This was as startling a debut record as any ever made, representing every side of Elvis’ musical influences except gospel — rockabilly, blues, R&B, country, and pop were all here in an explosive and seductive combination. Elvis Presley became the first rock & roll album to reach the number one spot on the national charts, and RCA’s first million dollar-earning pop album.
-Bruce Eder (allmusic.com)
Blues Sued Shoes:
| Released | March 23, 1956 |
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| Recorded | July 1954 to January 1956 |
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| Length | 28:03 |
| Label | RCA Victor |
| Producer | Sam Phillips (Sun recordings) Steve Sholes (RCA recordings) |
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