The best sounding Elvis compilation/box set?

Posted by: glevethan on 30 December 2009

Any recommendations - vinyl or cd?
Thanks
Gregg
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by rich46
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Originally posted by glevethan:
Any recommendations - vinyl or cd?
Thanks
Gregg
50s masters 5cd close up boxset i sing the songs follow that dream series
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by glevethan
rich46

Thanks - I have come across the 50's Masters Box Set in my internet travels. The only problem is that there are also two additional box sets - 60's masters and 70's masters. I was trying to make a single purchase instead of three box sets.
Then again sound is of the utmost importance so if these are the best sounding.

Thanks
Gregg

PS a quick ebay search showed that this set is also available in vinyl! Which set do you have?
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by matt podniesinski
Wow. I didn't know they were available on vinyl or I wouldn't have bought the cd sets. they must cost an arm and a leg.
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by Lee Henley
The 50's 5 cd box set is great, a true rocknroller
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by Richwleeds
For a more condensed career spanning collection I have the Artist of the Century vinyl box set - each lp covering a different phase of his career over 5 lps. A quick search on amazon shows this is available on CD for £12 - not sure if vinyl can still be had.
Sound quality - on the lps at least - is excellent
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by glevethan
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Originally posted by matt podniesinski:
Wow. I didn't know they were available on vinyl or I wouldn't have bought the cd sets. they must cost an arm and a leg.


Not really. Costs twice that of the CD set however...it is vinyl Big Grin

So is there a consensus that this is the set to buy?

Gregg
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by Guido Fawkes
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The best sounding Elvis compilation?




I'd also recommend Volume 2, but why not go for some of Elvis's individual albums.
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by glevethan
ROTF

Wrong Elvis Cool
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by matt podniesinski
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Originally posted by glevethan:

Not really. Costs twice that of the CD set however...it is vinyl Big Grin

So is there a consensus that this is the set to buy?

Gregg


Believe it or not I was without a turntable for a few years in the early 90s when this box was first released and I did not even think to look for it on vinyl. That aside this is a great set.

Matt
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by glevethan
Stu

Just looking for a good compilation.

Matt
I am guessing that it will be nicer sounding on vinyl. Vinyl was still strong when it was released.

Gregg
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by rich46
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Originally posted by glevethan:
rich46

Thanks - I have come across the 50's Masters Box Set in my internet travels. The only problem is that there are also two additional box sets - 60's masters and 70's masters. I was trying to make a single purchase instead of three box sets.
Then again sound is of the utmost importance so if these are the best sounding.

Thanks
Gregg

PS a quick ebay search showed that this set is also available in vinyl! Which set do you have?


i have every elvis bxssets some on viynl too. 50s is my best
Posted on: 30 December 2009 by glevethan
Just scored a SEALED 50's box set in vinyl.

"I'm all shook up" Big Grin

Thanks for the help

Gregg
Posted on: 02 January 2010 by rich46
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Originally posted by munch:
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Originally posted by rich46:
quote:
Originally posted by glevethan:
rich46

Thanks - I have come across the 50's Masters Box Set in my internet travels. The only problem is that there are also two additional box sets - 60's masters and 70's masters. I was trying to make a single purchase instead of three box sets.
Then again sound is of the utmost importance so if these are the best sounding.

Thanks
Gregg

PS a quick ebay search showed that this set is also available in vinyl! Which set do you have?


i have every elvis bxssets some on viynl too. 50s is my best
How many boxsets/comps do you have rich?
I would put money on it that you dont have every Elvis Pres vinyl and cd boxset/comp ever made.
Stu
yes i have, some bought back from memphis and nasheville got most of vinyl except some of the film soundtracks, got alot from austraila and some when i was in china.

like the follow that dream cds too, have to send to auzzie for them. not really much new stuff anymore. still got some 78s which i cant play
Posted on: 03 January 2010 by rich46
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Originally posted by munch:
My best mate of 40 years brother was a recording engineer with CBS from the mid 60s and is a Elvis nut.He has everything ever done by the man and i mean everything.
Stuff you cant and have never been able to buy.
I am not talking bit torrent downloads internet stuff.
This stuff is all vinyl/and shed loads of film.
Original home movie super8 and after.
They had to go to him a few years back to get film to use in a documentry.
He has thousands of Elvis recordings.
Stu


what a catch. in a bar in nasheville and a guy

gave us direction to a record store in a dodgy part of town. i was amazed at the records there,spent a futune. the only set i would like is the complete set of elvis eps got a few. they fetch too much money. im sure if they released them they would be a success
Posted on: 03 January 2010 by GraemeH
Is there a good sounding 'Vegas Years' live set?

Thanks

Graeme
Posted on: 03 January 2010 by rich46
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Originally posted by Graeme Hutton:
Is there a good sounding 'Vegas Years' live set?

Thanks

Graeme
the best cd package is the 4 disc elvis live in las vegas. package book well produced and follow that dream label ...several there too. elvispresley.au.com australia.

the box just takes the best 69 to 74 ish disc 1 1969 d2 1970 d3 70/72 d4 mainly 1974
Posted on: 03 January 2010 by rich46
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Originally posted by munch:
Gregg,
That has been sealed a long time Big Grin


early 90s i think ,try for 10 ins 46rpm elvis no 1s and boxset king 38 in all from memory
Posted on: 03 January 2010 by Kevin-W
This sounds very nice (on vinyl at any rate) and has some of his very best stuff on it:

Posted on: 09 January 2010 by GraemeH
quote:
Originally posted by rich46:
quote:
Originally posted by Graeme Hutton:
Is there a good sounding 'Vegas Years' live set?

Thanks

Graeme
the best cd package is the 4 disc elvis live in las vegas. package book well produced and follow that dream label ...several there too. elvispresley.au.com australia.

the box just takes the best 69 to 74 ish disc 1 1969 d2 1970 d3 70/72 d4 mainly 1974


Thanks!
Posted on: 09 January 2010 by glevethan
By coincidence the box set I ordered (50's Masters vinyl) arrived yesterday - on the King's birthday!

Gregg
Posted on: 16 January 2010 by rich46
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Originally posted by Graeme Hutton:
quote:
Originally posted by rich46:
quote:
Originally posted by Graeme Hutton:
Is there a good sounding 'Vegas Years' live set?

Thanks

Graeme
the best cd package is the 4 disc elvis live in las vegas. package book well produced and follow that dream label ...several there too. elvispresley.au.com australia.

the box just takes the best 69 to 74 ish disc 1 1969 d2 1970 d3 70/72 d4 mainly 1974


Thanks!
hmv sale elvis at sun on vinyl £5 its good allan