Back in 2009 Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia and Sony/BMG Spain released some of Elvis' best albums in a series of illustrated 30 pages hard-cover books containing the CD discography and biography of Elvis. The series was entitled 'Essential Collection'. Italy followed in 2010. This series is now available to collect for U.K. fans through a monthly subscription.
The series consists of 20 of Elvis' very best albums selected to form the collection which includes titles like: From Elvis In Memphis, That´s The Way It Is, NBC TV Special, Elvis Presley, Elvis, King Creole, Elvis Is Back! and 13 more.
Each book is divided into the following chapters; Recording sessions, The musicians, The songs & The Legacy. Each book also comes with a biography where you can read all about his family, friends and his attempts to balance his public and private life.
Albums include:
1 - From Elvis In Memphis (1969)
2 - That´s The Way It Is (1970) - Original Soundtrack
3 - Elvis Gold Records, vol.2 (1959)
4 - Elvis, NBC TV Special (1968) - Original Soundtrack
5 - Elvis Presley (Nº1) (1956)
6 - His Hand in Mine (1960)
7 - King Creole (1958) - Original Soundtrack
8 - Elvis Golden Records, vol.1 (1958)
9 - Elvis Country (1971)
10 - Elvis (Nº2) (1956)
11 - Blue Hawaii (1961) - Original Soundtrack
12 - For LP Fans Only (1959)
13 - Elvis Golden Records, vol.3 (1964)
14 - Elvis Is Back! (1960)
15 - Elvis In Person (1969) - en directo
16 - Loving You (1957) - Original Soundtrack
17 - Elvis Gold Records, vol.4 (1968)
18 - Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite (1973) - en directo
19 - From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee (1976)
20 - Jailhouse Rock / Love Me Tender (1997)- Original Soundtrack
Thanks Bajo, useful to have a list.
anyone know when this series starts and where to get it ?
there are some great albums left out...as recorded at madison square garden,how great thou art,back in memphis,good times,something for everybody,pot luck and gi blues.
