Mystery Train

~ Recording by Elvis Presley

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Mystery Train?:??Elvis PresleyMystery Train / I Forgot to Remember to ForgetElvis PresleySingle
Sun (US label founded in 1952)SUN 223
1.1Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyMystery Train / Love MeElvis PresleySingle
  • GB1957-02-01
His Master’s Voice45-POP 295
1.3Mystery Train2:24Elvis PresleyFor LP Fans OnlyElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US1959-02-06
RCA VictorLPM-1990
1.9Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyThe Sun SessionsElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
RCA VictorPM 11675
1.9Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyThe Sun SessionsElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)NL 42757
1.2Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyGood Rockin’ TonightElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Cédé InternationalCD 66028
1.9Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyThe Sun Sessions CDElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)PD86414
1.9Mystery Train2:27Elvis PresleyThe Sun Sessions CDElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)6414-2 R
1.9Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyThe Sun CollectionElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)ND 89107
1.1Mystery Train2:24Elvis PresleyMystery TrainVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Milan (main imprint of Milan Entertainment, Inc. and Éditions Milan Music)A 509 RC 270
1.1Mystery Train2:24Elvis PresleyMystery Train: Original Soundtrack RecordingVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
RCA Victor60367-2-RC
1.5Mystery Train2:30Elvis PresleyHeartbreak HotelElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Starlite (60s UK ska label)CDS 51012
1.7Mystery Train2:24Elvis PresleyThe Rock ’n’ Roll Era: Elvis, The King: 1954–1965Elvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, BMG Special Products2RNR-26, TCD-126
1.16Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyThe King of Rock ’n’ Roll: The Complete 50’s MastersElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-06-23
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)66050
1.9Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyThe Complete Sun SessionsElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1993-08-16
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)BVCP-647
1.5Mystery Train2:30Elvis PresleyThe Greatest HitsElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Starlite (Swiss label with budget releases)CDB 1019/3
1.1Mystery Train2:24Elvis PresleyMystery TrainVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Milan (main imprint of Milan Entertainment, Inc. and Éditions Milan Music)7313835683-2
1.3Mystery Train2:30Elvis PresleyFor LP Fans OnlyElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)SP5007
1.16Mystery Train2:27Elvis PresleyClassic ElvisElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1997-04-14
Camden (launched circa 1973; UK only as of 2004)74321 476822
1.19Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyElvis’ Golden RecordsElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-07-15
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)07863 67462-2
1.5Mystery Train2:25Elvis PresleyPlatinum: A Life in MusicElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-07-15
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)07863 67469 2
1.5Mystery Train2:25Elvis PresleyPlatinum: A Life in Music (European release)Elvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)07863 67469 2
1.25Mystery Train2:30Elvis PresleyThe Legendary Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
The Entertainers (Italian)CD 254
1.5Mystery Train (alternate)2:25Elvis PresleyA Touch of Platinum: A Life in MusicElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)07863 67592-2
1.13Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyBlue Suede Shoes: The Ultimate Rock ’n’ Roll CollectionElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)74321 55628 2
1.4Mystery Train2:24Elvis PresleyLa Légende 1954-56: Rock' N RollElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Éditions Atlas, RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)2868 206
1.4Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyArtist of the CenturyElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)74321 67061 2
3.16Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyElvis 48 Original HitsElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Ariola Express74321 74591 2
1.2Mystery Train2:28Elvis PresleyThe 50 Greatest HitsElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-11-18
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)74321 811022
1.4Mystery Train2:27Elvis PresleyThe Ultimate CollectionElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)74321 989062
3.16Mystery Train2:27Elvis PresleyMartin Scorsese Presents the Blues: A Musical JourneyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-09-09
Hip‐O RecordsB0000393-02
3.16Mystery Train2:27Elvis PresleyMartin Scorsese Presents the Blues: A Musical JourneyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2003
Hip‐O RecordsCOL 512578 2
1.17Mystery Train2:29Elvis PresleyElvis at SunElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)82876 61205 2
1.17Mystery Train2:29Elvis PresleyElvis at SunElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-07-05
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)82876 61308 2
3.2Mystery Train2:29Elvis PresleyHitstoryElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)82876739352
1.16Mystery Train2:27Elvis PresleyLes IndispensablesElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment Strategic Marketing82876831732
1.3Mystery Train2:27Elvis PresleyThe Essential Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2007-01-02
Sony BMG Music Entertainment Strategic Marketing Group
1.3Mystery Train2:30Elvis PresleyThe Essential Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-01-02
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)82876 89048 2
2.15Mystery Train2:31Elvis PresleySignature CollectionElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Green Umbrella EntertainmentSIG3CDB3035
2.3Mystery Train2:27Elvis PresleyThe Best of Sun RecordsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Not Now MusicNOT2CD210
1.3Mystery Train2:30Elvis PresleyThe Essential Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.3Mystery Train2:30Elvis PresleyThe Essential Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)82876890482
1.10Mystery Train2:27Elvis PresleyThe Sun RecordingsElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Chrome Dreams (“Maximum” bootleg biography series)CDCD5015
1.3Mystery Train2:24Elvis PresleyFor LP Fans OnlyElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Speakers CornerLPM 1990
2.13Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyIconsElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
GO Entertain (bargain compilations)ICON2CD2065
1.3Mystery Train2:30Elvis PresleyThe Essential Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697 34754 2
1.1Mystery Train2:27Elvis PresleySun Rockabilly MeltdownVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-05-29
Charly RecordsSNAJ 743 CD
1.6Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyElvis 75: Good Rockin’ TonightElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-01-04
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697606252
1.9Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyThe Cruisin’ Story 1955–1960Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2011-06-20
Not Now MusicNOT3CD054
6.3Mystery Train2:30Elvis PresleyThe Perfect Blues CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2011-06-21
Sony Music UK (~2002), Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)886978478320, N° 05
1.19Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyOriginal Album Classics (Elvis' Gold(en) Records 5 CD compilation)Elvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697928882
1.3Mystery Train2:30Elvis PresleyThe Perfect Blues Collection: No. 6: Elvis Presley for LP Fans OnlyElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), RCA Victor
1.6Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyThe Cruisin’ Story 1955Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2012-09-25
One Day Music (a division of Not Now Music Ltd.)DAY2CD167
1.21Mystery Train2:30Elvis PresleyA Boy From Tupelo: The Complete 1953–55 RecordingsElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Follow That Dream Records (specializes in Elvis reissues and collectibles)506020 975049
1.14Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyRockabilly Rebels - 75 Original Rockabilly GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Play 24-7 (UK based label, releasing music in many styles)PLAY 3-018
1.4Mystery Train2:30Elvis PresleyThe Sun Rock Box: Rock’n’Roll Recorded by Sam Phillips 1954–1959Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2013-05-03
Bear Family Productions Ltd. (Bear Family Records since 2013)BCD 17313 HK
1.3Mystery Train2:28Elvis PresleyFor LP Fans OnlyElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2013-07-19
1.2Mystery Train2:27Elvis PresleyThe 50 Greatest HitsElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)[none]
2.9Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyReal Raw RockabillyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-11-16
Not Now MusicNOT2CD600
7.3Mystery Train2:28Elvis PresleyThe Album CollectionElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2016-03-18
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)88875114562
1.21Mystery Train2:30Elvis PresleyA Boy From Tupelo: The Complete 1953–1955 RecordingsElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-07-28
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)
1.10Mystery Train2:30Elvis PresleyA Boy From Tupelo: The Sun MastersElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-07-28
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)88985432661
1.2Mystery Train2:25Elvis PresleyElvis Forever: The Best of Elvis PresleyElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-07-28
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)
1.2Mystery Train2:28Elvis PresleyThe 50 Greatest HitsElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2020-04-03
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)
1.4Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyArtist of the CenturyElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)07863 67732 2
1.2Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyGood Rockin’ TonightElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
World Star CollectionWSC 99028
1.9Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyThe Sun SessionsElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Bootleg
1.10Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyElvis Birth of a LegendElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
Mischief Music LtdMMBOX1
1.28Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyRock ’n’ Roll LegendElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • -2008
(unknown)
1.11Mystery Train2:28Elvis PresleyUltimate Collection RockabillyElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation
  • -2000
1.9Mystery Train2:26Elvis PresleyThe Sun Sessions CD: Elvis Presley Commemorative IssueElvis PresleyAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

engineer and producer:Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
bass:Bill Black (US bassist/leader for Elvis/Bill Black's Combo) (in 1955-07)
electric guitar:Scotty Moore (American guitarist and recording engineer) (in 1955-07)
guitar:Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (in 1955-07)
vocals:Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) (in 1955-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:BMG Music (in 1955)
recorded at:Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1955-07)
part of:Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 77) (order: 77)
recording of:Mystery Train (on 1955-07-11: cover)

Related works

Mystery Train

writer:Junior Parker
Sam Phillips (founder of Sun Records)
publisher:Carlin Music Corporation
Hi Lo Music
Mijac Music
MJ Publishing Trust
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Unichappell Music
Unichappell Music, Inc.
Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Hilo Music Inc. (in 1953)
referred to in medleys:Mystery Train / This Train Is Bound for Glory
Rock Is Dead
later translated versions:Trein