Title: Elvis, the king of rock 'n' roll : the complete 50's masters Other title: Elvis, the king of rock and roll Portion of title: Complete 50's masters Portion of title: Complete fifties masters
"Includes every studio master take ... released during the l950's as well as a collection of alternate takes, early live tracks and previously unreleased material."--Notes
Fifth disc has additional title: Rare and rockin'
Reissues
CDs and program notes nested in separate box with lid
Includes 1 set of collector stamps of Elvis LP and singles covers from the 1950's
Program notes by Peter Guralnick ([88] pages : illustrations ; 29 x 14 cm.) inserted in container
RCA: 07863 66050-2 (on individual container backs: 66050-2)
disc 1. My happiness (2:31) -- That's all right (1:55) -- I love you because (2:42) -- Harbor lights (2:35) -- Blue moon of Kentucky (2:02) -- Blue moon (2:31) -- Tomorrow night (2:58) -- I'll never let you go (little darlin') (2:24) -- I don't care if the sun don't shine (2:27) -- Just because (2:32) -- Good rockin' tonight (2:12) -- Milkcow blues boogie (2:38) -- You're a heartbreaker (2:12) -- Baby let's play house (2:15) -- I'm left, you're right, she's gone (2:36) -- Mystery train (2:24) -- I forgot to remember to forget (2:28) -- Trying to get to you (2:31) -- When it rains, it really pours (2:01) -- I got a woman (2:23) -- Heartbreak Hotel (2:08) -- Money honey (2:34) -- I'm counting on you (2:24) -- I was the one (2:33) -- Blue suede shoes (1:58) -- My baby left me (2:11) -- One-sided love affair (2:09) -- So glad you're mine (2:20) -- I'm gonna sit right down and cry (over you) (2:01) -- Tutti frutti (1:58) --
disc 2. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (2:08) -- Shake, rattle and roll (2:37) -- I want you, I need you, I love you (2:40) -- Hound dog (2:16) -- Don't be cruel (2:02) -- Any way you want me ((that's how I will be) (2:13) -- We're gonna move (2:30) -- Love me tender (2:41) -- Poor boy (2:13) -- Let me (2:08) -- Playing for keeps (2:50) -- Love me (2:43) -- Paralyzed (2:23) -- How do you think I feel (2:10) -- How's the world treating you (2:23) -- When my blue moon turns to gold again (2:20) -- Long tall Sally (1:51) -- Old Shep (4:10) -- Too much (2:31) -- Anyplace is paradise (2:26) -- Ready Teddy (1:56) -- First in line (3:22) -- Rip it up (1:53) -- I believe (2:05) -- Tell me why (2:05) -- Got a lot o' livin' to do (2:31) -- All shook up (1:56) -- Mean woman blues (2:15) -- (There'll be) Peace in the valley (for me) (3:21) --
disc 3. That's when your heartaches begin (3:20) -- Take my hand, precious Lord (3:16) -- It is no secret (what God can do) (3:53) -- Blueberry Hill (2:39) -- Have I told you lately that I love you (2:31) -- Is it so strange (2:28) -- Party (1:26) -- Lonesome cowboy (3:01) -- Hot dog (1:12) -- One night of sin (2:35) -- (Let me be your) Teddy bear (1:45) -- Don't leave me now (1:58) -- I beg of you (1:50) -- One night (2:29) -- True love (2:05) -- I need you so (2:37) -- Loving you (2:12) -- When it rains, it really pours (1:47) -- Jailhouse rock (2:26) -- Young and beautiful (2:02) -- I want to be free (2:12) -- (Your so square) Baby I don't care (1:51) -- Don't leave me now (2:05) -- Blue Christmas (2:07) -- White Christmas (2:23) -- Here comes Santa Claus (right down Santa Claus Lane) (1:54) -- Silent night (2:23) -- O little town of Bethlehem (2:35) -- Santa bring my baby back (to me) (1:51) -- Santa Claus is back in town (2:22) -- I'll be home for Christmas (1:53) --
disc 4. Treat me nice (2:10) -- My wish came true (2:33) -- Don't (2:48) -- Danny (1:51) -- Hard headed woman (1:53) -- Trouble (2:16) -- New Orleans (1:58) -- Crawfish (1:38) -- Dixieland rock (1:46) -- Lover doll (2:09) -- Don't ask me why (2:06) -- As long as I have you (1:50) -- King Creole (2:08) -- Young dreams (2:23) -- Steadfast, loyal and true (1:15) -- Doncha' think it's time (1:54) -- Your cheatin' heart (2:24) -- Wear my ring around your neck (2:13) -- I need your love tonight (2:04) -- A big hunk o' love (2:12) -- Ain't that loving you baby (2:22) -- (Now and then there's) A Fool such as I (2:36) -- I got stung (1:49) -- Interview with Elvis (12:34) --
disc 5. That's when your heartaches begin (2:46) -- Fool, fool, fool (1:51) -- Tweedle dee (2:07) -- Maybellene (1:58) -- Shake, rattle and roll (2:16) -- Blue moon of Kentucky (1:03) -- Blue moon (2:55) -- I'm left, you're right, she's gone (2:40) -- Reconsider baby (2:53) -- Lawdy, Miss Clawdy (2:07) -- Shake, rattle and roll (2:25) -- I want you, I need you, I love you (2:40) -- Heartbreak Hotel (2:54) -- Long tall Sally (2:15) -- Blue suede shoes (4:59) -- Money honey (3:16) -- We're gonna move (2:30) -- Old Shep (3:53) -- I beg of you (1:51) -- Loving you (slow version) (1:48) -- Loving you (uptempo version) (1:24) -- Young and beautiful (1:09) -- I want to be free (2:06) -- King Creole (2:04) -- As long as I have you (1:24) -- Ain't that loving you baby (fast version) (1:48)
Elvis Presley, vocals, guitar ; with vocal and instrumental accompaniment
Recorded between 1953 and June 11, 1958; mostly previously released as analog discs on various labels
