In the mold of recent 2-CD Legacy Editions of the classic albums From Elvis In Memphis and On Stage, Elvis Is Back (Legacy Edition) is the definitive version of one of Elvis most essential albums, expanded to include another historically significant album from the time period and the hit singles associated with both albums. It is argued by many that Elvis Is Back is possibly the best album Elvis ever recorded. During his two years in the army, Elvis had spent what spare time he had expanding his vocal range and improving his technique. Combined with a challenging and diverse repertoire, a new band of Nashville session aces, and improved three-track recording technology, it was an almost completely new Elvis who emerged in April of 1960. Recorded over just two nights, the sessions produced not only the twelve album tracks, but also six tracks for single release, including three #1 singles: all-time classics It s Now Or Never, Are You Lonesome Tonight? and Stuck On You.
Although they have common recording origins, two of the three singles, "It's Now or Never" and "Are You Lonesome Tonight," were very quirky by the standards of Elvis songs at the time – the former inspired by Elvis's admiration for Tony Martin's 1949 hit "There's No Tomorrow," while the latter was recorded at the request of Col. Parker as a favor to his wife. They add to the diversity of sounds on this record, which shows a mature Elvis Presley…
This 50 CD Box Set was released in 1996 by BMG Netherland. The set comes with a 94-page-book and a certificate of authenticity which says: " The Original Elvis Presley Collection has been compiled by BMG Nederland BV, authorized by RCA Records, the exclusive worldwide owner of Elvis Presley's sound recordings. - Elvis Presley is the greatest recording artist of all time." The box includes previously released original CD albums, only the cover art is different. This collector item was not sold in music stores. It was only available through a dutch book club.
20 CD set of classic studio & live albums by the king from Elvis Presley in 1956 to Moody Blue in 1977. All presented as repro albums in original sleeves in a hard case box with lift off lid and expansive 34 page booklet. This 20-disc boxset contains the following albums: 1. Elvis Presley (1956) 2. Elvis Is Back (1960) 3. Something For Everybody (1961) 4. Pot Luck (1962) 5. Elvis For Everyone! (1965) 6. From Elvis In Memphis (1969) 7. On Stage (1970) 8. That's The Way It Is (1971) 9. Elvis Country (1971) 10. Love Letters From Elvis (1971) 11. Elvis Now (1972) 12. Aloha From Hawaii (1973) 13. Elvis (73) 14. Raised On Rock (1973) 15. Good Times (1974) 16. Promised Land (1975) 17. Today (1975) 18. From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee (1976) 19. Welcome To My World (1977) 20. Moody Blue (1977).
20 CD set of classic studio & live albums by the king from Elvis Presley in 1956 to Moody Blue in 1977. All presented as repro albums in original sleeves in a hard case box with lift off lid and expansive 34 page booklet. This 20-disc boxset contains the following albums: 1. Elvis Presley (1956) 2. Elvis Is Back (1960) 3. Something For Everybody (1961) 4. Pot Luck (1962) 5. Elvis For Everyone! (1965) 6. From Elvis In Memphis (1969) 7. On Stage (1970) 8. That's The Way It Is (1971) 9. Elvis Country (1971) 10. Love Letters From Elvis (1971) 11. Elvis Now (1972) 12. Aloha From Hawaii (1973) 13. Elvis (73) 14. Raised On Rock (1973) 15. Good Times (1974) 16. Promised Land (1975) 17. Today (1975) 18. From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee (1976) 19. Welcome To My World (1977) 20. Moody Blue (1977).