The Elvis as Cut by Boppin’ Bob Jones Thread

[LesterB]

I have a good number of Elvis albums cut by Bob Jones and thought it would be useful for us to all share our thoughts with specific examples of his work including LPs, EPs and singles.

It is worth noting that on the Bob Jones Elvis compilations sometimes it is specific tracks that stand out.

I will start of with what I think is the most dynamic and exciting sounding Bob Jones Elvis pressing:

[frus75]

Great idea Lester. I’d love to have a complete list of records that he did .

By the way, thanks for the one you’ve just shown

[londonflash]

Great idea for a thread. The album you posted is excellent. Got one for a bargain off ebay.

[victorjose]

Thank you very much Lester.

[LesterB]

Not a definitive list of Boppin Bob’s cuts but would like to hear from those who have these:

[londonflash]

Just won a Bob Jones Pot Luck on ebay......£3.44. Postage cost more.

[LesterB]

Just won a Bob Jones Pot Luck on ebay......£3.44. Postage cost more.

I was the other bidder!!! You beat me again!!!!

I was being very cheap as I have a couple of Indianapolis pressings that sound superb.

By the way - need your review of Country, Kissin Cousins and Pot Luck please!

[londonflash]

Just won a Bob Jones Pot Luck on ebay......£3.44. Postage cost more.

I was the other bidder!!! You beat me again!!!!

I was being very cheap as I have a couple of Indianapolis pressings that sound superb.

By the way - need your review of Country, Kissin Cousins and Pot Luck please!

Sorry mate!

I've got a UK mono Pot Luck and a couple of later US stereo pressings (one orange label and maybe the other is black). Which ones do you have?

I'll have a listen to those other ones, compare and let you know what I think.

PS. Agree with you that the History of Rock sounds superb.

[LesterB]

Just won a Bob Jones Pot Luck on ebay......£3.44. Postage cost more.

I was the other bidder!!! You beat me again!!!!

I was being very cheap as I have a couple of Indianapolis pressings that sound superb.

By the way - need your review of Country, Kissin Cousins and Pot Luck please!

Sorry mate!

I've got a UK mono Pot Luck and a couple of later US stereo pressings (one orange label and maybe the other is black). Which ones do you have?

I'll have a listen to those other ones, compare and let you know what I think.

PS. Agree with you that the History of Rock sounds superb.

I was only bidding out of curiosity but would be very interested to get your thoughts on a comparison - I have the Indianapolis tan and black label - 1976/ 77.

Have you compared Kissin Cousins and Country to the Indianapolis pressings?

Glad you like History of Rock

[LesterB]

This is Bob Jones is mono, analogue and sounds great

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226094738796?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ufLmPKkbRiO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=fB3xk4OiSXG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[londonflash]

This is Bob Jones is mono, analogue and sounds great

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226094738796?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ufLmPKkbRiO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=fB3xk4OiSXG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Thank you for the recommendation.

[Alexander]

What is the first Elvis release Bopin' Bob Jones worked on and what was the last? Was it 1982 with the EP Collection box set or even earlier?
And the last the excellent Essential Elvis Volume 2 (1988)? I can't remember, so anyone?
Maybe we can come to a chronological list for those who wish to track down these records, because "his" releases are excellent (sound wise) and are nowadays still very affordable.

[EAP 35]

https://www.discogs.com/artist/683417-Bob-Jones-6?searchParam=elvis+presley

[Alexander]

https://www.discogs.com/artist/683417-Bob-Jones-6?searchParam=elvis+presley

Great selection. Very impressive to see he has been mastering Elvis' records for more than a decade (1979-1990). Over the years I have sold quite a few of these 80s reissues and Camdens to make space and budget for original US pressings. I will check out the ones I still own and I may add these Camdens and RCA Internationals to my record collection again.

[LesterB]

https://www.discogs.com/artist/683417-Bob-Jones-6?searchParam=elvis+presley

Great selection. Very impressive to see he has been mastering Elvis' records for more than a decade (1979-1990). Over the years I have sold quite a few of these 80s reissues and Camdens to make space and budget for original US pressings. I will check out the ones I still own and I may add these Camdens and RCA Internationals to my record collection again.

I'm doing the exact same thing!

[sweetangeline]

LesterB...I just purchased HISTORY OF ROCK thanks for the recommendation. Some other ones I have already are BLUE RHYTHMS / ROCK`N ROLL REBEL and ACUFF ROSE PRESENTS ELVIS.

[minkahed]

Ok, so I want to start collecting these albums you all speak so highly of.

Where do I begin? I know I have a few in a collection that is currently in storage in North Carolina, but I want them now so, any suggestions/opinions would be greatly welcomed and/or appreciated. Thanks.

[Alexander]

Ok, so I want to start collecting these albums you all speak so highly of.

Where do I begin? I know I have a few in a collection that is currently in storage in North Carolina, but I want them now so, any suggestions/opinions would be greatly welcomed and/or appreciated. Thanks.

Personally, I find this selection by EAP 35 very helpful.

https://www.discogs.com/artist/683417-Bob-Jones-6?searchParam=elvis+presley

[LesterB]

or more specifically for Elvis cuts by Bob Jones : https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?artist_id=683417&ev=ab&q=elvis+presley&format=Vinyl

[LesterB]

Just received Loving You RCA International - been after this for ages.

Not only is the pressing dynamically punchy but the detail is incredible. This is so noticeable on some of the off mike ad-libbing and amazing detail of Lonesome Cowboy. This is a fantastic sounding analogue record.

[londonflash]

Just received Loving You RCA International - been after this for ages.

Not only is the pressing dynamically punchy but the detail is incredible. This is so noticeable on some of the off mike ad-libbing and amazing detail of Lonesome Cowboy. This is a fantastic sounding analogue record.

I'm really pleased it's arrived and has lived up to expectations.

I've ordered Bob's Girls! Girls! Girls! today.

[Alexander]

Just received Loving You RCA International - been after this for ages.

Not only is the pressing dynamically punchy but the detail is incredible. This is so noticeable on some of the off mike ad-libbing and amazing detail of Lonesome Cowboy. This is a fantastic sounding analogue record.

Great, I will check mine this evening. I may not have played those RCA International editions for decades.

[AndrewJ]

You guys have a lot to answer for - I've been ordering copies of the RCA International versions from Ebay to havea listen. Got a mint Pot Luck and Something for Everybody on the way!

[LesterB]

You guys have a lot to answer for - I've been ordering copies of the RCA International versions from Ebay to havea listen. Got a mint Pot Luck and Something for Everybody on the way!

Is the Something For Everybody pressing the green or black silver ring ?

[londonflash]

You guys have a lot to answer for - I've been ordering copies of the RCA International versions from Ebay to havea listen. Got a mint Pot Luck and Something for Everybody on the way!

Nice! I didn't know Boppin' Bob had a version of SFE.

The vinyl threads have cost me an absolute fortune. I speak to the postman more than my wife these days.