Elvis Presley - Elvis (Original NBC TV Special Recording) (Limited Anniversary Edition, Gatefold, 180 Gram, Red Color) (LP)

Limited 180gm colored vinyl LP pressing. In the 1950's, Elvis Presley led the rock 'n' roll revolution in music and pop culture. In the 1960's he concentrated mainly on his successful movie career. By 1968, it had been more than seven years since he had appeared on stage in front of a live audience. In his first television special in June of that year, clad in his now-iconic black leather suit, Elvis performed classic hits both on stage alone and, in sequences generally regarded as the forerunner of today's popular "unplugged" jam sessions, with friends and original bandmates. Referred to as the '68 Comeback Special, Elvis accomplished two things with the performance; He saved his career and made the best music of his life. It stands as one of the great moments in rock music history and as a stunningly brilliant milestone in The King's career. After this triumph Elvis poured renewed creative vigor into his recording work, wrapped up his movie contract obligations and returned full-time to the concert stage, beginning a new and exciting era of the Elvis phenomenon.

In the annals of Elvis Presley, his live 1968 "comeback" TV special is legendary as one of the finest moments of his later career. This expanded reissue of the soundtrack features everything included in the original show and plenty more, for a whopping 86 tracks including a wealth of alternate takes, rehearsal versions, etc. Even decades later, it's still a thrill to hear Elvis tackle tunes from early in his career, like "All Shook Up," "Hound Dog," and "Blue Suede Shoes," investing them with both the gravitas of maturity and an energy equal to his original versions. And if the sheer aesthetic value isn't enough of an enticement, the overwhelming amount of previously unreleased material will make this set irresistible to collectors and hardcore Elvis maniacs.

Personnel: Elvis Presley, Charlie Hodge (vocals, guitars); Billy Goldenberg (conductor); Al Casey (guitars, bass); Scotty Moore, Tommy Tedesco, Mike Deasy (guitars); Larry Knechtal, Don Randi (keyboards); Tommy Morgan (harmonicas); Charles Berghoffer (bass); Hal Blaine, D.J. Fontana (drums); John Cyr, Frank DeVito (percussion).

Recorded live at NBC Studios and Western Recorders, Burbank, California in June 1968. Broadcast December 3, 1968.

• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: Pop / Rock
• NOTE: Some users state that this limited edition comes in more of a red and black swirl color. Colors may vary and we are not opening these prior to shipping to inspect. While they are color copies, please note that yours may different in shade and color variant. The label describes them as only "red". We cannot offer returns if the color is not exact, but that is the nature of color pressings.
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