Elvis Presley - The Complete Elvis Presley Masters (FLAC) 2010

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–page exclusive hardcover book





The Ultimate Tribute



The definitive collection of Elvis Presley’s 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–page hardcover book with complete discography produced exclusively for this collection. Researched and written by Ernst Jørgensen 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’s 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 Jørgensen and an essay by acclaimed Presley biographer Peter Guralnick bring valuable historical context to the collection.





From the Preface by Ernst Mikael Jørgensen:



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 Jørgensen



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 Jørgensen and Peter Guralnick

Discography Compiled by Erik Rasmussen and Ernst Mikael Jørgensen

Book Edited by Mike Cimicata

Proofreading: Claude Braün, Arthur Levy, Erik Rasmussen and Roger Semon

Recording Data: Erik Rasmussen and Ernst Mikael Jørgensen

Photo Research: Roger Semon and Ernst Mikael Jørgensen

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