Worldwide Rarities & Curiosities

This section features rare but original Elvis CDs.
Listed are: Test-pressings, mis-pressings and very hard to find collectable CDs.
None of the CDs listed here are for sale, they are for information only.
 

 

 

His Songs Of Faith And Inspiration

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Title:

 

His Songs Of Faith And Inspiration

Catalog Number:

 

DVC2-0728

Matrix Number:

 

MFD By JVC DVC2-0728-1 1T 11

Year:

 

1990
 

Tracks:

 

CD 1:
How Great Thou Art - Stand By Me - Joshua Fit The Battle - So High - In My Father’s House (Are Many Mansions) - He Touched Me -  I’ve Got Confidence - It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) - He Is My Everything - Working On The Building - In The Garden - WeCall On Him -  His Hand In Mine - By And By - Farther Along - Known Only To Him - I Believe In The Man In The Sky - You’Il Never Walk Alone

CD 2:
An Evening Prayer - Mansion Over The Hilltop - Milky White Way - Reach Out For Jesus - Who Am I ?  - Take My Hand, Precious Lord - Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs - It The Lord Wasn’t Walking By My Side - (T here'll Be) Peace ln The Valley - Crying In The Chapel - Where No One Stands Alone - He Knows Just What I Need - Bosom Of Abraham - Where Could l Go But To The Lord - Without Him -  Swing Down Sweet Chariot - Amazing Grace - It We Never Meet Again

 

Description:

 

Again a super rare - maybe the rarest - CD:

The lost Elvis RCA CD. A RCA Special Products CD pressed for Heartland Music.

Till now it was only known that "His Songs Of Faith and Inspiration" existed as a vinyl 2 LP set or as a cassette version (see David Petrelles book Solid Gold Elvis).

This RCA Special Products double CD set was totally unknown.

In Dale Hampton's book "Elvis - For CD Fans Only" this RCA CD set is listed as the lost CD. Only title and catalog number are mentioned ... nothing else. No cover, back inlay or CD label picture. Here you have it now! Thanks to Andy.

 

     

 

Rare Release: Love Me Tender

Rare Release : Love Me Tender Rare Release : Love Me Tender Rare Release : Love Me Tender

     

Title:

 

Love Me Tender

Catalog Number:

 

CAD1-2650

Matrix Number:

 

CAD12650 1C 12 MFD BY JVC

Year:

 

1993
 

Track Listing:

 

Love Me Tender - I Can't Stop Loving You - Ain't That Loving You Baby - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You - Loving You - The Wonder Of You - Love Me - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
 

Description:

 

Here we have an ultra rare pressing!

Made in 1987 and released in the U.S. The "LOVE ME TENDER" was released first on MC (CAK-2650). Total sale exceeded 982,000 copies. Certified as GOLD AWARD.

This CD is probably made between "Burning Love And Hits From His Movies Vol. 2" (CAD1-2595) and "Elvis Sings For Children And Grownups Too" (CAD1-2704).

This is a real strange thing and one of the rarest collectable CDs It's not listed in any book, not even in "For CD Fans Only" by Dale Hampton.

There exists also a slightly different version. We have listed both, please click here.

From Andy.

 


Ultra Rare: Sono Creative Disc

 
 

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CD on white background CD on dark background  
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Title:

 

Sono Creative Disc

Catalog Number:

 

None Listed !

Matrix Number:

 

SONOPRESS T-1296-1/ CREATIVE A IFPI L024 IFPI 0721

Year:

 

1997
 

Track Listing:

 

Hound Dog
 

Description:

 

This is a mega rare one track SONO CREATIVE DISC.
It has only one Elvis track, HOUND DOG, on it. It is clear plastic with a nice picture on the disc.
This CD has no front or back cover. Hound Dog is handwritten on CD. No catalog number.

The CD was made as a Sonopress (the BMG associated pressing plant) inhouse promotional and given only to a handful of the exclusive staff.
Probably as an experiment disc for a planned but never realized CD-singles series.

The CD isn't white colored! Outside the 3" silver playing area it is made in transparet plastic that we have a 5" CD.  For a better view we show here the CD with white and dark background.

Another super rarity CD that is almost impossible to find. Happy hunting.
 


  

Rare USA CD: Graceland's Chapel In The Woods (Elvis Presley Love Songs)

Rare USA CD : Graceland's Chapel In The Woods (Elvis Presley Love Songs) Rare USA CD : Graceland's Chapel In The Woods (Elvis Presley Love Songs)Rare USA CD : Graceland's Chapel In The Woods (Elvis Presley Love Songs)

     

Title:

 

Graceland's Chapel in the Woods

Catalog Number:

 

DRC 12963

Matrix Number:

 

L388 1100 DRC12963 D10415-03A

     
     

Description:

 

Track Listing: Love Me Tender - Loving You Today , Tomorrow And Forever - As Long As I Have You - Home Is Where The Heart Is - Anyone (Could Fall In Love With You) - All That I Am - Can't Help Falling In Love - A Boy Like Me , A Girl Like You - Angel - Earth Boy - Hawaiian Wedding Song - The Wonder Of You.

Description: This is one of the rarest CDs. This is the one that Graceland has issued as an exclusive CD, produced solely for the 'Chapel in the Woods'. It is available only to couples who marry or renew their vows in the Chapel as a commemorative of their special day.
This is an original BMG Special Products CD. Very, very rare.
 


 

Rare CD: The Best Of Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never


Rare CD: The Best Of Elvis Presley - It?s Now Or Never Rare CD: The Best Of Elvis Presley - It?s Now Or Never Rare CD: The Best Of Elvis Presley - It?s Now Or NeverRare CD: The Best Of Elvis Presley - It?s Now Or Never

     

Title:

 

The Best Of Elvis Presley - It's Now Or Never

Catalog Number:

 

74321 41343-2

Matrix Number:

   

Year:

 

1998
 

Track Listing:

 

Same as the standard Gold-CD from 1996 !
 

Description:

 

A BMG Ariola Special Projects CD. Made and sold by aurodisc for ~ 800 Euro.
On the playable CD is mounted a pure gold disc (999.9 - 1 floz.). Only a handfull of theses special releases exists.
Presented in a long case with numbered certificate
 


 

Rare CD: The King Of Rock & Roll - Dick Clark's American Bandstand


Rare CD: The King Of Rock & Roll - Dick Clark's American Bandstand Rare CD: The King Of Rock & Roll - Dick Clark's American Bandstand Rare CD: The King Of Rock & Roll - Dick Clark's American Bandstand

     

Title:

 

The King Of Rock & Roll - Dick Clark's American Bandstand

Catalog Number:

 

DMC1-0902

Matrix Numbers:

 

Made by Distronics  (H)  W.O. 12979-1 DMC1-0902
MFD BY JVC
DMC1-0902 1S MFD

Year:

 

1989
 

Track Listing:

 

Blue Suede Shoes - Too Much - Stuck On You - Can't Help Falling In Love - Surrender - Love Me Tender - One Night - A Big Hunk O' Love - Hard Headed Woman - Suspicious Minds - Its Now Or Never - (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame - Return To Sender - Burning Love - (You're The) Devil In Disguise - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I - Crying In The Chapel - Are You Lonesome Tonight - In The Ghetto - Good Luck Charm
 

Description:

 

Made by RCA Special Products for 'Franklin Mint'.

This was considered the rarest BMG CD from the USA for many years. Even the book by Dale Hampton 'For CD Fans only' ccould not show the cover.  We've got the Info from Dale Hampton that only 20 pieces were made.

But now the myth surrounding this CD has dissolved somewhat.
Recently, CDs have appeared on the collectors' market that are even sealed. It is assumed that the CDs were stored and the storage location has now been found.
Nevertheless, the CD is still rare. Just not as rare as it was considered some time ago.
 


 

Cancelled CD box:  Elvis Jukebox

Elvis Jukebox (cancelled box-set) - Canada 2010 - Sony 8869774142-2

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Title:

 

Elvis Jukebox

Catalog Number:

  Sony 8869774142-2

Matrix Number:

  886977414221 (22/23) SG27667

Year:

 

2010
 

Track Listing:

 

Jailhouse Rock - All Shook Up - Don't Be Cruel - That's All Right - Blue Moon Of Kentucky - (Let's Have A) Party - Good Rockin' Tonight - Baby, Let's Play House - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Too Much - King Creole - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck

Blue Suede Shoes - Hound Dog - (You'r The) Devil In Disguise - Viva Las Vegas - Guitar Man - (Marie's The Name Of) The Latest Flame - Return To Sender - A Mess Of Blues - Blueberry Hill - Surrender - In The Ghetto - If I Can Dream

Heartbreak Hotel - Young Dreams - I Just Can't Help Believin' - You'll Think Of Me - It's Now Or Never - Love Me Tender - Can't Help Falling In Love - Are You Lonesome Tonight? - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You - Don't - There Goes My Everything - Crying In The Chapel
 

Description:

 
Cancelled CD box, made for Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. in 2010. The box was never sold!
 

 

Rare CD: Elvis My Music

Elvis - My Music Original Masters Recordings - Siny Music USA 2014 - 88875002682 TJL- CDELVIS - Elvis Presley CD Elvis - My Music Original Masters Recordings - Siny Music USA 2014 - 88875002682 TJL- CDELVIS - Elvis Presley CD Elvis - My Music Original Masters Recordings - Siny Music USA 2014 - 88875002682 TJL- CDELVIS - Elvis Presley CD

     

Title:

 

Elvis My Music - Original Masters

Catalog Number:

  Sony 88875002682

Matrix Number:

  DIDX - 1053148 1 IFPI L327 IFPI 50BG

Year:

 

2014

Track Listing:

 

That's All Right - Heartbreak Hotel - I Was The One  - Blue Suede Shoes - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You - Don't Be Cruel - Hound Dog - Love Me Tender - Love Me - Too Much - All Shook Up - Jailhouse Rock - Don't - King Creole - One Night - A Big Hunk O' Love - (Now and Then There's) A Fool Such As I - Can't Help Falling In Love
 

Description:

 
This CD is part of the long-standing series My Music featuring various artists and compilations.
Available only through the Treasury Collection direct shop and PBS stations. Today nearly impossible to find on the collector's market.
 

 

Rare CD: Elvis Presley's Greatest Hits

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Title:

 

Elvis Presley's Greatest Hits

Catalog Number:

  Reader's Digest RDCD 8012 / RA583 / ACIF

Matrix Number:

  RDCD 8012/1-5 00 L7

Year:

 

1991
 

Track Listing:

  Heartbreak Hotel - I Was The One - I’'m Left, You're Right, She's Gone - Milkcow Blues Boogie - Love Me Tender - Tutti Frutti - Blue Suede Shoes - Don't Be Cruel - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You - My Baby Left Me - Hound Dog - Ready Teddy - Anyway You Want Me (That's How I Will Be) - Money Honey - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry - Blue Moon - Rip lt Up - Long Tall Sally - Shake, Rattle And Roll - Blueberry Hill - Good Rockin' Tonight - Jailhouse Rock - Baby I Don't Care - All Shook Up

Old Shep - Lawdy Miss Clawdy - Playing For Keeps - That's When Your Heartaches Begin - Too Much - Loving You - Mean Woman Blues - Lonesome Cowboy - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Got A Lot Of Livin' To Do - Let's Have A Party - Paralysed - Trying To Get To You - (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) - Don't - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck - King Creole - Hard Headed Woman - I Got Stung - One Night - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As 1 - I Need Your Love Tonight

I Love You Because - A Big Hunk O' Love - Wooden Heart - Stuck On You - Soldier Boy - The Girl Of My Best Friend - A Mess Of Blues - It's Now Or Never - I Gotta Know - Are You Lonesome Tonight? - lt Feels So Right - Wild In The Country - Surrender - Flaming Star - I Feel So Bad - His Latest Flame - Can't Help Falling In Love - Rock-A-Hula Baby - Good Luck Charm - Anything That's Part Of You - She's Not You - Return To Sender - One Broken Heart For Sale - (You're The) Devil In Disguise - Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello

Kiss Me Quick - Bossa Nova Baby - Such A Night - Viva Las Vegas - Kissin' Cousins - Ain't That Lovin' You Baby - It's A Wonderful World - Crying In The Chapel - Your Cheatin' Heart - Do The Clam - All That I Am - Love Letters - Frankie And Johnny - Long Legged Girl (With The Short Dress On) - Double Trouble - If I Can Dream - U S Male - Guitar Man - In The Ghetto - Don't Cry Daddy - Tell Me Why - I'm Leavin' - Suspicious Minds

The Wonder Of You - I've Lost You - Proud Mary - Kentucky Rain - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me - There Goes My Everything - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - Patch lt Up - I Just Can't Help Believing - Rags To Riches - Bridge Over Troubled Water - The Next Step Is Love - Burning Love - Until It's Time For You To Go - Always On My Mind - Fever - An American Trilogy

 

Description:

 
Very rare 5-CD set from Reader's Digest South Africa.
The title was released by RD / RCA  South Africa as an 6 LP set in 1978, RD 80-1-2.
The CD is hard to find on the collectors' market.