The Sun Story
Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison and more
Near Mint Vinyl 2 LP Set - Rhino RNDA 71103 (1987)

Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on all sides and plays beautifully throughout - very clean copy. Cover has great color and very little wear. Includes 4 page color insert with photos and liner notes.

The Sun Story AllMusic Review by Mark Deming (5 Stars)
Summing up the history of one of America's most important record labels in 20 songs is a task that borders on the impossible, and The Sun Story is hardly the final or definitive word on the subject of Sam Phillips and the nearly seismic impact his label wrought on popular music. While Sun Records is usually cited for (a) giving birth to rock & roll, (b) creating a home for rockabilly, or (c) bringing Elvis Presley into the recording studio for the first time, producer and label founder Sam Phillips had a broader vision than any of those descriptions would imply, embracing in one way or another the full range of the music of the American South -- blues, R&B, hard country, gospel, and even a dash of pop. 

Rhino Records' original two-LP vinyl edition of The Sun Story offered a solid introduction to the superb and eclectic roster of talent that recorded for Phillips' little label. The Sun Story more than fills the bill, packed to the brim with great, groundbreaking music from Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Billy Lee Riley, Roy Orbison, Charlie Rich, and many others. As is the norm with a collection from Rhino, the remastered audio is superb (something that hasn't always been the case with earlier Sun reissues), and the liner notes are informative, intelligent, and entertaining. The Sun Story is hardly the complete Sun story, but it's not bad as a starter, and if you're looking for a disc with some of the greatest and most satisfying American rock & roll ever committed to tape, this is just what you need.

Track listing 

A1 Elvis Presley, Scotty* & Bill*– Good Rockin' Tonight 2:13
A2 Jackie Brenston With The Delta Cats*– Rocket 88 2:46
A3 Carl Perkins– Blue Suede Shoes 2:13
A4 Little Junior's Blue Flames– Mystery Train 2:22
A5 Johnny Cash And The Tennessee Two*– Folsom Prison Blues 2:47
A6 The Five Tinos*– Sitting By My Window 3:28
A7 Roy Orbison And The Teen Kings– Ooby Dooby 2:10

B1 Johnny Cash And The Tennessee Two*– Get Rhythm 2:12
B2 Roy Orbison And The Roses– Devil Doll 2:09
B3 The Prisonaires– Just Walkin' In The Rain 2:42
B4 Johnny Cash And The Tennessee Two* With The Gene Lowery Singers– Straight A's In Love 2:13
B5 Warren Smith (3)– Ubangi Stomp 1:58
B6 Rufus 'Hound Dog' Thomas Jr.*– Bear Cat 2:48
B7 Elvis Presley, Scotty* & Bill*– That's All Right (Mama) 1:56

C1 Jerry Lee Lewis– Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On 2:51
C2 Carl Perkins– Matchbox 2:07
C3 Charlie Rich And The Gene Lowery Singers– Lonely Weekends 2:06
C4 Carl Mann– Mona Lisa 2:27
C5 Sonny Burgess– My Bucket's Got A Hole In It 2:14
C6 Billy Riley And His Little Green Men*– Flyin' Saucers Rock 'N' Roll 2:00
C7 Jerry Lee Lewis And His Pumping Piano*– Great Balls Of Fire 1:49

D1 Carl Perkins– Honey Don't 2:47
D2 Jerry Lee Lewis And His Pumping Piano*– High School Confidential 2:28
D3 Billy Riley And The Little Green Men*– Red Hot 2:29
D4 Johnny Cash And The Tennessee Two*– I Walk The Line 2:42
D5 Charlie Rich– Who Will The Next Fool Be 2:20
D6 Bill Justis And His Orchestra*– Raunchy 2:20
D7 Jerry Lee Lewis And His Pumping Piano*– Breathless 2:40
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.


MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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