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“Blue Suede Shoes” b/w ‘”Honey, Don’t” is a rock-and-roll standard, written and first recorded by Carl Perkins in 1955. It is considered one of the first rockabilly records, incorporating elements of blues, country and pop music of the time. Perkins’ original version of the song appeared on the Cashbox Best Selling Singles list for 16 weeks and spent two weeks at the number two position.

Blue Suede Shoes/ Honey, Don’t has been recently reissued on Third Man Records, after producer Jack White entered into partnership with the legendary Sun Records to reissue titles from their catalog on the format they were best known… 45rpm 7″ singles. With Sun Records, Carl Perkins released eight singles and one studio album, but his recording legacy is often undeservedly simplified to this singular, million-selling 7″ record.

Originally released in February 1956, “Blue Suede Shoes” b/w ‘”Honey, Don’t” is a rock and roll standard and critically praised as one of the first massive blockbusters of its kind. It walks down the road forged by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Ike Turner, Bill Haley, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, and Elvis Presley to fuse elements of blues, country, pop and gospel in a completely new direction.

Third Man Records TMR 361. US Reissue 45 7″ Single. Cover Jacket and Vinyl are in Mint Condition ***** 2017.