Artist: Elvis Presley
Box Set: The Complete Elvis Presley Masters (30-CD Box Set) (First Run) {Ltd. Numbered Ed.}
Release Date: November 2nd, 2010
Label: RCA / Legacy Recordings / Sony Music Entertainment

Info:

ALL of Elvis' originally released master recordings plus rarities
Over 35 hours of music ?over 800 tracks
240杙age exclusive hardcover book

The Ultimate Tribute

The definitive collection of Elvis Presley抯 complete master recordings

This is the definitive collection: all 711 master recordings as released during Elvis?lifetime, mastered from the original analog master tapes where available. Each recording has been carefully restored to achieve the best sound reproduction ever without compromising the audio quality of the original master. The collection also contains 103 additional rare recordings and a 240-page hardbound book featuring an annotated discography, original album artwork, rare and classic photos, a complete song index and an essay by Peter Guralnick. Housed in a beautiful, limited edition display case, THE COMPLETE ELVIS PRESLEY MASTERS is an indispensable piece of music history and the one collection no true connoisseur should be without.

This unique deluxe package is manufactured in the U.S.A.

Limited Edition First Run of 1,000 Numbered Units

THE LIMITED FIRST EDITION OF THE COMPLETE ELVIS PRESLEY MASTERS IS SOLD OUT. HOWEVER, DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, SONY WILL BE RELEASING AN UNNUMBERED SECOND EDITION IN 2011.

What's Included:

1 x Display Case:
A custom designed, individually numbered display case to house the collection.

1 x Book:
A 240杙age hardcover book with complete discography produced exclusively for this collection. Researched and written by Ernst J鴕gensen and Peter Guralnick.

30 x Compact Discs, 814 x Recordings:
30 CDs include 711 master recordings and 103 rarities ?over 35 hours of music. Digitally remastered using 24-bit technology for greater sonic resolution and dynamics.

1 x Certificate of Authenticity:
An individually numbered certificate of authenticity.

The Music:

THE COMPLETE ELVIS PRESLEY MASTERS is a triumph of musicology: 711 masters in the order in which they were recorded. Every song Elvis recorded for release during his lifetime in a single unique collection, mastered from the original analog master tapes where available using 24-bit technology for greater sonic resolution and dynamics. Also included are 103 rarities: additional masters, alternate takes, session outtakes, demos, rehearsals, live performances and radio recordings. Over 35 hours of music. This is the definitive collection ?a magnificent audio chronicle of the inspiration, pain and genius that make Elvis the world抯 most enduring musical and cultural icon.

The Book:

THE COMPLETE ELVIS PRESLEY MASTERS is accompanied by a silk-screened, silver-gilded hardcover book printed on archival paper and produced exclusively for this collection. This meticulously researched, lavishly illustrated 240-page book is, without question, the ultimate reference to the music of Elvis Presley. Inside you'll find the most comprehensive discography of Elvis' music ever produced, including artwork and information on each single, EP and album released during the artist's lifetime, release dates, chart positions and catalog numbers. Also included is a complete chronological song index which lists each track with recording date, studio and musician information. Rare and classic photographs, a foreword by producer Ernst Mikael J鴕gensen and an essay by acclaimed Presley biographer Peter Guralnick bring valuable historical context to the collection.

From the Preface by Ernst Mikael J鴕gensen:

Elvis Presley - The Complete Masters brings together all of Elvis Presley's official master recordings for the first time in one exhaustive, all-inclusive collection. Unless otherwise noted (in the book,) the tracks on the first 27 discs are sequenced in the order in which they were recorded and constitute the masters as released during Elvis' lifetime. Some rarities have been included here in instances where they added something different of genuine interest or charm. The masters have all been re-transferred from the original tapes, and only in cases where no original mix exists have tracks been remixed.

Elvis Presley - The Complete Masters also includes three discs comprised exclusively of rarities. These discs feature outtakes, alternate masters, demos, home recordings, jams and rare live performances. The rarities discs derive from a variety of sources some clearly of sub-standard audio quality. While we have endeavored to present them with the best sound possible, first priority has been given to vividness of performance, historical significance and rarity of repertoire.

Credits:

Elvis Presley: Main Performer

Additional Musicians:
Too Many To List

(Every musician used for each recording is properly credited in the 240-page book.)

Technical & Production Credits:

Additional Captions:
Too Many To List

Photography:
Too Many To List

Music:
Compilation Produced by Ernst Mikael J鴕gensen

Mastered by Vic Anesini
Assisted by Maria Triana
at Sony Music Studios, New York

Except Discs 28-30 Mastered by Lene Reidel

Disc 1: Thanks to Kevan Budd for his research, restoration and additional mastering on Elvis' Sun recordings.

Audio Consultant: Sebastian Jeansson
A&R: Rob Santos
A&R Administration: John Hudson
Original A&R: Sam Phillips, Steve Sholes, Chet Atkins and Felton Jarvis

Book:
Essay by Peter Guralnick
Annotated Discography by Ernst Mikael J鴕gensen and Peter Guralnick
Discography Compiled by Erik Rasmussen and Ernst Mikael J鴕gensen
Book Edited by Mike Cimicata
Proofreading: Claude Bra黱, Arthur Levy, Erik Rasmussen and Roger Semon
Recording Data: Erik Rasmussen and Ernst Mikael J鴕gensen
Photo Research: Roger Semon and Ernst Mikael J鴕gensen
New Photography: Rich Kalonick

Project:
Executive Producer: Iris Maenza
Project Coordination: Jennifer Liebeskind
Production: Dana Renert
Packaging Creative Director: Erwin Gorostiza
Packaging Concept Design: Chika Azuma and Naomi Mizusaki
Packaging Content, CD and Book Design: Klaus Kempenaars and Mark Cremer for xSITE
Manufactured by AGI and RS Owens
Thanks to Mike Siecke, Maryann Joyce, Mike Anglim, Scott Schweinert, Dana Exner, Maribeth Poalson and Phil Zaks
Sony Music Entertainment Archives: Bill Brandon, Robin Johnson, Glenn Korman, Rob LoVerde, Tim Manuel, Michael Panico, Tom Tierney and Don Siebka
Thank You: Chris Austopchuk, Stacey Bain, Steve Berkowitz, Hal Blaine, Adam Block, Trevor Cajiao, Lars Gjeding, Zac Gorman, Bones Howe, Michael Janas, Jean-Marc Juilland, Howard Lau, Adam Owett, Brian Petersen, Charlie Stanford and Gordon Stoker
Special Thanks: John Ingrassia and Matt Stringer

"My Happiness" and "That's When Your Heartaches Begin" courtesy of Sun Entertainment Corporation

Tracklist:

Disc 01:

01. Harbor Lights 2:38
02. I Love You Because 2:41
03. That's All Right 1:57
04. Blue Moon Of Kentucky 2:04
05. Blue Moon 2:43
06. Tomorrow Night 3:00
07. I'll Never Let You Go 2:26
08. I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine 2:32
09. Just Because 2:34
10. Good Rockin' Tonight 2:14
11. Milkcow Blues Boogie 2:38
12. You're A Heartbreaker 2:13
13. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone (slow version) 2:42
14. Baby Let's Play House 2:18
15. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone 2:38
16. I Forgot To Remember To Forget 2:31
17. Mystery Train 2:29
18. Trying To Get To You 2:33
19. When It Rains, It Really Pours 2:03
20. I Got A Woman 2:26
21. Heartbreak Hotel 2:09
22. Money Honey 2:37
23. I'm Counting On You 2:24
24. I Was The One 2:32

Disc 02:

01. Blue Suede Shoes 2:01
02. My Baby Left Me 2:14
03. One-Sided Love Affair 2:12
04. So Glad You're Mine 2:22
05. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry 2:04
06. Tutti Frutti 1:59
07. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy 2:09
08. Shake, Rattle And Roll 2:28
09. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You 2:41
10. Hound Dog 2:17
11. Don't Be Cruel 2:04
12. Any Way You Want Me 2:15
13. We're Gonna Move 2:31
14. Love Me Tender 2:44
15. Poor Boy 2:15
16. Let Me 2:10
17. Playing For Keeps 2:52
18. Love Me 2:45
19. How Do You Think I Feel 2:12
20. How's The World Treating You 2:26
21. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again 2:22
22. Long Tall Sally 1:54
23. Old Shep 4:10
24. Paralyzed 2:25
25. Too Much 2:35
26. Anyplace Is Paradise 2:26
27. Ready Teddy 1:57
28. First In Line 3:23
29. Rip It Up 1:53

Disc 03:

01. I Believe 2:07
02. Tell Me Why 2:09
03. Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do! 2:33
04. All Shook Up 2:00
05. Mean Woman Blues 2:18
06. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) 3:23
07. That's When Your Heartaches Begin 3:24
08. Take My Hand, Precious Lord 3:19
09. Party 1:30
10. Lonesome Cowboy 3:05
11. Teddy Bear 1:49
12. Hot Dog 1:16
13. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) 3:56
14. Blueberry Hill 2:40
15. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You 2:33
16. Is It So Strange 2:30
17. Don't Leave Me Now 2:00
18. I Beg Of You 1:54
19. One Night 2:33
20. True Love 2:09
21. I Need You So 2:41
22. Loving You 2:16
23. When It Rains, It Really Pours 1:51
24. Jailhouse Rock 2:29
25. Young And Beautiful 2:05
26. I Want To Be Free 2:15
27. Don't Leave Me Now 2:04
28. Baby I Don't Care 1:51

Disc 04:

01. Treat Me Nice 2:13
02. Blue Christmas 2:09
03. My Wish Came True 2:36
04. White Christmas 2:26
05. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) 1:57
06. Silent Night 2:27
07. Don't 2:50
08. O Little Town Of Bethlehem 2:38
09. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) 1:54
10. Santa Claus Is Back In Town 2:25
11. I'll Be Home For Christmas 1:56
12. Hard Headed Woman 1:55
13. Trouble 2:18
14. New Orleans 2:00
15. Crawfish 1:51
16. Dixieland Rock 1:48
17. Lover Doll 2:15
18. Don't Ask Me Why 2:08
19. As Long As I Have You 1:52
20. King Creole 2:09
21. Young Dreams 2:24
22. Steadfast, Loyal And True 1:17
23. Danny 1:53
24. Doncha' Think It's Time (single master) 1:59
25. Your Cheatin' Heart 2:26
26. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck 2:15
27. I Need Your Love Tonight 2:06
28. A Big Hunk O' Love 2:15
29. Ain't That Loving You Baby 2:24
30. A Fool Such As I 2:38
31. I Got Stung 1:49

Disc 05:

01. Make Me Know It 2:01
02. Soldier Boy 3:07
03. Stuck On You 2:20
04. Fame And Fortune 2:32
05. A Mess Of Blues 2:42
06. It Feels So Right 2:11
07. Fever 3:35
08. Like A Baby 2:41
09. It's Now Or Never 3:17
10. The Girl Of My Best Friend 2:24
11. Dirty, Dirty Feeling 1:35
12. Thrill Of Your Love 3:02
13. I Gotta Know 2:17
14. Such A Night 3:01
15. Are You Lonesome Tonight? 3:08
16. Girl Next Door Went A'Walking 2:14
17. I Will Be Home Again 2:36
18. Reconsider Baby 3:41
19. Didja' Ever 2:38
20. Doin' The Best I Can 3:13
21. G.I. Blues 2:38
22. Tonight Is So Right For Love 2:14
23. What's She Really Like 2:19
24. Blue Suede Shoes 2:09
25. Wooden Heart 2:05
26. Shoppin' Around 2:24
27. Pocketful Of Rainbows 2:36
28. Frankfort Special 2:56
29. Tonight's All Right For Love 1:24
30. Big Boots 1:32

Disc 06:

01. Summer Kisses, Winter Tears 2:20
02. Britches 1:42
03. A Cane And A High Starched Collar 1:47
04. Flaming Star 2:29
05. Milky White Way 2:16
06. His Hand In Mine 3:18
07. I Believe In The Man In The Sky 2:14
08. He Knows Just What I Need 2:13
09. Surrender 1:55
10. Mansion Over The Hilltop 2:58
11. In My Father's House 2:06
12. Joshua Fit The Battle 2:41
13. Swing Down Sweet Chariot 2:34
14. I'm Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs 1:53
15. If We Never Meet Again 2:00
16. Known Only To Him 2:10
17. Crying In The Chapel 2:26
18. Working On The Building 1:54
19. Lonely Man 2:47
20. In My Way 1:25
21. Wild In The Country 1:55
22. Forget Me Never 1:38
23. I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell 1:37
24. I'm Comin' Home 2:23
25. Gently 2:18
26. In Your Arms 1:53
27. Give Me The Right 2:36
28. I Feel So Bad 2:55
29. It's A Sin 2:43
30. I Want You With Me 2:15
31. There's Always Me 2:19
32. Starting Today 2:07
33. Sentimental Me 2:34
34. Judy 2:14
35. Put The Blame On Me 1:58

Disc 07:

01. Hawaiian Sunset 2:36
02. Aloha Oe 1:55
03. Ku-U-I-Po 2:23
04. No More 2:24
05. Slicin' Sand 1:38
06. Blue Hawaii 2:38
07. Ito Eats 1:26
08. Hawaiian Wedding Song 2:51
09. Island Of Love 2:41
10. Steppin' Out Of Line 1:55
11. Almost Always True 2:23
12. Moonlight Swim 2:21
13. Can't Help Falling In Love 3:03
14. Beach Boy Blues 2:05
15. Rock-A-Hula Baby 2:01
16. Kiss Me Quick 2:48
17. That's Someone You Never Forget 2:50
18. I'm Yours 2:23
19. His Latest Flame 2:09
20. Little Sister 2:33
21. For The Millionth And The Last Time 2:07
22. Good Luck Charm 2:26
23. Anything That's Part Of You 2:07
24. I Met Her Today 2:43
25. Night Rider 2:11
26. Angel 2:40
27. Follow That Dream 1:39
28. What A Wonderful Life 2:29
29. I'm Not The Marrying Kind 1:52
30. Sound Advice 1:46

Disc 08:

01. A Whistling Tune 2:44
02. Home Is Where The Heart Is 1:52
03. Riding The Rainbow 1:40
04. I Got Lucky 1:57
05. This Is Living 1:46
06. King Of The Whole Wide World 2:10
07. Something Blue 3:01
08. Gonna Get Back Home Somehow 2:30
09. (Such An) Easy Question 2:22
10. Fountain Of Love 2:15
11. Just For Old Time Sake 2:11
12. You'll Be Gone 2:26
13. I Feel That I've Known You Forever 1:42
14. Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello 1:57
15. Suspicion 2:36
16. She's Not You 2:11
17. I Don't Want To 2:42
18. We're Coming In Loaded 1:23
19. Thanks To The Rolling Sea 1:31
20. Where Do You Come From 2:08
21. Girls! Girls! Girls! 2:33
22. Return To Sender 2:09
23. Because Of Love 2:34
24. The Walls Have Ears 2:32
25. Song Of The Shrimp 2:21
26. A Boy Like Me, A Girl Like You 2:20
27. Mama 1:00
28. Earth Boy 2:23
29. Dainty Little Moonbeams 0:57
30. Girls! Girls! Girls! Finale 0:57
31. I Don't Wanna Be Tied 2:07
32. Plantation Rock 1:57
33. We'll Be Together 2:15

Disc 09:

01. Happy Ending 2:12
02. Relax 2:23
03. I'm Falling In Love Tonight 1:43
04. They Remind Me Too Much Of You 2:34
05. Cotton Candy Land 1:37
06. A World Of Our Own 2:17
07. How Would You Like To Be 3:29
08. One Broken Heart For Sale 1:37
09. Beyond The Bend 1:53
10. Take Me To The Fair 1:37
11. Bossa Nova Baby 2:03
12. I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here 2:53
13. Mexico 2:01
14. The Bullfighter Was A Lady 2:05
15. Marguerita 2:42
16. Vino, Dinero Y Amor 1:56
17. (There's) No Room To Rhumba In A Sports Car 1:54
18. Fun In Acapulco 2:31
19. El Toro 2:43
20. You Can't Say No In Acapulco 1:57
21. Guadalajara 2:45
22. Echoes Of Love 2:41
23. Please Don't Drag That String Around 1:56
24. (You're The) Devil In Disguise 2:21
25. Never Ending 2:01
26. What Now, What Next, Where To 1:58
27. Witchcraft 2:24
28. Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers 1:52
29. Love Me Tonight 2:02
30. (It's A) Long Lonely Highway 2:22
31. Western Union 2:13
32. Slowly But Surely 2:14
33. Blue River 2:10

Disc 10:

01. Night Life 1:50
02. C'mon Everybody 2:19
03. If You Think I Don't Need You 2:06
04. I Need Somebody To Lean On 3:03
05. Do The Vega 2:24
06. Viva Las Vegas 2:27
07. Yellow Rose Of Texas/
    The Eyes Of Texas 2:56
08. The Lady Loves Me 3:45
09. You're The Boss 2:46
10. Today, Tomorrow And Forever 3:26
11. Santa Lucia 1:13
12. What'd I Say 3:05
13. Once Is Enough 2:18
14. Catchin' On Fast 1:21
15. Anyone (Could Fall In Love With You) 2:31
16. Smokey Mountain Boy 2:38
17. There's Gold In The Mountains 1:55
18. One Boy Two Little Girls 2:33
19. Kissin' Cousins 2:13
20. Barefoot Ballad 2:27
21. Kissin' Cousins (Number 2) 1:17
22. Tender Feeling 2:34
23. Memphis, Tennessee 2:10
24. Ask Me 2:08
25. It Hurts Me 2:28

Disc 11:

01. Little Egypt 2:21
02. Poison Ivy League 2:04
03. Hard Knocks 1:44
04. It's A Wonderful World 1:50
05. Big Love Big Heartache 2:00
06. One Track Heart 2:18
07. It's Carnival Time 1:35
08. Carny Town 1:11
09. There's A Brand New Day On The Horizon 2:02
10. Wheels On My Heels 1:21
11. Roustabout 2:01
12. Puppet On A String 2:41
13. The Meanest Girl In Town 1:57
14. Girl Happy 2:09
15. Cross My Heart And Hope To Die 1:53
16. Spring Fever 1:53
17. Do Not Disturb 1:55
18. I've Got To Find My Baby 1:30
19. Fort Lauderdale Chamber Of Commerce 1:32
20. Startin' Tonight 1:21
21. Do The Clam 3:18
22. Wolf Call 1:29
23. Shake That Tambourine 2:05
24. So Close, Yet So Far (From Paradise) 3:02
25. My Desert Serenade 1:48
26. Wisdom Of The Ages 1:55
27. Kismet 2:11
28. Hey Little Girl 2:16
29. Golden Coins 1:56
30. Animal Instinct 2:14
31. Harem Holiday 2:19
32. Go East - Young Man 2:28
33. Mirage 2:26

Disc 12:

01. Come Along 1:53
02. Beginner's Luck 2:27
03. Down By The Riverside And When The Saints Go Marching In 1:57
04. Please Don't Stop Loving Me 2:05
05. Shout It Out 2:18
06. What Every Woman Lives For 2:27
07. Hard Luck 2:54
08. Petunia, The Gardener's Daughter 3:00
09. Look Out, Broadway 1:41
10. Everybody Come Aboard 1:52
11. Chesay 1:38
12. Frankie And Johnny 2:35
13. Drums Of The Islands 2:35
14. Datin' 1:24
15. Scratch My Back 2:17
16. Stop Where You Are 2:06
17. A Dog's Life 2:00
18. This Is My Heaven 2:35
19. Paradise, Hawaiian Style 2:39
20. House Of Sand 2:05
21. Queenie Wahine's Papaya 1:35
22. Sand Castles 2:59
23. Smorgasbord 1:58
24. Stop, Look And Listen 1:31
25. Am I Ready 2:26
26. Beach Shack 1:48
27. Never Say Yes 1:53
28. Spinout 2:34
29. All That I Am 2:18
30. Adam And Evil 1:55
31. I'll Be Back 2:02

Disc 13:

01. Run On 2:24
02. How Great Thou Art 3:02
03. Stand By Me 2:29
04. Where No One Stands Alone 2:44
05. Down In The Alley 2:52
06. Tomorrow Is A Long Time 5:23
07. Love Letters 2:52
08. So High 1:58
09. Farther Along 4:06
10. By And By 1:52
11. In The Garden 3:12
12. Beyond The Reef 3:07
13. Somebody Bigger Than You And I 2:28
14. Without Him 2:30
15. If The Lord Wasn't Walking By My Side 1:38
16. Where Could I Go But To The Lord 3:38
17. Come What May 2:01
18. Fools Fall In Love 2:06
19. Indescribably Blue 2:49
20. I'll Remember You 2:45
21. If Everyday Was Like Christmas 2:53

Disc 14:

01. City By Night 3:06
02. Could I Fall In Love 1:44
03. There Is So Much World To See 1:56
04. Double Trouble 1:40
05. Baby, If You'll Give Me All Of Your Love 1:49
06. I Love Only One Girl 1:55
07. It Won't Be Long 1:47
08. Old MacDonald 2:06
09. Long Legged Girl (With The Short Dress On) 1:29
10. Easy Come, Easy Go 2:15
11. I'll Take Love 2:15
12. Sing You Children 2:10
13. She's A Machine 1:38
14. The Love Machine 2:50
15. Yoga Is As Yoga Does 2:11
16. You Gotta Stop 2:19
17. The Girl I Never Loved 1:53
18. How Can You Lose What You Never Had 2:28
19. You Don't Know Me 2:14
20. A House That Has Everything 2:16
21. Who Needs Money? 3:17
22. Confidence 2:35
23. Hey, Hey, Hey 2:31
24. Clambake 2:38
25. Suppose 3:02

Disc 15:

01. There Ain't Nothing Like A Song 2:10
02. Your Time Hasn't Come Yet, Baby 1:52
03. Five Sleepy Heads 1:31
04. Who Are You? (Who Am I?) 2:34
05. Speedway 2:12
06. Suppose 2:04
07. Let Yourself Go 3:00
08. He's Your Uncle Not Your Dad 2:29
09. Guitar Man 2:20
10. Big Boss Man 2:53
11. Mine 2:38
12. Just Call Me Lonesome 2:09
13. Hi-Heel Sneakers 2:48
14. You Don't Know Me 2:31
15. We Call On Him 2:34
16. You'll Never Walk Alone 2:45
17. Singing Tree 2:20
18. Stay Away, Joe 1:40
19. All I Needed Was The Rain 1:47
20. Dominic 1:45
21. Too Much Monkey Business 2:31
22. Goin' Home 2:30
23. Stay Away 2:24
24. U.S. Male 2:43
25. Wonderful World 2:13
26. Edge Of Reality 3:18
27. A Little Less Conversation 2:16
28. Almost In Love 3:02

Disc 16:

01. Medley: Nothingville/
    Big Boss Man/
    Guitar Man/
    Little Egypt/
    Trouble/
    Guitar Man 6:43
02. Where Could I Go But To The Lord/
    Up Above My Head/
    Saved 7:34
03. Trouble/
    Guitar Man 3:28
04. If I Can Dream 3:10
05. Memories 3:08
06. Blue Christmas/
    One Night 5:34
07. Tiger Man 2:43
08. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy/
    Baby, What You Want Me To Do/
    Medley: Heartbreak Hotel/
    Hound Dog/
    All Shook Up/
    Can't Help Falling In Love/
    Jailhouse Rock/
    Love Me Tender 14:42
09. Let's Forget About The Stars 2:27
10. Charro 2:46
11. Clean Up Your Own Back Yard 3:10
12. Swing Down, Sweet Chariot 2:18
13. Signs Of The Zodiac 2:21
14. Almost 1:51
15. The Whiffenpoof Song 0:28
16. Violet 0:52

Disc 17:

01. Long Black Limousine 3:44
02. This Is The Story 2:31
03. Wearin' That Loved On Look 2:47
04. You'll Think Of Me 4:01
05. I'm Movin' On 2:54
06. A Little Bit Of Green 3:24
07. Gentle On My Mind 3:25
08. Don't Cry Daddy 2:49
09. Inherit The Wind 2:59
10. Mama Liked The Roses 2:49
11. My Little Friend 2:52
12. In The Ghetto 2:48
13. Rubberneckin' 2:15
14. Hey Jude 4:33
15. From A Jack To A King 2:26
16. Without Love (There Is Nothing) 2:55
17. I'll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms) 4:34
18. I'll Be There 2:27
19. Suspicious Minds 4:23
20. Stranger In My Own Home Town 4:26
21. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road 2:40
22. And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind 3:10

Disc 18:

01. Power Of My Love 2:39
02. After Loving You 3:08
03. Do You Know Who I Am? 2:50
04. Kentucky Rain 3:16
05. Only The Strong Survive 2:44
06. It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin' 2:38
07. Any Day Now 3:01
08. If I'm A Fool (For Loving You) 2:45
09. The Fair's Moving On 3:11
10. Who Am I? 3:20
11. Change Of Habit 3:20
12. Let's Be Friends 2:44
13. Let Us Pray 3:01
14. Have A Happy 2:23
15. Blue Suede Shoes 2:05
16. Johnny B. Goode 2:19
17. All Shook Up 2:07
18. Are You Lonesome Tonight? 3:15
19. Hound Dog 1:53
20. I Can't Stop Loving You 3:19
21. My Babe 2:11
22. Mystery Train/
    Tiger Man 3:45
23. Words 2:45
24. In The Ghetto 2:56
25. Suspicious Minds 7:45
26. Can't Help Falling In Love 2:12

Disc 19:

01. See See Rider 3:06
02. Release Me 3:11
03. Sweet Caroline 2:43
04. Runaway 2:46
05. The Wonder Of You 2:35
06. Polk Salad Annie 5:32
07. Yesterday 2:27
08. Proud Mary 2:47
09. Walk A Mile In My Shoes 2:59
10. Let It Be Me 3:41
11. Twenty Days And Twenty Nights 3:18
12. I've Lost You 3:32
13. I Was Born About Ten Thousand Years Ago 3:16
14. The Sound Of Your Cry 3:16
15. The Fool 2:26
16. Little Cabin On The Hill 1:49
17. Cindy, Cindy 2:33
18. Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:37
19. Got My Mojo Working/
    Keep Your Hands Off Of It 4:36
20. How The Web Was Woven 3:27
21. It's Your Baby, You Rock It 3:02
22. Stranger In The Crowd 3:49
23. I'll Never Know 2:25
24. Mary In The Morning 4:10

Disc 20:

01. It Ain't No Big Thing (But It's Growing) 2:48
02. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me 2:31
03. Just Pretend 4:05
04. This Is Our Dance 3:15
05. Life 3:12
06. Heart Of Rome 2:57
07. When I'm Over You 2:28
08. I Really Don't Want To Know 2:46
09. Faded Love 4:08
10. Tomorrow Never Comes 3:56
11. The Next Step Is Love 3:33
12. Make The World Go Away 3:37
13. Funny How Time Slips Away 4:21
14. I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water 4:58
15. Love Letters 2:53
16. There Goes My Everything 3:00
17. If I Were You 3:01
18. Only Believe 2:50
19. Sylvia 3:18
20. Patch It Up 3:08

Disc 21:

01. I've Lost You 3:43
02. I Just Can't Help Believin' 4:41
03. Something 3:37
04. Patch It Up 4:03
05. You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling 4:26
06. Snowbird 2:06
07. Where Did They Go, Lord 2:30
08. Whole Lot-ta Shakin' Goin' On 3:04
09. Rags To Riches 1:57
10. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 3:44
11. Amazing Grace 3:35
12. Early Mornin' Rain 2:58
13. (That's What You Get) For Lovin' Me 2:08
14. Miracle Of The Rosary 1:52
15. It Won't Seem Like Christmas (Without You) 2:43
16. If I Get Home On Christmas Day 2:54
17. Padre 2:32
18. Holly Leaves And Christmas Trees 2:15
19. Merry Christmas Baby 5:45
20. Silver Bells 2:29
21. I'll Be Home On Christmas Day 3:51
22. On A Snowy Christmas Night 2:50
23. Winter Wonderland 2:20
24. O Come, All Ye Faithful 2:50
25. The First Noel 2:12
26. The Wonderful World Of Christmas 1:57

Disc 22:

01. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (edited version) 2:45
02. Help Me Make It Through The Night 2:48
03. Until It's Time For You To Go 3:59
04. Lead Me, Guide Me 2:42
05. Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread) 2:43
06. He Touched Me 2:40
07. I Got Confidence 2:22
08. An Evening Prayer 1:56
09. Seeing Is Believing 2:53
10. A Thing Called Love 2:26
11. It's Still Here 2:07
12. I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen 2:26
13. I Will Be True 2:32
14. I'm Leavin' 3:53
15. We Can Make The Morning 3:57
16. It's Only Love 2:39
17. Love Me, Love The Life I Lead 3:05
18. Put Your Hand In The Hand 3:18
19. Reach Out To Jesus 3:16
20. He Is My Everything 2:41
21. There Is No God But God 2:20
22. I, John 2:17
23. Bosom Of Abraham 1:37
24. My Way 4:34
25. I'll Be Home On Christmas Day (remake) 3:46
26. It's Impossible 2:53
27. An American Trilogy 4:27

Disc 23:

01. Separate Ways 2:37
02. For The Good Times 3:09
03. Where Do I Go From Here 2:39
04. Burning Love 2:51
05. Fool 2:44
06. Always On My Mind 3:39
07. It's A Matter Of Time 3:04
08. Also Sprach Zarathustra 1:05
09. That's All Right 2:14
10. Proud Mary 2:46
11. Never Been To Spain 3:27
12. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me 2:02
13. You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling 4:11
14. Polk Salad Annie 2:59
15. Love Me 1:40
16. All Shook Up 0:59
17. Heartbreak Hotel 1:44
18. Teddy Bear/
    Don't Be Cruel 1:50
19. Love Me Tender 1:44
20. The Impossible Dream 2:43
21. Introductions by Elvis 1:34
22. Hound Dog 1:49
23. Suspicious Minds 4:21
24. For The Good Times 3:09
25. An American Trilogy 4:32
26. Funny How Time Slips Away 2:42
27. I Can't Stop Loving You 2:42
28. Can't Help Falling In Love 1:40
29. Closing Vamp 0:54

Disc 24:

01. Also Sprach Zarathustra 1:11
02. See See Rider 2:57
03. Burning Love 3:08
04. Something 3:28
05. You Gave Me A Mountain 3:14
06. Steamroller Blues 3:04
07. My Way 3:58
08. Love Me 1:53
09. Johnny B. Goode 1:41
10. It's Over 2:08
11. Blue Suede Shoes 1:15
12. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry 2:14
13. I Can't Stop Loving You 2:25
14. Hound Dog 0:54
15. What Now My Love 3:14
16. Fever 2:46
17. Welcome To My World 1:52
18. Suspicious Minds 4:25
19. Introductions by Elvis 1:40
20. I'll Remember You 2:29
21. Long Tall Sally/
    Whole Lot-ta Shakin' Goin' On 2:02
22. An American Trilogy 4:29
23. A Big Hunk O' Love 2:06
24. Can't Help Falling In Love 2:46
25. Blue Hawaii 2:33
26. Ku-U-I-Po 2:08
27. No More 2:30
28. Hawaiian Wedding Song 1:56
29. Early Mornin' Rain 2:54

Disc 25:

01. If You Don't Come Back 2:31
02. Three Corn Patches 2:48
03. Take Good Care Of Her 2:52
04. Find Out What's Happening 2:32
05. I've Got A Thing About You Baby 2:22
06. Just A Little Bit 2:33
07. Raised On Rock 2:41
08. For Ol' Times Sake 3:38
09. Girl Of Mine 3:39
10. Sweet Angeline 3:03
11. I Miss You 2:14
12. Are You Sincere 2:00
13. I Got A Feelin' In My Body 3:35
14. It's Midnight 3:23
15. You Asked Me To 2:53
16. If You Talk In Your Sleep 2:28
17. Mr. Songman 2:08
18. Thinking About You 3:02
19. Love Song Of The Year 3:16
20. Help Me 2:29
21. My Boy 3:19
22. Loving Arms 2:51
23. Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues 3:10
24. Talk About The Good Times 2:24
25. Promised Land 2:53
26. Your Love's Been A Long Time Coming 2:55
27. There's A Honky Tonk Angel (Who Will Take Me Back In) 3:01

Disc 26:

01. If That Isn't Love 3:31
02. Spanish Eyes 2:24
03. She Wears My Ring 3:23
04. See See Rider 4:08
05. I Got A Woman/
    Amen 3:39
06. Love Me 1:50
07. Trying To Get To You 2:02
08. Long Tall Sally/
    Whole Lot-ta Shakin' Goin' On/
    Your Mama Don't Dance/
    Flip, Flop And Fly/
    Jailhouse Rock/
    Hound Dog 3:32
09. Why Me Lord 2:51
10. How Great Thou Art 3:43
11. Blueberry Hill/
    I Can't Stop Loving You 2:59
12. Help Me 2:42
13. An American Trilogy 3:57
14. Let Me Be There 3:33
15. My Baby Left Me 2:22
16. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy 2:13
17. Can't Help Falling In Love 1:36
18. Closing Vamp 0:49
19. Fairytale 2:45
20. Green, Green Grass Of Home 3:37
21. I Can Help 4:05
22. And I Love You So 3:40
23. Susan When She Tried 2:19
24. T-R-O-U-B-L-E 3:04
25. Tiger Man 3:05

Disc 27:

01. Woman Without Love 3:35
02. Shake A Hand 3:50
03. Bringin' It Back 3:02
04. Pieces Of My Life 4:05
05. Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall 3:18
06. She Thinks I Still Care 3:51
07. The Last Farewell 4:04
08. Solitaire 4:41
09. Moody Blue 2:51
10. I'll Never Fall In Love Again 3:45
11. For The Heart 3:23
12. Hurt 2:08
13. Danny Boy 3:58
14. Never Again 2:52
15. Love Coming Down 3:08
16. Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain 3:43
17. It's Easy For You 3:29
18. Way Down 2:39
19. Pledging My Love 2:52
20. He'll Have To Go 4:32
21. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 3:00
22. Little Darlin' 1:54
23. Unchained Melody 2:32

Disc 28:

01. Blue Moon Of Kentucky (alternate take) 1:07
02. Shake, Rattle And Roll (alternate take 8) 2:37
03. I Beg Of You (alternate master) 1:53
04. One Night (Of Sin) 2:37
05. Loving You (fast version) 1:33
06. Treat Me Nice (movie version) 2:08
07. King Creole (1st version take 3) 2:20
08. As Long As I Have You (alternate master) 1:28
09. Lover Doll (LP version) 2:12
10. Doncha' Think It's Time (LP version) 1:59
11. Your Cheatin' Heart (alternate take 9) 2:53
12. Ain't That Loving You Baby (alternate take 11) 1:56
13. Big Boots (alternate master - fast version) 1:17
14. Black Star (alternate title song) 2:32
15. Lonely Man (solo version) 2:04
16. Can't Help Falling In Love (movie version) 1:54
17. I'm Yours (single version - without harmony vocal and spoken part) 2:23
18. King Of The Whole Wide World (1st version - take 31) 2:56
19. One Broken Heart For Sale (movie version) 2:25
20. Memphis, Tennessee (1st version) 2:15
21. Ask Me (1st version) 2:17
22. Today, Tomorrow And Forever (duet version) 3:57
23. I'm A Roustabout (alternate title song - originally titled 'Roustabout') 2:09
24. Tomorrow Night (overdubbed version) 2:55
25. It Hurts Me 2:32
26. Let Yourself Go 2:37
27. A Hundred Years From Now (studio jam) 1:43
28. Amazing Grace (alternate take 2) 3:28
29. Lady Madonna (studio jam) 1:18
30. I Shall Be Released 0:50
31. She Thinks I Still Care (alternate take 2B) 3:27

Disc 29:

01. Tweedle Dee 2:08
02. Maybellene 1:59
03. Heartbreak Hotel 3:07
04. Long Tall Sally 3:36
05. Blue Suede Shoes 3:32
06. Money Honey 2:49
07. That's All Right 3:14
08. Are You Lonesome Tonight? 3:41
09. Blue Suede Shoes 1:37
10. Baby What You Want Me To Do 3:43
11. Love Me 2:37
12. Trying To Get To You 2:58
13. Are You Lonesome Tonight? (laughing version) 2:54
14. Little Sister/
    Get Back 3:14
15. Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:13
16. Never Been To Spain 3:25
17. You Gave Me A Mountain 3:15
18. A Big Hunk O' Love 2:02
19. The Impossible Dream 2:29
20. It's Over 2:19
21. Reconsider Baby 2:45
22. You're The Reason I'm Living 2:19
23. Softly As I Leave You 3:03
24. America 2:22
25. Unchained Melody 3:28

Disc 30:

01. My Happiness 2:32
02. That's When Your Heartaches Begin 2:46
03. I'll Never Stand In Your Way 2:02
04. It Wouldn't Be The Same Without You 2:02
05. Fool, Fool, Fool 1:53
06. I Asked The Lord 1:20
07. Earth Angel 2:36
08. I'm Beginning To Forget You 2:18
09. Mona Lisa 2:32
10. His Latest Flame (studio rehearsal) 2:44
11. Viva Las Vegas (studio rehearsal) 1:46
12. If I Loved You 1:51
13. Tennessee Waltz 3:02
14. What Now My Love 2:49
15. Show Me Thy Ways, O Lord 2:35
16. Oh How I Love Jesus 2:01
17. Hide Thou Me 5:08
18. Write To Me From Naples 2:40
19. My Heart Cries For You 1:50
20. Dark Moon 2:18
21. A Little Less Conversation 1:44
22. It's My Way (Of Loving You)/
    This Time/
    I Can't Stop Loving You (studio jam) 3:51
23. Faded Love (studio rehearsal) 0:44
24. Ghost Riders In The Sky (rehearsal jam) 2:38
25. Alla En El Rancho Grande (rehearsal jam) 2:04
26. Froggy Went A Courtin' (rehearsal jam) 2:06
27. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry 1:48
28. The Twelfth Of Never (rehearsal) 2:39

Reviews:

If ever a catalog required smart curating, Elvis Presley's does. There are good examples of that: The Complete 50's Masters, The Essential 60's Masters and The Essential 70's Masters each tell stories about different aspects of the King's talent. But this mammoth 30-CD collection, consisting of every track Presley recorded during his lifetime, simply reinforces the often-told narrative of his life: an explosive debut in the mid-Fifties followed by intermittent sparks of renewal until his death in 1977.
 
Obviously, Complete Masters (available only at CompleteElvis.com for $750) is for completists and fat cats only. Which is too bad, since the 103 rarities, outtakes, alternate versions, jams, demos and home recordings ?all previously available ?portray Presley as he should be remembered: rollicking, intent, joyful. The live material on Disc 29 ?including a 1955 tear through Chuck Berry's "Maybellene" and a soaring version of "Unchained Melody" in 1977 ?proves that Presley was capable of greatness at every phase of his life. But the later tracks in particular could use some cherry-picking: You shouldn't have to hear his deeply moving gospel recordings and hits like 1969's "Suspicious Minds" in the context of his long, dispiriting downward spiral.

~ Anthony DeCurtis, Rolling Stone Magazine

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How much money is Elvis Presley抯 complete recorded output from 1953 to 1977 worth? To me, it抯 priceless and most music historians would agree.

This set begins with his innovative and incredible Sun recordings. If I could only bring one CD on a car ride down to Memphis, these recordings are the ones I would choose.

The collection goes on to his 1956 RCA sessions, where he would record his first national #1 hit, 揌eartbreak Hotel,?then to his triumphant 揈lvis Is Back?sessions, where he recorded the immaculate 揂re You Lonesome Tonight??upon returning from the service in 1960.

This set is arranged in the order that Elvis recorded them. (This is a no-brainer so I抦 glad to see that common sense won out on the alignment of the package.)

The 60s, of course, brings out 揈lvis the movie star.?All the movie soundtracks are included up to his ?8 Singer Special produced and directed by the great Steve Binder.

I was fortunate to work with Steve on his 搼68 at 40?retrospective. The paperback edition is now available through our website at www.jatpublishing.com.

The ?9 American Sound Studio sessions follow with Elvis?# 1 hit 揝uspicious Minds,?along with other big hits 揑n the Ghetto,?揇on抰 Cry Daddy,?and揔entucky Rain.?

This would be the first time Elvis would record in Memphis since the Sun recordings. It抯 all here from beginning to end, with the end being Elvis Presley抯 1976 Graceland sessions which he recorded at home.

The set also includes 103 rarities. Now, some of these I would have substituted for other tracks.

For example, one of his best rehearsal performances was the July 24, 1970 blues version of 揝tranger In My Own Hometown.?Why it抯 not on here is just a mistake, but that抯 a selective choice.

The sound is excellent. The best we抳e heard so far on CD.

Is it as good as vinyl? In some cases, it is and in some cases, it is not.

I think the songs that sound better on vinyl are the early sun recordings and most, if not all, the original ?6 and ?7 tracks. Mind you, I抦 talking about the original mono recordings of these tracks when they came out on album or 45s in the 50s.

That said, the sound is the best you抮e going to get on CD. The set also includes a lavish book, and all in all, weighs about 16 lbs梫ery impressive.

So here are the big questions:

Would I have bought it for close to $800?

The answer is yes.

Would I have preferred that every music fan, other than those who purchased 1000 limited edition copies, had an opportunity to enjoy it?

The answer is yes.

My suggestions is: why not make this a worldwide release with all 30 CDs in a replication of one of the early 1956 Elvis Presley carrying cases and sell it for say $150, with a small book included or sell the book separately?

Why not place a sticker on the front implying that this set features every recorded master including all his gospel and Christmas recordings for this holiday season, since Elvis sells big time in these two genres?

Just my opinion but Sony might have got more mileage out of it with a higher profit margin and a Grammy for best historical package.

Hopefully, this is still possible even with the 1000 units sold out because 揟he Complete Masters?deserves it.

~ Joseph A. Tunzi, Elvis historian and author

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Often it seems that every note Elvis Presley ever recorded has been repackaged and reissued in every conceivable combination, but there has never been a set comparable to 2010抯 The Complete Elvis Presley Masters, a lavish limited 30-disc set that rounds up all 711 completed takes from Presley, including 100 relative rarities. There抯 never been an Elvis box like this and, apart from Sony/Legacy抯 near-simultaneously released complete Miles Davis box, no other single set that covers so much ground -- and even that isn抰 quite right, because that only covers Miles?Columbia albums, whereas this boxes the entirety of Elvis?legacy. The Complete Elvis Presley Masters doesn抰 cast new light on that legacy, but that抯 a tall order for any body of work as well documented as Elvis? whose every nook and cranny has been examined in sets both large and small. If anything, listening to his complete masters in chronological order supports the conventional wisdom of the arc of Elvis?career, how it began with a burst of brilliance and slowed down after he returned from the Army, how he revved back up in 1968 and then maintained cruise control in the ?0s, picking up speed every once and a while, as on Elvis Country or Aloha from Hawaii. Surprises are few, arriving mainly in the sheer number of gospel, seasonal, and soundtrack recordings Presley cut during the ?0s, their abundance slowing the momentum somewhat in the second third of this box, but that only makes the 1968 comeback seem stronger, and that only underscores that the delight of The Complete Elvis Presley Masters is its details, how it tells one of the greatest tales of the 20th century in a luxuriously thorough, leisurely manner. Surely this is too grand for most listeners, but for those with deep pocketbooks this is a set that justifies its expense, both in its historic import and entertainment value.

~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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