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Elvis Presley
50 Years 50 Hits


 

Elvis Presley 2 CD - 50 Years 50 Hits (slimline jewel box) - BMG SVC2-0710-1 & 2 - USA 1998
 

Release: 1988 BMG SVD2-0710-1 & 2 fat case Canada 45 €
Release: 1990 BMG SVC2-0710-1 & 2 fat case USA 28 €
Release: 1991 BMG SVC2-0710-1 & 2 fat case USA 28 €
Release: 1993 BMG SVC2-0710-1 & 2 fat case USA  28 €
Release: 1995 BMG SVC2-0710-1 & 2 fat case USA 25 €
Release: 1998 BMG SVC2-0710-1 & 2 fat case USA 25 €
Release: 1998 BMG SVC2-0710-1 & 2 small case USA 25 €
Release: 2001 BMG SVC2-0710-1 & 2 small case USA 25 €

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See also the rare longbox release - 'Elvis Presley - 50 Greatest Hits'

 

A 50-track collection first released in 1985, when Elvis Presley would have turned 50, 50 Years-50 Hits is one of the better, pre-digital, extended sets of Elvis' hits. Though the tracks aren't presented in chronological order, the compilers obviously spent some time creating a pace that worked, grouping together songs from different eras as well as songs with different topics ("Hound Dog" leads into "Old Shep"). The compilation misses none of his major hits, and focuses more on his late-'50s prime than any other period, spinning the hits, plus plenty of excellent non-hits: "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck," "Crying in the Chapel," "Too Much," and "My Wish Came True."  (AllMusic Review by John Bush )