Can't beat the original records as far as I'm concerned ed.

The original records are what got me into Elvis and will always be the best

For me it's the other way around: I started getting ELVIS CDs in the early 90s; the 2016 60-CD box set was the absolute crowning achievement for me. Now I've started to gradually buy my favorite Elvis records on vinyl, if possible, German pressings from the 60s and 70s.

I would agree that the 60 cd box set is probably the next best thing to owning the original albums, but having the originals is still the best option!

@curtissimpkins

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Hey Mal how are you doin today my friend

@malwalsh

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@@curtissimpkins Cheers mate, I’m OK…hope you’re well!

For my $$, the Sony "The Complete Elvis Presley Masters" CD box set sounds the best of the dozens of CD/LP versions that exist of his RCA catalog releases. Pricy and rare, but worth the hunt

Vinyl will be, and always the best,i will never part from vinyl

Hi ed, the 3 box sets released in the 90's still sound superb on a quality hifi system, especially the king of rock and roll 5 cd set. However they are not complete. I have all the original vinyls but hardly play them, Elvis just sounds better on cd, no crackles and pop😉

I remember pre-ordering the 60 cd box set, and I must say when I got it I played every album from start to finish. I played a few albums per day until I played them all, and I couldn’t get over how amazing they all sounded. I’d say they are 100% the closest, so yes 100% would go for that box set. To me just my personal opinion it’s the best box set out there, the only thing I don’t get is why is was so short lived as it was discontinued not long after and it now sells for silly money on pleases such as eBay.

I'll say this Ed. I wasn't around when Elvis was alive. LP's make me feel like I was there in a way. When I started collecting Elvis LP's I wanted all originals, nothing new or pressed after his passing. Times have changed, with all these new pressings I feel like we are getting better quality audio. I really like the Friday Music releases for instance, started collecting those and now I'm slowing selling off my originals, especially the ones that aren't in the best condition. That CD collection is very cool and even though I have almost all of Elvis's releases on CD, I want it. Cool item to have on the Elvis shelf and for collectors it's a must. For me some of the remastered Elvis releases in vinyl have been amazing and even though that's not how it was intended to be released they sound great and Elvis's voice sounds clearer than ever in my opinion. Though sometimes when I'm listening to an FTD release I can't help but think how Elvis probably didn't want some of his live shows to be released. Makes me wonder what he would think of all his old shows being released if he was still alive..

Your question is a very good one, one which I’ve asked myself. I adopted the CD format back in 83 and even though I bought CD’s of other artists I didn’t buy Elvis preferring to play my vinyl. I believe all formats can coexist depending on your needs at the time. The box set mastering is as close as you’ll get to the original vinyl releases (in some cases better). I have two Elvis LP vinyl collections - one which is sealed/mint of both mono and stereo and one which I play. I play the box set daily which I enjoy due its size and convenience around the house and in the car, but it will never, and should never replace a vinyl collection.

I have pretty much everything on CD and vinyl from Elvis , minus some of the extraneous stuff released by FTD, all the outtakes etc. However when I put on a decent shape 78 of Hound Dog or Jailhouse Rock they blow away everything that came afterwards, amazing energy and sound , just keep everything Ed TCB ⚡️

Elvis only had nine (9) albums exclusively in mono, but when he got out of the army, his first stereo release was, “Elvis Is Back”!!! That album was in, what RCA called, “Living Stereo”, as opposed to Dead Stereo??? 😅

I bought my first Elvis CDs in 1984. The first 4 CDs were the "stereo" versions of EP - Elvis - Golden Records & 50k Fans Can't Be Wrong. After that, they re-released them in original mono. The first record in my collection was Burning Love & Hits From His Movies. I was 6 that Christmas ('73) and I can tell you that the CD versions (all 3 of them) I have are MUCH better sounding than my record. Would I sell the record? No. Do I ever listen to the record? NO. If I want to hear "It's a matter of time" or "Tender feeling", I get the 60's boxed set out - or the Burning Love CDs out. Or the many others that have those songs on them. Records are great. I love and still collect vinyl. But when I want to listen to Elvis - I turn to my CDs. A quick side note : How many people noticed the cut in "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem" before Elvis' Christmas album was available on CD? Or the cuts in "Heartbreak Hotel"? Or how great "Blue River" really is before it was re-mastered and released on CD. If you listen to the LP, it's garbled and harsh-sounding. I love the catalog on CD. Not to say mistakes haven't been made. I wrote to Chick Crumpacker back in the late '80's complaining about how bad A Date With Elvis sounded on CD. I asked if they used an old cassette then recorded it to an 8-track before "mastering" it to CD. Anyone that has that disc will understand what I'm talking about. RCA began to respect Elvis' catalog beginning with the 50's Masters boxed set. Sorry the post is so long!

Missing on The Complete Masters box set: Releases during Elvis' lifetime that are considered alternate masters by some people but are not included on the Complete Masters or Franklin Mint sets: _The version of "A Little Less Conversation" relased in 1970 on the Almost in Love Camden LP is not included. (In addition to the single master, the Complete Masters set includes the June 1968 version recorded for the NBC-TV Special.) _Take 2 of "I Love You Because," which was released on Volume 1 of A Legendary Performer in 1974 is not included. (The master was a splice of takes 3 and 5.) _Take 15 of "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You," which was included on Volume 2 of A Legendary Performer in 1976 is not included. (The master was a splice of takes 14 and 17.) _The version of "Long, Lonely Highway" (2:57) first released on a single is not included. (The album master runs for 2:23 and is included.) _Take 5 of "Old Shep," which was released accidentally on some pressings of the 1956 Elvis LP, is not included. _The false starts (takes 2 and 3) and the announcement of take 4 of "Such a Night" that were included on Volume 2 of A Legendary Performer in 1976 are not included. (The master was take 5.) _Take 17 of "Stay Away Joe," which was used in the film and accidentally released in 1970 on the first pressings of the Almost in Love Camden LP in place of "Stay Away" is not included. (The overdubbed record master is included.)

@MostlyBuicks

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@tintinesk5 You're welcome. I have the 2nd run too, I actually had #002 from the first run, but I sold it for about what the 2nd run editions are going for now. Probably worth 10 times that now.

Hi Ed The CD boxset is great no doubt about it but the lps are the real historical record of Elvis’s career and will always be highly regarded.I know I read that Elvis often did not like the way the records were mixed because Col. Parker always pushed his voice to the top end of the mix drowning out a lot of the music ,so maybe the lps are not what Elvis wanted the album to sound like either. We will never know.

Over the years I've toyed with the idea of dumping my vinyl and I now know that I would either regretted it or bought it all back again at some point. So I vote don't sell the vinyl...at least not the albums released during his lifetime. After watching your channel and others I have actually started to complete my EP collection and God knows I have all those songs many times over. I really think the FTD vinyl is seen mostly as an "investment" by many and if I had them I would pick a good time to sell them off, especially if you have the CDs of them. When I was a kid I always liked the EPs but they had been recently gone out of print so I didn't have too many. Now that I'm an old fart I figure I can get some joy out of putting together a set and checking them out from time to time.

My go-to for basically all the masters are the 2-disc sets of all his albums on FTD, and you get so many bonus outtakes as well. They all sound good. The original 1980's cd's didn't sound so good. It took time for digital to catch up sound wise. That 60 cd box set will probably be good, I just can't say since I never got it. I like the 7 inch foldout sets from FTD, as I mentioned.

Hi Ed, That's a great question. Personally I would NEVER!! get rid of the Elvis records I have or the cassettes I bought back in the day, even though I don't own a record player, the memories and emotions I went through are too precious for me. I have found with remastered CD's that the sound is a lot clearer than the original mixes, and like you I really love those songs which have been stripped back like the Elvis In Nashville set. It's really down to your personal choice and what you prefer at the end of the day.

@MarkMc6859

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Totally agree. I didn't have a record player for a long time. But the best thing I did was get a new turntable and an amp. So I can enjoy those great records again the way they were meant to be heard.

@dinshawpocha4882

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@@MarkMc6859 Well I had a copy of Elvis' US Mail on the Camden record label it was the very first record I ever bought before that I had purchased cassettes and carried on with cassettes. I hated the fact that if a record gets scratched it ruins my listening pleasure. So my older sister only ever played the first track US Mail because she liked that song problem was that she played it so much that the quality has a worn out feel to it. The lesson here is never lend your records out to anyone because they won't look after it the way you do.

I love the original records. It’s part of the experience. Especially if you’re using equipment from the period. It’s like going back in time. I also love the audiophile re-releases/remasters, whether it be vinyl or CD. But I’m one of those nuts that buys the same album on multiple formats.

SUPER , CDs BOX collection is Awesome +++++++++++++++

My entire Elvis LP and EP collection, all first pressings was stolen back in the early 1980s. It takes a LOT of CDs and box sets to get what you are asking for ED. There is no one simple solution and the Album Collection is not the complete and definitive answer. But it goes a long way.

You young ones are spoilt for choice, but I think that has taken the simple joy of being an Elvis fan out of the equation. At 75 years old I remember the excitement of buying each new single, EP and LP as it was released, and putting them on the turntable, turn up the sound, open a bottle of Coke and play the hell out of that record until my parents objected😂. No multiple versions of songs, just pure Elvis as he was meant to be. As I had to part with my original record collection just after Elvis died, I didn't have anything at all for years and by the time I could afford to replace them, CDs had been invented, and were forecast to replace vinyl completely, so I started buying CDs but never managed to get the whole range of Elvis. If that box set was around back then I would have bought that, and been content to simply have the copies of the LPs as I remembed them. A month ago I inherited the vinyl collection from a friend who died, and even though I have a good stereo record player I don't play them much because the CDs are more convenient. But from a nostalgic point of view I love having the LPs, just to look at the covers and those shiny black discs that spun the magic of Elvis to me all those years ago❤❤❤😊😊😊

FTD Classic Series, The Complete EP Masters Set (2010), The RCA Album Collection (60 CD 2016), any DSD CD releases.

@sturmgewehr70

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@jonburrows98 I would have to agree completely with you on that assessment.⚡️

@TERRYMism

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Have to agree with you Mr, Burrows. I have all those you mentioned plus the 5 sun-sides in mint condition. For sound quality my go to are the FTD releases, the "Complete Master's" and then the "Definitive RCA Collection 60 CD box set". I have the Japan CD release of "Elvis at SUN" which has superior sound to other versions. And of course I have many vinyl FTD releases. Elvis himself actually liked the Mono Releases better and I have those through a release by Venus Productions called Elvis Presley "The Mono Master's 1960-1978". However I do like it when Ed posses these questions, it make people like us, delve back into their Elvis Collections and appreciate them even more. Stay safe and go well.

@sturmgewehr70

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@@TERRYMism Well put!⚡️

@TERRYMism

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@@sturmgewehr70 Thank you for your reply. Although its a great time to be an Elvis Fan, it sure is expensive. But then vinyl and the assorted FTD Sessions have always been that way, for obvious reasons. Its very much like the Mojo Magazine CDs I have, once there gone, they are either expensive to re-buy or people like me keep them in our collections. Stay safe and go well.

@sturmgewehr70

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@@TERRYMism Do you recall if your Mono Masters set was completely sealed or just the accompanying book?

I have all the original lps, eps, and singles when they were released here in Canada....(started really collecting in 1960) i have them all too in the cd format...vinyl sounds so good and i also enhance the sound on cds i make up from my favourite songs to listen to in the car or on my stereo system...i wont ever let my vinyl collection go.....lol

I prefer records having grown up listening to same. The CD has it's place in music but nothing beats the sound of a record. The technology has come a long way but I do not need the sound to be so sanitized as it is today.

I’ve got 5 different versions of Gi Blues on cd and a hires download and they all sound different but all beaten by an original UK copy Silver spot Lp I have. I play the cd's of course but would never get rid of the records.

The only way to get the original dry version of That's All Right other than original Sun single is A Boy From Tupelo. All other RCA releases have added echo and compression. A good close second is Elvis At Sun CD. The rest of the material on Elvis At Sun (and The Complete Masters) is top notch. (Kevan Budd's excellent work). He sent me a file of the dry That's All Right that Sony did not want to use on Elvis At Sun for some reason. He was limited to the RCA master tape on that track. RCA put all the Sun material on a 30ips reel already with added reverb and compression to use for their official releases, back in the 1950s. These can be heard on the various RCA singles, EPs and LPs. Some of which had even MORE reverb and compression added as they were mastered to vinyl. The EP and single releases suffered less than the LP released did.

@TERRYMism

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Have to agree with you 100% regarding the Dry Version of "That's All Right" I both the SUN version and "A Boy From Tupelo". My version of "That's All Right" is the SUN 45rpm still sounds as good as when it was pressed at Plastic Products. For clarification: I have the five SUN releases that were reprinted in 2018 and had a world wide print run of 250. They are the best replicas to be ever produced since the originals back in 1954-1955. and even come in the same brown sleeves as the originals did. The only difference is there are no push marks on the label. Apart from that, they are a pristine set that are impossible to get now.

If I'm not mistaken, both The Complete Masters box set and The RCA Albums Collection box set share the same mastering (by Vic Anesini) so sound quality doesn't come into the conversation (although it's very good to my ears), it's simply a matter of preference. That being said, my vote is for The Complete Masters box. I just prefer to hear the flow of the sessions and the natural chronological progression of Elvis's career not to mention his maturing vocals. I respect that some people might want to hear the albums in their original sequencing (as I do myself on occasion), and to achieve that, I ripped the CDs to MP3 and FLAC files and simply made playlists of the albums. Now I can listen to them either way. I do like the fact that the album collection has all the original artwork on the sleeves so that's a bonus but the craftsmanship of The Complete Masters is untouchable and that puts it over the top for me. I actually bought two copies, one numbered limited edition with certificate of authenticity (which is still sealed in the original shipping box) and one non numbered for playing and making the digital files.

Never read much about the original 78s. I had two framed until I passed on my complete Elvis collection & just kept the Elvis 50s, 60s & 70s masters box sets.

This 60 CD box set is fantastic. Can’t be beat.

@FrankieLovesElvis

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Yes it can. 😊

@TERRYMism

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I believe that the Complete Master's is as good if not slightly better. I have both the 60 CD box set and Complete Master's. Vic Anesini did the mastering on this box set and as you may know the 60 CD set. There are slight differences in sound between the two sets, but to the casual listener they would be hard pressed to name them. Having these two Elvis sets, the FTD CDs and Vinyl, and lastly, the FTD Sessions, and some major quality Bootlegs, there is not much more an Elvis Fan could want. However, I believe that FTD will continue to produce more session box sets till there is no more to release. I figure moving into the years 2024-2028 we can expect those releases, whatever they may be. As has been noted before by other's..."its a great time to be an Elvis Fan". Hope this all helps. Stay safe and go well.

@FrankieLovesElvis

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@@TERRYMism Thru some research and comparing the 2 sets, (60th vs. Complete Masters), Vic (Sebastian) went back and corrected a number of things, such as the “clipping of the song “Promised Land” At the beginning”, but both have some major differences and minor faults.

@TERRYMism

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@@FrankieLovesElvis Thank you for your reply Frankie. I agree 100% with you. Both sets have differences and faults. For me the closest we get to listening perfection is on most of the FTD CDs and Vinyl releases which I have most of. But again, there are still slight faults there too and for some reason many sound better than "The complete Master's" and the "60 CD Box Set". Although at other times its hard to tell sonically. I do often wonder if Elvis was alive when FTD started in 1996 what song versions he would choose. Of course we'll never know, but the thought does cross my mind occasionally while listening to a particular track. Stay safe and go well.

I do have a little fact about the box that not to many know or realize.. both studio versions of ''I've Lost You'' and ''Patch It Up'' have been remixed from scratch for this box.

@TERRYMism

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Two great Elvis songs: with two great B sides. Whenever I play those two singles on 45RPMs I immediately play the B Sides. Just like with "Suspicious Minds" B/W "You'll Think Of Me" and "In The Ghetto" B/W "Any Day Now". Stay safe and go well.

HI Ed I am like you I like the original sound I have a copy of Elvis first album on cd as well as vinyl I love the record as for the cd it sounds echo too much to listen too...would I give my vinyl away no cd will go first yes you have too turn records over but that's the beauty of having records though my grandkids would say different 😀 😂😂 ..always great to watch you Ed have a good dad

And this is still on my want list my friend cause I'm done with records.

Never beat vinyl but if I changed”The original Elvis Presley collection “(50cd 1996 long box release) would be a great one to replace them. Luv the show.

Very interesting question Ed! The 60 CD set is right up there but I don’t think overall they sound like the original albums which I think is why we hold them so dear. I love all of the out takes released but if I want the original sound it’s so hard to replicate on CD that special vinyl sound. Didn’t really answer your question though did I!! By the way looking forward to your review of the new Aloha set coming this week!!

Can't beat the ol vinyl records IMHO, I would not like to buy all of those on cd as I have over half already, great questions Ed ⚡️⚡️

Hi Ed The CD boxset love play all the cds sound just like Record all good fun keep up cool video my friend

For sound quality the first STEREO pressings of the following are treasures: Elvis Is Back, His Hand In Mine, Something For Everybody, Pot Luck, Elvis Golden Records Volume 3.

@1962Jivatone

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The early Sixties mono mixes often, (not always) have a cleaner sound, but are hard to find on CD. The RCA Legacy Memphis recordings from 1969 demonstrate how nice the mono recordings are, in comparison to stereo.

@MostlyBuicks

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@@1962Jivatone The Bill Porter mono LPs, Elvis Is Back, His Hand In Mine, Something For Everybody, Pot Luck and Golden Records V3, were fold-downs from the Stereo mixes. The soundtrack LPs are a different story. I have the FEIM Legacy CD and I prefer the Stereo. Additionally, on the Legacy of TTWII, the single mono versions of The Next Step Is Love and You Don't Have to Say You Love Me have a tad more reverb than the stereo LP versions. The mono version of I've Lost You vs the Stereo version (not on this collection however) have different edits to the fade out. The only place I know of that has the unedited fade out is on Heart and Soul. Also the longest version of Kentucky Rain is on the LP and first CD version of Gold Records V5. The expanded version of this CD reverts back to a more truncated fade out. A person could write volumes of alternate takes (often mistakenly released) and alternate mixes and edits of the entire Elvis catalog.

@1962Jivatone

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@@MostlyBuicks Thank you yes, it's all very subjective. I guess the 'As He Was Meant To Be Heard' CD's will be the closest we'll ever get to the original mixes, but these, (along with the RCA/BMG CD's) rarely get close to the overall sound quality provided by the 'Memphis Recording Service' output. I really like the early sixties, (and RCA Legacy Memphis '69) mono mixes on CD; although Elvis' early sixties mono material seems to be only available through the ElvisOne Bootleg Series and some 'As He Was Meant To Be Heard' CD's? As I mention, the MRS remastered early Sixties, (and Fifties) output is peerless and so much more vibrant compared to the RCA masters on CD. I'll have a listen to 'Elvis at Sun' again. The DSD CD's were always my 'go to' prior to MRS releasing these tracks. I'll look out for Gold Records Vol 5 also. What is the version of 'I Really Don't Want To Know', (with drums on the ending) that you referred to earlier please?

@MostlyBuicks

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@@1962Jivatone I had the as meant to be heard CDs. I liked that he differentiated between LP and single masters. But did you notice, for example some tracks on GI Blues were binaural and even ERS?. His attempts were spotty at best. BTW I once had Elvis' entire LP and EP collection in first pressings I had a perfect reference source.

@MostlyBuicks

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@@1962Jivatone I Really Don't Want to know singular drum beat ending which is mono was on the single, WWGAH V2 and Japanese Complete Singles Collection. The undubbed version is on FTD.

GREAT REVIEW ED ‼️👍👍👍👍

Hi Ed, I get ya and it’s something I have been thinking about for some years. In all honesty you could say it’s bit of a mess and not easy to come to a conclusion. I have started comparing all the CD issues from over the years. First comment I would say is I wouldn’t class a CD release as an upgrade to the original LP’s, but the messy part is it can be if the original LP wasn’t a great sound to start with, like when comparing Live In Memphis LP compared to the FTD CD release which sounds so much better. The second comment would be the box releases like Stax, Nashville, Aloha and MSG are remixed as well as remastered, rather than just digitally remastered. As technology has moved on so many of the albums have been remastered over and over until 2007 when everything was remastered again 😂

Some of those '80s remixes are unforgiveable.

Cool video Ed! I’d say the 60 cd set would be all you would need! Everyone I know who has it raves about it. 👍🏻

@TERRYMism

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However Mark, there are still imperfections on both "The Complete Master's" and the "60CD box Set". But have to agree with you between those two sets and the FTD CDs and there related vinyl pressings there's not a whole lot more an Elvis Fan could want, except may be the Original Albums in Pristine Condition. And as you rightly say on your channel Mark..."its a good time to be an Elvis Fan". Stay safe and go well.

I'm a traditionalist, so as they come for me. However, I'm open to the cd mixes of original masters.

The Album Collection misses these versions that were released during Elvis' lifetime and the LPs they were originally released on: Old Shep alternate take (on some pressings of 2nd LP Elvis) Doncha' Think It's Time LP version (Gold Records Volume 2) They use the single version! I Want To Be Free with original spliced ending (WWGAH V2) Lover Doll undubbed version (WWGAH V2) Dixieland Rock truncated intro version (WWGAH V2) Didja' Ever unspliced intro (On first pressings of GI Blues) Stay Away Joe alternate (on first pressings of Almost In Love) I Really Don't Want To Know drum beat ending (WWGAH V2) Make The World Go Away unspliced (Welcome To My World) I Can't Stop Loving You live (Welcome To My World) The first two volumes of A Legendary Performer had these previously unreleased tracks that are not on this collection: I Love You Because (unspliced take) Love Me (TV Special) Tryin' To Get To You (TV Special) Are You Lonesome Tonight (TV Special) I Want You, I Need You, I Love You (alternate take) Blue Suede Shoes (TV Special) Baby What You Want Me To Do (TV Special--alternate performance)

@haraldtrittner4396

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A Superb Comment i agree 100%! But there were other "original" Master Recordings also available on Vinyl during Elvis Lifetime "Tonight's All Right For Love" (german extended G.I. Blues Album Version 1960), "Wild In The Country" (with additional Marachas Sound) comes on my mind...

I would stay with my orginal cds collection. From 80s and 90s . I do buy new cd releases also. SONY LEGACY EDITIONS . BOXSETS.

Im Jahr 1957 habe ich mir die erste LP von Elvis LPM 1254 C (deutsche Erstpressung) gekauft und ich habe sie immer noch.

Since I own all the albums since childhood in 1956 which are just treasures I play CD down loaded into my I POD. That box set would not fit in

I guess the 'As He Was Meant To Be Heard' CD's will be the closest we'll ever get to the original mixes, but these, (along with the RCA/BMG CD's) rarely get close to the overall sound quality provided by the 'Memphis Recording Service' output. I really like the early sixties, (and RCA Legacy Memphis '69) mono mixes on CD; although Elvis' early sixties mono material seems to be only available through the ElvisOne Bootleg Series and some 'As He Was Meant To Be Heard' CD's?

The Original Cds from the 80's are the closest to the original masters from Elvis's Catalog. Get the Original Cd's with an Equalizer and sit back and enjoy.

The Album Collection is pretty good. The A Date With Elvis, For LP Fans Only and some of Elvis For Everyone (and a few smatterings here and there) are NOT the best. For the Sun material, Elvis At Sun is the way to go. I have both The Complete Masters and The Album Collection. Between the two you have it covered. BUT NEITHER have the single version (take one) of Long Lonely Highway. And NEITHER have the drum beat ending to I Really Don't Want to Know. I have a long list of caveats for each of these collections. THERE IS NO PERFECT Elvis complete masters collection. The original LPs are not always the best sounding either. For LP Fans Only and A Date WIth Elvis both have added compression and reverb compared to the original master tapes and/or Sun singles. The Album Collection also does this material no favors. I prefer the BEST sounding (less compressed, less reverb) over some of the original LPs. The Sun material has always sucked on RCA LPs and CDs until Elvis At Sun. And it is a CRIME they went back to the original RCA sound on For LP Fans Only and A Date With Elvis. The bests sounding Jailhouse Rock masters are on Jailhouse Rock V2 from FTD. If you want the BEST, you have to buy so many releases piecemeal.

@haraldtrittner4396

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I agree 💯% ! I also have the Original and Re-Release Vinyls plus worldwide CD Releases (1984-2023) incl the 60 CD Box and 30 CD Complete Masters. But if you want EVERY Elvis Recording like it was original mastered and sound-a-like available between 54-77 it's a very expensive way to collect, as well on Vinyl and CD...and don't forget the original Mono Master Releases (1960's Albums, EP's and Singles)

I am always lost when it comes to which version of CD, vinyl , remastered, mono, stereo etc. to look for. There is so much to know to make a good decision of what to purchase or look for. 🤔 Looking at your videos is helpful but I am still a bit lost. Thanks for the information that you share.

nice vlog but its just too confusing ,original released singles and ep's are my favorites ,the sound just pops out at you.original albums also.later who knows what they do in remastering mixing , im not someone who gets too worked up about it love vinyl but CDs also sound great ,clear sound ,i have singles,ep.s and albums all are perfect in there own way,thanks for taking time putting this video out👍☘

I'm still wanting to get this box set 😊

Yes, the 1985/86 CDs were " remastered to get them back to mono" , but being basically a fold down to mono of the fake stereo tracks they are not " true mono". They have been tampered with and do not sound as good as true mono.

The cd box and cd movie box are areal bargain. Not even 300 bucks for all his catalog. Seems to me that is all you need. They do sound great however vinyl is always the way to go as long as you have near og releases in nm condition. Early re issues are still a good choice also. Collecting is subjective so do what makes sense for you. Imo.

@kerrydavidsadler980

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Well said @josephpolaster2271 👍👍. Collecting is different for everyone, me I just buy one copy of everything RCA/SONY/LEGACY has released of ELVIS even the releases after his death. Thanks for making a good point.

@josephpolaster2271

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@@kerrydavidsadler980 👍

I actually have so many duplicates mono/stereo lol

Ed : quick note. Do you remember when the 50's boxed set was released? I remember listening to Disc 3 (I think) and being startled when a different piano part on "Big Hunk O' Love" was used. Plus, "A Fool Such As I" was a completely different take than the hit I knew. I'm sure that's what the language you read about them using the "best possible" material at their discretion was about.

While I still own my Elvis LP’s I don’t listen to them much anymore. Vinyl is to much work for me these days - the cleaning, balancing, connections, etc. I find the CD’s when played on a great system sound beautiful and better overall imo. I respect the vinyl sound but it’s costly and difficult to manage. No I wouldn’t get the 80’s CD’s the box is better

Sorry it's a no from me 😏, its vinyl for me infact i've never bought an Elvis CD ,i gave my original collection of vinyl away to the local charity shop in the early 80's wife said 😔anyway building my vinyl back up 😎 you can't get rid of your vinyl you'll regret it ,on a side note i hate what Amazon has done to Elvis songs sounds so weak 😏,loving your channel 😉

Vinyl is the only way to listen to elvis.i have 200 plus Elvis CDs but there no match for Elvis on vinyl.

The box set is diminished dynamic, the UK box sets sound better. But nothing beats the vinyl. CD never will

For me, a stupid, uncomplete release. Typically for RCA, in the case of Elvis releases, from the beginning until now. They had the chance to make it an outstanding box but , they made it not really.

Being a purist, I prefer the original recordings. Now I do like some of the cds like the great box set. I like the early mono sound.

I still have a nostalgic love for vinyl, with all of the clicks and pops that sometimes accompany it, but I believe the comment from @jonburrows98 sums it up. I normally toss in a cd for the clarity, convenience, and usually more expansive content.⚡️