What are the WORST sounding Elvis bootleg CD's?
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What are the WORST sounding Elvis bootleg CD's?
I would like information on what, in your opinion, are some of the worst sounding Elvis bootleg/import CD's out there? Thanks.
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I hope this question is not in violation of the one CD/one thread rule, I didn't know where else or how else to ask this question?? I guess maybe instead of posting to the thread send me a private message with your picks. Thanks!moodyblue66 wrote:I would like information on what, in your opinion, are some of the worst sounding Elvis bootleg/import CD's out there? Thanks.
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Thanks InTheGhetto, I will keep an eye out for this.intheghetto wrote:The only boot I have is 'Hot Time In Miami', actually recorded in Hollywood, Florida a little north of Miami at the Hollywood Sportatorium. One Elvis' last appearances on the '77 tour. I haven't spun it in a while, but from what I recall it sounded pretty bad.
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Lost on tour the sequel is pretty bad soundwise
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Welcome to the forummoodyblue66 wrote:I would like information on what, in your opinion, are some of the worst sounding Elvis bootleg/import CD's out there? Thanks.
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Hello,welcome to the forum,moodyblue66 wrote:I would like information on what, in your opinion, are some of the worst sounding Elvis bootleg/import CD's out there? Thanks.
The worst live bootleg i've heard is probably 'Heading for Tulsa' from July 4th 1976, Tulsa/Oklahoma 2:30 pm show. Elvis is barely audible, which is a shame because the setlist that night was good with the rare inclusion of an American trilogy for 1976.
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There are so many bad sounding bootleg CD's out there, it would be pointless singling out just a few. If you are new to collecting it would perhaps be better to highlight the best imports available, rather than the other way around.
Below would be a great starting point.

Below would be a great starting point.
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Agreed, one of the best aroundelvisalisellers wrote:There are so many bad sounding bootleg CD's out there, it would be pointless singling out just a few. If you are new to collecting it would perhaps be better to highlight the best imports available, rather than the other way around.
Below would be a great starting point.

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Yes that Gravel road issue was a stunner
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Blue Rainbow was pretty bad especially the 2nd disc
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I can only speak for original silver CDs, but here's two of the absolute worst.

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The audience of Indy 77 is one of the worst I have heard!
This was back on the cassette days and was audience recording.
Im not sure if a better audience recording of the last show exists or not...
This was back on the cassette days and was audience recording.
Im not sure if a better audience recording of the last show exists or not...
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The Touchdown cd "Summertime '73" has horrible sound... its a great show, but the recording kind of ruins it.
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Audience recordings of Columbus 74, Wichita '76 and Cleveland 75 are the worst I recall hearing.
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flamingstar81 wrote:Agreed, one of the best aroundelvisalisellers wrote:There are so many bad sounding bootleg CD's out there, it would be pointless singling out just a few. If you are new to collecting it would perhaps be better to highlight the best imports available, rather than the other way around.
Below would be a great starting point.
Mmmmmm........and that cover alone it was worth getting for


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