RCA Victor presents Elvis in an original soundtrack album, Kissin’ Cousins. Kissin’ Cousins was released in 1964 with the catalog number LPM/LSP-2894. This record is well documented with all of it’s variations including a photo or no photo on the front of the cover to a rare black-and-white photo that is associated with the release of this record. However, there is a relatively recent discovery that has puzzled Elvis collectors; that is the Mono Dynagroove record. There are only a few known to exist. Another copy has been listed on eBay for a modest $900.
Mfg: RCA Records
Catalog: LPM-2894
Title: Kissin’ Cousins
Artist: Elvis Presley
Release: 10/1964 (est.)
Book Value: $1800+
COVER 1: Front: RCA Victor logo at upper right, number at lower left. Color Elvis photo. At lower right is black-and-white. 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 photo of six characters in the film. Back: Six film-related, color Elvis photos.
DISC 3: Black label, “Mono Dynagroove” at bottom According to Presleyana V, only one copy is known to exist. This would make it a second copy.
INNER SLEEVE: 21-112-1 40A (10/1964)
Red, black and white. Front: RCA’s Elvis LP catalog, most recent being Kissin’ Cousins (side 1, row 1, column 6). Back: RCA’s Elvis EPs and 45s catalog.
INNER SLEEVE:
21-112-1 40B (4/1965)
Red, black and white. Front: RCA’s Elvis LP catalog, most recent being Roustabout (side 1, row 1, column 5). Back: RCA’s Elvis EPs and 45s catalog.
Note: The image from ebay auction 110344634349 is angled such that the inner sleeve could be either sleeve listed above.
Sources
Jerry Osborne & Robert Alaniz, Presleyana V (Washington: Osborne Enterprises, 2002)