | Orange label, Dynaflex vinyl. Printing ERROR, incorrect label. |
Tan label.
Circa. 1976-1981.
The RCA Victor Canadian tan label is similar to the U.S. releases.
| Release | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| APL1-1506 | From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee | Tan label. Dynaflex. |
| KPM1-0153 | The Sun Collection | Tan label. U.S. catalog APM1-1675 Sun Sessions. |
| CPL1-2274 | Welcome To My World | Tan label. U.S. releases on black dog near top label. U.S. catalog APL1-2274. |
| AFL1-2428 | Moody Blue | Tan label. U.S. releases on black dog near top label. Blue vinyl with serial #. |
| AFL1-2772 | He Walks Beside Me | Tan label. U.S. releases on black dog near top label. |
| CEL1-2901 | Elvis Sings For Children and Grownups Too! | Tan label. U.S. releases on black dog near top label. U.S. catalog CPL1-2901. |
| AQL1-3279 | Our Memories Of Elvis | Tan label. U.S. releases on black dog near top label. |
| AQL1-3448 | Our Memories Of Elvis Vol.2 | Tan label. U.S. releases on black dog near top label. |
| CPL2-4031 | This Is Elvis | Tan label. U.S. releases on black dog near top label. |
| AHL1-2347 | Elvis - Greatest Hits Vol.1 | Tan label. U.S. releases on black dog near top label. |
| AAL1-3917 | Guitar Man | Tan label. U.S. releases on black dog near top label. |
References
For many years, there was a great website called www.elviscanada.com. It was the only website of it’s kind in that it provided great detail and lists of the Elvis Presley Canadian discography. It was a valuable contribution to Elvis collectors everywhere. I referenced it quite often. Recently, I have discovered that it no longer exists. The information is seemingly gone forever. I could not find any other site that even touches on the extensive Elvis Presley Canadian Record Catalog. I was fortunate enough to recover that information to bring it back to the Elvis collector community. On August 31, 2013, Tom McCallum, the curator of www.elviscanada.com emailed that the site is back!
- Detail from the collection of Robert Lee. ↩