Elvis Presley: The Album Collection (60 CD Deluxe Box Set)

[sweetangeline]

This 60th Anniversary 60-CD Deluxe Edition celebrates RCA Victor's signing of Elvis Presley-The King of rock 'n' roll.

Features all of the albums Elvis recorded and RCA released in his lifetime: studio, soundtrack, and live. It also includes compilations released that featured unreleased songs or songs new to the LP format.

The Album Collection represents album sales in the U.S. of 135 million! Collectively, Elvis has RIAA certified sales of singles, EPs and albums equaling 25x multi-platinum, 52x platinum and 92x gold awards given for U.S. sales alone! Estimated worldwide sales are in excess of one billion!

Highlights include: Elvis' iconic first two studio albums, Elvis Presley and Elvis released in 1956. All 17 of his film soundtrack LPs including Loving You, King Creole, G.I. Blues, Blue Hawaii and Roustabout. The legendary NBC-TV special Elvis; the 1969 American Sound sessions that spawned From Elvis In Memphis and Back In Memphis; and 1970s triumphs On Stage (1970), Elvis As Recorded Live At Madison Square Garden (1972) and Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite (1973).

Original album packaging has been painstakingly restored including gatefold/die cut sleeves, original RCA Victor inserts, stickers and more. CD labels replicate original side 1 labels.

The Album Collection also includes a 300-page deluxe fully illustrated hard cover book with complete insightful commentary, discography and recording session data. Elvis Presley-The Album Collection represents a level of artistic achievement unparalleled to this day. This unique and comprehensive collection provides testament to Elvis' innate talent.

60 Discs include:
1. Elvis Presley (1956)
2. Elvis (1956)
3. Loving You (1957)
4. Elvis Christmas Album (1957)
5. Elvis' Golden Records (1958)
6. King Creole (1958)
7. For LP Fans Only (1959)
8. A Date With Elvis (1959)
9. Elvis' Gold Records Volume 2- 50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong (1959)
10. Elvis Is Back! (1960)
11. G.I. Blues (1960)
12. His Hand In Mine (1960)
13. Something For Everybody (1961)
14. Blue Hawaii (1961)
15. Pot Luck (1962)
16. Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962)
17. It Happened At The World's Fair (1963)
18. Elvis' Golden Records Volume 3 (1963)
19. Fun In Acapulco (1963)
20. Kissin' Cousins (1964)
21. Roustabout (1964)
22. Girl Happy (1965)
23. Elvis For Everyone (1965)
24. Harum Scarum (1965)
25. Frankie And Johnny (1966)
26. Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966)
27. Spinout (1966)
28. How Great Thou Art (1967)
29. Double Trouble (1967)
30. Clambake (1967)
31. Elvis' Gold Records Volume 4 (1968)
32. Speedway (1968)
33. Elvis Sings Flaming Star (1968)
34. Elvis (NBC-TV Special) (1968)
35. From Elvis In Memphis (1969)
36. From Memphis To Vegas/From Vegas To Memphis (2 discs, 1969)
37. Let's Be Friends (1970)
38. On Stage (1970)
39. Almost In Love (1970)
40. That's The Way It Is (1970)
41. Elvis Country (I'm 10,000 Years Old) (1971)
42. Love Letters From Elvis (1971)
43. C'mon Everybody (1971)
44. I Got Lucky (1971)
45. Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas (1971)
46. Elvis Now (1972)
47. He Touched Me (1972)
48. Elvis: As Recorded At Madison Square Garden (1972)
49. Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite (2 discs, 1973)
50. Elvis (Fool) (1973)
51. Raised On Rock (1973)
52. Good Times (1974)
53. Elvis: As Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis (1974)
54. Promised Land (1975)
55. Elvis Today (1975)
56. From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee (1976)
57. Moody Blue (1977)
58. '50s Rarities (new collection)
59. 60s Rarities (new collection)
60. 70s Rarities (new collection)

Audio CD (March 18, 2016)
Number of Discs: 60
Label: Legacy

[TINML]

Finally the cat's outta the bag! Thanks for posting but at that price I'm gonna pass. If I can get a copy later for half that I might pull the trigger.

[sweetangeline]

Finally the cat's outta the bag! Thanks for posting but at that price I'm gonna pass. If I can get a copy later for half that I might pull the trigger.

...would not read too much into that price just yet

[bajo]

I would like to see what's included on the rarities albums. Where do greats like Suspicious MInds, Kentucky Rain and all the other single cuts that didn't make it onto the original Memphis albums appear? Is it possible to release a 60 album box without being able to include the great singles from the late 60's and early 70's? Anyone?

[GERRY]

Estimated worldwide sales are in excess of one billion!

That 600k Forbes article needs to be updated.


excess of one billion!


NUMBER ONE, NOT AS REPORTED BY THAT FORBES ARTICLE BEHIND THE BEATLES




btw i wont be buying this, why would i, what does it offer me that i havent got 3x of already?

Same old strategy trying to sell these sets. Now if it was Blu ray audio with perfect channel separation, oh my yes please.

[midnightx]

I would like to see what's included on the rarities albums. Where do greats like Suspicious MInds, Kentucky Rain and all the other single cuts that didn't make it onto the original Memphis albums appear? Is it possible to release a 60 album box without being able to include the great singles from the late 60's and early 70's? Anyone?

Can't imagine that some of the hit singles will be omitted. The rarities albums will likely have a lot of FTD content, how can they not?

[When In Rome]

Finally the cat's outta the bag! Thanks for posting but at that price I'm gonna pass. If I can get a copy later for half that I might pull the trigger.

...would not read too much into that price just yet

If it's true about deluxe edition, die cut sleeves, inserts, stickers, gatefold albums à la the Dylan Mono box, I wouldn't be too surprised if the price tag is correct...

[Josee]

Bol.com in The Netherlands still has it priced at euro 129, but no mention of deluxe edition.

[sweetangeline]

If it's true about deluxe edition, die cut sleeves, inserts, stickers, gatefold albums à la the Dylan Mono box, I wouldn't be too surprised if the price tag is correct...

considering it`s the first day...amazon tends to come down a bit...we`ll see

[sweetangeline]

Can't imagine that some of the hit singles will be omitted.

...unless we see this in the near future:

Elvis Presley: The Singles Collection (Deluxe Box Set) or something that celebrates WWGAH Vol.1 & 2:

[RonBaker2003]

129 Euros would be around 139 USD. I would definitely buy at that price (even though I have everything at least twice or more).

[skatterbrane]

Hmm No You'll Never Walk Alone Camden, too bad. I pre-ordered it for the inserts, sleeves, original artwork and labels. Let's hope they get I Want To Be Free and a few others right this time! I am only seeking perfection this time.

Can't wait for the WWGAH V1 & 2 projects to get underway.

"New collection" does not mean new material or material only available from FTD. It simply means that each of the 3 CDs are a new compilation of material. I suspect all the "lost singles" and lifetime masters that appeared on Legendary Performer series, as well as the few songs dangling from You'll Never Walk Alone Camden etc will be round up here. So, it will be a 1/2 price variant of the CM set.

It will be fun to watch the Amazon price guarantee go in effect between now and March.

[Johnny2523]

So is this the actual box, or are they releasing an extra deluxe edition.. im confused.

[skatterbrane]

So those last 3 CDs have to include:

I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine (The Sun Sessions)
Let Me (WWGAH V2)
Don't Leave Me Now (Jailhouse Rock EP)**
Tell Me Why (WWGAH V2)
Doncha Think It's Time (single version)**
Lover Doll (undubbed version WWGAH V2)
Dixieland Rock (truncated intro version WWGAH V2)
Wild In The Country (WWGAH V2)
Viva Las Vegas (WWGAH V1)
Long Lonely Highway (single version)**
I'm Yours (single version)**
Come What May**
If Every Day Was Like Christmas (Camden Christmas LP)
Hi Heel Sneakers**
A Little Less Conversation (single version with "hey" intro)**
Suspicious Minds (WWGAH V1)
Don't Cry Daddy (WWGAH V1)
Kentucky Rain (WWGAH V1)
Mama Liked The Roses (Camden Christmas LP)
I've Lost You (WWGAH V2)
Patch It Up (WWGAH V2)
I Really Don't Want To Know (drum beat ending WWGAH V2)
Make The World Go Away (unspliced Welcome To My World)
You'll Never Walk Alone (Camden You'll Never Walk Alone LP)
Who Am I? (Camden You'll Never Walk Alone LP)
Let Us Pray (Camden You'll Never Walk Alone LP)
We Call On Him (Camden You'll Never Walk Alone LP)
Sing You Children (Camden You'll Never Walk Alone LP)
Burning Love (Camden Burning Love LP)
It's A Matter Of Time (Camden Burning Love LP)
Separate Ways (Camden Separate Ways LP)
Always On My Mind (Camden Separate Ways LP)
Rags To Riches**
Where Did They Go Lord**
I'm Leavin'**
It's Only Love**
The Sound Of Your Cry**
An American Trilogy**
Fool (single version)**
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face**

** Never appeared on any USA lifetime LP

The first two volumes of A Legendary Performer had these previously unreleased tracks:
I Love You Because (unspliced take)
Love Me (TV Special)
Tryin' To Get To You (TV Special)
Tonight's All Right For Love (Euro version)
Are You Lonesome Tonight (TV Special)
Harbor Lights
Blue Hawaii (Aloha version)
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Blue Suede Shoes (TV Special)
A Cane And A High Starched Collar
Baby What You Want Me To Do (TV Special)

[The Pirate]

I'll wait and see what the UK price is before I make any decisions, but on the subject of the USA price I'm reminded that when the 20 disc Movie box came out that too was expensive in the States. Did the price of that one ever come down?

[Tornado]

I would like to see what's included on the rarities albums. Where do greats like Suspicious MInds, Kentucky Rain and all the other single cuts that didn't make it onto the original Memphis albums appear? Is it possible to release a 60 album box without being able to include the great singles from the late 60's and early 70's? Anyone?

Can't imagine that some of the hit singles will be omitted. The rarities albums will likely have a lot of FTD content, how can they not?

Me too, I'm out of it.Why does it have to be so expansive anyway. We know the trick now. Just give me the rest of Classic FTD to make it really complete.

[skatterbrane]

I'll wait and see what the UK price is before I make any decisions, but on the subject of the USA price I'm reminded that when the 20 disc Movie box came out that too was expensive in the States. Did the price of that one ever come down?

Yes, in the USA the lowest price happened in the pre-order stage, for about two days, then it rose dramatically. I think mostly because the first pressing had some mistakes that were mostly corrected (though not completely).

I am thinking the low price in EU may be because it could be a more stripped down version, say no 300 page book or something like that.

[skatterbrane]

The attraction for me is the artwork, inserts, photos etc, it certainly is not the music, as I have owned all the music since the 1970s. However, this COULD render most of my Elvis CD collection obsolete. I guess I may be selling off some stuff!

[Claus]

So those last 3 CDs have to include:

I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine (The Sun Sessions)
Let Me (WWGAH V2)
Don't Leave Me Now (Jailhouse Rock EP)**
Tell Me Why (WWGAH V2)
Doncha Think It's Time (single version)**
Lover Doll (undubbed version WWGAH V2)
Dixieland Rock (truncated intro version WWGAH V2)
Wild In The Country (WWGAH V2)
Viva Las Vegas (WWGAH V1)
Long Lonely Highway (single version)**
I'm Yours (single version)**
Come What May**
If Every Day Was Like Christmas (Camden Christmas LP)
Hi Heel Sneakers**
A Little Less Conversation (single version with "hey" intro)**
Suspicious Minds (WWGAH V1)
Don't Cry Daddy (WWGAH V1)
Kentucky Rain (WWGAH V1)
Mama Liked The Roses (Camden Christmas LP)
I've Lost You (WWGAH V2)
Patch It Up (WWGAH V2)
I Really Don't Want To Know (drum beat ending WWGAH V2)
Make The World Go Away (unspliced Welcome To My World)
You'll Never Walk Alone (Camden You'll Never Walk Alone LP)
Who Am I? (Camden You'll Never Walk Alone LP)
Let Us Pray (Camden You'll Never Walk Alone LP)
We Call On Him (Camden You'll Never Walk Alone LP)
Sing You Children (Camden You'll Never Walk Alone LP)
Burning Love (Camden Burning Love LP)
It's A Matter Of Time (Camden Burning Love LP)
Separate Ways (Camden Separate Ways LP)
Always On My Mind (Camden Separate Ways LP)
Rags To Riches**
Where Did They Go Lord**
I'm Leavin'**
It's Only Love**
The Sound Of Your Cry**
An American Trilogy**
Fool (single version)**
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face**

** Never appeared on any USA lifetime LP

The first two volumes of A Legendary Performer had these previously unreleased tracks:
I Love You Because (unspliced take)
Love Me (TV Special)
Tryin' To Get To You (TV Special)
Tonight's All Right For Love (Euro version)
Are You Lonesome Tonight (TV Special)
Harbor Lights
Blue Hawaii (Aloha version)
I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Blue Suede Shoes (TV Special)
A Cane And A High Starched Collar
Baby What You Want Me To Do (TV Special)

Old Shep (Alternate)
Elvis Sails
Didja' Ever (take 2)

[skatterbrane]

Thanks for that: Old Shep (Alternate)
Elvis Sails
Didja' Ever (take 2)

There are interviews on Legendary Perfomers I did not include. I really do not care about those nor Elvis Sails, but fair is fair.

And aren't there two different splice edits of "G,I. Blues"?

[The Pirate]

I'll wait and see what the UK price is before I make any decisions, but on the subject of the USA price I'm reminded that when the 20 disc Movie box came out that too was expensive in the States. Did the price of that one ever come down?

Yes, in the USA the lowest price happened in the pre-order stage, for about two days, then it rose dramatically. I think mostly because the first pressing had some mistakes that were mostly corrected (though not completely).

I am thinking the low price in EU may be because it could be a more stripped down version, say no 300 page book or something like that.

There won't be two versions. What is described isn't that deluxe, we're only talking about a few bits of cardboard. I have plenty of box sets that use gatefold sleeves, printed spines etc, and which have worked out even cheaper than this per disc.

[Claus]

And aren't there two different splice edits of "G,I. Blues"?

Not on the original lp. The wrong edit was used on the special edition from the 90s.

[skatterbrane]

Okay, yeah, you're right. I find it interesting that Didja Ever was replaced with a spliced intro so soon after the initial release. I wonder exactly when and why. I LIKE the emphasized tuba intro.


I hope the booklet has the most accurate sales data possible for each album. Even in A Life In Music, some of the sales references are contradictory. It would be nice to know the initial sales (while they were charting) and the ultimate sales to date.

[emjel]

That's about $125 too much for me especially with all those albums available on FTD Classic albums. Good if you haven't really got the stuff already, but basically, a lot of money for sleeves and a book especially when we are talking about 5" size.

[The Pirate]

Unless I'm mistaken, there are actually 62 discs listed in this 60 CD collection.