Elvis On CDRCA/BMG/Sony CDs


Elvis Presley
Collectors Gold


Collectors Gold - BMG PD 90574 (3) - Germany 1991

Release: 1991

BMG PD 90574 (3) 

LP size

Germany

40 €

Release: 1991

BMG 3114-2-R

Long Box

USA

45 €

Release: 1991

BMG 3114-2-R

Jewel Case

USA

30 €

Release: 1991

BMG 3114-2-R

Wooden Collectors Box

Germany

 

Release: 1991

BMG BVCP-7201

Jewel Case

Japan

55 €

Release: 1992

BMG 78 1419-1

German Club Edition

Germany

60 €

Release: 1993

BMG 3114-2-R

Jewel Case

Canada

35 €

Release: 1994

BMG PD 90574 (3)

LP size

Germany

40 €

Release: 1995

BMG PD 90574 (3)

LP size

Germany

40 €

 

"Collectors Gold" provides fans with a unique glimpse of Elvis at work in the studio and on stage in the legendary cities that made him an icon of pop culture: Hollywood, Nashville, and Las Vegas.

Uncovered by BMG executives Ernst Mikael Jorgensen and Roger Semon during a 1989/90 worldwide vault search, the never before heard takes from Hollywood and Nashville sessions on discs one and two reveal Elvis the musician, honing his craft. You'll hear different song arrangements employed, some alternate approaches to now familiar vocal lines, and even a magic moment or two of Elvis' down-home demeanor as he comments on the proceedings and jokes around with the boys in the band.

The sounds on these discs serve to transport the listener to a comfortable easy chair positioned between the monitors in the studio control room while the rock 'n' roll sizzles. Disc three will delight fans who've been anxiously awaiting a new concert release, as it features recently discovered live material from Elvis' 1969 appearances at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.

While the team of producers involved in the development of this compilation acknowledge that these alternate takes were obviously held back from release for some reason, one listen will reveal that this was not necessarily due to a lack of quality. Indeed, in mang cases the sound quality of these newly found tape sources rivals that of the original masters.
Further, alter listening to all the new material, the team discovered that the original master take wasn't necessarily the only fascinating one. With the heavy pressures of a "career move" long since taken away, the merit of Elvis' recorded work can be assessed from a historical perspective, and in a more objective manner. Elvis has indeed left behind a colorful and interesting legacy of unreleased recordings, as well as a fervently loyal legion of fans. With that in mind the producers have decided to salute these fans with a unique and intimate look at Elvis through the 60's.