GI Blues

LSP-2256
Released: October 1, 1960

33 rpm, Mono
LP 12"

Side A
Matrix Side A: L2PP-3657 3S

01. Tonight Is So Right For Love [02:17] ¹)
02. What's She Really Like [02:20] ²)
03. Frankfort Special [02:59] ¹)
04. Wooden Heart [2:06] ²)
05. GI Blues [02:39] ¹)

Side B
Matrix Side B: L2PP-3658 3S

01. Pocketful Of Rainbows [02:37] ²)
02. Shoppin' Around [02:27] ¹)
03. Big Boots [01:35] ²)
04. Didja Ever [02:40] ¹)
05. Blue Suede Shoes [02:09] ²)
06. Doin' The Best I Can [03:14] ¹)

¹) Recorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood, April 27, 1960
²) Recorded: RCA Studios, Hollywood April 28, 1960

This was the soundtrack album to Elvis's 1960 film G.I. Blues. All eleven movie songs were included. The cover featured a photo of Elvis in his Army uniform. A special "Elvis is Back!" innersleeve was provided. G.I. Blues sold over 3.5 million copies, easily qualifying for a Gold Record, which was certified by the RIAA on March 12, 1963.

G.I. Blues entered Billboard's Top LPs chart in October 1960, at #6 - the highest debut position for any Elvis LP. This LP was number 1, it remained on the chart for a total of one hundred and eleven weeks (111 weeks), ten weeks at number one.