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There are also demo tapes, alternate takes and some live recordings. There are excerpts from a press conference given by Elvis when he went into the army. Just about everything Elvis recorded in the 1950s was great, so you can't go wrong with this. This five CD box set features all of Elvis Presley's 1950s master recordings. Besides the master recordings, there are a few other things here.
The Elvis EncyclopediaFor all Elvis fans a must to have simply amazingI don't think much more words could describe the King, you got to own it, and then relish it.
If you are a true Elvis fan then you wont find buying this set. live and alternate takes and an obscure audio interview. Its worth every penny. The definitive collection of Elvis' 1950's output. What makes it great is that you get all of the Sun material plus the Christmas music,misc.
I have been a long time fan and i know quality when i hear it and this is definitely great quality buy it.Anne I also have the 60's and 70's box set masters to complete my collection and all are great i highly recommend this to all Elvis Fans. I have this box set the sound quality is very good. If you want the complete 50's collection you must have this box set it is all you will need.
If you were born in 1977 or later and only know of The King from hearsay, this box-set is a musical history lesson.Adding to the lustre of this wonderful collection from RCA Victor is the multi-page book containing numerous photographs, record label reproductions, including the Sun 78 rpm issues, all his LP/EP covers, poster reproductions, a complete 1950s discography, and reams of fascinating liner notes by Peter Guralnick.There is also an advertisement giving you a compete listing of Elvis videos, along with a sheet of 36 "collectable" stamps depicting his album covers.All in all, a marvelous collection which truly lives up to the adjective "essential" like no other. If you're an Elvis Presley fan there is no need to go into the details of the music that gave birth to R&R - it's all here. Everything he recorded in the 1950s.
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