Elvis Presley - The King Of Rock 'n' Roll - The Complete 50's Masters (1992) 5CD [APE]

Elvis Presley - The King Of Rock 'n' Roll - The Complete 50's Masters (1992) 5CD [APE]

Review (Allmusic)

Prior to the 1992 release of the five-disc box set The King of Rock 'n' Roll: The Complete 50's Masters, RCA's approach to reissuing Elvis Presley on CD -- or on LP, for that matter -- was rather scatter-shot, seeming to follow the dictates of the market more than the demands of history. There were some excellent releases of archival material and in 1987, on the tenth anniversary of the King's death, there was a stellar series of compilations, but most of what was released was a constant stream of recycled hits, which this box most certainly is not. This set is sharply and expertly assembled, presenting Elvis' peak as a creative and cultural force in staggering detail.

Despite the subtitle of this box, this does not contain everything Presley recorded in the '50s; there are alternate takes not present on this set, including second takes for Sun that were included on the subsequent collection Sunrise, and after this release, more acetates recorded around the same time as his privately recorded "My Happiness" (unveiled here for the first time) were found and released. That said, those alternate takes are the province of collectors, particularly since the best of those are chronicled on the fifth and final disc of this set. That means, anything a real serious fan or listener needs is on this exhaustive set, since it chronicles the rise of the greatest figure of American music in the 20th century.

Contents

DISC 1

01. My Happiness [2:33]
02. That's All Right [1:57]
03. I Love You Because [2:44]
04. Harbor Lights [2:36]
05. Blue Moon Of Kentucky [2:03]
06. Blue Moon [2:41]
07. Tomorrow Night [3:00]
08. I'll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin ') [2:26]
09. I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine [2:29]
10. Just Because [2:34]
11. Good Rockin 'Tonight [2:14]
12. Milkcow Blues Boogie [2:39]
13. You're A Heartbreaker [2:12]
14. Baby, Let's Play House [2:17]
15. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone [2:38]
16. Mystery Train [2:26]
17. I Forgot To Remember To Forget [2:30]
18. Trying To Get To You [2:33]
19. When It Rains, It Really Pours [2:03]
20. I Got A Woman [2:25]
21. Heartbreak Hotel [2:10]
22. Money Honey [2:36]
23. I'm Counting On You [2:26]
24. I Was The One [2:35]
25. Blue Suede Shoes [2:00]
26. My Baby Left Me [2:13]
27. One-Sided Love Affair [2:11]
28. So Glad You're Mine [2:22]
29. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You) [2:03]
30. Tutti Frutti [1:59]

DISC 2

01. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy [2:10]
02. Shake, Rattle And Roll [2:29]
03. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You [2:41]
04. Hound Dog [2:16]
05. Don't Be Cruel [2:03]
06. Any Way You Want Me (That's How I Will Be) [2:15]
07. We're Gonna Move [2:31]
08. Love Me Tender [2:42]
09. Poor Boy [2:15]
10. Let Me [2:10]
11. Playing For Keeps [2:51]
12. Love Me [2:45]
13. Paralyzed [2:25]
14. How Do You Think I Feel [2:12]
15. How's The World Treating You [2:25]
16. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again [2:22]
17. Long Tall Sally [1:53]
18. Old Shep [4:12]
19. Too Much [2:32]
20. Anyplace Is Paradise [2:26]
21. Ready Teddy [1:58]
22. First In Line [3:24]
23. Rip It Up [1:55]
24. I Believe [2:05]
25. Tell Me Why [2:07]
26. Got A Lot O 'Livin' To Do! [2:33]
27. All Shook Up [1:58]
28. Mean Woman Blues [2:17]
29. (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) [3:21]

DISC 3

01. That's When Your Heartaches Begin [3:23]
02. Take My Hand Precious Lord [3:18]
03. It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) [3:55]
04. Blueberry Hill [2:41]
05. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You [2:33]
06. Is It So Strange [2:30]
07. Party [1:28]
08. Lonesome Cowboy [3:02]
09. Hot Dog [1:13]
10. One Night Of Sin [2:37]
11. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear [1:47]
12. Don't Leave Me Now [1:59]
13. I Beg Of You [1:52]
14. One Night [2:31]
15. True Love [2:06]
16. I Need You So [2:38]
17. Loving You [2:13]
18. When It Rains, It Really Pours [1:49]
19. Jailhouse Rock [2:28]
20. Young And Beautiful [2:04]
21. I Want To Be Free [2:14]
22. (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care [1:53]
23. Don't Leave Me Now [2:06]
24. Blue Christmas [2:08]
25. White Christmas [2:24]
26. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) [1:55]
27. Silent Night [2:24]
28. O Little Town Of Bethlehem [2:36]
29. Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me) [1:53]
30. Santa Claus Is Back In Town [2:24]
31. I'll Be Home For Christmas [1:54]

DISC 4

01. Treat Me Nice [2:13]
02. My Wish Came True [2:35]
03. Don't [2:50]
04. Danny [1:53]
05. Hard Headed Woman [1:55]
06. Trouble [2:18]
07. New Orleans [2:00]
08. Crawfish [1:50]
09. Dixieland Rock [1:48]
10. Lover Doll [2:10]
11. Don't Ask Me Why [2:06]
12. As Long As I Have You [1:51]
13. King Creole [2:09]
14. Young Dreams [2:25]
15. Steadfast, Loyal And True [1:17]
16. Doncha 'Think It's Time [1:58]
17. Your Cheatin 'Heart [2:25]
18. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck [2:15]
19. I Need Your Love Tonight [2:05]
20. A Big Hunk O 'Love [2:14]
21. Ain't That Loving You Baby [2:24]
22. (Now And Then There) A Fool Such As I [2:38]
23. I Got Stung [1:54]
24. Interview With Elvis [13:35]

DISC 5

01. That's When Your Heartaches Begin [Demo] [2:49]
02. Fool, Fool, Fool [1:53]
03. Tweedle Dee [2:07]
04. Maybellene [1:59]
05. Shake, Rattle And Roll [2:18]
06. Blue Moon Of Kentucky [Countryfied Take] [1:05]
07. Blue Moon [Unreleased Outtake] [2:57]
08. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone [Outtake] [2:42]
09. Reconsider Baby [2:55]
10. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy [Outtake] [2:09]
11. Shake, Rattle And Roll [Outtake] [2:27]
12. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You [Outtake] [2:41]
13. Heartbreak Hotel [Live] [2:54]
14. Long Tall Sally [Live] [2:15]
15. Blue Suede Shoes [Live] [4:59]
16. Money Honey [Live] [3:18]
17. We're Gonna Move [Outtake] [2:32]
18. Old Shep [Alternate] [3:54]
19. I Beg Of You [Alternate] [1:53]
20. Loving You [Slow] [1:50]
21. Loving You [Uptempo] [1:26]
22. Young And Beautiful [Alternate Master] [1:11]
23. I Want To Be Free [Alternate Master] [2:07]
24. King Creole [Alternate Master] [2:06]
25. As Long As I Have You [Alternate Master] [1:26]
26. Ain't That Loving You Baby [Fast Version] [1:48]

Genre : Rock & Roll
Year : 1992
Format : APE (image +. cue)
Bitrate : lossless
Scans : Yes

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